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7 takeaways from Leafs-Rangers: Tavares, Nylander dominate on historic night, playoff lines in focus

At the iconic Madison Square Garden, the Toronto Maple Leafs may have found their optimized line combinations, defeating the New York Rangers 4-3. John Tavares scored twice, becoming the 68th player in NHL history to reach the 1,100-point career mile

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Published: 4 months ago

Maple Leafs to start Jones vs. Sharks, ‘so far, so good’ with Samsonov’s workouts

The Toronto Maple Leafs will once again start veteran goaltender Martin Jones for Tuesday’s home game against the San Jose Sharks, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed to reporters Monday.

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Published: 1 year ago

The Leafs had no choice but to pay William Nylander: Leafs Morning Take

It’s official: William Nylander will be a Toronto Maple Leaf for the foreseeable future. On Monday, the 27-year-old inked an eight-year extension worth $92 million, a deal that was made official during the Monday edition of Leafs Morning Take. Chal

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Published: 1 year ago

The Leafs had to pay William Nylander. It’s what they do next that matters more

What must Toronto do to remain competitive with 53.3 percent of their cap tied up in four players?

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Published: 1 year ago

Why Treliving believes Nylander is ready to take another step in his leadership

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving discusses what message he gave newly extended William Nylander after putting pen to paper on his new contract, says he doesn’t expect his game to change, just expects another step in his leadership and growth.

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Published: 1 year ago

Brad Treliving on signing William Nylander to a $92 million eight-year contract extension: “When he’s at his best, there are very few better than him in the league”

GM Brad Treliving discussed William Nylander’s new eight-year, $92 million ($11 million AAV) contract extension. What does it mean to have William Nylander committed to Toronto for eight more years? Treliving: I think it is important. I said it whe

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs should prioritize a defenseman over a goaltender

Martin Biron thinks the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending will be fine and that they should be targeting a top-four defenseman.

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs’ loyalty to core players proved a big reason why Nylander put pen to paper

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander talks about the loyalty shown by the Maple Leafs to its core players and how that weighed on his decision to re-sign with a team that he believes can win the Stanley Cup.

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Published: 1 year ago

Reinhart, Jones, Hellebuyck named NHL’s three stars of the week

Florida Panthers centre Sam Reinhart, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Martin Jones and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL News & Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Canucks

In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made the signing of William Nylander official, inking him to a record-breaking extension. Meanwhile, how does this affect…

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumour Roundup: Leafs considered dealing Nylander; Knights won’t sit idle

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is convinced the Maple Leafs took a long, hard look at another route with William Nylander before the season began.

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Published: 1 year ago

Pros and cons of William Nylander’s new Toronto Maple Leafs extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially signed star forward William Nylander to a new, eight-year contract extension, bringing to an end one of the key storylines of the team’s season. Nylander, who is at the peak of his career right now, will rema

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Published: 1 year ago

Leafs will have four of NHL's top-11 cap hits next season

The biggest hammer left for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season finally came down on Monday. After months — years, even — of wondering if William Nylander would stick around with the Leafs on a long-term deal, the veteran forward signed an eight

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Published: 1 year ago