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Sam Lafferty on John Tavares’ wing: So crazy it might just work

Yesterday was a big day for Maple Leafs fans, or at least the ones who are starved for hockey content by this point in the offseason. Yesterday, GM Brad Treliving, head coach Sheldon Keefe, and the team’s core players met with the media, and today

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs: Timing Is Right For Nylander Experiment

One of the more interesting takeaways from the Toronto Maple Leafs recent media day was the confirmation from head coach Sheldon Keefe that William Nylander will start camp at centre. The Toronto Maple Leafs coach also suggested that Nylander will be

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Published: 1 year ago

Here’s how the Maple Leafs’ opening-night lineup could look with Nylander at 3C

The Toronto Maple Leafs officially opened training camp today, one day after media day provided a series of quotes and topics to discuss. While there wasn’t much attention on Morgan Rielly’s comments about not agreeing with Ryan Reaves calling th

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Published: 1 year ago

Ryan Reaves Brings a Shift to Maple Leafs’ Culture

Following their second-round exit at the hands of the Florida Panthers last season, there were some questions raised around the culture within the Toronto Maple Leafs’ room. Some went as…

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Paul Stastny, and William Nylander

Paul Stastny wants a contract not a PTO, and he'll be patient for it. Will William Nylander get more time at center this year?

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Published: 1 year ago

Colorado Avalanche Sign Brandon Kozun To PTO

The Colorado Avalanche have signed former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Brandon Kozun to a PTO, according to their training camp roster released yesterday. Kozun replaces Saku Maenalanen in camp, who Colorado released from his PTO yesterday after fai

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs Matthews & Marner Debate: A Second Look

Last week, we joined in the ongoing debate about whether Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews should play together on the same line or be split onto different lines. We’re not…

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Published: 1 year ago

Constructing the Toronto Maple Leafs Optimal Scoring Line Combos

When it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs, they certainly have a luxury of riches when it comes to throwing out offensive lines against their opponents. But being able to utilize the most effective line combinations would ultimately be the key to succ

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Injuries: Flyers, Blue Jackets, Canucks, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, and Panthers

Surgery for Matt Murray and Jake Muzzin won't play. Christian Dvorak to miss the start of the season. Little update on Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour.

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Published: 1 year ago

William Nylander at center is an experiment worth making for Toronto Maple Leafs

After he set career-best totals as a winger, the Leafs will try the 27-year-old at center – and it may pay off in a big way.

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Published: 1 year ago

The Toronto Maple Leafs Never Should Have Hired Mike Babcock

Former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock resigned from his coaching duties with the Columbus Blue Jackets this weekend after an investigation by the NHLPA. After being out of the league since November 2019, Babcock counted his money until h

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Published: 1 year ago

Despite offseason focus on toughness, don’t expect Maple Leafs to fight more

With Brad Treliving taking over for Kyle Dubas entering the 2023 NHL offseason, the difference in their team building methodologies was apparent immediately. Treliving opted to explore an area that Dubas was often seen as shying away from, choosing t

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Published: 1 year ago