Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors
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
Can the Maple Leafs finish the job in the Senators’ own barn? The key storylines ahead of Game 4
Two straight overtime victories spurred by Simon Benoit have the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 up on the Ottawa Senators. Game 3 followed a different script from the first two — no early Maple Leaf goals this time, and the Senators took their first lead
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Berube says Maple Leafs have ‘business-like’ mindset ahead of Game 4
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discusses his team’s mood ahead of Saturday’s potential series sweep against the Ottawa Senators.
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Leafs practice notes: Max Pacioretty remains in lineup for Game 4 vs. Senators
Max Pacioretty will likely remain in the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they look to close out their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators. Pacioretty was inserted into the lineup for Game 3, taking Nick Robertson’s place. The 36-ye
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Maple Leafs’ Killer Instinct Starts at the Faceoff Dot
For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, the moment felt eerily familiar. Exactly two years ago (almost to the day), Morgan Rielly scored a sudden overtime winner against the Tampa Bay Lightning…
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Jake Sanderson may be winning his minutes, but the Senators are nowhere close to the Leafs
Jake Sanderson is one of the ascending stars in the NHL, and he’s arguably the most important player for the Ottawa Senators. Sanderson’s world-class skating ability allows him to facilitate exits with ease, and he played the 13th-most minutes of
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Senators’ Green focused on ‘playing our best game’ in must-win matchup
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green discusses his team’s mindset after losing the first three games of their Round 1 series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, why they’re excited to play, and the areas they need to focus on.
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Published: 2 weeks ago
A Craig Berube evolution of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Let’s take a walk down memory lane. We’re in overtime. 14:15 to go in the frame.  Dougie Hamilton sends a clean pass from the Bruins’ blueline straight to Patrice Bergeron, bypassing Toronto’s one–two–two setup. Toronto Maple Leafs’ de
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Brad Treliving deserves a ton of credit for restructuring Maple Leafs’ roster
Brad Treliving has his fingerprints all over this Toronto Maple Leafs roster, and they’ve quickly become a Stanley Cup Playoff powerhouse. The Maple Leafs’ general manager hasn’t even been on the job for two years, and it feels like this Leafsâ
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Published: 2 weeks ago
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a different team this year thanks to their defence corps
I have to admit it. I like Berube-style hockey. While the slow, defence-focused hockey might have been more boring to watch, the results speak for themselves. Gone are the days of the hero play, the stretch pass, and the defensive meltdowns. The To
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Marner, Matthews & the Maple Leafs’ Chemistry Doesn’t Just Happen
Years from now, Toronto Maple Leafs fans may look back on this era and wonder if they were witnessing the golden age of their team. A Stanley Cup is still…
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Published: 2 weeks ago
History provides hope for Senators team on the ropes
Trailing 3-0 in its first-round series, Ottawa faces an uphill battle against Toronto. But from the 1942 Maple Leafs to the 2010 Flyers, history shows the Senators aren’t out of it just yet.
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Maple Leafs’ Fourth Line Playing Pivotal Role in Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators in their first-round match-up. While much is due to the offensive production from the star players,…
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Published: 2 weeks ago