@_NickRichard

Writer for Daily Faceoff Toronto @dfotoronto | #BillsMafia

 Cape Breton, NS
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Joined September 2011
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Developing defencemen has been a weakness for the Leafs organization but Ben Danford looks like a safe bet to be a real contributor in the coming years. My latest for @dfotoronto: theleafsnation.com/news/2026…

2026-27 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #3 Ben Danford

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of six TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. We have tightened up the criteria for said...

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Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: 2026 draft class update, Luke Haymes stays hot theleafsnation.com/news/toro… #toronto #leafs #mapleleafs

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: 2026 draft class update, Luke Haymes stays hot

The vibes around the Leafs have been noticeably different this year, and a lot of that can be traced back to winning the draft lottery and the opportunity to add a franchise cornerstone in Gavin...

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Really annoying loss. Thought the Leafs looked tired tonight.
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Can’t believe how good Zack MacEwen has been
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Gritty goal for Willy created by Matthews and Roslovic. 34 is a monster on those contested pucks.
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Sam McKee@SamAMcKeeOct 27
We don’t talk about the refs…but
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Great drive by Rielly to draw that penalty and create a chance
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What a slap pass by Stecher… offensive dynamo back there.
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Hasn’t been Cowan’s best night by any means but he’s still showing he’s an absolute dawg
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The ref didn’t put his arm up until after Parekh hit the boards and turned around
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Getting a bit worried about ol’ Bobrovsky!
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Don’t mind that from Cowan at all, get pissed. Looked like Suniev went down fairly easy honestly.
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Another brutal turnover for Cowan and this one ends up in the net.
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Nylander laying the lumber 👀
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Heck of a shot by Gridin
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A shift to forget for Cowboy yikes
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Luke Gazdic has gotten really good at his job over the last couple of years
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Rob Wong@RobWong34Oct 26
Leafs PK ranks first 9 games: CA/60 (25th) xGA/60 (26th) HDCA/60 (30th) Leafs PK ranks last 4 games: CA/60 (11th) xGA/60 (6th) HDCA/60 (4th) PK was getting a little fortunate early on, but this past week, the process has been even better.
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LeafsRundown@LeafsRundownOct 26
#Leafs Cooper Williams takes advantage of a miscue and quickly shovels the puck out front to pick up the primary assist. He is up to 16 points in 12 games.
Saskatoon Blades
@BladesHockeyOct 26
BANG, BANG, HUNTER LAING 🚨🚨
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(Apologies for the phone video, watching on tv and couldn’t clip it)
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