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Morning Notes: Benn, McGinn, Benoit

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jordie Benn has signed a one-year contract to play for Brynäs IF in the second-tier Swedish league HockeyAllsvenskan. Brynäs IF had been in the top tier SHL for 63 years until they were relegated at the end of

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Published: 1 year ago

Quick Shifts: How Ryan Reaves is changing Maple Leafs culture

Ryan Reaves is coming in hot | Paul Maurice’s speech to first-timers | Why the Jets and Sabres locked up fast | What Shane Doan is telling Matthew Knies + 7 more NHL goodies in this week’s Quick Shifts.

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Published: 1 year ago

The Rising Star of the Toronto Maple Leafs: Fraser Minten

In the world of professional hockey, the Toronto Maple Leafs have long been associated with excellence (13 Stanley Cups, a plethora of Hall of Famers, and currently the best odds to win the 2024 Stanley Cup helps out). As one of the “Original Six

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Trade Forward Nick Robertson

The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent forward Nick Robertson to the AHL, where he will start the season playing for the Toronto Marlies. The Toronto Maple Leafs are keeping Matthew Knies, Fraser Minten, and Bobby McMann (who cleared waivers). Robertson i

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Published: 1 year ago

Brock Faber, Matthew Knies and a Gopher bond that carries over to their first NHL meeting

The Wild's Faber and Maple Leafs' Knies, teammates last season on the University of Minnesota's NCAA runner-up, face off Saturday night.

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Published: 1 year ago

The economics of a silent arena and the virtue of staying the course: Leaflets

The Leafs are exactly one game into the season. It’s a game they won but a game that came with the usual tropes and a win that inspired more questions than confidence. As such it is clear that it will be an 82 game rollercoaster ride and not simply

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Published: 1 year ago

Saturday's FTB: Wild Night in Canada

Tonight is game #2 for the Leafs, and it's the first Hockey Night in Canada match of the season. It will feature the classic rivalry of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the... (checks notes) Minnesota Wild?Huh. OK. Well it's the Wild in town for

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs: Pros and Cons From Opening Night Win

The Toronto Maple Leafs almost always open their seasons with an entertaining game, and this year’s was no different. The Toronto Maple Leafs took down their rivals, the Montreal Canadiens, in a 6-5 comeback victory. This will likely end as one of

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Published: 1 year ago

"Just ask me": Reaves says Xhekaj jumped him in Leafs-Canadiens fight

Ryan Reaves has never been afraid to speak his mind. After getting into a tussle with Arber Xhekaj during the recent game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, Reaves clearly feels like there’s some unfinished business. He start

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Published: 1 year ago

Sheldon Keefe on Ryan Reaves’ early impact in Toronto: “A lot of confidence, swagger, and consistency… Really impressed so far”

After Friday’s practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the season-opening shootout win over Montreal, John Klingberg and Ryan Reaves’ first (regular season) games in a Leaf sweater, and the game against Minnesota on Saturday night. Practice Lines – O

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Published: 1 year ago

Anna Dua is a big fan of the sushi at Scotiabank Arena: Leafs Morning Take

Following their crazy 6-5 shootout victory in the season opener on Wednesday night, the Leafs are getting set to host the Minnesota Wild at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night. Like Toronto, Minnesota kicked off its season with a win. Filip Gustavsson

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs Buy or Sell: Matthews, Minten, Samsonov, Reaves

In a new series I’m calling “Buy or Sell”, throughout the week, we’ll be taking a look at some possible scenarios related to the Toronto Maple Leafs as a team,…

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Published: 1 year ago