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Leafs among handful of teams in Patrick Kane sweepstakes: report

We’re already one month into the NHL season and free agent forward Patrick Kane is still without a contract. And while the 34-year-old and his agent narrow down a list of teams he’d sign with, the Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be remaining in the m

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Published: 10 months ago

Despite Maple Leafs Turmoil, There Are Sunny Spots

The post Despite Maple Leafs Turmoil, There Are Sunny Spots appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Toronto Maple Leafs lost an ugly game last night to the Ottawa Senators. That said, are there any sunny spots within the team's play? The post Despite M

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Published: 10 months ago

Why a trade with Flames could help Maple Leafs’ struggling defence

The Maple Leafs are struggling defensively. The Flames have three proven NHL defenders entering the final season of their contracts. Is a deal going to happen? Luke Fox explores the possibilities.

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Published: 10 months ago

Return of the 11/7 and a possible Reaves scratching: Maple Leafs practice notes

After an embarrassing loss to a divisional rival yesterday, the Leafs could be taking a more drastic approach to their lineup changes. While head coach Sheldon Keefe wouldn’t confirm anything, it appears that the team is trending towards running wi

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Published: 10 months ago

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs’ recent struggles: “Things are trending in a positive direction… We’re controlling play far better than at any point in the season”

After Thursday’s practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the Maple Leafs’ high goals-against numbers so far this season, his plan on the blue line if Jake McCabe returns on Friday, and the plan in net for the back-to-back this weekend. Practice lines

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Published: 10 months ago

Leafs' Nylander says he takes the subway to nearly every game

The Toronto Maple Leafs might be paying William Nylander nearly $7 million a season, but that hasn’t stopped him from mingling with the public on his way to the rink. Now in his ninth season with the Leafs, Nylander has collected 18 points in 13 g

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Published: 10 months ago

Maple Leafs Targeted Different Defenseman Before Signing Klingberg

The post Maple Leafs Targeted Different Defenseman Before Signing Klingberg appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. John Klingberg was not the first choice as a defense free agent signing according to Elliotte Friedman. The Maple Leafs wanted someone else.

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Published: 10 months ago

Sustainable or not? Auditing the top individual performances of the young NHL season

Can the likes of Quinn Hughes, Auston Matthews and, uh, Frank Vatrano keep it up?

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Published: 10 months ago

The Maple Leafs had interest in Matt Dumba before settling on John Klingberg

When it comes to the “almosts” from the offseason that break later in the year, talk about bad timing for this one. Hockey insider Elliotte Friedman was recently a guest on Leafs Morning Take with Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill, and after Rosehill

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Published: 10 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Beg For Change After Disaster vs Ottawa

The Toronto Maple Leafs are broken. The MLSE Board that runs the Toronto Maple Leafs clearly screwed up when they allowed Kyle Dubas to leave the organization rather than giving him Brendan Shanahan’s job. Forced to make one of the easiest decision

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Published: 10 months ago

Elliotte Friedman reveals that the Leafs ‘really wanted’ Matt Dumba on July 1st: Leafs Morning Take

On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you feel about this Leafs team right now? I’m at about a 4. They cannot play a lick of defence. It’s borderline scary, and Halloween’s long gone. At any rate, we kicked off the Thursday edition of Leafs Morning Tak

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Published: 10 months ago

Maple Leafs Demote John Klingberg, Sparking Calls For Trade

The post Maple Leafs Demote John Klingberg, Sparking Calls For Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. John Klingberg has been demoted after some terrible defensive play and could be a healthy scratch in the next game. The post Maple Leafs Demote Jo

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