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].
Can the Maple Leafs finish the job in the Senators’ own barn? The key...
Two straight overtime victories spurred by Simon Benoit have the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 up on the Ottawa Senators.
Game 3 followed a different script...
Can the Maple Leafs push the Senators to the brink? The key storylines ahead...
For the first time in 23 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs lead a playoff series 2-0.
In Game 2, a torrid start gave way to...
Game 1 Analysis: A Near-Best Case Scenario for the Maple Leafs
Feels good to win Game 1 of a series for once, eh?
For the first time in three years (and four series), the Toronto Maple...
Game in 10: Matthew Knies puts on statement performance in Maple Leafs’ huge win...
In one of the biggest regular-season games in recent memory for this core, the Toronto Maple Leafs won a tight 4-3 overtime victory over...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs clinch playoff spot, open four-point lead on Florida with...
The process wasn't always pretty, but the Toronto Maple Leafs scratched out a pivotal regulation win over the rival Florida Panthers by a 3-2...
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...
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