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Maple Leafs’ Saturday night tilt vs Rangers will be a measuring stick game: Alberga’s Take

With all due respect to Toronto’s first four opponents, Saturday night’s home ice date with the New York Rangers will undoubtedly pose as the first measuring stick game of the early season. And it’s shaping up to be quite the doozy. For me, the

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Published: 3 days ago

Undrafted Bobby McMann is defying the odds with red hot start to 2024–25 season

Coming into the 2024–25 NHL season, Bobby McMann being tied for first on the team in goals and second in points was not something most had on their Toronto Maple Leafs bingo card, yet as of week two, here we are. McMann is truly showing that he can

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Published: 3 days ago

Max Domi has been worth every penny for the Maple Leafs

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Max Domi back in 2023, it was a popular move. And so was signing him to an extension until 2028. Domi had big shoes to fill when he signed with the club. His dad, Tie, was an icon – but not for his skilled play.

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Published: 3 days ago

Maple Leafs Talking Extension for Steven Lorentz After Strong Start

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly considering extending Steven Lorentz’s one-year deal after being impressed with his strong start to the season. Lorentz, who signed a $775,000 contract for the…

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Published: 4 days ago

Despite Dominant Win, Maple Leafs Still Have Work To Do

The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night and secured a convincing 6-2 victory, pushing their record to 3-1-0 to start the season. The win showcased…

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Published: 4 days ago

Ekman-Larsson proving to be biggest early-season surprise for Maple Leafs

NHL analyst James Mirtle joins the JD Bunkis Podcast to discuss Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, saying the blueliner is the biggest surprise for the Leafs early in the season.

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Published: 4 days ago

Why the Maple Leafs healthy-scratched Max Pacioretty

There is a message being sent to all Leafs on the fringes: “Fine,” as Craig Berube puts it, no longer guarantees a regular shift in this town as Max Pacioretty has found out.

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Published: 4 days ago

Maple Leafs Coach Opens Up On Decision To Scratch Veteran Forward

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube spoke to the media and explained why he decided to scratch Max Pacioretty. The post Maple Leafs Coach Opens Up On Decision To Scratch Veteran Forward appeared first on Heavy.com.

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Published: 4 days ago

Mulling the Maple Leafs: Joseph Woll Might Be An Expendable Piece

The Toronto Maple Leafs are already a handful of games into the regular season. So far, they’ve looked good with depth scoring being the main discussion point as Auston Matthews…

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Published: 4 days ago

Leafs Practice Notes: Minten returns to the ice, Woll gets reps, Berube explains why he called timeout

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Fraser Minten was spotted working with the development staff on the ice before the team’s optional practice on Thursday. Fraser Minten is on the ice with Maple Leafs development staff before the team’s optional practi

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Mike Keenan compares Auston Matthews to Brett Hull: Leafs Morning Take

The north-south Maple Leafs have arrived! All in all, Craig Berube’s squad put forth a very strong effort in Wednesday night’s 6-2 beatdown of the Los Angeles Kings. That said, there’s certainly plenty to clean up moving forward. With that in m

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Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs’ defensive success through four games: “The mindset is there on the checking side… We’re pretty tight on people, and we’re not giving up odd-man rushes”

After Thursday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of Joseph Woll and Fraser Minten’s injury recoveries, the team’s strong start defensively, and Auston Matthews scoring his first goal of the season. Joseph Woll was out on

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Published: 4 days ago