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Despite two goals from Borya Valis, Toronto Marlies’ comeback falls short in season opener vs. Rochester

This loss bore all the hallmarks of the Toronto Marlies from last season.  Poor decision-making, turnovers in all three zones, and selfish penalties resulted in a defeat that should have been a comfortable opening-night victory. “I liked a lot of

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Easton Cowan Patiently Awaiting Maple Leafs’ Debut

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Detroit Red Wings in their second game of the 2025-26 season on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena and the team could see some…

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Looking Back at the Maple Leafs’ 10-Straight Home-Opener Victories

On Wednesday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 home opener ended in triumph, as Morgan Rielly broke what had been a 2-2 tie with the Montreal Canadiens midway through the…

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Quick Shifts: Why 2026’s true UFAs will get (over?)paid

Free agency’s big blow opens opportunity | 16 playoff picks | Awards spoilers | Panthers chirp with truth | Max Domi’s unforgettable switch + 7 more NHL goodies…

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The path to 82-0-0 and other overreactions from one Maple Leafs game: Leaflets

Wednesday’s opener felt like a bit of a tease. Hockey is back and then immediately followed by a couple of nights off. Saturday night, Hockey Night in Canada, marks the return and with it the chance to see if this is a team of destiny that is going

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Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan will enter the Leafs’ lineup soon: “He is close… We will see what happens”

After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed his top line’s performance in the season opener, his message to Matias Maccelli in practice, the plan for Easton Cowan, and the areas for improvement on the power play. Practice Lines – October 10

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Maple Leafs move up Monday’s game vs. Red Wings to 2:00 pm to avoid conflict with Blue Jays

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that they have moved up the start time for Monday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings to 2 pm. EST to avoid conflict with the Toronto Blue Jays. A birdie just told me our game on Monday is now set for 2p

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NHL moves Monday’s Maple Leafs-Red Wings up two hours, avoids ALCS crossover

Toronto sports fans will get a doubleheader of action on Thanksgiving. The NHL announced Friday that it has moved the start time of Monday’s Toronto Maple Leafs–Detroit Red Wings game at Scotiabank Arena from 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to 2 p.m. ET/11 a

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Debate over Easton Cowan’s Maple Leafs debut gets complicated

Should Cowan’s time come at the expense of tinkering with a winning lineup? Or — a debate for later — at the expense of burning a year off the winger’s entry-level contract?

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Leafs practice notes: Craig Berube won’t reveal if Easton Cowan will play vs. Red Wings

News of whether or not Toronto Maple Leafs top prospect Easton Cowan will make his NHL debut on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings will have to wait for game day. The Maple Leafs’ first-round pick from 2023, 28th overall, has earned recognition

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Berube states Cowan is close but ‘team comes first’ with roster decisions

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube talks about how Easton Cowan is close to cracking the starting roster, but the team comes first in terms of what lineup he ices.

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No point keeping Easton Cowan in the NHL if he’s in the press box: Leafs Morning Take

Following their day off on Thursday, the Leafs returned to practice on Friday morning as they get set for their home and home with the Detroit Red Wings. We kicked off the Friday edition of Leafs Morning Take by addressing Thursday night’s 14 game

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