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Simon Benoit let instincts take over when he attempted to fight Golden Knights’ Zach Whitecloud

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Simon Benoit did what most hockey players would do when one of their teammates gets knocked down: he went right to their defence and went after the opponent who delivered the hit. In this case, Benoit took issue with Ve

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Published: 8 months ago

Berube: Knies 'feeling OK' after 'clean hit' by Whitecloud

Matthew Knies is still being evaluated after being injured by a high hit during Wednesday's contest, but Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said the winger is doing better. "Not bad," he said Thursday when asked about Knies' condition, accor

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Published: 8 months ago

Oilers' Nurse didn't care for Reaves trying to apologize for headshot

Darnell Nurse is back skating with the Edmonton Oilers a little under a week after being the victim of a brutal headshot from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves. The veteran defenceman was sporting a black eye and still had a bit of blood poole

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Published: 8 months ago

Benoit on Whitecloud: ‘His feet were off the ice’ when he hit Knies’ head

Maple Leafs defenceman Simon Benoit details why he felt the need to step in and protect teammate Matthew Knies after he thought Knights’ Zach Whitecloud’s “feet were off the ice when he hit Kniesy right to the head.”

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Published: 8 months ago

NHL Rumors: Kraken, Bruins, Canucks, Blackhawks, Flyers, Predators, Maple Leafs, Canadiens

The Seattle Kraken have some pending UFAs that could draw some trade interest. Some Boston Bruins will get interest. Maple Leafs looking at centers.

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Published: 8 months ago

Steven Lorentz references Tim Brent following shot-blocking parade vs. Golden Knights

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, you probably enjoyed last night’s win and slept well afterwards. If you’re a fan on a borderline sick level and remember every piece of lore that comes with following this franchise, you’ll be elated to he

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Published: 8 months ago

Who are the most realistic trade targets for Maple Leafs?

NHL analyst James Mirtle joins the JD Bunkis Podcast to discuss the most realistic trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs, throwing out names like Nick Bjugstad, Yanni Gourde and potentially Brock Nelson.

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Published: 8 months ago

Chad Kelly dishes on winning another Grey Cup in Toronto & Jay Rosehill thinks the Whitecloud hit was clean: Leafs Morning Take

What an impressive win for the Maple Leafs! They’re now 6-1-0 without Auston Matthews in the lineup. Ridiculous. At any rate, we kicked off the Thursday edition of Leafs Morning Take by discussing Rosey’s favourite athlete LeBron James. He’s de

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Published: 8 months ago

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Bruins, Canucks

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs may have lost Matthew Knies on a hit that some people believe was dirty. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are likely playing…

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs Await Injury Updates on Matthew Knies

The post Maple Leafs Await Injury Updates on Matthew Knies appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies is "Feeling Okay" after a huge hit that took him out of action on Wednesday. Will he miss time? The post Maple Leafs Await I

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Published: 8 months ago

Craig Berube suggests Auston Matthews is improving, could potentially skate this weekend

Auston Matthews’ injury status remains a focal point for the Toronto Maple Leafs, after general manager Brad Treliving told reporters Tuesday that Toronto’s captain went to Germany to see a specialist to receive treatment for his upper-body ailme

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Published: 8 months ago

Offensive vs. defensive balance, the Maple Leafs’ playoff viability, and the early results of Craig Berube’s style shift

Last week over at Sportsnet, Justin Bourne wrote a thoughtful article entitled, “Maple Leafs have succeeded at playing low-event hockey, but should that be their goal?” Bourne discusses the Leafs’ defensive improvements but points out that they

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Published: 8 months ago