Clark Aitken
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Top 25 Under 25 - #21 Connor Brown
The countdown rolls on with a smaller skilled forward making a significant jump up the rankings.
Top 25 Under 25 - #22 Carter Verhaeghe
The countdown continues with a brand new name playing in the Leafs backyard.
Top 25 Under 25 - #23 Tom Nilsson
We stay in Sweden for the next installment of the Top 25 Under 25, with another defensive Swedish defenceman that is a long-term project.
Top 25 Under 25 - #24 Viktor Lööv
One of the many late-round Swedish born defencemen in the Leafs system makes his debut on our Top 25 list.
Top 25 Under 25 - #25 Kenny Ryan
The countdown kicks off with a redemption story, of a prospect making his return to the list.
Top 25 Under 25 - David Broll
Leading up to the countdown of the Top 25 Under 25 series, let's take a more detailed look at a couple of players who sit outside the Top 25, what caused them to miss, where we see them going, and what we think they need to do to make it into future editions of the Top 25. In the last honourable
Top 25 Under 25 - Dennis Robertson
Leading up to the countdown of the Top 25 Under 25 series, let's take a more detailed look at a couple of players who sit outside the Top 25, what caused them to miss, where we see them going, and what we think they need to do to make it into future editions of the Top 25. Next up, another late-
Top 25 Under 25 - Andrew MacWilliam
Leading up to the countdown of the Top 25 Under 25 series, let's take a more detailed look at a couple of players who sit outside the Top 25, what caused them to miss, where we see them going, and what we think they need to do to make it into future editions of the Top 25. We start with the big
The Top 25 Under 25 Returns!
It's been a year since we did our last official list of the top young players in the Maple Leafs organization. A number of players have moved on or graduated; who is the new king?
Colton Orr's Contract Extension Is 2 Years and $1.85M Too Long
Colton Orr inexplicably received a 2-year contract extension on Thursday. This is an awful roster move by the Leafs, mostly for reasons that have little to nothing to do with Colton Orr.
The Toronto Star Should Trade Dave Feschuk
Hey remember when that hockey team traded its best offensive player and got significantly better? Yeah, me neither.
Norris by the Numbers - Part III - And The Winner Is...
Enough stalling. Time to declare our winner for this year's Norris Trophy as the league's best all-around defenceman.
Norris by the Numbers - Part II
Now that the criteria and the candidates have been determined, let's dive into the data, and take a look at who finds their way to the top (and bottom) of each statistical category we considered important.
Who Deserves The Norris? A New Methodology - Part 1
A (hopefully) unbiased look at the Norris Trophy race, through the novel concept of figuring out what's important first, and then finding the players that best meet those characteristics. In Part One, we set up the criteria and come up with our candidates.
On Colin McDonald, Perseverance, And The Masterton Trophy
Dear PHWA; When you fill out your nominations for this year's Masterton Trophy, please remember that returning from an injury isn't the only criteria.
The Playoff Push - Road to the Royal Bank Cup Picks Up Speed
2 CJHL leagues are well underway. Today we check in with 3 more that have kicked off their playoffs this week.
NCAA Hockey: The Playoff Push - School's Back In Session
The NCAA's regular season is winding down and conference playoffs are kicking off this weekend. See how each conference's playoffs are shaping up.
The Royal Bank Cup: The Playoff Push For Canada's Tier II Hockey Title
Get ready to gear up for the best time of the hockey year by diving deeper into the playoffs in leagues other than the NHL.
Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects: PPP's Top 25 Under 25 Update - Part Deux
We revisit our Top 25 Under 25 list from last summer, and give a bit of thought as to which direction they are trending, based on this season's performances.
Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: On The Outside Looking In Of The Top 25 Under 25
The 3rd edition of PPP's Top 25 Under 25 series is officially delayed. We'll blame Jeremy Jacobs and the rest of the NHL owners because screw 'em for that stupid lockout. In the meantime, this should tide you over until it returns.
Toronto Marlies 2012-13 Season Preview
All the things you never thought you'd want to know about the upcoming Toronto Marlies season.
PPP's Top 25 Under 25 - #2 James van Riemsdyk
The Leafs' big summer acquisition enters our rankings at number two.
PPP's Top 25 Under 25 - #3 Jake Gardiner
The Leafs' rookie sensation makes our list in the three spot.
PPP's Top 25 Under 25 - #4 Nazem Kadri
Brian Burke's first draft pick with the Leafs makes his way to fourth in our ranking