Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors
At last, some reasons for optimism in Leafland (except the power play) – MLHS Podcast EP107
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs’ recent stretch of three wins in four games (including an impressive win over Florida), the emergence of a possible identity line, Troy Stecher’s early impac
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3 Potential Turning Points in the Maple Leafs’ Win Over Panthers
Sometimes a win feels routine, and sometimes it feels like a shift in the season’s story. Tuesday night’s 4–1 victory over the Florida Panthers was the latter. It wasn’t perfect,…
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Craig Berube on Matias Maccelli sitting out games as a healthy scratch: “We put him in the Washington game, and there wasn’t a lot there… I thought he struggled… We won the last couple, so I’m not going to change the lineup”
After Wednesday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the glue-guy characteristics of Scott Laughton’s personality, Nic Roy’s recent play, the power play’s ongoing struggles, and Matias Maccelli sitting out a string of games as a heal
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Maple Leafs’ Struggles With Injuries Continue
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ season has been plagued by injuries. And with yesterday’s update from head coach Craig Berube, it put the cherry on top. Related: 2 Takeaways From the…
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Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews, William Nylander talk shortened Olympic ice
Auston Matthews and William Nylander learned this week, like the rest of us, that the ice surface for the Milano Cortina Olympics will be nearly four feet shorter than a standard NHL-sized ice rink. How might that affect play?
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‘Brings team spirit’: What Laughton does for Leafs’ locker room and bench
Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube talks about what Scott Laughton brings to the team not only in the locker room and on the bench, but on the ice too, says he brings a lot of team spirit and energy every day.
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Maple Leafs’ Nylander and Berube’s Relationship Isn’t an Issue
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander has been a polarizing player since he entered the league. While he’s a highly skilled forward there have been instances where he’s not as…
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Doug MacLean raves about Joseph Woll’s impact in Toronto’s win vs. Panthers: Leafs Morning Take
For the first time in about a month, the Toronto Maple Leafs have won back-to-back games. But seriously, it was so refreshing to talk about the Leafs in a positive light —for once. No qualifiers needed, Craig Berube’s bunch took care of business
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Last-place Panthers believe things can turn around
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers‘ locker room has been a sombre place after the past few home games, all of which were losses. There has been no music blaring as players go through their postgame cycling workouts, no celebratory shouting, no
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Easton Cowan’s the Most Important Rookie the Maple Leafs Have Had in Years
Just a couple of months ago, the conversation around Easton Cowan was pretty firm. Yes, he’s a good prospect, but “he’ll need some time with the Toronto Marlies.” Even within…
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Matthews on Olympic rink size: ‘Just hoping it gets ready on time’
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews talks about what impact he thinks a shorter Olympic rink size would have on the best-on-best game, says “you just want to go out there and play, so hopefully they can get everything figured out.”
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NHL Rumors: Nylander Injury, McDavid Irked, & Formenton Offer Sheet
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is concern that William Nylander is not 100% and could be dealing with a lingering issue. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid was quite frustrated after the…
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