Corey Abbott

1 week ago | thehockeywriters.com | Corey Abbott

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, kicking off Game 1 on Sunday (April 20). Finishing in the top spot of the Atlantic Division gives the Maple Leafs home-ice advantage through at least the second round, and the Senators struggled on the road this season (18-19-4). Still, the Maple Leafs will need a total team effort to erase the bitter taste of several early playoff exits.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Corey Abbott

With the 2024-25 NHL regular season drawing to a close, it's time to take a way-too-early look at what fantasy drafts could look like next campaign. First-round selections provide managers with a significant piece around which to build. While injuries provide stumbling blocks and randomness, using a first-round pick on a high-risk, high-reward player who doesn't pan out won't necessarily result in a poor finish.

2 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Corey Abbott

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a hard-fought 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday (April 9) to sweep the season series between the two rivals. It was an impressive bounce-back effort from the Maple Leafs following a listless display in a 3-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday (April 8).  The victory moved the Maple Leafs three points ahead of the Lightning and six points up on the Panthers for first place in the Atlantic Division.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Corey Abbott

Fantasy managers looking to tinker with their rosters will benefit from zeroing in on specific categories. Whether you are looking for long-term fits or short-term options, there should be a plethora of potential pickups to help your fantasy squad. With the regular season set to close on April 17, the final edition of Category Targets for the 2024-25 campaign will cover the remaining week and a half on the schedule.

3 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Corey Abbott

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday (April 2). The Maple Leafs have won three straight outings and improved to 7-2-1 in their last 10 appearances. More importantly, the team’s play has provided some much-needed separation in a close race for the Atlantic Division title. Toronto has a three-point lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning and a four-point advantage over the Panthers.