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Berube defends Rielly amid Leafs' woes: 'It's not all on Morgan'

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube stood up for Morgan Rielly when asked about the defenseman's struggles following a 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night. "Can Morgan play better? Yes, he can. We all know that. He knows that, a

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Published: 4 months ago

LeBrun: Maple Leafs seem to have a weight lifted off their shoulders as training camp opens

You could feel the air was lighter as Leafs camp opened Wednesday. The change at GM, as dramatic as it was, has produced a reset.

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Published: 1 year ago

Can the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Nylander Already?

Why haven’t the Toronto Maple Leafs traded William Nylander already? William Nylander is an elite offensive player on one of the most team-friendly deals in the NHL, but the Toronto Maple Leafs need to trade him immediately, while his value is high

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs’ Coach Confirms Big Rumored Move For William Nylander

The post Maple Leafs’ Coach Confirms Big Rumored Move For William Nylander appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Sheldon Keefe heaped heavy praise onto William Nylander to open camp for the Toronto Maple Leafs and confirmed a roster experiment too. Th

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Published: 1 year ago

East Notes: Nylander, Pinto, Lafrenière

The Toronto Maple Leafs are returning to an experiment that’s yielded middling returns at best when tried in the past. Head coach Sheldon Keefe is beginning training camp by utilizing William Nylander at center, putting the Swede back in the po

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Published: 1 year ago

Leafs goalie's new mask pays tribute to Cujo and other Toronto legends

Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender Martin Jones is set to hit the ice with a unique and nostalgic twist this season. His newly designed mask, crafted by artist Steve Nash of EyeCandyAir, features a stunning homage to 10 iconic Maple Leafs goalie mask

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Published: 1 year ago

Sheldon Keefe is going to try Auston Matthews on the Maple Leafs penalty kill

Wednesday was the first time in a while that Sheldon Keefe had a row of microphones in front of him asking about line combinations and player utilization. It was refreshing. Not as exciting as players actually being on the ice, but it was nice to get

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Published: 1 year ago

‘Piss and vinegar’: Maple Leafs hope shift to grittier identity wins them games in May and June

New GM Brad Treliving has remade the Leafs as a team he hopes can “fight through traffic” in the playoffs.

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Published: 1 year ago

Why Maple Leafs are challenging William Nylander to play centre in contract year

William Nylander is entering this season without a contract but with a new role. Luke Fox explains why the slick sniper is getting a chance to play centre.

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Published: 1 year ago

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ new identity in 2023-24? ‘Bringing piss and vinegar’

With a new season brings a fresh slate of smiles. That’s no different for the Toronto Maple Leafs, fresh off of their first trip to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in nearly 20 years. It ended with the same result in the end, with anot

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs

As NHL Training Camps open, rumors swirl as to why the Ducks have not signed Jamie Drysdale and Trevor Zegras as William Nylander holds firm.

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Published: 1 year ago

Sheldon Keefe on starting William Nylander at center in training camp: “Willy can do whatever he puts his mind to; he is that good, that powerful, that strong”

At the opening of 2023 training camp, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed starting William Nylander at center ice and how it could impact the lineup, the crowded competition on the left wing, his goaltending situation, and much more. Maple Leafs 2023-

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs: My Takeaways From Leafs Media Day

The Toronto Maple Leafs held their media day on Wednesday. Many media members got a chance to ask Toronto Maple Leafs players and staff questions about many different topics that fans have thought about since July 1st. The Leafs will begin training c

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Published: 1 year ago