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 alex.drain7@gmail.com.
Staying or Going, Part 2: Ryan O’Reilly, Michael Bunting, David Kampf, and Alex Kerfoot
After reviewing the first half of the Maple Leafs' 2023 UFA class a few days ago, we've left a few of the biggest names...
Staying or Going, Part 1: Justin Holl, Luke Schenn, Noel Acciari, Zach Aston-Reese, and...
We're now just two weeks away from the opening of unrestricted free agency.
We'll soon take a look at the external options that might fill...
Evaluating Brad Treliving’s Candidacy for Maple Leafs GM: The Draft, Trade, and Contract History
Since Kyle Dubas was let go last week by the Maple Leafs, speculation about a replacement for the GM position has largely centered on...
Kyle Dubas is out as Maple Leafs GM: Is the sky really falling, and...
May 19, 2023 will go down as one of the most dramatic days in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history. Kyle Dubas was let go...
How the 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs fell short and what comes next for the...
The Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in OT of Game 5, a 3-2 defeat capped by Nick Cousins' game-winner.
Despite entering...
Game 4 Analysis: Maple Leafs avoid the sweep by finally imposing their style of...
In need of a win to extend the series, the Toronto Maple Leafs played their best defensive game of this postseason, shutting down Florida...
Game 2 Analysis: How Maple Leafs ended up 2-0 down, and why the series...
In Game 2 against the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs played a similar game to Game 1, generating more scoring chances and shots...
Game 1 Analysis: The adjustments needed and reasons for optimism ahead of Game 2
The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs saw the Toronto Maple Leafs perfect the art of losing the balance of play but winning...
How the Maple Leafs slayed the dragon vs. Tampa and ended their playoff drought
The 11th time is the charm. The Toronto Maple Leafs finally finished off a playoff series when given the chance to do so, defeating...
Game 4 Analysis: Clutch production and team resilience has the Leafs on the verge...
Why win just one playoff road game in OT after a dramatic third-period comeback when you can win two in a row?
A team best...
Game 3 Analysis: Ilya Samsonov makes his mark on the series as Maple Leafs...
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are all about finding ways to win, even on nights when you aren't dictating play. The Toronto Maple Leafs did...
Game 2 Analysis: Core Five coming alive, a ROR-led third line, and a Samsonov...
After Game 1's near-worst-case scenario, the Maple Leafs answered in Game 2 with a resounding win.
With the Tampa Bay Lightning massively shorthanded on defense,...
Game 1 Analysis: A near-worst-case scenario creates a must-win Game 2
Game 1 wasn't far off of the absolute worst-case scenario for the Maple Leafs.
If there is a silver lining, it's that the Leafs didn't...
Game in 10: William Nylander scores goal #40, Maple Leafs secure win #50 as...
The Toronto Maple Leafs finished up the 2022-23 regular season with a win over the New York Rangers thanks to three third-period goals from...
Matthew Knies signs with the Maple Leafs: Breaking down the background, the player, and...
At long last, 2021 second-round pick and stand-out NCAA star Matthew Knies has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He's...
Game in 10: Depth scorers deliver in Maple Leafs’ dominant victory over Blue Jackets
One step closer to home-ice advantage. The Toronto Maple Leafs overwhelmed the Blue Jackets en route to a 4-2 victory, overcoming strong goaltending from...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs largely dominate the game but find a way to...
The Leafs dug out of an early hole to play some of the most dominant hockey they've played all year, but they were unable...
Game in 10: Game gets away from the Maple Leafs in 7-2 loss to...
For the second straight week, the Maple Leafs let a strong first period and early lead go to waste as the effort level dropped...
Game in 10: Calle Järnkrok sets a new career-high in goals in Maple Leafs’...
The Battle of Ontario didn't disappoint in what was a high-scoring and emotionally-charged game for the two clubs.
Your game in 10:
1. The Senators started...
Game in 10: Ilya Samsonov and Morgan Rielly shine in sleepy shootout loss to...
Ilya Samsonov made 28 saves as a sleepy Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche game ended in a 2-1 Colorado shootout victory.
There were plenty of penalties...
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Craig Berube on Bobby McMann’s camp performance: “There is more there…...
After Monday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Steven Lorentz and Max Pacioretty's finalizing their contracts, Bobby McMann practicing outside the top 12 forwards,...
