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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

Joe Thornton retires after 24 NHL seasons: What’s his legacy?

Longtime San Jose Shark and Boston Bruin Joe Thornton officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Saturday. Here’s what you need to know: Nicknamed “Jumbo Joe”, the 44-year-old played 24 seasons in the NHL with the Bruins, Sharks, Toro

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Published: 1 year ago

Joe Thornton announces retirement after 24 NHL seasons

Joe Thornton confirmed his retirement from the NHL on Saturday after sitting out all of last season and remaining unsigned for 2023-24. He last played during the 2021-22 campaign as a member of the Florida Panthers. Thornton appeared in 1,714 games a

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Published: 1 year ago

Joe Thornton makes heartwarming and shirtless retirement announcement

After an incredible 1714 game career, Joe Thornton is hanging up the skates. The 44-year-old, who last played with the Florida Panthers in 2021-22, retired in typical Thornton fashion, as he uploaded a shirtless video of himself and had his typical,

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Published: 1 year ago

Hockey Night in Canada: Maple Leafs vs. Predators

The Maple Leafs are vying for their fourth straight win when they wrap up their road trip with a visit to the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
You can watch the game at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on CBC and Sportsnet+ or follow with our live NHL track

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Published: 1 year ago

Wasted chances lead to blown lead as Toronto Marlies fall in OT to Belleville

“I liked the style of play. We hit a lot of posts and had a lot of possession time in the O-zone. [Sometimes] you run into a hot goalie. I thought we did a lot of good things. We just didn’t get the result that we wanted.” – John Gruden The M

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs close out five-game road trip against the Predators

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ five-game road trip is finally coming to a close tonight in Nashville as they prepare to take on the Predators. Toronto displayed an impressive performance last game against the Dallas Stars as they picked up their second c

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs at Nashville Predators — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

The Maple Leafs are looking to make it a four-win five-game road trip in their final stop in Nashville on HNIC (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). There was positive news today on the Jake McCabe front, who is not expected to miss significant time due to his

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Published: 1 year ago

Trade Likely As Early Nylander Success Drives Up His Price

‘William Nylander was great again for the Toronto Maple Leafs.’ It’s a statement that has been said a number of times already this season and while that’s incredibly positive for…

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Published: 1 year ago

Nylander’s Mindset About Maple Leafs and Open Market Shifting?

The post Nylander’s Mindset About Maple Leafs and Open Market Shifting? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. As William Nylander stays red hot, are his thoughts about an extension with Toronto versus testing the open market changing? The post Nylander

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs’ Keefe says McCabe’s groin injury not as bad as initially feared

Head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters after the team’s morning skate in Nashville that McCabe’s injury is not as severe as initially feared and he should be back “before too long.” 

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Flames

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Connor McDavid watch continues and there’s good news for fans of the Edmonton Oilers. He’s practicing outside on Saturday in the hopes he might…

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Published: 1 year ago

Quick Shifts: John Tavares turning big weakness into strength

How John Tavares complements William Nylander | What NHL can learn from Shane Pinto | Evgeny Kuznetsov passionately defends his shootout | Joseph Woll’s splits + 8 more NHL goodies…

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Published: 1 year ago