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5 takeaways from Leafs-Flyers: Nylander scores 40th goal, Tavares line dominates on true talent

True talent level often rises to the top in modern professional sports, and the Toronto Maple Leafs ran all over the Philadelphia Flyers in a 7-2 victory Tuesday evening. It marked the second time this season the Maple Leafs scored seven or more goal

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Published: 4 months ago

Quick Shifts: Maple Leafs’ options to solve their goaltending woes

In this week’s Quick Shifts, Luke Fox covers the Maple Leafs’ options to fix their Ilya Samsonov issue, Blake Wheeler and Jacob Trouba reversing roles, why Rod Brind’Amour should be re-signed already, Adam Fantilli vs. The Rookie Wall, why save

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Published: 1 year ago

Preview: Carolina Hurricanes visit Toronto

You'll never guess who has worse goaltending than the Leafs?

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Published: 1 year ago

Crease out, the Maple Leafs have some serious holes to fill

If there’s one thing that can be learned from the latest Maple Leafs loss to an inferior opponent, it’s that Ilya Samsonov should be nowhere close to a National Hockey League crease for the foreseeable future. At this point, Brad Treliving has no

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Published: 1 year ago

In memoriam: 100 sports personalities we lost in 2023

The sports world mourned the loss of many legends in 2023. We remember them here for their contributions to the games - and our enjoyment of them - through the years.JanuaryJan. 1 - Art McNally, 97, was the first on-field official inducted i

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Wild, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Leafs, Capitals, and the Jets

Jared Spurgeon could return today. Filip Chytil heading back to Czechia. Mikhail Sergachev out day-to-day. Mark Giordano activated from the LTIR.

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs trade bait, shots against, and a plea for Hildeby: Leaflets

It’s time for the last Leaflets of 2023. It’s been an interesting year of constantly questioning Sheldon Keefe, stating that the sky isn’t falling but simultaneously hoping for radical change, and wondering why the Maple Leafs hate updating the

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Published: 1 year ago

“Mistakes get magnified when you don’t get saves.” Blue Jackets defeat Maple Leafs 6-5 in overtime

After blowing a two-goal lead to the Ottawa Senators Wednesday night and losing, the Toronto Maple Leafs returned to action last night to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team they’ve now seen three times in two weeks, as Toronto opened up the

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL style power rankings: Connor Bedard, Auston Matthews, David Pastrňák and more

This week's rankings, the final one of the 2023 calendar year, has a noticeable holiday theme. 'Tis the season.

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Published: 1 year ago

‘We need saves’: Ilya Samsonov needs a break from the Maple Leafs

But it’s telling how desperate the Samsonov situation became Friday night, following Toronto’s second 6-5 overtime loss to the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets, that Keefe politely requested his boss do something about the cavern in the crease.

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Published: 1 year ago

Samsonov keen to move forward amid abysmal season

Beleaguered Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov is doing his best to stay positive despite his struggles this season."The last three games, I didn't see a lot of luck. ... It's easy to put your head down and just cry and be sad," he said fol

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Published: 1 year ago

‘We’ve got to support him better’: Keefe wants more from Leafs with Samsonov struggling

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe speaks after an overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, saying that his squad needs to cut down on mistakes with goalie Ilya Samsonov struggling.

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Published: 1 year ago

Knee Jerk Reaction: Samsonov sinks the Leafs again

A lot of things went right for the Leafs when they faced off against the Blue Jackets on Friday night, but another shaky outing from Ilya Samsonov between the pipes ultimately cost them a point as they fell to Columbus in overtime by a score of 6-5.

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Published: 1 year ago