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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

Ranking Maple Leafs’ six potential first round opponents

The Toronto Maple Leafs officially clinched a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with an impressive win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. In arguably the most crucial game of the season so far, the Leafs rose to the occasion and stepped up i

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Published: 3 weeks ago

The Craig Berube Effect on the Maple Leafs -- and what it means for the playoffs

With nearly a full season of data, here are the big changes. Are they enough to alter recent playoff trends?

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Draisaitl exits vs. Sharks with apparent injury

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl departed Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest, per the Sportsnet broadcast. Draisaitl appeared to be in discomfort after an inauspicious-looking play d

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Scottie Barnes playing through injury for Toronto Raptors and here's what he's dealing with

The Toronto Raptors made an interesting admission on Thursday night: Scottie Barnes is playing hurt. Putting up just five points — his lowest mark of the season — in 27 minutes of action, Barnes went just 2-for-8 from the field and 0-for-2 from

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Avalanche beat Blue Jackets to secure playoff spot on Makar’s milestone night

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Makar also had two assists whi

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Ryan Reaves makes Marlies debut as Toronto drops an important point to Utica in overtime

“I thought, for the most part, we were okay. There was some decision-making where we didn’t move pucks quick enough and didn’t really establish much of a forecheck. … We sometimes have some really good shifts in a row and then tend to get awa

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Published: 3 weeks ago

How can the Maple Leafs get more out of Scott Laughton?

JD Bunkis joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to discuss Scott Laughton’s current role in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup and whether or not Craig Berube has put him in a position to be successful.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Seven thoughts on the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs are providing plenty of reasons for optimism as the playoffs near. Justin Bourne breaks down the team’s promising play as of late.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff streak is NHL's longest

The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally killed their rivalry against the Boston Bruins. Well, sort of. Last night, the Leafs clinched their ninth consecutive postseason spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, becoming the first team in the Atlantic Division

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Atlantic Division crown more important for Leafs than any other team

Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk talked about the Leafs and the importance of getting that division title on Daily Faceoff Live.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

There's a pro hockey player named Gretsky in Russia and he might be a long-lost relative of Wayne Gretzky

If you ever find yourself tuning into a KHL game, don’t adjust your television set if it seems like Wayne Gretzky is skating across the ice. Skating for Amur Khabarovsk each of the last three seasons after starting off his KHL career with Dinamo M

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Mitch Marner’s Contract Will Be Worth Every Penny

One of the most stunning plays of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ season unfolded last night, and a beautiful camera angle caught it perfectly. Standing just to the left of his…

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Published: 3 weeks ago