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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: 3 months ago

Leafs Practice Report: McCabe, Ekman-Larsson, Kampf absent from morning skate in Buffalo

With just two games left in their regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs need one point to lock down first in the Atlantic and secure the Battle of Ontario for round one of this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. Set to face off against the Buffalo Sabr

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Published: 1 week ago

How Canadiens, Maple Leafs can celebrate Tuesday

The Montreal Canadiens can clinch a playoff spot while relaxing Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs hope to secure the Atlantic Division title just across the Peace Bridge. A busy Tuesday in the NHL sees several clinching scenarios. The

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Published: 1 week ago

Ryan Kirwan makes AHL debut, Alex Steeves records three points as Toronto Marlies scramble back to grab point against Cleveland

“We had a one-goal lead heading into the third period. We took some undisciplined penalties, especially the first one, and that gave them momentum. “We weren’t hard enough to play against in certain areas. We gave good players too much time and

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Published: 1 week ago

Insider Links Blackhawks to $65 Million Superstar in Offseason

NHL insider Rob Couch believes the Chicago Blackhawks will be interested in signing star free agent Mitch Marner in the offseason. The post Insider Links Blackhawks to $65 Million Superstar in Offseason appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs’ Quiet Storylines That Could Define Their Postseason

As the regular season winds down, the Toronto Maple Leafs are doing something they haven’t always done this time of year: evolving. Quietly, but effectively. Related: Maple Leafs’ Biggest X-Factor…

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Published: 1 week ago

Crosby voted smartest, most complete player in NHLPA poll

Sidney Crosby is aging like fine wine, and his peers have taken notice. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain, who's put together an 89-point campaign at age 37, was voted the league's smartest and most complete player in the 2024-25 player poll, published

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Published: 1 week ago

Toronto Maple Leafs: Final lineup decisions before the NHL playoffs

All season, the Toronto Maple Leafs bottom-six has been a mess. Max Domi specifically has caused turmoil, preventing the Leafs from creating any sort of shutdown third line that we’re used to seeing. Brad Treliving even sent the Philadelphia Flyers

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews earns best fashion sense in new NHLPA player poll

It’s a drip or drown world, and Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews always seems to understand the assignment. Matthews was named as the NHL’s most fashionable player in the latest NHLPA player poll, which recorded responses from 633 resp

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Published: 1 week ago

Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Canadiens, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

Sam Bennett returns and Matthew Tkachuk is getting close. Brady Tkachuk practiced in a no-contact jersey. Day-to-day for Jake McCabe.

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Published: 1 week ago

Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Canadiens, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

Sam Bennett returns and Matthew Tkachuk is getting close. Brady Tkachuk practiced in a no-contact jersey. Day-to-day for Jake McCabe.

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Published: 1 week ago

Vincent Lecavalier recalls how he was almost traded to Leafs in 2001

How different would the Mats Sundin-era Toronto Maple Leafs look if he were joined by Vincent Lecavalier? It’s a hypothetical that almost came to fruition in 2001. Lecavalier joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill during Monday’s edition of Leafs M

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs’ Biggest X-Factor for 2025 Playoffs Is Matthew Knies

It’s all but likely that the Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Ottawa Senators in the playoffs, reigniting the Battle of Ontario. While the playoffs haven’t been kind to the…

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Published: 1 week ago