Shaun Filippelli

Shaun Filippelli

Joined: Apr 30, 2020

Freelance thinker, paying too much attention to digital aesthetic. Oxford comma enthusiast. Spider-Man supporter. Sports fan, with two favourite hockey teams. Find me and my work at mralwayswrite.com.

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3 Big-Name UFAs the Toronto Maple Leafs Must Avoid Re-Signing

Apr 15, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Large flags are carries by the fans during the anthem of game three of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toxic Toronto Maple Leafs Fans Need a Reality Check

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 7: Jack Campbell #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms up prior to playing against the Montreal Canadiens in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 7, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Jack Campbell’s Historic Run With Maple Leafs Reaches New Heights

OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 14: Nick Paul #13 of the Ottawa Senators battles for position against Jake Muzzin #8 the Toronto Maple Leafs at Canadian Tire Centre on March 14, 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Recent Losses Shouldn’t Be All That Alarming

Mar 9, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A shot by Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor (not pictured) scores on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) as Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl (3) looks on during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Maple Leafs Need to Address Obvious Reason They’re Losing

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 30: Head coach Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Maple Leafs chats with the media prior to action the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 30, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Face Easy Starting Goalie Decision

CALGARY, AB - DECEMBER 12: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates after his teammate Mitch Marner #16 (not pictured) scored against David Rittich #33 of the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on December 12, 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: 4 Important Takeaways From Scrimmage

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 07: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his third period goal at 16:54 against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 07, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

5 New Year’s Resolutions Bound to Benefit Maple Leafs Through 2021

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 09: Pierre Engvall #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs stand skates prior to the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 09, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

FanSided 250: Toronto Maple Leafs Lacked Buzz Through 2020

Apr 16, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hymen (11) and Boston Bruins defenceman Zdeno Chara (33) battle for position in game three of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Steer Clear of Chara for Obvious Reasons

Feb 16, 2020; Buffalo, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) gets a drink during a stoppage in play during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: It’s Vezina or Bust for Freddie Andersen Next Season

Jan 29, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates a goal against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Maple Leafs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews Poised to Outscore Stamkos

Apr 2, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) skates the puck up ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Decide to Spend Less to Improve Their Right Side

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 02: Tyler Pitlick #18 of the Philadelphia Flyers checks Travis Dermott #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the corner during the first period at the Wells Fargo Center on November 02, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

4 UFAs That Would Improve the Maple Leafs for $1 Million or Less

Jan 16, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; St. Louis Blues left wing Magnus Paajarvi (56) draws a penalty as he is tripped up by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Connor Carrick (8) in the third period at Air Canada Centre. The Blues beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: NHL Penalty Policies That Don’t Make Sense

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 11: The New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning warm-up prior to Game Three of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on September 11, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Who the Toronto Maple Leafs Want to See Hoist the 2020 Stanley Cup