Alan Downward

Alan Downward

Joined: May 23, 2017

Alan Downward is a journalism student at the University of Toronto. He is a life long sports fan who focuses his writing on hockey. Alan shares his passion for journalism and sports by keeping fans informed through his articles and tweets. You can find him on Twitter @AlanDownward.

WINNIPEG, MB - MAY 14: Tyler Myers #57 of the Winnipeg Jets plays the puck down the ice during third period action against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Two of the Western Conference Final during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell MTS Place on May 14, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Knights defeated the Jets 3-1 to tie the series 1-1. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Rumour: Toronto Maple Leafs Interested In UFA Tyler Myers

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 19: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes the net against the Columbus Blue Jackets before the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on November 19, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Andersen Will Start Versus Avalanche

OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 21: Ottawa Senators Right Wing Mark Stone (61) and Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Morgan Rielly (44) battle for the loose puck during the NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 21, 2017 at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Steven Kingsman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Battle of Ontario Sets Up Pre-Season

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 07: Toronto Maple Leafs Center Auston Matthews (34) joins teammates Left Wing Andreas Johnsson (18) (C) and Defenceman Morgan Rielly (44) as the team celebrates its 4-2 win after the final NHL 2018 regular-season game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 7, 2018 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON., Canada. (Photo by Jeff Chevrier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Power Play will Dominate with Matthews, Tavares

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 22: Auston Matthews

Toronto Maple Leafs: Centre Depth Is Best in NHL with Tavares

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 23: Frederik Andersen

Toronto Maple Leafs: Andersen Slighted out of Vezina Nomination?

SUNRISE, FL - FEBRUARY 27: Tomas Plekanec

What Is the Toronto Maple Leafs Playoff Preference?

OTTAWA, ON - SEPTEMBER 18: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Calle Rosen (48) keeps an eye on the play during second period National Hockey League preseason action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on September 18, 2017, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Rosen and Borgman Solid So Far

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 9: Linseman Steve Miller

Toronto Maple Leafs: Bad Penalty Habits Becoming a Trend

OULU, FINLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Miro Aaltonen

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017-18 Player Profile: Miro Aaltonen

SAN JOSE, CA - JUNE 04: Patrick Marleau

Toronto Maple Leafs: Offseason Improvements and Let Downs

Feb 15, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matt Martin (15) against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Protection List Projections

Nov 11, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner (16) stands during the national anthem prior to a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Philadelphia 6-3. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Naming a Captain is not a Priority

Apr 4, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson (42) reacts during a NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames at Honda Center.The Ducks defeated the Flames 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Josh Manson is a Viable Option

Apr 3, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Cody Franson (6) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Toronto beats Buffalo 4 to 2. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Offseason Search for Defensemen