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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

Stars fined $100K for practicing over holiday break

The NHL fined the Dallas Stars $100,000 Monday for violating a collective bargaining agreement prohibiting on-ice activities and travel on certain dates during the holiday break.Stars head coach Peter DeBoer said Friday that he and some of Dallas' yo

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Published: 7 months ago

Top Leafs moments of 2024: When William Nylander signed an eight-year extension

If you were around for the first time, William Nylander negotiated a contract extension; you’ll know why the second time around gave the fanbase a collective shudder going into it. Nylander didn’t exactly get off on the right foot with Maple Leaf

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Published: 7 months ago

Friedman: Maple Leafs willing to trade assets for a centre with term

The NHL’s trade deadline is just over three months away, and expectation is brewing that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving will be busy. There’s been growing speculation about the Maple Leafs having interest in landing some more

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Published: 7 months ago

Matthews back at Leafs practice, out vs. Isles

Auston Matthews took part in Maple Leafs practice for the first time since a Dec. 20 injury but won't play Tuesday against the Islanders.

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Published: 7 months ago

Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ recent play: “It needs to be a little bit more reckless… That’s the way he played before (the injury)”

After Monday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews’ participation in practice, OEL’s status for Tuesday’s game, the areas for improvement defensively, and moving David Kampf into the 2C spot. Practice Lines – Dec. 30

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Published: 7 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Berube confirms Matthews out, playing OEL situation ‘by ear’

Craig Berube shares an update on Auston Matthews, confirming he will not play against the Islanders, and how the team is playing Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s situation ‘by ear’.

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Published: 7 months ago

When Mitch Marner is looking to shoot the puck more, he’s a different animal: Leafs Morning Take

The final episode of 2024 is in the books. Where has the time gone? Carter Hutton subbed in for Jay Rosehill on the Monday edition of Leafs Morning Take. We kicked off the show by talking some World Juniors, and in general, the holiday season. Time f

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Published: 7 months ago

Insider Believes Maple Leafs’ Top Trade Target This Season is a Defensive Center

According to the Jonas Siegel from the Athletic, the Toronto Maple Leafs are believed to be targeting a defensive centermen ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. As per Siegel:…

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Published: 7 months ago

Bobby McMann: Maple Leafs’ Hidden Gem Fuels Depth Scoring

Bobby McMann‘s journey to the NHL is an inspiring tale of persistence. At 27 years old, McMann was an older rookie last season, taking the long road to the Toronto…

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Published: 7 months ago

Auston Matthews fully participates in practice, Oliver Ekman-Larsson absent due to illness

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was a full participant in Monday’s practice, his first full session since aggravating an upper-body injury during a December 20 game against the Buffalo Sabres. Matthews was fully engaged in drills and sk

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Published: 7 months ago

Leafs Notebook: Lack of offense from the defense, William Nylander’s power-play double shifts, point-shot goals against, Matthew Knies’ dip, the fourth line & more

Happy holidays and a Happy New Year to all of our readers! Let’s jump right into it this week with an extended notes edition of the Leafs Notebook. Notes –  When the Leafs hired Craig Berube and Lane Lambert over the summer, I was really curious

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Published: 7 months ago

Auston Matthews joins Maple Leafs practice for first time since aggravating injury

Matthews has missed the last four games after aggravating an undisclosed injury on Dec. 20 in Buffalo.

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Published: 7 months ago