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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

Stolarz is the Game One guy, load management, and Marner talk: Leaflets

It’s the last Saturday Night game of the regular season and the Maple Leafs have the fitting opponent of the Montreal Canadiens. The game has some meaning for the Maple Leafs as they still want to pick up a couple of wins in their remaining four ga

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Oilers clinch playoff spot, but lose two key players

The Edmonton Oilers are heading to the post-season for a sixth year in a row. What players will be available for Game 1 remains a big question. Edmonton clinched a playoff spot Friday with a 4-2 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks. But earlier in t

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canadiens lose to Senators, miss chance to clinch playoff spot

Thousands of Montreal Canadiens fans made their way to Ottawa in hopes of seeing their team clinch a playoff spot on Friday. They’ll have to keep heading west to Toronto if they want another chance to see the Canadiens wrap up a post-season berth.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

How Knies has stepped into a subtle leadership role with Maple Leafs

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi discuss Matthew Knies’ dominant performance against the Tampa Bay Lightning and how he’s started to step into a leadership role with the Maple Leafs.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Another Big Swing?: Analyst Links Blues to Marner in Free Agency

The post Another Big Swing?: Analyst Links Blues to Marner in Free Agency appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. One journalist wonders if the St. Louis Blues would be interested in Mitch Marner should the forward hit free agency. The post Another Big Sw

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Insider Links Canadiens to Signing $77 Million Star Center From Rival

NHL insider Marco Dumont of Montreal Hockey News believes the Montreal Canadiens could pursue John Tavares this offseason. The post Insider Links Canadiens to Signing $77 Million Star Center From Rival appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Insider Reveals Main ‘Worry’ Surronding Maple Leafs’ Goalie Ahead of Playoffs

NHL insider and former NHL goalie Carter Hutton has opened up on his main worry surronding Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz. The post Insider Reveals Main ‘Worry’ Surronding Maple Leafs’ Goalie Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heav

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Why Maple Leafs are ready to play a man short against Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have six healthy defencemen and are ready for an unusually roomy bench when they face off against the playoff-hunting Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs Were Right to Build Around the Core Four

For years, one of the most polarizing debates about the Toronto Maple Leafs has centered on a single question: Can you build a Stanley Cup-winning team around the Core Four?…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Potential First Round Playoff Opponents: Breaking Down the Panthers and Senators

It’s that time of year when NHL teams are gearing up for the postseason, and suspicions of positioning manipulations start to emerge. The Toronto Maple Leafs still have an Atlantic…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

The Leafs need a big weekend from Auston Matthews: Leafs Morning Take

If the Maple Leafs are going to capture the Atlantic Division crown, they will need to have a big weekend. On Saturday, they host the Montreal Canadiens. On Sunday, they will visit the Carolina Hurricanes. Things are tight. Very tight. Florida smothe

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Ekman-Larsson out vs. Habs; McCabe expected back before end of season

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be down to five healthy defensemen when they take on the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.Rearguard Oliver Ekman-Larsson is set to miss the contest and is listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, head coach Craig Be

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Published: 2 weeks ago