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Analyzing the Maple Leaf blue line, and if it’s deep enough to compete for a Stanley Cup

For all intents and purposes, Monday’s signing of Simon Benoit all but fortified the Maple Leafs blue line ahead of training camp next month. Is it deep enough, though? Well, at this point, the jury’s still out on that. Following a flurry of acti

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Published: 1 year ago

Running analysis of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Our hockey writers are sharing observations throughout Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Check back for daily analysis. Tap to see the upcoming schedule.Sunday, May 4Rantanen shoots up leaderboard Matthew Pearce / Icon Sportswire /

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Published: 4 days ago

Matthew Knies had a feeling his game would grow under Craig Berube

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies had an inkling that his game would take a step forward under the guidance of head coach Craig Berube. The 22-year-old winger is in the midst of a breakout season where he has grown comfortable with the pace o

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Published: 4 days ago

How Scott Laughton proved his value to Maple Leafs in Round 1 vs. Senators

Scott Laughton didn’t score a goal in the first round of the playoffs. He only notched two assists, and didn’t find himself on the scoresheet all that often, for better or for worse. Despite this, he showed why the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired hi

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Published: 5 days ago

Buyout to Stanley Cup: Inside Oliver Ekman-Larsson's comeback from rock bottom to Maple Leafs

Ekman-Larsson's NHL career hit rock bottom in 2023. His emergence out of it is a story of injuries, self-discovery and redemption.

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Published: 5 days ago

Auston Matthews looking for redemption against Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky

If the Toronto Maple Leafs stand any chance to take down the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, their best players will need to be their best players. It starts and finishes with captain Auston Matthews, who will need to figure out a wa

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Published: 5 days ago

Panthers’ Bobrovsky Shares Honest Message on Facing Ex-Teammate

The Florida Panthers will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is the second such matchup between these teams, as the Panthers defeated the Maple Leafs in the second round back in 2023. However, t

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Published: 5 days ago

NHL releases Round 2 schedules for 3 of 4 playoff series

The NHL revealed the schedule for three of the four upcoming second-round series on Saturday night.The final slate will be unveiled after Sunday's Game 7 between the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues. The Dallas Stars will face the winner of that con

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Published: 5 days ago

NHL releases 2025 Round 2 playoff schedule, Leafs face Panthers

The NHL has released the schedule for Round 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the upcoming series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers. These two teams faced off in the second round of the 2023 playoffs as well, with the P

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Published: 5 days ago

Analyst Urges Maple Leafs to Trade $92 Million Superstar to Re-Sign Mitch Marner

NHL analyst John Buccigross believes the Toronto Maple Leafs should trade William Nylander and re-sign Mitch Marner in the offseason. The post Analyst Urges Maple Leafs to Trade $92 Million Superstar to Re-Sign Mitch Marner appeared first on Heavy Sp

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Published: 5 days ago

Tkachuk again fends off rumors of leaving Sens: 'Obviously it's a lie'

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk reaffirmed his desire to stay in Canada's capital when asked about recurring rumors of him wanting to leave."Obviously it's a lie," Tkachuk said Saturday at his season-ending media appearance, according to Sports

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Published: 5 days ago

Hurricanes sign Andersen to 1-year, $2.75M extension

The Carolina Hurricanes signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract extension worth $2.75 million, the team announced Saturday.Andersen was slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's spent the past four seasons with

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Published: 5 days ago

Paul Maurice on the challenge of shutting down the Leafs’ stars: “We’re not stopping Matthews or these guys… They will all generate offense… The question is how much do you give them on top of that?”

After a practice day on Saturday, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice discussed the challenge of shutting down the Leafs’ star talent, the tradition of coaches taking part in the handshake line, and Matthew Tkachuk skating separate from the practice g

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Published: 5 days ago