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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

As the market calls for everything from coaching changes to rebuilds, where should the Maple Leafs go from here?

As the Maple Leafs’ struggles have mounted over the past few weeks, fan/media scrutiny has understandably escalated. As we all know, it will only get louder unless the team can somehow work its way out of its current funk in short order.  From wha

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Concern Rises as Auston Matthews Still Doesn’t Appear Ready to Return from Injury

The post Concern Rises as Auston Matthews Still Doesn’t Appear Ready to Return from Injury appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Auston Matthews was expected to return on Wednesday from injury, but that now looks unlikely, so what does it all mean? The

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Published: 2 weeks ago

John Tavares eager for opportunity to change Maple Leafs’ season during road trip

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares believes there is a good chance the team can get their season back on track as they head out on their five-game road trip. While the trip technically commenced on Saturday, the team returned to Toronto to spen

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Matthews, Knies and Roy practice in full, but Wednesday’s status still unknown

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube gives the latest update on his main injured players, says it’s encouraging to see Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Nic Roy all practice in full, but their status for Wednesday’s game is still unknown.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Matthews, Knies, Roy’s status to be determined vs. Blue Jackets

Before embarking on a five-game road trip, the Toronto Maple Leafs held an eventful practice at the Ford Performance Centre. Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Nicolas Roy all skated in grey extra uniforms. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirm

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Published: 2 weeks ago

‘Glass is half full’: Berube preaches positivity at Maple Leafs’ practice

Watch as Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube addresses his club during practice, says “boys, glass is half full, not half empty,” as the team is going through a rough patch, but there’s a lot of hockey left in this season.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Revisiting Maple Leafs’ Trade of Phil Kessel to the Penguins

Phil Kessel was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 18, 2009, for two first-round and a second-round draft pick. At the time, Kessel was…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs 3 Up, 3 Down: Nylander, Matthews, Injuries & More

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in the basement of the Atlantic Division with a record of 9-10-3. Despite being in last place, they are six points out of top…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

An early look at who the Toronto Maple Leafs could sell at the trade deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are spiralling, and a bad upcoming road trip could truly end their season. As the saying goes, you can’t make the playoffs early, but you can definitely miss them, and that’s where the Leafs are at right now. And with no a

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Report: Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski expected to play vs. Maple Leafs

Some great news for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and some not so great news for the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs. Blue Jackets defenceman Zach Weresnki is expected to return to action on Wednesday against the Maple Leafs after leaving the game in Mon

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Leafs, and More

Zach Werenski to be evaluated today. Brady Tkachuk to return "sooner than later." Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies are "close."

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Villeneuve knocking on the door, Akhtyamov stellar for Marlies

It’s impossible to boil the Leafs’ struggles this season down to just one issue, but their inability to stop the cycle and clear their zone, never mind break out cleanly with possession, has been near the top of the list. It should say plenty abo

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Published: 2 weeks ago