Michael Mazzei

Michael Mazzei

Joined: Aug 21, 2018

I'm a 23-year-old sportswriter. A graduate of the Journalism program at Ryerson University. Still recovering from the celebration of John Tavares signing with the Leafs. You can also find my work on Maple Leafs Hot Stove. Follow me on Twitter @TheLeafsIMO.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 22: Deputy NHL Commissioner Bill Daly and commissioner Gary Bettman address the media during the Board Of Governors Press Conference prior to the 2016 NHL Awards at Encore Las Vegas on June 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: A Potential CBA Extension Avoids the Dreaded Lockout

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 8: Toronto Maple Leafs' Assistant General Manager Kyle Dubas announced today that Sheldon Keefe has been named head coach of the Toronto Marlies. (Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

3 Changes the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Make If Play Resumes

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: Mitch Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs poses for a portrait ahead of the 2020 NHL All-Star Game at Enterprise Center on January 24, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner Can Redeem Himself in 2021

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 25: Ilya Mikheyev #65 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his goal with teammate Auston Matthews #34 against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 25, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Sharks 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: 4 Storylines Missed with Season on Pause

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate with Zach Hyman #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs after he scored a goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period at BB&T Center on February 27, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

What the Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Do to Make the Playoffs

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 24: Toronto Marlies defenceman Jake Muzzin (2) controls the puck during the second period of the American Hockey League game between the Toronto Marlies and Cleveland Monsters on January 24, 2020, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Jake Muzzin’s Impending Return a Huge Boost

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 05: New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman (20) skates during the first period of the National Hockey League Game between the New Jersey Devils and the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 5, 2018, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Try To Acquire Blake Coleman

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Pierre Engvall #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs controls the puck as Justin Holl #3 trails on the play against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on December 3, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Top 4 Toronto Maple Leafs Players Signed to a Bargain

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 7: Ilya Mikheyev #65 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 7, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Ilya Mikheyev Out 3 Months With Wrist Injury

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Head coach Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks with Mitchell Marner after being selected fourth overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 26, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Explosive Leak Shows Why Toronto Maple Leafs Players Hated Playing for Mike Babcock

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 15: Andreas Johnsson #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild with teammate John Tavares #91 during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 15, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Woes a Blessing in Disguise

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 2: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is named the new captain ahead of the season opener against the Ottawa Senators at the Scotiabank Arena on October 2, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

John Tavares Is the Right Choice to Captain the Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 28: TML GM Kyle Dubas watches the young guys go through a 25 minute scrimmage. Toronto Maple Leafs hold a scrimmage for recently drafted players at the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence in Etobicoke. Canadian future Hall of Fame inductee, Hayley Wickenheiser, is in camp to help. Also, former NHLer Ryane Clowe (seen behind bench), recently named coach of Newfoundland Growlers of ECHL, new farm team of the Leafs, also works the bench. (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Kyle Dubas Sees the ECHL As a Development Tool

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 12: Toronto Maple Leafs Right Wing William Nylander (29) celebrates after scoring a goal with Center Auston Matthews (34) and Right Wing Mitchell Marner (16) during the NHL regular season game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 12, 2018, at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photograph by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Don’t Fret Over the Toronto Maple Leafs Cap Crunch

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 23: Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during the Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on April 23, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Overpaid for Mitch Marner

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 6: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Jake Muzzin #8 set for a face-off against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at the Scotiabank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

How Many Toronto Maple Leafs Defensemen Will Remain Past 2019-20?