Oliver Smith

Oliver Smith

Oliver is a writer, reader and sports fanatic. Growing up in England Oliver moved to Toronto, Canada in 2010 before graduating with Honours as a History Major at Queen's University. He has contributed to FanSided since 2019.

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 13: William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena on October 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: All Star Game Selection Punishes Elite Teams

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TORONTO, ON - MARCH 27: William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his game tying goal against the Edmonton Oilers with teammates John Tavares #91 and Justin Holl #3 during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 27, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Oilers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs All-Star Game Picks and Snubs

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VICTORIA , BC - DECEMBER 21: Ian Scott #31 of Team Canada makes a save as Andrej Kukuca #28 of Team Slovakia attempts to deflect the puck at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on December 21, 2018 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Olympics Are Still Better than World Juniors

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Armchair Guide to the 2022 World Juniors

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Team Canada (Credit: David E. Klutho-USA TODAY Sports)

Winners and Losers From No NHL Olympic Participation

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TORONTO, ON - MAY 31: Auston Matthews #34 and Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs take to the ice to play against the Montreal Canadiens in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 31, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Map[le Leafs 3-1 to win series 4 games to 3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Will Get Worse Before Improving

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TORONTO, ON - MAY 31: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks to clear a puck against the Montreal Canadiens during Game Seven of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 31, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Map[le Leafs 3-1 to win series 4 games to 3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Still Need to Sign Morgan Rielly

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Jul 13, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson (89) listens to instructions from Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe during a NHL workout at the Ford Performance Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: 4 Questions for Sheldon Keefe In Training Camp

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Michael Bunting, Arizona Coyotes (Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports)

Sizing Up Toronto Maple Leafs Atlantic Division Prospects

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Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: What to Expect from Auston Matthews This Season

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Jul 13, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas (left) and president Brendan Shanahan (right) during a NHL workout at the Ford Performance Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Smartly Take Quiet Approach to Free Agency

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Timothy Liljegren #37 of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Time for Toronto Maple Leafs to Trade Timothy Liljegren

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DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: General manager Kyle Dubas of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

How Long Do the Toronto Maple Leafs Stick With Kyle Dubas?

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Zach Hyman, Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs (Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports)

5 Things for Toronto Maple Leafs Fans to Do This Off-Season

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TORONTO, ON - MAY 27: Shea Weber #6 of the Montreal Canadiens covers Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Five of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 27, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

4 Players the Toronto Maple Leafs Could Trade Mitch Marner For

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Toronto Maple Leafs - Auston Matthews (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Lessons Learned From Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1

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