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2 Takeaways From Maple Leafs 5-2 Loss to Predators

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Nashville Predators in what most would have thought to be an “easier win.” At the beginning, it looked like that—they jumped…

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Published: 3 months ago

Leafs should strongly consider shutting down Matthews, Nylander, Tavares for rest of preseason: Alberga’s Take

When it comes to close calls, it’s been a hairy preseason thus far for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The competition hasn’t even started for real yet, and already, the injury bug is rearing its ugly head. Already without Auston Matthews, who’s consi

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Published: 9 months ago

Recent Pitch to Ditch Marner in Maple Leafs UFA Swap Not Crazy

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun asked an intriguing question while he was a guest on TSN OverDrive on Thursday. After a discussion about how Igor Shesterkin is trying to “reset the market”…

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Published: 9 months ago

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Kings, Canadiens, Islanders, Maple Leafs, and Golden Knights

John Gibson out 3-6 weeks. Initial x-ray showed a fracture for Drew Doughty. William Nylander leaves early as a precaution.

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Published: 9 months ago

Can Nick Robertson step up and be an offensive leader for Maple Leafs?

At a certain point late in the second period of their exhibition game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Toronto Maple Leafs just looked worn out. The chances weren’t dangerous, Jakub Dobes wasn’t being tested and Montreal had somehow found them

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Published: 9 months ago

Robertson gives Maple Leafs plenty to mull after up-and-down pre-season win

The Maple Leafs’ 2-1 win over the Canadiens on Thursday was a head-scratcher of an evening for Robertson.

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Published: 9 months ago

William Nylander is OK after leaving game vs. Canadiens for precautionary reasons

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander avoided a major injury after leaving Thursday’s preseason contest against the Montreal Canadiens due to precautionary reasons following a first-period collision. Nylander was innocuously pushed by teamma

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs-Canadiens takeaways: Cowan plays best game of preseason, Nylander OK after scare

Nick Robertson scored the game-winning goal on a stellar individual effort as the Toronto Maple Leafs recorded their first win of the preseason, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 2-1. John Tavares opened the scoring, converting on an incisive feed fro

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Published: 9 months ago

Time has come for Maple Leafs to sink or swim with current core

After another early playoff exit, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced pressure from fans and pundits about making a change to their core. Kevin Michie dives into the massive expectations facing the Maple Leafs heading into the 2024-25 season.

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Published: 9 months ago

Craig Berube Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Canadiens 1: “We played with really good structure on the forecheck, through the neutral zone, and in defensive-zone coverage”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in the third game of the 2024 preseason. On the team’s performance:   From a defensive standpoint, we were pretty tight defensively. We didn’t give up

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs edge Canadiens for first pre-season win

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Thursday for their first win of the pre-season but star forward William Nylander left the game with an injury and did not return.

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs win their first of the preseason over young Canadiens lineup

The Toronto Maple Leafs welcomed the Montreal Canadiens to town on Thursday night to kick off their home-and-home exhibition series. Head coach Craig Berube shifted his focus from getting reps to building chemistry, icing a lineup that was stacked wi

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Published: 9 months ago

Snapshots: Nylander, Dell, Sourdif, Primeau

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander left tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens about mid-way through the first period and will not return according to a team announcement. The team said that the move was precautionary so there does

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Published: 9 months ago