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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: 3 months ago

4 Maple Leafs prospects who will lose NHL waiver exemption at the end of the season

The waiver wire is an interesting thing to keep tabs on. For the most part, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a pretty boring history of activity on the waiver wire, but every so often, there’s the possibility of finding a diamond in the rough. Take Cur

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Published: 1 month ago

Expectations for Matthews and Marner in the playoffs and Plan B to the free agent market: Leaflets

With just seven games remaining in the season, the Maple Leafs head into Saturday night’s game against the Blue Jackets with a three point cushion at the top of the Atlantic. It’s a nice little cushion to have but with back-to-back games against

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Published: 1 month ago

Ex-Toronto Maple Leafs defender Giordano gets honest about issue that plagued team in playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a little over two weeks away from starting their run in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. After making his TV analyst debut on the network’s trade deadline panel last month, former Leafs defender Mark Giordano made an appe

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe, David Kampf out Saturday vs. Blue Jackets

McCabe and Kampf both sustained their injuries during Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers.

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Published: 1 month ago

‘Probably worse than having kids’: Berube jokes about challenges of coaching

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discusses the distinct roles of players and coaches and why he loves coaching, despite its challenges.

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Published: 1 month ago

Bill Daly doesn’t envision the NHL’s current playoff format changing anytime soon: Leafs Morning Take

Scoreboard watching went as well as it possibly could for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. The Tampa Bay Lightning lost, and it was in regulation, too. Coincidentally, the defeat came to the Ottawa Senators, Toronto’s likely first round o

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Published: 1 month ago

Craig Berube on Brandon Carlo’s impact on the Leafs so far: “He’s like a vacuum around our net, eating things up with his stick details and size”

After Friday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of Jake McCabe and David Kampf, Philippe Myers re-entering the lineup, the Rielly-Carlo pairing, and OEL’s ability to shift around within the defense group as needed. Practice

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Plays of the Week: Perfetti’s dirty dangles and top-shelf finish

All the top plays from the past seven days, including Cole Perfetti showing off his sick skills, Max Domi with the disgusting moves and backhand snipe, and Jeremy Swayman’s unreal rob-job.

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs’ Playoff Pitfalls: Key Concerns Before the Postseason

Wednesday night’s 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers was significant for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who grabbed first place in the Atlantic Division and demonstrated their mental fortitude as the…

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Published: 1 month ago

Marner’s Playoff Mindset Shift Could Be Key for Maple Leafs

The post Marner’s Playoff Mindset Shift Could Be Key for Maple Leafs appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. For Mitch Marner to be the best version of himself in the playoffs, he doesn't need to be dominant? What do the Maple Leafs really need? The post

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe, David Kampf ruled out vs. Blue Jackets due to injuries

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe and forward David Kampf were absent from Friday’s practice due to injuries and have been ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, head coach Craig Berube confirmed Friday. “Right

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Rumors: Draisaitl, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Duclair, Islanders

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are awaiting a status update on Leon Draisaitl, who left Thursday’s game versus the San Jose Sharks with an injury. The hope…

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Published: 1 month ago