Josh Tessler

Josh Tessler

Joined: Sep 5, 2017

Grew up a big hockey fan. Used to watch hockey games with my grandfather in his basement in Cote St. Luc. I idolized players like Ray Bourque, Patrick Roy, Mats Sundin and more. Now, I'm a telecom salesperson by day and an Editor in Leaf contributor by night. If you need some fantasy advice, email me at josh.tessler@gmail.com.Based in the Greater Boston Area.

PRIOR LAKE, MN - DEC 29: Chaska Hawks defenseman Michael Koster carries the puck against the Edina Hornets during their prep hockey game at Dakotah! Ice Arena in Prior Lake, MN on Saturday, December, 29, 2018.(Photo by Josh Holmberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What Do The Toronto Maple Leafs Have In Mike Koster?

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 23: Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) gets ready for a shot during Game 7 of the 2019 First Round Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 23, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Frederik Andersen’s Next Contract

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 3: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs prior to the start of the home opener against the Montreal Canadiens at the Scotiabank Arena on October 3, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Josh Tessler’s Final Thoughts

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 02: Toronto Marlies left wing Trevor Moore (9) looks to shoot the puck during the first period the American Hockey League game between the Toronto Marlies and Cleveland Monsters on November 2, 2018, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: When Will Trevor Moore Debut?

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 23: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins skates to check Ron Hainsey #2 of the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round in the 2018 Stanley Cup Play-offs at the Air Canada Centre on April 23, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Bruins 3-1.(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brad Marchand; Ron Hainsey

Toronto Maple Leafs: Hainsey Is Hungry For More Assists

OTTAWA, ON - NOVEMBER 06: New Jersey Devils Left Wing Brian Boyle (11) prepares for a face-off during third period National Hockey League action between the New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators on November 6, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Brian Boyle Is Cancer Free And Back In Town

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 28: Jonathan Marchessault #81 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with teammate Pierre-Edouard Bellemare #41 after Marchessault scored on a penalty shot in overtime to defeat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 during their game at T-Mobile Arena on October 28, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Need To Shut Down Marchessault

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: Zach Hyman #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs shoots during warm up before playing the Calgary Flames period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 29, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Evaluating the Zach Hyman Situation

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 9: Miro Heiskanen #4 of the Dallas Stars tries to keep the puck away against Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the American Airlines Center on October 9, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Justin Holl and Travis Dermott to Return

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 27: Nazem Kadri #43 of the Toronto Maple Leafs walks through the hallway before playing the Winnipeg Jets at the Scotiabank Arena on October 27, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Kadri Finding His Groove At Right Time

WINNIPEG, MB - OCTOBER 4: Mark Scheifele

Toronto Maple Leafs: Scheifele Returns To The GTA

MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 17: Look on St. Louis Blues center Tyler Bozak (21) during the St. Louis Blues versus the Montreal Canadiens game on October 17, 2018, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Tyler Bozak Returns To Toronto

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 11: Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Vegas Golden Knights at PPG Paints Arena on October 11, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Toronto Maple Leafs: Phil Kessel, Welcome Back To Toronto

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 20: Phil Kessel (L) and Dion Phaneuf talk at Maple Leafs practice at the Mastercard Centre. (Andrew Francis Wallace/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Phaneuf and Kessel Deserve Respect

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 23: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round in the 2018 Stanley Cup Play-offs at the Air Canada Centre on April 23, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Bruins 3-1.(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs: Nylander and Dubas Meeting In Switzerland

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs moves the puck in front of Evgeny Kuznetsov #92 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews And Kuznetsov Are On Fire