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“Once again, it all falls on the Leafs’ top six, but it is the best top six they’ve ever had” — Anthony Petrielli discusses Toronto’s playoff lineup on Real Kyper & Bourne

MLHS’ Anthony Petrielli joined Real Kyper McKee & Bourne on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the Maple Leafs’ playoff forward lineup, the Game 1 decision in net, the Morgan Rielly-Brandon Carlo pairing, and whether Philippe Myers should play over

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Published: 3 hours ago

Leafs' Carlo: 'It's going to be crazy' facing Marchand

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their fair share of tussles with agitator Brad Marchand, but nobody on the team's current roster knows him better than defenseman Brandon Carlo.Marchand and Carlo were teammates for nine years with the Boston Bruins.

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Published: 4 hours ago

‘Gonna be a playoff game’: Maple Leafs prep for nasty Marchand, Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a chance to do something they’ve only done twice over the past 60 years by winning their division. Which is why Wednesday’s showdown against the visiting Panthers looms large.

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Published: 6 hours ago

Mark LaForest Passes Away At Age 62

In a heartfelt announcement, the Toronto Maple Leafs reported that former goaltender Mark LaForest, known as “Trees,” had passed away at the age of 62.  The Welland, Ontario native began his major junior career with the OHL’s Niagara Falls Fl

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Published: 7 hours ago

Can the Maple Leafs find the right level of aggression come playoffs?

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss whether the Toronto Maple Leafs can find the right balance between being aggressors and keeping a level head by not engaging in after-the-whistle activities.

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Published: 7 hours ago

Craig Berube on the keys for the Maple Leafs vs. the Panthers’ Sam Bennett & Brad Marchand line: “You have to be careful with taking the extra shot or swing… That is what they want, and you can’t get drawn into it”

After Tuesday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed a big matchup against the Panthers on Wednesday night and the team’s regular-season goals in the final nine games.  Practice Lines – Apr. 1 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews

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Published: 8 hours ago

Luke Haymes records first professionals points, Toronto Marlies surrender a pair of three-goal leads in brutal home loss to Bridgeport

“We were playing so well for the first 30 minutes. We got away from our structure. We had individual breakdowns and got beat one-on-one. There are no excuses on our end. I thought we would be a little tired from our three-in-three and them waiting

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Published: 8 hours ago

Toronto Blue Jays trade away reliever in early-season pitcher swap

The Toronto Blue Jays are making an early season switch-up to their relief pitching depth. Today, the team announced that they’ve traded right-handed pitcher Nick Robertson (not to be confused with the Toronto Maple Leafs forward of the same name)

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Published: 8 hours ago

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares named NHL’s second star for March

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was named the NHL’s Second Star for March. Tavares finished ahead of St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and behind Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel. Jack Eichel, John Tavares and Jordan Binn

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Published: 9 hours ago

Insider Links Maple Leafs to Signing Matthews ‘Childhood Hero’ in Free Agency

NHL insiders James Mirtle and Jonas Siegel of The Athletic has linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs to signing Auston Matthews' hero. The post Insider Links Maple Leafs to Signing Matthews ‘Childhood Hero’ in Free Agency appeared first on Heavy Spor

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Published: 9 hours ago

Matthews reflects on witnessing Ovechkin’s infamous goal vs. Coyotes

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews reflects on witnessing Alex Ovechkin’s iconic goal, scored while lying on his back against the Phoenix Coyotes, and how impressive it is that Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s goal record.

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Published: 9 hours ago

Maple Leafs Want to Avoid the Senators in Round 1

After a four-point weekend trek through California with road wins over the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks, the Toronto Maple Leafs have carved out a three-point cushion on both…

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Published: 9 hours ago