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Arun Srinivasan

@arunsrinivasan.bsky.social

I cover the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Nation Network, and enjoy going to the movies.

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · last mo.

From our corner of the Leafs beat, John Chayka has done a terrific job. Parting ways with Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser may have been his first major mistake. Smart organizations do what they can to retain people of Wickenheiser’s calibre, resume and intellect. theleafsnation.com/news/parting...

Parting ways with Hayley Wickenheiser may have been Leafs GM John Chayka’s 1st mistake this summer

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has been the most active general manager in the league this summer, using optimization concepts to revamp the entire organization. From this corner o...

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Leafs GM John Chayka is fond of speaking about flexibility and optionality and used these concepts to nail the 2026 NHL Draft. Wrote about flexibility, optionality, two timelines, rejection of buzzwords and what this means in the pursuit of another superstar. theleafsnation.com/news/how-fle...

How flexibility and optionality informed John Chayka’s 1st NHL Draft as Leafs GM

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is fond of speaking about flexibility and optionality, when outlining his vision for the team. These are more than corporate buzzwords for the Ivey g...

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Daily Faceoff Toronto @dfotoronto.bsky.social · 2mo ago

What we can infer about the Maple Leafs’ draft strategy from John Chayka’s media availability

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with reporters at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo to discuss draft strategy, top prospects, and new hires to the organization among other topics. With less than a month until the 2026 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs are still in a state of transition, and Chayka provided…

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 3mo ago

David Carle is considered by many to be the best coach outside of the NHL, winning three NCAA titles in five years with Denver. Carle has a clear track record of developing players. Here’s the case for Carle as the Maple Leafs’ next head coach. theleafsnation.com/news/the-cas...

The case for David Carle as Maple Leafs’ next head coach

There are two things that are readily apparent, as the Toronto Maple Leafs search for their next head coach: prior NHL experience isn’t a prerequisite, and the next hire will have to be the a...

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 3mo ago

It’s always about the Toronto Maple Leafs. theleafsnation.com/news/its-alw...

It’s always about the Toronto Maple Leafs

Mats Sundin reiterated that Toronto is the centre of the hockey universe during Monday’s introductory press conference, and his statement rang prophetic. Sundin and general manager John Chayk...

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 3mo ago

It’s always about the Toronto Maple Leafs. theleafsnation.com/news/its-alw...

It’s always about the Toronto Maple Leafs

Mats Sundin reiterated that Toronto is the centre of the hockey universe during Monday’s introductory press conference, and his statement rang prophetic. Sundin and general manager John Chayk...

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Panthers assistant general manager Sunny Mehta is at the forefront of analytics and was a renowned poker player and writer before entering pro sports. He’s a key target for the Maple Leafs GM vacancy. Earlier this week, I made the case for Mehta as GM. theleafsnation.com/news/the-cas...

The case for Sunny Mehta as the Maple Leafs’ next GM

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley made it clear that the next general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs would have to be data-centric, during his media availabilities on Tuesday. Pelley repeatedly spoke about...

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Daily Faceoff Toronto @dfotoronto.bsky.social · 6mo ago

3 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: It’s not a matter of selling, it’s how aggressive the ensuing sale will be

As the adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, a video will suffice. Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube silently stormed to the dressing room after a listless first period against the Florida Panthers. Berube may as well served as the avatar for Leafs Nation, although the head…

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Daily Faceoff Toronto @dfotoronto.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Sleepless in Seattle: A listless performance vs. Kraken should accelerate Leafs’ attempt to rebuild

If you didn’t stay up late to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, you made the correct choice. Don’t let the box score fool you, this was a listless performance by the Maple Leafs, defined by a complete lack of urgency. If they’re not checking the standings now, there may…

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Wrote about how Mitch Marner’s return game is for the fans, with an ode to Henry Purcell’s Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary. theleafsnation.com/news/this-ga...

This game is for the fans

From our vantage point, the popular discourse surrounding Mitch Marner has been misapplied. It’s not a matter if Marner will be booed upon donning the Vegas Golden Knights jersey on Friday ag...

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · last yr.

