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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

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ response after Easton Cowan took a few cheap shots: “It’s situational… We got a power play on the one, so you can’t react to that… The power play’s job is to make them pay”

Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rangers, Craig Berube discussed Steven Lorentz sitting out as a healthy scratch, the team’s response to Easton Cowan taking a few “cheap shots” versus the Predators, and the challenge against NYR. Morning

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Published: 1 month ago

Alex Tuch Makes More Sense for the Maple Leafs Than Tage Thompson

Recently, my The Hockey Writers colleague Peter Baracchini published an article, “Maple Leafs Should Keep an Eye on Tage Thompson Following Sabres’ Rough Start.” It’s true—the Buffalo Sabres haven’t exactly…

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Published: 1 month ago

Bryan Berard believes the Leafs are built for the playoffs: Leafs Morning Take

Once again, the Leafs and Blue Jays are set to play a game in October on the same day. The bats showed up in a big way on Wednesday night as the Blue Jays clobbered Seattle in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series to cut their series defi

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Published: 1 month ago

Easton Cowan focused on keeping it simple to maintain early success

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan may only be entering his third NHL game, but he is quickly getting himself comfortable by keeping it simple. Cowan made an immediate impression on the team from the start of training camp, with his tenacious p

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Published: 1 month ago

Berube wants ‘situational’ discipline from Leafs, make teams pay on the PP

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube addresses the “cheap shots” that Easton Cowan took last game, says he knows his team will stand up for each other when the situation dictates that, but wants them to be disciplined and for the PP to make teams

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Published: 1 month ago

Craig Berube stresses importance of staying disciplined while protecting each other

The Toronto Maple Leafs showed up and dominated on Tuesday night in a 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators. The game featured scoring from all around the lineup, including prospect Easton Cowan’s first NHL point. While the excitement of picking up

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Published: 1 month ago

Auston Matthews praises Easton Cowan for cerebral approach, deceptive strength

Easton Cowan is off to a strong start on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first line, and Auston Matthews spoke about his new linemate’s hockey intelligence ahead of Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers. “I think in a lot of different ways. I

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs’ Nylander to play despite missing skate

William Nylander is good to go for the Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs CEO Sends Clear 3-Word Message to Team

Toronto Maple Leafs CEO Keith Pelley sent a clear message to the team and general manager Brad Treliving for their goals. The post Maple Leafs CEO Sends Clear 3-Word Message to Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 1 month ago

Is it finally time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to give up on Nick Robertson?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are now four games into the 2025–26 season, and already, the yearly trade rumours for left winger Nicholas Robertson are swirling. TSN’s Darren Dreger reported on Wednesday that Leafs GM Brad Treliving has been talking wit

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Published: 1 month ago

Easton Cowan’s bulldog mentality impressing Maple Leafs brass

It may be just two games of NHL action, but Easton Cowan is leaving quite the impression. The Toronto Maple Leafs rookie continues to impress his teammates and coaching staff, and against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Cowan one-upped his debut,

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Published: 1 month ago

OHL suspends Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Hlacar for 6 games

Kitchener Rangers forward Matthew Hlacar was issued a six-game suspension from the Ontario Hockey League for a late hit against Soo Greyhounds defenceman Jakub Winkelhofer. Hlacar delivered a late hit on Winkelhofer during an October 10 game and was

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Published: 1 month ago