Alex Drain
Alex Drain is a sportswriter who joined MLHS to cover the Toronto Maple Leafs in March 2022, writing analysis pieces as well as game reviews. You can follow him on Twitter at @AlexDrain_NHL or contact at [email protected].
Get to know Ryan Kirwan: Maple Leafs add another college FA to the Toronto...
The Maple Leafs continue to add to their prospect pool through the college undrafted free agent route, signing Arizona State forward Ryan Kirwan, their...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs grab loser point thanks to late comeback despite disappointing...
For the second time in March, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost a shootout decision to the last-place San Jose Sharks, leaving an important point...
The 411 on Luke Haymes: Maple Leafs land sought-after 21-year-old center out of Dartmouth
The Toronto Maple Leafs continued to add to their 2025 college undrafted free agent haul by signing touted C Luke Haymes.
Haymes, of Dartmouth College,...
The 411 on new Maple Leafs defense prospect John Prokop
The Toronto Maple Leafs dipped their toes into the 2025 UDFA pool today by signing college free-agent defenseman John Prokop.
Prokop, of Union College, will...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs relinquish three-goal lead, squeak out shootout win in Utah
"They all count the same in the win column," the Toronto Maple Leafs must be telling themselves after a nervy 4-3 shootout win over...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs let a point slip with a sloppy third period...
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally lost a game while leading after two periods... to the San Jose Sharks.
Perhaps the most unlikely team in the...
Game in 10: Depth scorers keep churning out goals in Maple Leafs’ thrilling comeback...
In one of the most eventful games of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from 3-0 and 4-3 down to defeat the Boston...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs lose special teams and goaltending battles, don’t generate enough...
The Toronto Maple Leafs' mid-January blues continued as the team dropped a third straight game, this time to the Dallas Stars at home by...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs fail to capitalize on a strong start, lose the...
Playing the afternoon Next Gen game against the league-leading Winnipeg Jets without Auston Matthews and Chris Tanev, the Toronto Maple Leafs could not overcome...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs lay an egg vs. Senators, suffer first home shutout...
The Maple Leafs were flat from the first shift, shut out, and dominated at home by the Ottawa Senators in a listless performance.
The Senators...
Game in 10: Knies and Nylander stay hot offensively as Maple Leafs pick up...
The Toronto Maple Leafs closed out October on a winning note, as two goals from William Nylander and strong team defense powered a 4-1...
Game in 10: Stolarz remains rock solid, Matthews and the Maple Leafs power play...
After the Maple Leafs' dominant first period seized control of the game, they coasted off strong play from Anthony Stolarz to beat the LA...
Analysis: At last, Jani Hakanpää inks one-year, $1.47 million contract with the Maple Leafs
The oddest Toronto Maple Leafs saga of the summer concluded today, as the Leafs officially agreed to a one-year, $1.47 million contract with defenseman...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs sign Jani Hakanpaa to two-year, $1.5 million AAV contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs continued to bulk up their defense by signing veteran defenseman Jani Hakanpää to a two-year, $1.5 million AAV contract.
The first...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs bring back Matt Murray on one-year, $875,000 contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs addressed a hole at their third goalie spot by extending Matt Murray on a one-year, $875k contract.
Murray missed all of...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs re-sign Timothy Liljegren to two-year, $3 million AAV contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the qualifying offer buzzer on Sunday afternoon and re-signed D Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract worth an AAV...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs trade for the rights to Chris Tanev
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made the precursor transaction to their first splash of unrestricted free agency, acquiring the rights to Chris Tanev from...
Victor Johansson drafted 120th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs
With their fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have selected 6'1, 143-pound left-shot defenseman Victor Johansson of the Swedish Jr....
The Maple Leafs’ Free Agent Defense Search: The 20+ Minute Studs and Intriguing Second-Pair...
It is no secret that Brad Treliving's top priority for the upcoming offseason is building up Toronto's defense.
That information has been repeated in countless...
The Maple Leafs’ Offseason Goaltending Search: Big-Name Trade Options, Cheap Backups, and the Veteran...
The Toronto Maple Leafs have several roster areas to address in what will be a pivotal offseason for the future of the franchise. One...
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Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 3-2 win in Anaheim: “We looked...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, which improved the team's record to 45-25-4.
On the team's...
