THE HOCKEY NEWS
TORONTO
Articles by Evan Doerfler for The Hockey News - Toronto.
Since joining The Hockey News - Toronto in April 2024, I have written nearly 500 articles covering the Toronto Maple Leafs for the site as a Junior Reporter.
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Each article is methodical and requires a step-by-step process. Every story leads with a quote I hand-picked from a scrum where the players/coach spoke or a report from a credible source was given. I proceed to take notes and write the stories based on facts and research.
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Below are my top stories, podcast appearances, and accomplishments as a writer.
Top Stories
Report: Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano has "made the decision that he's playing for a few more years"
"Hope the best for Stolie": Goaltender Anthony Stolarz lands on injured reserve, sidelined 4-6 weeks with knee injury
"I don't think anything is imminent": Maple Leafs, John Tavares, reportedly awaiting salary cap clarity before advancing contract discussions
Report: Maple Leafs among potential suitors for former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews
"I don't think he thinks about it": Maple Leafs’ John Tavares’ demeanor has not changed amid contract uncertainty
"I’m happy he’s going to be on my team": Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson is looking forward to being teammates with Maple Leafs’ William Nylander at 4 Nations Face-Off
"My hips haven’t felt this good in a long, long time": Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray on his one-year ‘prove it’ deal and renewed optimism after Bilateral Hip Surgery
"It’s an awesome accomplishment for him": Morgan Rielly reaches 500-point milestone and more takeaways from the Leafs' comeback win over the Bruins
"Brad Treliving is looking at all options": Should the Maple Leafs pursue the services of Hurricanes star Mikko Rantanen?
"By all indications, he wants to stay’": Why the Mitch Marner situation with the Maple Leafs is reportedly different than Mikko Rantanen’s in Colorado
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Leafs Podcast Appearances
Listen to my appearance on 'Leafs Camp Countdown' with Kyle Cushman.
Listen to my appearance on 'The Jordan Jacklin Show' discussing early season narratives for the Maple Leafs.
Accomplishments
Credited by ESPN with a report on Jake McCabe of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Over the summer, I played a primary role in curating over 1,500,000 million page views in July 2024.
Credited by Puck Empire, a media company with over 175,000 followers on Instagram, with a report on Matt Murray of the Toronto Maple Leafs.