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
Game 1 Notebook: Maple Leafs know Stutzle, Tkachuk can draw calls
Ref talk! As part of his Game 1 notebook, Luke Fox explores how the Leafs plan to deal with the Senators’ knack for drawing penalties.
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Published: 6 days ago
Senators’ Green on challenges of facing Leafs: ‘They’re well-coached’
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green praises Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube ahead of their Round 1 matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, adding that the Leafs have defended well and had remarkable goaltending.
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Published: 6 days ago
3 keys to defeating the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a fresh look at a new team, albeit a familiar foe in the first round of the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s been over 20 years since the last rendition of the Battle of Ontario, but with the Ottawa Senators turn
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Published: 6 days ago
Maple Leafs Get Help on Defense for Game 1 vs. Senators
The post Maple Leafs Get Help on Defense for Game 1 vs. Senators appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Sunday that veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is expected to be in the lineup for Game 1. The post Maple Leafs
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Published: 6 days ago
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Reaves, Stolarz, McCabe & Akhtyamov
For the first time in 21 years, the Battle of Ontario returns to the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of…
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Published: 6 days ago
Berube previews physical series ahead of Game 1 vs. Senators Sunday night
The Battle of Ontario takes centre stage in the playoffs Sunday night, as the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators for game one of their first round contest. It will no doubt be a tense series, with Ottawa sweeping the season series against T
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Published: 6 days ago
‘It’s going to be a battle’: Berube anticipates physical series vs. Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discusses what makes the Ottawa Senators so difficult to play against, saying they check well and have excellent structure.
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Published: 6 days ago
Chris Tanev stresses importance of staying disciplined vs. Senators ahead of Game 1
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is anticipating an intense series against the Ottawa Senators, which kicks off on Sunday. When speaking with reporters after the morning skate, the veteran blueliner touched on some key things the Leafs are
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Published: 6 days ago
Carlo on Maple Leafs’ approach to Tkachuk: ‘Play him hard between whistles’
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Brandon Carlo details their team’s game plan for Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk ahead of their Round 1 matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Published: 6 days ago
Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Ekman-Larsson available for Game 1, Stolarz projected to start
The Battle of Ontario is finally underway and the Toronto Maple Leafs held an optional morning skate ahead of Sunday’s Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators. Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is slated to return for Game 1, with head coach C
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Published: 6 days ago
The Battle of Ontario Playoff Hype: Get Excited Maple Leafs Fans
While many older Toronto Maple Leafs fans are numb to the playoff trauma, especially in the Auston Matthews era, most new fans have only seen the Matthews era in the playoffs. And it’s surrounded by a cloud of failure and disappointment. However, u
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Published: 6 days ago
The Maple Leafs’ starting lineup, the keys to the series, and other Battle of Ontario thoughts ahead of Game 1
To set up the Battle of Ontario series, we’ve studied the five-on-five matchups and the special-teams battle. Let’s conclude our preview series with final thoughts to tee up Game 1. First off, the Maple Leafs’ core is 2-7 in Game 1s. They are c
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Published: 6 days ago