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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

Why the Maple Leafs need to see Matthews step up in elimination games

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee discuss the importance of Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews stepping up in elimination games and why he needs to be a consistent threat on the ice in big games.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Here's how much last-minute Toronto Maple Leafs playoff tickets cost

The Toronto Maple Leafs remain the hottest ticket in town. If you’re looking to buy tickets between Toronto and Ottawa for Game 5 at Scotiabank Arena, set for 7 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, prices have only dipped slightly from when we last checked them 

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Tavares, Berube sound off on Zub’s overtime hit

John Tavares and Craig Berube didn’t mince words when asked about the hit that forced the Toronto Maple Leafs forward to miss part of overtime in Game 4.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs' John Tavares on Artem Zub hit, missing OT power play: 'Puck's nowhere near me'

John Tavares says the NHL's concussion spotter pulled him from overtime on Saturday night.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares in Game 4 OT: “The puck is nowhere near him… It looked like a headshot to me”

After Monday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews taking a rest day, Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares that landed Tavares in concussion protocol in Game 4 OT, overcoming suspect officiating, and the keys to closing out the

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Published: 2 weeks ago

The Core Four needs to elevate in Game 5: Leafs Morning Take

After playing every other night for the first four games of the series, the Battle of Ontario takes a back seat to the Federal Election on this Monday. Instead, the Leafs will host the Senators on Tuesday night for Game 5 as they take their second cr

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares: ‘Looked like a head shot to me’

The Battle of Ontario has earned its name through four games so far, delivering on its promise of a physical series on both ends of the ice. With that being said, it’s raised some questions on the officiating and how discipline is being administere

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Tavares on hit from Zub: ‘The puck was nowhere near me’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares discusses Artem Zub’s overtime hit in Game 4 against the Ottawa Senators and whether he’s experiencing any lingering pain.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

John Tavares cleared by concussion spotter to re-enter Game 4 vs. Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares said he was cleared by the concussion spotter to re-enter Game 4 after taking a hit to the head from Ottawa Senators defenceman Artem Zub. Tavares missed a few shifts during overtime, but returned to the game.

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Published: 2 weeks 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.Monday, April 28Hagel back in the mix Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL's concussion spotters yanked Tavares out of Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game

The Toronto Maple Leafs were at the mercy of the NHL on Saturday night in order to take one of their most important players out of the game for a few moments. According to Sportsnet’s Luke Fox on the ground at Leafs practice today, Leafs forward J

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Brian Burke praises Leafs ‘unlikely heroes’ through 3-1 series lead on The Sheet with Jeff Marek

Despite a disappointing overtime loss in Game 4, the Toronto Maple Leafs still hold a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Ottawa Senators in the Battle of Ontario. And while Game 1 saw a dominant 6-2 performance over a playoff-green Senators group, G

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Published: 2 weeks ago