Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors
Panthers centre Sam Bennett denies ill intent on Stolarz hit in Game 1
The Toronto Maple Leafs took a 1-0 series lead Monday night with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers. But unfortunately, the victory was overshadowed by the loss of goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who left the game midway through the second period after
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Published: 2 months ago
Jake Sanderson may be winning his minutes, but the Senators are nowhere close to the Leafs
Jake Sanderson is one of the ascending stars in the NHL, and he’s arguably the most important player for the Ottawa Senators. Sanderson’s world-class skating ability allows him to facilitate exits with ease, and he played the 13th-most minutes of
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Published: 2 months ago
Senators’ Green focused on ‘playing our best game’ in must-win matchup
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green discusses his team’s mindset after losing the first three games of their Round 1 series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, why they’re excited to play, and the areas they need to focus on.
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Published: 2 months ago
A Craig Berube evolution of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Let’s take a walk down memory lane. We’re in overtime. 14:15 to go in the frame.  Dougie Hamilton sends a clean pass from the Bruins’ blueline straight to Patrice Bergeron, bypassing Toronto’s one–two–two setup. Toronto Maple Leafs’ de
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Published: 2 months ago
Brad Treliving deserves a ton of credit for restructuring Maple Leafs’ roster
Brad Treliving has his fingerprints all over this Toronto Maple Leafs roster, and they’ve quickly become a Stanley Cup Playoff powerhouse. The Maple Leafs’ general manager hasn’t even been on the job for two years, and it feels like this Leafsâ
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Published: 2 months ago
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a different team this year thanks to their defence corps
I have to admit it. I like Berube-style hockey. While the slow, defence-focused hockey might have been more boring to watch, the results speak for themselves. Gone are the days of the hero play, the stretch pass, and the defensive meltdowns. The To
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Published: 2 months ago
Marner, Matthews & the Maple Leafs’ Chemistry Doesn’t Just Happen
Years from now, Toronto Maple Leafs fans may look back on this era and wonder if they were witnessing the golden age of their team. A Stanley Cup is still…
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Published: 2 months ago
History provides hope for Senators team on the ropes
Trailing 3-0 in its first-round series, Ottawa faces an uphill battle against Toronto. But from the 1942 Maple Leafs to the 2010 Flyers, history shows the Senators aren’t out of it just yet.
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Published: 2 months ago
Maple Leafs’ Fourth Line Playing Pivotal Role in Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators in their first-round match-up. While much is due to the offensive production from the star players,…
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Published: 2 months ago
Despite Alex Steeves’ two late goals, Toronto Marlies on brink of elimination after OT defeat in Cleveland
“For the most part, I thought we defended extremely well, but when our breakdowns happen, it’s usually from turnovers, and then guys are just scrambling. It’s something we have to look at and have to clean up if we want to continue in the playo
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Published: 2 months ago
Cory Cross reflects on his OT goal vs. Senators in 2001, Simon Benoit, and Craig Berube
Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Cory Cross got a sense of deja vu when Simon Benoit scored the overtime winner in Game 3 against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The defensive defenceman was the first to the puck after captain Auston Matthews w
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Published: 2 months ago
Maple Leafs Protecting Core Four With Deep Playoff Run in Mind
It’s inarguable that this generation of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey has been defined – for better or worse – by four players. The quartet of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William…
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Published: 2 months ago
Looking ahead, looking at what has gone right, and ignoring the numbers: Leaflets
The Leafs are doing the unthinkable, they are dominating a first round playoff series. Dominating is a somewhat subjective term as two overtime wins certainly point to close games. Getting outshot, outhit, out-Corsi’d by the Senators makes dominate
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Published: 2 months ago