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Connor McDavid on smaller Olympic rink: ‘Not a big deal’

Connor McDavid isn’t bothered by the size of the Olympic arena. “I don’t care. Not a big deal,” he told reporters Saturday ahead of a Hockey Night in Canada showdown between his Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs (Sportsnet,

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Kris Knoblauch speak highly of Troy Stecher ahead of tilt vs. Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to welcome the Edmonton Oilers for a tilt that always gets some extra eyes on the TV. It’s been that way since the Matthews vs. McDavid showdowns of the North Division season, and with both teams having some prominen

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Rumors: Calle Jarnkrok, and NHL Trade Tiers

There was a report that Calle Jarnkrok has SHL verbal agreement for next year - agent says, nope. NHL trade tiers big board.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Matthews on relationship with McDavid: ‘Ton of respect for him’

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews talks about his relationship with Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and the challenge of facing him ahead of their clash on Hockey Night in Canada.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Auston Matthews commends Maple Leafs’ depth for stepping up amidst team’s continued injury woes

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their homestand on Saturday night, hosting the Edmonton Oilers, as they look to rebound from an overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Led by the offensive firepower of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, th

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Oliver Ekman-Larsson says he feels ready to go after injury vs. Sharks on Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson says he’s feeling good to go for Saturday night’s game against the Oilers after exiting Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks with a lower-body injury. “I feel good. It’s up to Chief

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Ekman-Larsson to play, Nylander and Joshua game-time decisions

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a key part of the blue line available against the Edmonton Oilers.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Rumors: Calle Jarnkrok, and NHL Trade Tiers

There was a report that Calle Jarnkrok has SHL verbal agreement for next year - agent says, nope. NHL trade tiers big board.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs finally finding their identity?

After a lacklustre start to the season, the Leafs seemed to be the opposite of what GM Brad Treliving and coach Craig Berube intended. The team was porous defensively and lacked abrasiveness. Both elements were supposed to be vital areas of growth, b

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby, Rifai, McMann, Tanev & Dumba

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering one of those stretches that test any team’s mettle. Injuries, lineup juggling, and the emergence of young players have made each game unpredictable, forcing…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Wild, Islanders, Penguins, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Jets, and More

Connor Bedard injured with a second left. Victor Hedman out until early February. Updates on the Maple Leafs injured blue line.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Why it’s time for the Maple Leafs to free Marshall Rifai

Just when the injury bug finally started to ease up on the Toronto Maple Leafs a little bit, they got hit with two more blows. First it was Dakota Mermis, who suffered a knee injury after a hit from Tampa Bay Lightning forward Gage Goncalves on Monda

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Published: 2 weeks ago