The economics of a silent arena and the virtue of staying the course: Leaflets

The Leafs are exactly one game into the season. It’s a game they won but a game that came with the usual tropes and a win that inspired more questions than confidence. As such it is clear that it will be an 82 game rollercoaster ride and not simply

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Saturday's FTB: Wild Night in Canada

Tonight is game #2 for the Leafs, and it's the first Hockey Night in Canada match of the season. It will feature the classic rivalry of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the... (checks notes) Minnesota Wild?Huh. OK. Well it's the Wild in town for

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Pros and Cons From Opening Night Win

The Toronto Maple Leafs almost always open their seasons with an entertaining game, and this year’s was no different. The Toronto Maple Leafs took down their rivals, the Montreal Canadiens, in a 6-5 comeback victory. This will likely end as one of

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"Just ask me": Reaves says Xhekaj jumped him in Leafs-Canadiens fight

Ryan Reaves has never been afraid to speak his mind. After getting into a tussle with Arber Xhekaj during the recent game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, Reaves clearly feels like there’s some unfinished business. He start

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Sheldon Keefe on Ryan Reaves’ early impact in Toronto: “A lot of confidence, swagger, and consistency… Really impressed so far”

After Friday’s practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the season-opening shootout win over Montreal, John Klingberg and Ryan Reaves’ first (regular season) games in a Leaf sweater, and the game against Minnesota on Saturday night. Practice Lines – O

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Anna Dua is a big fan of the sushi at Scotiabank Arena: Leafs Morning Take

Following their crazy 6-5 shootout victory in the season opener on Wednesday night, the Leafs are getting set to host the Minnesota Wild at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night. Like Toronto, Minnesota kicked off its season with a win. Filip Gustavsson

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Maple Leafs Buy or Sell: Matthews, Minten, Samsonov, Reaves

In a new series I’m calling “Buy or Sell”, throughout the week, we’ll be taking a look at some possible scenarios related to the Toronto Maple Leafs as a team,…

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Maple Leafs’ Reaves on Canadiens’ Xhekaj: ‘I don’t like getting jumped. You want to fight? Just ask me’

Reaves and Xhekaj fought midway through the first period in Wednesday’s season opener.

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‘If you want to fight, just ask me’: Maple Leafs’ Reaves wants Xhekaj rematch

Ryan Reaves wants a rematch with Arber Xhekaj. Luke Fox tells us why.

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The ‘what-ifs’ for the Toronto Maple Leafs after one single game

Sure, it was only one game. But what if the early path the Maple Leafs are on isn’t a one-off blip, but rather the start of a meaningful trend? Justin Bourne looks at the good, the bad and the probably.

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Adding a defenceman remains a priority for the Maple Leafs

While Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving was one of the busiest execs in the league throughout the offseason and to begin the 2023-24, his work is far from done. The Leafs are nowhere near a finished product and Treliving continues to

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First impressions of Bedard, Couturier's return, and 5 more NHL items

Takes, Thoughts, Trends is theScore's biweekly hockey grab bag.The NHL's schedule makers sure know how to take advantage of a marketable player. Check out Chicago's slate to start the Connor Bedard era:

• Sidney Crosby's Penguins on Op

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