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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

Game 5 Notebook: Maple Leafs not concerned about Matthews’ health

On the eve of another Maple Leafs’ clinching opportunity, the team said Matthews simply needed rest. He skated 26:23 in Saturday’s loss, second-most among all forwards, and has been leaned on in three straight overtime decisions.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

American remote broadcasts of Canadian playoff games have notable quality drop

NHL hockey fans are not pleased with TNT’s decision to broadcast Canadian playoff games remotely. Instead of sending a full broadcast team to Canadian cities like Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal to cover the game in the arena, th

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Berube expects a bounce-back game from Stolarz

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discusses goaltender Anthony Stolarz, saying he expects a bounce-back performance from the netminder in Game 5, and that right now the goalie rotation just consists of Stolarz for the time being.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Berube, Stolarz & Core 4 Heroes or Heartbreak

The Toronto Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night with a chance to eliminate the Ottawa Senators in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. Up 3-1,…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Berube explains intriguing Toronto Maple Leafs lineup decision

Despite missing a chance to close out their first-round series on Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs are still sitting in a pretty good spot. Up 3-1 over a provincial rival in the Ottawa Senators, the Leafs have three more chances to advance to

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Auston Matthews says he’s feeling fine ahead of Game 5 after missing practice Monday

The Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 3-1 series lead over the Ottawa Senators, as the Battle of Ontario returns to the province’s capital Tuesday night. While the Leafs are hoping to punch their ticket to the second round in front of their home crowd, on

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Matthews, Domi working on shooting drills, no lineup changes

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews participated in the team’s optional skate Tuesday morning, after missing Monday’s practice due to rest. Matthews was working with Max Domi on shooting drills before the session formally began. After the

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Senators Have the Players to Upset the Maple Leafs But Not the Team

The last time there was a reverse sweep in the Stanley Cup Playoffs was 11 years ago. It came in the first round between the Los Angeles Kings and the…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Injuries: Wild, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and the Jets

Brandon Hagel leaves after taking a forearm from Ekblad. John Tavares should be able to go after being in concussion protocol.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Anthony Stolarz: Key to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff success

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves up 3–1 in their first-round series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. For most NHL fan bases, this is a comfortable position to be in. But considering this is the Leafs, there is a rightful level of anxiousnes

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Ex-Toronto sports radio host loses his riding in federal election

A former Toronto sports radio host appears likely to be heading back to the media world after a brief foray into politics. On Monday, ex-Sportsnet and current Corus radio host Greg Brady found himself finishing second in his first run at public offi

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Published: 2 weeks ago

5 battles that'll determine Game 5 of Leafs-Senators series

The Ottawa Senators avoided an opening-round sweep Saturday night with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here are five battles to monitor in Tuesday night's Game 5 at Scotiabank Arena.Sens' shooters vs. Leafs' bl

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Published: 2 weeks ago