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Offensive vs. defensive balance, the Maple Leafs’ playoff viability, and the early results of Craig Berube’s style shift

Last week over at Sportsnet, Justin Bourne wrote a thoughtful article entitled, “Maple Leafs have succeeded at playing low-event hockey, but should that be their goal?” Bourne discusses the Leafs’ defensive improvements but points out that they

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Published: 10 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Berube says Knies is feeling better, doesn’t believe hit was dirty

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube says forward Matthew Knies is still being evaluated but feels better a day after receiving a check from Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Zach Whitecloud.

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Published: 10 months ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Minten, Nylander, Woll & Grebenkin

Despite some critical injuries, the Toronto Maple Leafs earned an impressive 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. Fraser Minten stole the spotlight with his first NHL goal,…

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Published: 10 months ago

Noah Hanifin, Jack Eichel were complimentary of Leafs’ playing style and structure

The Toronto Maple Leafs were able to pull off a character win against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. They were playing responsibly defensively by blocking shots, keeping a majority of the scoring chances to the outside, and supporting Joseph

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Published: 10 months ago

The Good, Bad & Ugly: Maple Leafs Shut Out Golden Knights 3-0

The post The Good, Bad & Ugly: Maple Leafs Shut Out Golden Knights 3-0 appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3–0. What were the good, bad, and ugly aspects of the game? The post The G

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Published: 10 months ago

Kaprizov's MVP case, biggest cap-spike winners, and 5 other NHL items

In today's offense-charged NHL, a serious Hart Trophy candidate must possess some brand of inevitability. He must be the caliber of player who finds a way to directly impact the outcome of the game, virtually every game.Kirill Kaprizov showcased this

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Published: 10 months ago

Joseph Woll on seeing friend Matthew Knies get hurt: ‘I was pretty pissed’

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll was not a happy camper when he saw Matthew Knies get injured during the second period of Wednesday’s win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Golden Knights defenceman Zach Whitecloud delivered a hit with his should

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Published: 10 months ago

Maple Leafs rookie Grebenkin learning all the important hockey terms

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Nikita Grebenkin says what his teammates told him ‘Backcheck, forecheck, paycheque’ before he made his NHL debut vs. the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Published: 10 months ago

Leafs fans want suspension for questionable hit on Knies

The Toronto Maple Leafs are dropping like flies, with new injuries popping up almost daily. Down six forwards heading into Wednesday night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Leafs still managed to pull off their third straight win. But

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Published: 10 months ago

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Penguins, Leafs, and Capitals

Tage Thompson real close to returning. Patrik Laine on the ice with teammates. Max Domi to the IR and Matthews Knies leaves early.

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Published: 10 months ago

Analyzing Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin after the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights

Heading into the game against the Vegas Golden Knights, there were several storylines. Auston Matthews remained out of the line-up and is receiving treatment for his upper body injury in Germany. Despite being out since Nov. 5, Mitch Marner, William

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Published: 10 months ago

Nikita Grebenkin, Fraser Minten deliver standout debuts in Maple Leafs’ victory

Nikita Grebenkin and Fraser Minten were afforded major opportunities in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup and they not only made an impact, but excelled in their season debuts against the Vegas Golden Knights. This also marked Grebenkin’s NHL debut, g

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Published: 10 months ago