Bobby McMann’s Rise and his Fit in the Maple Leafs Lineup
Bobby McMann’s path to the NHL is far from typical, and that’s part of what makes his story compelling. A…
Nicholas Giannone
Nicholas Giannone is a writer for Last Word on Sports, covering the Toronto Maple Leafs for the NHL department with a focus on team performance, player development, and organizational trends. Nicholas has a past in sports writing as he has written recaps for Albion College, as well as the Hockey Writers. He joined LWOS in 2025. Nicholas is currently pursuing a degree in Sport Management with a minor in Marketing and Integrated Communications at Albion College. His combination of academic insight and hands-on media experience allows him to provide thoughtful, data-driven coverage of the Maple Leafs and the NHL.
Articles by Nicholas Giannone
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Leaf Auston Matthews’ Pathway Back to Elite-Level Scoring and 69-Goals
Auston Matthews’ 69-goal season in 2023-24 wasn’t just historic, it reset the entire scoring bar in the modern NHL. It…
Is Morgan Reilly a Top-5 Maple Leafs Defencemen of All Time?
When you talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs history, you’re diving into over a century of hockey, 13 Stanley Cups,…
Craig Berube’s Impact and the Toronto Maple Leafs New Identity
From the moment current head coach Craig Berube took over behind the bench, the Toronto Maple Leafs knew they were…
NHL Predictions: October 28th Calgary Flames at Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Calgary Flames in a cross-conference Canadian match-up. Welcome back to NHL Predictions with The…
William Nylander’s Metrics Show He’s the Engine of the Toronto Maple Leafs Offence
William Nylander is no longer just a top scorer for the Toronto Maple Leafs. His advanced metrics firmly place him…
NHL Predictions: October 24th Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. The Toronto Maple Leafs…
Joseph Woll’s Return Could Stabilize the Toronto Maple Leafs Goaltending
The Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending picture remains one of the club’s most compelling storylines as we progress through the early…
Depth and Determination: The Crucial Keys to the Maple Leafs Success This Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025–26 season begins with both a sense of continuity, anchored by captain Auston Matthews, and a…
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