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Sheldon Keefe on sitting Connor Dewar, keeping Nick Robertson in the lineup with William Nylander’s return: “Not an easy decision whatsoever… Dewar has done a tremendous job”

Ahead of Game 4, Sheldon Keefe discussed Nick Robertson remaining in the lineup over Connor Dewar with William Nylander’s return, TJ Brodie taking Timothy Liljegren’s spot in Game 4, and the latest on Bobby McMann. With Nick Robertson down on the

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs Game 4 Notebook: Nylander’s return shakes up Toronto’s lineup

The trickle effect of injecting William Nylander into the lineup will also tweak coach Sheldon Keefe’s effective fourth line, and another swap is being made to the Toronto Maple Leafs defence corps.

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Published: 8 months ago

As Nylander Returns to the Maple Leafs’ Lineup, Who is Out?

It has been a wild ride for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the William Nylander saga. Nylander didn’t dress for Game 1 of the series against the Boston Bruins, which sparked a…

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Published: 8 months ago

Decision appears to be made by Leafs regarding Nylander's Game 4 status

All signs are pointing towards William Nylander suiting up for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight in Game 4 versus the Boston Bruins. The uncertainty surrounding Nylander has been the oddest and most talked about story of the playoffs so far. The 27-ye

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Published: 8 months ago

“I need Nick to be himself”: Why keeping Nick Robertson in the Maple Leafs lineup makes sense

Sheldon Keefe is sometimes prone to overthinking things. This is not one of those times and making the decision to keep Nick Robertson in the Leafs lineup at the expense of a functioning 4th line makes sense. Keefe: "We're preparing for Willie to pla

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Published: 8 months ago

Game 4 preview: Mitch Marner vs. The World

Spring naturally invites reflection and with the Toronto Maple Leafs trailing the Boston Bruins 2-1 in their first-round series, it’s time for the annual player referendum. Mitch Marner’s entire career has come under scrutiny after three sub-par

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Published: 8 months ago

NHL Betting Preview (April 27): Bruins vs Maple Leafs Odds

The Leafs continue to struggle at home, as after dropping Game 3 they have now lost five straight playoff matchups at Scotiabank Arena. They will need that trend to change Saturday in Game 4, or we will see an elimination game in Boston on Tuesday. M

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs Best Case Scenario for Tonight’s Game 4

The post Maple Leafs Best Case Scenario for Tonight’s Game 4 appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the playoffs. What is the best case scenario for the Maple Leafs? The post Maple Leaf

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Published: 8 months ago

What Mitch Marner can do to improve his playoff struggles

Mitch Marner‘s playoff struggles are no secret. He has just one point so far in Round 1, and his game has backed that up. He’s not generating offence, he’s not being physical, and he’s generally been unnoticeable. But this isn’t going to be

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Published: 8 months ago

Auston Matthews returns, an update on McMann, and some lineup changes: Leafs Practice Notes

Saturday morning the Leafs held an optional skate prior to Game 4 tonight, here are a few of the takeaways from that skate: Auston Matthews is skating at Scotiabank Arena before Game 4. He's been battling an illness and missed practice yesterday. —

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Published: 8 months ago

3 Maple Leafs’ Frustrations Headed Into Game 4

Game 3 of the playoff series against the Boston Bruins left Toronto Maple Leafs fans grappling with familiar frustrations. Despite scoring first for the first time this season against the…

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Published: 8 months ago

Keefe: Maple Leafs are preparing for William Nylander to play

William Nylander looks to be making his series debut tonight after missing the past three games. Sheldon Keefe says that the Leafs are preparing for William Nylander to play tonight @TSN_Edge — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) April 27, 2024 The Leafs

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Published: 8 months ago