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley clearly understands the gravitas attached to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The boss is closely watching and while it’s incumbent upon the players to raise their games, the institutional weight of the next Leafs era lies squarely with Pelley. theleafsnation.com/news/institu...

The institutional weight of the next Leafs era lies squarely with Keith Pelley

Keith Pelley proudly draws from experiences outside of the hockey worl...

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · last yr.

I don’t use this platform often so I’m just logging back in to say that Shireen was far and away the most impactful sports journalist in Canada for the 2024 calendar year, she should win all the awards.

Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ)@cajournalists.bsky.social · last yr.

SCOOP: ⭐Shireen Ahmed – CBC Sports ⭐Anaïs Elboujdaïni – La Converse ⭐Joanna Frketich – Hamilton Spectator ⭐Bethany Lindsay – Investigative Journalism Foundation ⭐Brett McKay – St. Albert Gazette

Daily Faceoff Toronto @dfotoronto.bsky.social · 2y ago

Leafs-Devils takeaways: Stolarz steals the win, Matthews delivers with massive OT goal

In all fairness, the Toronto Maple Leafs had no business stealing a 2-1 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils. Anthony Stolarz was downright phenomenal and was the primary reason why the Maple Leafs had a chance to win the game in overtime to begin…

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Daily Faceoff Toronto @dfotoronto.bsky.social · 2y ago

Leafs-Lightning takeaways: Tanev’s best game of year, Woll remains on fire, Matthews’ sound return

It was too close for comfort after a dominant 40 minutes, but the Toronto Maple Leafs closed out the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 5-3 victory. Toronto jumped to a 4-0 lead after two periods, as Matthew Knies, Chris Tanev, Nick Robertson and John Tavares…

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Daily Faceoff Toronto @dfotoronto.bsky.social · 2y ago

Auston Matthews plans to return vs. Lightning after 9-game absence

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will return for Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, after missing the team’s past nine games due to an upper-body injury. Matthews confirmed he’ll be returning to the lineup following Friday’s…

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Nick Richard @nickrichard.bsky.social · 2y ago

Is Fraser Minten the best option for the Leafs at 3C right now? And if he is, how will the Leafs balance what’s best for the team today against what’s best for Minten long term? My latest for @tlndc.bsky.social:

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Minten’s opportunity, Cowan on the shelf, McCue lighting the lamp

In last week's edition of the Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup, we took a...

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Daily Faceoff Toronto @dfotoronto.bsky.social · 2y ago

Leafs-Utah takeaways: Marner continues barrage, McCabe-Tanev excel, a special night for Nylander brothers

During the lone game of Sunday’s NHL slate, the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged with a 3-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. Mitch Marner continued his scoring barrage with two goals, William Nylander scored the game-winner and played a few shifts with his…

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 2y ago

Wrote about John Tavares using his power game and hockey intelligence to near-elite effect this season, where he’s been dominant in the offensive zone and how the notion of his declining foot speed is unfounded. theleafsnation.com/news/john-ta...

John Tavares’ power game, hockey intelligence shows flashes of his prime

John Tavares emerged as a phenom in Toronto's minor hockey circuit two...

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 2y ago

John Tavares’ power game, hockey intelligence shows flashes of his prime

John Tavares emerged as a phenom in Toronto's minor hockey circuit two...

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 3y ago

Wrote about how the new Maple Leafs additions fared during a thrilling 6-5 opening night win against the Canadiens, including: - A polarizing game from John Klingberg - Noah Gregor excels on standout fourth line - Fraser Minten earns praise without splash plays ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/how-eac...

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Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 3y ago

Opening night prerequisite photo. I’ll have consistent coverage of the Maple Leafs/NHL this year for Yahoo Sports and will try to use this app more to post articles/notebooks.

Arun Srinivasan @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social · 3y ago

All eyes are on Fraser Minten during tonight’s preseason game. Here’s what I’ve observed through Maple Leafs training camp: - Knies looks awesome, Minten may get 9-game tryout - Jake McCabe is the safety valve - Noah Gregor is favourite for 13th forward spot ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/maple-l...