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Marner: Loss to Golden Knights was 'wake-up call'

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner recognized the message a 5-2 road defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights sent to him and his team, and he downplayed the notion that three games in four nights was a factor when asked if the schedule caught up wit

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Published: 2 months ago

New Offer Sheet Compensation Levels Raise Stakes for Knies, Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs face an intriguing contract dilemma with rising star Matthew Knies — one that could be influenced by the NHL’s updated offer sheet compensation structure. Elliotte Friedman,…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Scotty Bowman sees home ice, power play as Leafs’ X-Factors: Leafs Morning Take

In case you haven’t heard, there’s a monster Stanley Cup Playoff game happening Wednesday night in Toronto. All in all, it will be fascinating to see how the two teams come out following the extra day of rest in the series. Of course, back on Sun

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Berube jokes chirping doesn’t work on Nylander: ‘He doesn’t hear me’

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube jokes with reporters about Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk chirping William Nylander, saying Nylander probably didn’t even hear him.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

‘Chris Tanev for playoff MVP’: The most-hit Maple Leaf just won’t back down

Chris Tanev has set the tone for the Maple Leafs’ resilient blue line and laid it on the line in a physical series against Florida. Luke Fox has the story on the “Head of the snake,” as teammates and opponents alike sing his praise.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

What’s behind Auston Matthews’ goal scoring woes?

Auston Matthews doesn’t have a goal against the Florida Panthers yet in these playoffs and has struggled against them going back to the 2023 series. So what’s happening to one of the league’s top goal scorers? Adam Vingan takes a closer look.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Panthers/Maple Leafs Notes: Stolarz, Rodrigues, Ekman-Larsson

Mark Masters from TSN reported that Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was seen back on the ice this morning before the team’s practice. While there is no specific timeline for his return, this development is a positive sign. Without s

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Max Domi offers few words about hit on Aleksander Barkov: ‘Just looking forward to the next game’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is ready to turn the page on his hit on Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov at the end of Game 4. With the Panthers seconds away from evening the series with a 2-0 win, Max Domi laid a hit on Aleksander Bar

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Experience vs. Elite Skill: Dissecting the 2025 NHL Free Agent Class

The post Experience vs. Elite Skill: Dissecting the 2025 NHL Free Agent Class appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Toronto's Mitch Marner sits atop the 2025 unrestricted free agent class, but what can we learn from the rest of the list? The post Experie

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Team Name Carries Rich, Proud & Patriotic History

As we all know, the Toronto Maple Leafs are now deadlocked at 2-2 in their second round series with the Florida Panthers, as things shift back to Toronto for Game…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson misses practice due to illness

A key defenceman was absent at Toronto Maple Leafs practice on Tuesday. Oliver Ekman-Larsson did not skate as he battles illness, head coach Craig Berube told reporters.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Toronto Maple Leafs reveal lines as Stolarz returns to the ice

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a bit of good news regarding goaltender Anthony Stolarz on Tuesday. Stolarz, who was injured during Game 1 of the series, was spotted on the ice prior to the Leafs’ practice today, taking a few reps with goalie coach Cu

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Are any slow-starting stars poised for a Conn Smythe breakout?

Paul Caponigri joins Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis on By The Books to discuss star players who have had slow starts to the playoffs but could make a dark-horse run for the Conn Smythe if their teams go deep, including Auston Matthews and Jack Eichel.

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Published: 2 weeks ago