Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors
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
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
NHL Rumors: Boeser, Canucks, Knies, Maple Leafs, Rangers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Brock Boeser says he’s likely to test the market and doesn’t seem himself re-signing with the Vancouver Canucks. Meanwhile, TSN insider Chris Johnston says he…
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Craig Berube on the Leafs playing with five defensemen vs. Montreal on Saturday: “Our forwards need to help our D… Not spending extended shifts in the defensive zone and tiring the D out will be a big part of the game”
After Friday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the injury status of Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, Jani Hakanpaa, and Max Pacioretty, shifting Calle Jarnkrok back onto the Tavares-Nylander line, and the challenge against the Canadie
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Scouting Report: What the Leafs are getting in prospect Blake Smith
We’ve seen fewer free agent signings out of the CHL this year as many older prospects elect to go the NCAA route instead. Blake Smith, however, decided to take his game to the next level and carve out a pro career. The Toronto Maple Leafs signed th
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Jani Hakanpaa on his progress toward a potential playoff return with the Maple Leafs: “We’ve been making some good improvements and slowly working our way toward playing again… Hopefully, we’ll get there”
After Friday’s practice, Jani Hakanpaa discussed his progress toward potentially suiting up again for NHL game action and the experience of spending most of the 2024-25 season rehabbing/ practicing instead of playing games. How are you feeling with
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Can anyone catch Ovechkin? Sizing up biggest threats to goals record
Nobody thought anyone could break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record but, against all odds, Alex Ovechkin did. How safe should Ovi feel with the record, though?A handful of active players have outside chances of catching The Great 8. Of course, it
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Here's when the Toronto Maple Leafs will know their playoff opponent
The Toronto Maple Leafs will know their playoff opponent within a week, as the NHL regular season is just about finished. It’s looking like five Atlantic Division teams will be making it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, with the Leafs, Flori
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson to miss game against Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has recorded 29 points in 77 games this season.
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Maple Leafs to play shorthanded against Canadiens
It looks as though the Toronto Maple Leafs will play short a defenceman on Saturday night.
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Jake McCabe ruled out vs. Canadiens, Hurricanes, expected to return before end of season
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe has been ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, and Sunday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Craig Berube confirmed Friday. McCabe is expected to return before the
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Oliver Ekman-Larsson absent from Leafs’ practice, Jake McCabe, David Kampf remain out
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was absent from Friday’s practice, while defenceman Jake McCabe and forward David Kampf remain out with injuries. Ekman-Larsson played a team-high 25:14 during the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 victory over
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Published: 2 weeks ago
A look at new Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Blake Smith
The Leafs have continued to add to their prospect pool after the NHL trade deadline saw them deplete a lot of their prospects and future assets. On Thursday, the Leafs signed Blake Smith, a 6’5”, left-shot defenceman from the Flint Firebirds of t
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Published: 2 weeks ago