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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

Maple Leafs’ Nine-Year Playoff Streak Deserves More Appreciation

For nine years, the postseason felt less like a goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs and more like a birthright. It is, of course, this incredibly consistent recent track record…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Biggest Concern as Auston Matthews Tries to Regain 69-Goal Form

The post Biggest Concern as Auston Matthews Tries to Regain 69-Goal Form appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Auston Matthews is back and healthy, but there remain questions about his performance. The post Biggest Concern as Auston Matthews Tries to Reg

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Should Maple Leafs split up Matthews and Knies as linemates?

James Mirtle joins the JD Bunkis Podcast to discuss Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies as linemates, wondering if the best call for the team would be to split them up to spread around the talent.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

The Toronto Maple Leafs are at a crossroads, but what should they do?

Teetering near the bottom of the standings, the Leafs find themselves nearing a crossroads. Built solely for the here and now, the Leafs are an older team and do not have a first-round pick in each of the next two seasons. At the same time, the team

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s offensive production shines amid Leafs’ early season struggles

Through the first two months, the 2025-26 season hasn’t started the way Toronto Maple Leafs fans have wished or hoped for, but Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s strong start to the year shouldn’t be lost in frustration. The 16-year veteran has quietly pos

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Projected Lineups for Maple Leafs vs Capitals – 11/28/25

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Washington Capitals at the Capital One Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAPLE LEAFS (10-10-3)…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

32 Thoughts Podcast: Lots still at stake coming out of U.S. Thanksgiving break

In this edition of 32 Thoughts The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by unpacking the Edmonton Oilers’ woes as they crumbled 8-3 against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. The discussion moves to the thriving Ottawa Se

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Craig Berube explains why Dakota Joshua needed reset before returning to Leafs’ lineup

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua will be returning to the lineup for Friday’s game against the Washington Capitals, after being listed as a healthy scratch for Wednesday’s win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Joshua hasn’t met presea

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs Star Won’t Skip Olympics Despite Injury Woes: Insider

One of the Toronto Maple Leafs best players won't likely skip the 2026 Olympics despite dealing with injury issues. The post Maple Leafs Star Won’t Skip Olympics Despite Injury Woes: Insider appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs might have a hidden gem in 5th-round pick Harry Nansi

The Toronto Maple Leafs have some of the most bare cupboards in the entire league when it comes to prospects. Of course, this is to be expected when you’ve made the playoffs nine straight years and have been buyers at the trade deadline more often

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Friday FTB: lots to discuss

Note the start time on the Leafs game tonight

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Published: 2 weeks ago

How should the Maple Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? – MLHS Podcast EP106

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the decisions to be made with the Maple Leafs’ fully healthy forward lineup and the state of the team at American Thanksgiving. Episode Topics The Maple Leafs sitting in 15th

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Published: 2 weeks ago