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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: 11 months ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Building, Battling & Breaking Through

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the 2025-26 season with the same old questions and renewed expectations. Every summer brings a mix of excitement and frustration for fans—excitement because the talent…

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Published: 4 months ago

Former Maple Leafs Defenseman Drawing Interest in Free Agency

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa is drawing interest from other teams in free agency as he returns to health. The post Former Maple Leafs Defenseman Drawing Interest in Free Agency appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 4 months ago

Retrospective: Toronto Maple Leafs of the 1970s

After the glory of the 1966–67 season, the Leafs roster deflated, the organization shifting around it. Two of the following three seasons, the Leafs missed the playoffs. Not to mention growing uncertainty with ownership, the 11 year tenure of then

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Published: 4 months ago

The Leafs Nation evaluates mock trade proposals with CapWages

Since a frantic start to their offseason in early July, things have gone quiet for the Toronto Maple Leafs as the dog days of summer drag on. While this has been the case for the rest of the NHL, there is still plenty of work for general manager Brad

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Published: 4 months ago

How does the Leafs prospect pool stack up against others around the league?

Good news, there is no trophy awarded to the team with the best prospect pool. In fact, having a shallow prospect pool is generally a sign that you are doing things right and are one of the top teams in the league. The Maple Leafs draft late in each

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Published: 4 months ago

Dubas Holds the Cards in Potential Leafs Trade for Top Penguins Forward

The post Dubas Holds the Cards in Potential Leafs Trade for Top Penguins Forward appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Kyle Dubas holds leverage as the Maple Leafs hunt for a Marner replacement, giving the Penguins GM the upper hand in any potential trad

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Published: 4 months ago

Mega Deal Floated Between Leafs and Red Wings for Marner Replacement

The post Mega Deal Floated Between Leafs and Red Wings for Marner Replacement appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. A pitched blockbuster trade sends Alex DeBrincat to Toronto as a Marner replacement — but the cost hurts the Maple Leafs more than it he

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Published: 4 months ago

4 Maple Leafs Bounce-Back Candidates for 2025-26

The Toronto Maple Leafs have intriguing bounce-back candidates in various lineup spots for the 2025-26 season. A pair of veteran fixtures and two newcomers to the fold figure prominently.  If…

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Published: 4 months ago

Maple Leafs Could Consider Reunion with Former D-Man

The Toronto Maple Leafs could consider a reunion with a former defenseman who left the team following a tough situation. The post Maple Leafs Could Consider Reunion with Former D-Man appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 4 months ago

After Failed Leafs Stint, Veteran Defenseman Ready for NHL Return

Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa is ready to return to the NHL after a challenging 2024-25 season. Signed to a contract early last summer, there was a delay in his…

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Published: 4 months ago

Daily Faceoff lists size, depth as Maple Leafs’ biggest prospect pool strength and weakness

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into the 2025-26 NHL season with one of the weaker prospect pools in the NHL, which isn’t ideal, however it is expected when you’re talking about a team that’s made the playoffs for nine years in a row. Our friends

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Published: 4 months ago

How the Dubas vs. Lamoriello Decision Shaped the Maple Leafs

It’s one of the biggest “what ifs” in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history: what if Lou Lamoriello had remained as general manager (GM) instead of Brendan Shanahan handing the job…

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Published: 4 months ago