Kevin Papetti
Kevin Papetti covers the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies, and the NHL Draft. He's been writing at MLHS since November of 2018 and is known for his prospect profiles, weekly features, and analysis pieces. You can contact him at papettikevin@gmail.com or find him on Twitter at @KPapetti.
Toronto Maple Leafs 2021 Prospect Rankings (#5-#1): Nick Robertson takes top spot
Welcome to the second half of my 2021 Toronto Maple Leafs prospect rankings, where I'll countdown the team's top five prospects currently in the...
Toronto Maple Leafs 2021 Prospect Rankings (#10-#6): Matthew Knies debuts at #6
Welcome to the 2021 edition of my Toronto Maple Leafs prospects rankings.
Even though the team hasn't drafted in the first round in two of...
Evaluating the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason so far
It was a busy week for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Zach Hyman is now a member of the Oilers, Frederik Andersen is off to Carolina,...
Nick Ritchie signs a two-year, $2.5 million AAV contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs made news early this morning, adding 25-year old winger Nick Ritchie to a two-year contract. The deal carries a cap...
Offseason Game Plan: Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs have a fascinating offseason ahead of them.
With Zach Hyman set to sign in Edmonton, the Leafs have some serious work to...
Predicting the destinations of the NHL’s Top 50 free agents — including three potential...
The start of free agency is one of the most exciting days on the hockey calendar.
Predicting where each free agent will go is an...
Why I like the Jared McCann trade for the Toronto Maple Leafs
At 2:50 pm ET, many of us were lamenting the NHL as the most boring league on the planet. Adin Hill was the big...
Big Offseason Questions, Part 7: Who could replace Zach Hyman?
Who among us isn't a big fan of Zach Hyman?
With the work ethic, speed, forechecking ability, and strength that make him a force to...
Leafs Mailbag: Offseason Priorities, bargain-bin UFAs, and what to do with Morgan Rielly?
After collecting Twitter questions last week, it's time to tuck into some mailbag Q&A with the NHL offseason now possibly just hours away from...
Big Offseason Questions, Part 4: Who will be the Maple Leafs’ second goalie next...
In yesterday's article, we covered the Maple Leafs' options for filling their second-goalie vacancy, including the incumbent candidate in Frederik Andersen as well as...
Big Offseason Questions, Part 3: Who will be the Maple Leafs’ second goalie next...
The Maple Leafs are bound to add a goalie this offseason, whether through free agency or trade.
Both Frederik Andersen and David Rittich are set...
Big Offseason Questions, Part 2: Who will be the third-line center for the Toronto...
The Maple Leafs need to figure out who their third-line center will be next season.
Alex Kerfoot, who is coming off a strong playoff series...
There is plenty of blame to go around for the Toronto Maple Leafs
As you may have heard, the Maple Leafs lost another first-round playoff series.
It's not a fun time for anyone associated with the Leafs, but...
It’s put up or shut up time for the Maple Leafs’ core
The Leafs should be embarrassed about last night's game.
The team's effort was completely unacceptable. Coming up short in overtime is one thing, but not...
Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Thoughts: On Nick Foligno, Riley Nash, David Rittich, and...
The dust has now settled on the busiest trade deadline for the Toronto Maple Leafs in recent franchise history.
In came Nick Foligno, Riley Nash,...
Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Riley Nash in exchange for conditional seventh-round pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired veteran center Riley Nash from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2022.
Nash,...
Leafs Musings: Mattias Ekholm, Mikael Granlund, Taylor Hall, and Toronto’s Deadline Decisions
It sure seems like the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to make a trade in the near future.
There are about seven weeks left until...
Leafs Musings: Defending Frederik Andersen, Toronto’s Forward Lines, Options on the Marlies, and Trade...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are now 18-7-2 despite suffering three straight regulation losses for the first time in the Sheldon Keefe era.
They looked a...
Why the Leafs should make a push for Taylor Hall before the trade deadline
After shocking the hockey world by signing in Buffalo on a one-year, $8 million contract last October, Taylor Hall is set to become an...
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest X-Factor, possible lineup tweaks, and standouts on the Marlies
Life is good at the top of the NHL standings for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In this Sunday edition of Leafs Musings, we'll cover Joe...
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