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.
Game #48 Review: Calgary Flames 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1 (SO)
David Rittich was terrific as the Toronto Maple Leafs lost a low-scoring game to the Calgary Flames in a shootout.
Your game in ten:
1. The...
2020 World Juniors Recap: Rasmus Sandin Named Top Defenseman of the Tournament, Nick Robertson...
The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships are now in the books after Team Canada completed a third-period comeback over Team Russia to win...
Examining the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Rollercoaster Season To Date
The Toronto Maple Leafs head out of the Christmas break with a 20-14-4 record, placing them 12th in the league in points percentage and...
Game #31 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. St. Louis Blues 2
This was a big win.
After a 3-0 start under Sheldon Keefe, the Toronto Maple Leafs had lost some momentum by losing three of their...
Leafs Musings: Thoughts on the Babcock firing, Sheldon Keefe, and implications going forward for...
Not only did the Toronto Maple Leafs make a coaching change this past week, but they also actually won a couple of hockey games.
There's...
Leafs Musings: Panic in Leafs Land, Early Thoughts on the New Power Play, and...
In this week's musings, we'll focus on the mixed bag of results recently and the work-in-progress Toronto Maple Leafs power play.
We'll finish up with...
Leafs Musings: Takeaways Through Six Games, Finding a Shutdown Pairing, and Rasmus Sandin’s Demotion
Rasmus Sandin is headed to the Marlies, three of the Toronto Maple Leafs' forward lines continue to impress, and the wait continues for consistent...
Game #4 Review: St. Louis Blues 3 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2
With the reigning Stanley Cup Champions visiting Scotiabank Arena on Monday evening, the Toronto Maple Leafs knew they would have to bring their "A"...
Leafs Musings: Preseason Standouts and Thoughts on the Year Ahead
With the 2019-20 NHL regular season getting underway tonight, it's time to tie a bow on the preseason with a look at who impressed,...
Leafs Musings: The Mitch Marner Negotiation, Scouting Jeremy Bracco, and Early Thoughts on Alexander...
With just over a week remaining until 2019 training camp gets underway, it's time for a new chapter of Leafs Musings.
This week, we'll cover...
Leafs Musings: Early Thoughts on the Barrie and Ceci Trades, Evaluating Toronto’s Depth Signings,...
There's never a shortage of topics to write about in early July, so let's get right to it this week.
For my thoughts on the...
Leafs Musings: Evaluating Toronto’s 2019 Draft Class and Early Thoughts on the Offseason
It's the busiest time of the year for NHL front offices just 48 hours away from unrestricted free agency.
There are plenty of topics to...
Kevin Papetti’s 2019 NHL Draft Rankings (1-62)
Welcome to my 2019 NHL Draft Rankings. This will be a top 62, but my list excludes goalies, simply because I would have no...
Leafs Musings: Offseason trade ideas and a look at what’s coming on the Marlies
In the latest Leafs Musings, I'll take a look at some individual performances on the Toronto Marlies as they continue their strong playoff run...
Leafs Musings: Toronto’s Defensive Effort, A Look at the Line Combinations, Addressing the Power...
The winner of Game 5 was the team that best capitalized on the breaks that the Hockey Gods gave them.
The Bruins were handed the...
How can the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins?
Thanks to the NHL's divisional playoff format, the Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round matchup has been blatantly obvious for months now. A rematch with the...
Toronto Maple Leafs Musings: Bracco is NHL Ready, Sandin’s in Brannstrom Territory, Liljegren’s Strong...
In this week’s Leafs Musings, we will cover Jeremy Bracco’s NHL readiness, Rasmus Sandin’s rapid progression, and the type of ‘heaviness’ the Leafs need...
Leafs Musings: Trevor Moore’s Outstanding Start, Re-uniting Matthews and Nylander, Andreas Johnsson’s Trade Value,...
In this Sunday edition of Leafs Musings, we'll talk a look at the shot in the arm Trevor Moore is providing down the stretch,...
Trade Deadline Preview: Toronto’s Unpredictable Deadline Day, Acquiring a Fourth Line Center, and Keeping...
It sure looks like this going to be an active trade deadline.
There are plenty of quality forwards available and the buyers and sellers are...
Leafs Musings: Toronto’s Trade Deadline Plans, Fixing the Power Play, and the Return of...
In this week's edition of Leafs Musings, we'll cover the team's deadline outlook less than a week away from the February 25 trade freeze,...
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Game #49 Review: Chicago Blackhawks 6 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the All-Star break in the worst way possible, dropping out of a playoff spot after a 6-2 blowout loss...
