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.
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...
Exploring the prospects of a Filip Forsberg trade to Toronto
Now 14-3-2 through 19 games, the Toronto Maple Leafs are the best team in the Canadian division, and they won't have to play an...
Leafs Musings: Early Thoughts on the Alex Galchenyuk Trade, the Meltdown Against Ottawa &...
In case you have been living under a rock, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Alex Galchenyuk from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for...
The Toronto Maple Leafs Through 11 Games: What’s Working and What’s Not Working
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 8-2-1 through 11 games, largely thanks to their red-hot power play.
Before we dive in any deeper, let's quickly acknowledge...
Early thoughts on the 2021 Toronto Maple Leafs, Position by Position
It's sure nice to have Leafs hockey back, and it's even better when they get off to a 4-2 start to the season.
I can't...
World Junior Championship Preview: The Six Leafs Prospects, and Canada’s Quest For Gold
The World Junior Hockey Championships have been a staple of the holiday season for decades.
Given that there hasn't been NHL hockey for several months...
Evaluating the Toronto Maple Leafs’ performance at the 2020 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs did well at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
I'm not here to tell you that all 12 of their picks are...
Leafs Musings: The Joe Thornton signing, the odd man out, and the next steps
What an active week -- and offseason overall -- it's been for Kyle Dubas and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In: T.J. Brodie (RD), Wayne Simmonds...
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