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Craig Berube on inserting Ryan Reaves for Leafs vs. Habs: “It’s a big rivalry… We have to be physical and play a heavy game”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Montreal, head coach Craig Berube discussed the decision to dress Ryan Reaves, Philippe Myers’ emergence on the blue line, Simon Benoit sitting out a second straight game, and his favorite memories of games in Montreal

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Published: 10 months ago

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy, Key Forwards Won’t Play Vs. Maple Leafs

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy won’t be available on Friday. McAvoy, 27, is at home due to a personal matter and thus will miss a divisional matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, per team announcement. The Bruins will a

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Published: 1 month ago

Alex Steeves says there’s no bad blood with Maple Leafs despite lack of opportunity

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to welcome back two prospects to the city when they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Fraser Minten was a second round pick of the Maple Leafs in 2022 while Steeves was signed as an undrafted free agent out of

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Published: 1 month ago

The contrast between Maple Leafs’ 5-on-5 offence vs. power play is distorting reality

It’s a relatively quiet Saturday afternoon but there’s still some consternation about the Toronto Maple Leafs. There’s always noise, and the contrast between the team’s first-ranked 5-on-5 offence and 31st-ranked power play is creating a dist

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs Game Day Preview: First Clash With the Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action tonight against one of their biggest rivals, the Boston Bruins. This Original Six matchup is always one of the best to watch,…

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Published: 1 month ago

Berube reflects on trying to stop Chara: ‘We weren’t very good at it’

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discusses Hockey Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, reminiscing on his brief stint playing with Chara on the New York Islanders, and trying to scheme against him in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

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Published: 1 month ago

Nick Robertson speaks on expectations facing former teammates Minten, Robertson vs. Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson will be clashing against some familiar faces on Saturday against the Boston Bruins. This will be his first time facing off against the likes of Fraser Minten and Alex Steeves, a sight Robertson admitted was

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev skates at practice, ‘progressing’ in return from injury

Defenceman Chris Tanev was seen skating at practice for the first time since suffering a scary injury against the Philadelphia Flyers last week and is “progressing in the right direction,” head coach Craig Berube told reporters.

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Published: 1 month ago

Craig Berube says Maple Leafs are forecasting physical, challenging clash against Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs welcome a familiar foe in the Boston Bruins to Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night, and head coach Craig Berube is excited for the challenge. Berube spoke to the media after the Leafs’ optional skate, and opened up about one

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Published: 1 month ago

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Hildeby to backup Stolarz, Carlo eager to face old team, Tanev resumes skating

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will start Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins, while Dennis Hildeby will serve as the backup, head coach Craig Berube confirmed. Stolarz will be making his 12 start of the season, posting a 6-4-

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs’ Brandon Carlo excited to face Bruins after going ‘behind enemy lines’

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Brandon Carlo is ready to hit the ice against some familiar faces, and perhaps go beyond enemy lines. Toronto hosts the Boston Bruins on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena, and Carlo is excited to suit up against his former c

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Published: 1 month ago

Why sending down Easton Cowan was the right move

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off their first three-game win streak of the year, with a third-period comeback against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday and a decisive victory over the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday. The Leafs have gotten off to a bum

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev resumes skating prior to game vs. Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev skated in an individual session, prior to Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins. Tanev was taken off on a stretcher during a November 2 game against the Philadelphia Flyers, and was discharged from the

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Published: 1 month ago