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Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors

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

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Tavares & Klingberg

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll spend some time analyzing why Nick Robertson will likely begin the 2023-24 season with the American Hockey League (AHL)…

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs host Justin Holl and the Red Wings as preseason winds down: Maple Leafs pregame

Just two games remain on the Toronto Maple Leafs preseason schedule – both coming against the Detroit Red Wings – as we prepare for the start of the 2023-24 regular season. After dropping their latest game to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime af

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Preseason: Preview & Projected Lineups

Fraser Minten will center Matthew Knies and Calle Jarnkrok in the penultimate game of preseason tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Full marks to Minten for earning his way into this opportunity when he easily could’ve been returned

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Published: 1 year ago

On the Blue Jays sucking, William Nylander’s move back to the wing, & Fraser Minten turning heads: Leafs Morning Take

So much for William Nylander at centre. Suffice it to say, tonight’s Maple Leafs lineup looks interesting. In case you missed it, Nylander, who’s been playing centre all of camp, will be back in his customary wing position tonight alongside John

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs News and Training Camp Updates

The Toronto Maple Leafs play their second-to-last (or if you prefer, penultimate) pre-season game tonight against the Detroit Red Wings. The Toronto Maple Leafs will then presumably make a round of final cuts, and play with their real lineup on Satur

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Published: 1 year ago

The 2012 Maple Leafs – Lightning Blockbuster Trade That Wasn’t

Every NHL trade has a story, from the biggest deadline blockbusters to the smallest depth moves to fill out an American Hockey League (AHL) roster. Sometimes that story is of…

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Published: 1 year ago

24 predictions for the 2023-24 NHL season

The NHL offseason served up countless headlines, from Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson's trade to veteran coach Mike Babcock's firing before training camp. What should we make of all the change? Here are 24 predictions for 2023-24 - some long s

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Published: 1 year ago

‘I don’t feel like I can lose’: Maple Leafs’ camp surprise Minten ready for final test

Neither Fraser Minten nor Sheldon Keefe expected the teenager to make it this far along at camp. Yes, he arrived a longshot. But, like Lloyd Christmas, we’re telling you there’s a chance.

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Canucks

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens might keep three goalies, while also looking at an extension for Mike Matheson. Meanwhile, does Fraser Minten have a legitimate shot of…

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Published: 1 year ago

Keefe: Maple Leafs’ Klingberg to be ready for season opener

One of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest acquisitions this offseason, defenceman John Klingberg, will be good to go for the season opener on Oct. 11 after missing a week with injury, coach Sheldon Keefe said Thursday.

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Published: 1 year ago

Leafs make Buffalo Sabres jealous after getting first crack at Bills game

The Buffalo Sabres were invited to watch their local NFL team, the Buffalo Bills, at Highmark Stadium over the weekend. The problem is the invite came a few weeks after the team took care of a few players from the Toronto Maple Leafs. > The @Buff

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Published: 1 year ago

'An amazing thing for hockey': NHL players excited for PWHL puck drop

Women's hockey players — many of them stars on the international stage — have never had the same opportunity as men's at the professional level. But with the PWHL now established with teams in six hockey-crazed markets, the game appears to finall

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Published: 1 year ago