Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor

Joined: Jul 19, 2014

Paul is a FanSided NHL site expert and MLB contributor. He graduated with a first class BA honours journalism & media degree, and has covered numerous MLS, CFL, NHL, MLB, NFL & NLL events over the years dating back to 2010, while being fortunate enough to interview various sporting personalities one-on-one, including Roger Goodell. Previously worked for the BBC and has had his writing featured on Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report and other major publications. Throughout it all, his one message for anyone in this industry is to never take it for granted.

The NHL said per a release, that the uncertainty regarding next steps regarding the coronavirus, Clubs were advised not to conduct morning skates, practices or team meetings today. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

NHL: 5 takeaways from a busy week of coronavirus news

Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 keys to making the playoffs

Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: How injuries will impact playoff challenge

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Ottawa Senators: 4 takeaways from 2-1 win over San Jose Sharks

OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 31: Mark Borowiecki #74, Connor Brown #28 and Dylan DeMelo #2 of the Ottawa Senators celebrate a second period short-handed goal scored by Chris Tierney #71 (not pictured) against the Washington Capitals at Canadian Tire Centre on January 31, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: 4 takeaways from eventful week in Ottawa

Seattle receives an NHL team (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

NHL Seattle set to reveal name and logo in early 2020

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 21: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates after a whistle against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 21, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews must show more consistency

SAINT PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 22: Mike Smith #41 makes a save with his teammates James Neal #18 and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins #93 of the Edmonton Oilers defending against the Minnesota Wild during the game at the Xcel Energy Center on October 22, 2019 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers face first adversity of the season

CALGARY, AB - SEPTEMBER 28: Calgary Flames Left Wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) and Edmonton Oilers Right Wing Sam Gagner (89) compete for the puck during the first period of an NHL game where the Calgary Flames hosted the Edmonton Oilers on September 28, 2019, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Sam Gagner will provide boost for bottom-six

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Edmonton Oilers: 5 factors behind fast start to the season

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 08: Patrik Laine #29 of the Winnipeg Jets skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 8, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

Winnipeg Jets: Patrik Laine’s early production comes with a caution

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 25: Mitch Marner speaks to the media in the locker room. The Toronto Maple Leafs had their final interviews and locker clean out day on Thursday following their loss to the Boston Bruins. Players came out to speak to the media as did the GM and Head coach. (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The feasibility of a Mitch Marner trade

Ground breaking ceremony for Seattle's NHL team (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NHL Seattle franchise taking methodical approach to building

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 22: Head coach Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on from the team draft table during Rounds 2-7 of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mike Babcock’s tenure reaches crucial point

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 21: Mitch Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs walks in the hallway to the dressing room before playing the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scotiabank Arena on April 21, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: When will Mitch Marner actually sign?

OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 26: Buffalo Sabres Right Wing Tage Thompson (72) during warm-up before National Hockey League action between the Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators on March 26, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Tage Thompson primed for breakthrough in 2019-20