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'Til Next Year, Toronto

When Shakespeare said "Be not afraid of greatness," he was referring to everyone except the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs are full of promising talent, but they have trouble showcasing it effectively...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 7 months ago 159 reads 1 comments
Mikhail Grabovski: Superman or Spiderman?

By Melissa Hashemian There have been numerous players who have come in and out of Toronto. Some have made impressions, some have created memories, and some have simply left fans confused...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 8 months ago 116 reads 1 comments
Justin Pogge: Sylvester the Cat or Tweety Bird?

By Melissa Hashemian If there's one thing I learned in life it's that things are always better after the battle, so keep fighting and don't look back...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 9 months ago 122 reads 5 comments
Jason Blake: Holmes or Watson?

Toronto has always been a pretty clean and friendly city. While it displays a good amount of diversity, there seems to be a part of the city that remains sometimes dysfunctional. The Leafs fans...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 10 months ago 84 reads 9 comments
Canada, U.S, and the Love For the Game

By Melissa Hashemian The game of hockey is a sacred one. While some call it a game, or merely an enjoyable past-time, I see it as so much more...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 10 months ago 50 reads 10 comments
Dominic Moore: Batman or Robin?

By Melissa Hashemian When life hands you lemons make lemonade—or better yet, when life hands you the possibility of greatness, take it in...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 10 months ago 149 reads 4 comments
Curtis Joseph: Bolt Or Old Yeller?

By Melissa Hashemian Last week I had my heart set on writing a piece about Dominic Moore and his efforts this season. However to my dismay, I found myself utterly focused on writing one about netminder Curtis Joseph instead...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 11 months ago 251 reads 7 comments
Nik Antropov: Maverick or Goose?

By Melissa Hashemian A couple of years ago, you would never hear about Nik Antropov scoring big goals for the Leafs. In all honesty, the only time his name was ever brought up was when analysts listed the Leafs' injured players...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 11 months ago 199 reads 8 comments
Jeremy Williams: To Be or Not to Be

By Melissa Hashemian Normally I wouldn't boast on the talent of others, especially after losing an embarrassing game, yet I'll make an exception for Jeremy Williams' sake...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 11 months ago 128 reads 9 comments
For the Love of Hockey

By Melissa Hashemian What hockey was, how it was played, and why it turned into the great sport it is today. There are numerous questions one can ask about the nature of the game, as well as ...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 11 months ago 143 reads 2 comments
Toronto Raptors Still Waiting For Santa Claus

By Melissa Hashemian With Christmas right around the corner, there seems to be less gift giving than one would expect in the Raptors dressing room; Santa is checking his list on who's naughty or nice as we speak...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 11 months ago 137 reads 6 comments
Sundin, Sedin, Sedin: The New Swedish Connection

By Melissa Hashemian So I'm guessing everyone's already heard about the new addition to the Vancouver Canucks, seeing how it merely happened a few hours ago. The former Maple Leaf Captain has finally made up his mind...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about 11 months ago 136 reads 3 comments
Maple Leafs-Thrashers: Toronto Breeds More Doubt in Loss

By Melissa Hashemian Bad luck seems to be following the Maple Leafs everywhere these days. The Leafs, who are now 7-9-5 in the season so far, are having tremendous difficulty getting the puck in the net...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about about 1 year ago 102 reads 6 comments
Toronto Maple Leafs Not Singing the Blues Anymore?

By Melissa Hashemian I was merely minding my own business today, when I heard an unfamiliar statement on the radio...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about about 1 year ago 217 reads 7 comments
Mats Sundin: Gone Baby Gone

By Melissa Hashemian Mats who? This is probably close to, if not the same response many provoked Leaf fans give when discussing the muddled status of Toronto, and the angst brought on by the departure of their captain Mats Sundin...

Written by Melissa Hashemian about about 1 year ago 180 reads 1 comments

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Melissa Hashemian Article Archive

'Til Next Year, Toronto

Mikhail Grabovski: Superman or Spiderman?

Justin Pogge: Sylvester the Cat or Tweety Bird?

Jason Blake: Holmes or Watson?

Canada, U.S, and the Love For the Game

Dominic Moore: Batman or Robin?

Curtis Joseph: Bolt Or Old Yeller?

Nik Antropov: Maverick or Goose?

Jeremy Williams: To Be or Not to Be

For the Love of Hockey

Toronto Raptors Still Waiting For Santa Claus

Sundin, Sedin, Sedin: The New Swedish Connection

Maple Leafs-Thrashers: Toronto Breeds More Doubt in Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs Not Singing the Blues Anymore?

Mats Sundin: Gone Baby Gone

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