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Toronto Maple Leafs sign 20-year-old, 6-foot-5 defenceman in free agency

The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding a bit of size to their blue line depth. The team announced today that they signed 20-year-old undrafted free agent Blake Smith to a three-year entry-level deal. Smith, who played for both the Oshawa Generals and F

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Carlo Colaiacovo thinks Knies is everything the Leafs have been missing since losing Hyman: Leafs Morning Take

At this point, it’s fair to wonder if Matthew Knies has a stake in ownership of the Tampa Bay Lightning —or something. The dominance continues. Knies potted his second career hat-trick – which included the OT winner – to propel the Leafs to a

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5 Surprises Shaping the Maple Leafs’ Playoff Push

The Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up a two-game swing through Florida that perfectly captured this team’s unpredictability. On Tuesday, they fell flat in a disappointing 3–1 loss to the Panthers.…

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3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Overtime Win Over the Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a hard-fought 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday (April 9) to sweep the season series between the two rivals. It was…

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Matthew Knies’ hat trick leads Toronto Maple Leafs over the Tampa Bay Lightning

After what many described as a lacklustre effort on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers, the Leafs were back to work against the Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday night. With the Lightning and Leafs surging of late, this was a huge game for decidi

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Craig Berube raves about Matthew Knies’ tremendous growth during breakout season

Matthew Knies delivered a signature performance for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 4-3 thriller against the Tampa Bay Lightning, earning a rave review from head coach Craig Berube. Knies recorded the second hat-trick of his career, which included the o

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Block Party, Knies & Stolarz

The Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a gutsy 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, bouncing back just 24 hours after a flat 3-1 loss to the Florida…

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Mitch Marner more focused on team success than reaching 100-point mark

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner had a strong showing against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. Aside from Matthew Knies, who recorded his second career hat-trick, Marner was arguably the Leafs’ best player with a goal and two assists o

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What’s at Stake in the NHL: Golden Knights can seize Pacific Division crown

The Rangers and Blue Jackets face elimination, while the Leafs and Stars can clinch home ice for Round 1.

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Assessing Maple Leafs' 3 potential 1st-round playoff opponents

The regular season is just about over, which means it's almost time for the constant, stomach-churning anxiety of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs have once again punched their ticket to the dance, so why not size up their poten

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Matthew Knies’ confidence on full display following hat-trick in crucial win vs. Lightning

For a franchise that always seems to have a dark cloud overtop of them whenever the playoffs roll around, the idea of Matthew Knies in the playoffs serves as a beam of sunlight. Despite a young career in the NHL, Knies has displayed the ‘clutch’

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Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Recapping Victor Johansson's Breakout Season

Johansson went from being a complete unknown when he was drafted to becoming one of the best overall defensemen in his league. This is a breakdown showing his strengths, and what he still needs to work on.

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