Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors
NHL 2024 Free Agency: Pittsburgh Penguins preview
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images A look at where the Penguins stand on the biggest day of the off-season: the start of free agency Welcome to July 1st, which despite being in the heart of summer serves as one of the most im
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Published: 1 year ago
Maple Leafs’ Treliving ‘working through’ Hakanpaa situation
As the beginning of the regular season inches closer, the questions surrounding defenceman Jani Hakanpää are getting louder.
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Published: 1 year ago
Mitch Marner says he’s fortunate to be a Maple Leaf, declines questions about his future
Mitch Marner was in attendance for Wednesday’s unveiling of Auston Matthews as the next Toronto Maple Leafs captain purely to support his dear friends. Marner sat besides Morgan Rielly during the formal presentation as John Tavares handed over the
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Published: 1 year ago
Brad Treliving on how John Tavares received the news of relinquishing the C: “John knew Auston would one day be the captain of the Leafs… He said that he didn’t come to Toronto to be captain… He came to win a Cup in his hometown”
After naming Auston Matthews the 26th captain in Maple Leafs history, Brad Treliving discussed the reasons and timing for the decision and his view of what makes Matthews captain material. Opening statements on naming Auston Matthews captain Today
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Published: 1 year ago
John Tavares on passing on the captaincy to Auston Matthews: “It felt more and more right as time went on… It allows Auston to fully embrace the leader that he is and have an even greater impact on our team”
Former captain John Tavares discussed handing over the captaincy to Auston Matthews, how it will change his role in the team, and his desire to remain a Maple Leaf beyond the season. Opening Statements on passing on the C to Auston Matthews I have so
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Published: 1 year ago
New captain Auston Matthews on his desire to remain in Toronto for the rest of his career: “That’s the goal — to be a Leaf for life and to win with my teammates for the city”
After he was named the 26th captain in Maple Leafs history, Auston Matthews discussed the honour of wearing the C in Toronto, his respect for John Tavares and their relationship, and what it might change about his role on the team and in the dressing
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Published: 1 year ago
Craig Berube on new captain Auston Matthews’ leadership ability: “His work ethic off the ice, and how he prepares day in and day out, is at an elite level”
After Auston Matthews was named the 26th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history, new head coach Craig Berube discussed his first impressions of Matthews and getting acquainted with the rest of the team this summer. What has the first offseason been l
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Published: 1 year ago
Brendan Shanahan on naming Auston Matthews captain: “This is such a selfless move by John Tavares… He saw and understood it as well as we did — the time was right”
After Auston Matthews was named the 26th captain in Toronto Maple Leaf’s history, President Brendan Shanahan discussed the decision to anoint Matthews with the C and the approval from John Tavares. How have you seen Auston Matthews grow as a leader
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Published: 1 year ago
Is there a pathway for an imminent John Tavares extension?
John Tavares handed over the Toronto Maple Leafs captaincy to Auston Matthews on Wednesday, while entering the final year of his contract. Tavares has always reiterated his desire to remain with the franchise, but could a new deal be imminent now tha
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Published: 1 year ago
How John Tavares handled passing the Maple Leafs’ captaincy to Auston Matthews
The new captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs smiled and waved from the stage at the former captain’s young sons seated in the front row.
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Published: 1 year ago
Elliotte Friedman drops first "32 Thoughts" episode after Jeff Marek's Sportsnet departure
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is officially a solo pilot — at least when it comes to his popular podcast. Today, Friedman dropped the first episode of 32 Thoughts since Jeff Marek’s high-profile departure from the network, going solo for the t
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Published: 1 year ago
Marner ‘ready to go’ for next season, but quiet on Maple Leafs future
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner discusses the upcoming season, declining to speak on his future with the team, but saying that he’s looking forward to a new season under Craig Berube.
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Published: 1 year ago
Auston Matthews’ captaincy reinforces Maple Leafs’ familial bonds in pressure cooker
TORONTO — The cumulative effect of a decade defined and embroiled in playoff failure, the hypersensitive nature of a massive fan base with institutional support built through a century-old groundswell and the current sports media climate often rend
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Published: 1 year ago