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Ilya Samsonov needs to bounce back against the Buffalo Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs head down the QEW to take on the Buffalo Sabres and goaltender Ilya Samsonov is expected to get the start. Needless to say, Samsonov needs a big performance against the Sabres or things could get very complicated in the Leafsā

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Published: 1 year ago

Auston Matthews looks to continue goal-scoring stretch against the struggling Sabres

It was a weird game against the New York Rangers Tuesday night when the Maple Leafs closed their three-game homestand. They didnā€™t necessarily look bad, but they didnā€™t look great, and the Rangers were similar. Itā€™s tough to win hockey games wh

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Published: 1 year ago

Adam ā€˜Edgeā€™ Copeland reveals who he feels is the true leader of the Maple Leafs: Leafs Morning Take

Itā€™s a Maple Leafs gameday, baby. Sheldon Keefe and company have made the trek down the QEW and are ready to tangle with the Buffalo Sabres for the second time this season. We kicked off the Thursday edition of Leafs Morning Take by discussing figh

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Published: 1 year ago

Matthews clear-cut favorite to win 'Rocket' after 1st to reach 25 goals

Auston Matthews is the clear-cut favorite to win the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy after the Maple Leafs sniper became the first to reach 25 goals this season on Tuesday night.Matthews is even money to lead the NHL in goals based on betting odds at

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Benoit, Minten, Cowan & Lajoie

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face a challenging road matchup with the struggling Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. The Maple Leafs carry an impressive road record and have points inā€¦

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Published: 1 year ago

Leafs fan base voted as most annoying in the NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs fans, whether you want to hear this or not, other teamsā€™ fans canā€™t stand you. Some Leafs fans may think this is ridiculous, while some may wear it as a badge of honour. Regardless of individual thoughts, a recent survey done

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Published: 1 year ago

Mark Giordano resumes skating but will not return until after Christmas

The Leafs have more clarity on Mark Giordanoā€™s status as Sheldon Keefe told reporters the defender will return after the Christmas break. Keefe on Giordano's participation in morning skate: "It is encouraging, great to see him out. He has been prog

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Published: 1 year ago

Injury Updates: Rust, Spurgeon, Grzelcyk

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has not played since the Penguinsā€™ 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on December 6th, and in his absence, the Penguins have put together remarkably uneven performances. Theyā€™ve collected a few wins but an

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Published: 1 year ago

Dennis Hildeby holds the fort, Toronto Marlies break through in third period vs. Providence to record fifth-straight victory

ā€œIf I can step up in the first period, I know that they [my teammates] are going to score goals eventually.ā€ ā€“ Dennis Hildeby The Toronto Marlies owed a significant debt of gratitude to their goaltender for keeping them in the game through the

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Published: 1 year ago

ā€˜Heā€™s got to playā€™: Under pressure, Leafsā€™ Ilya Samsonov gets start in Buffalo

Last seen gettingĀ shelled for sixĀ by the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ilya Samsonov will be given his first start for the Toronto Maple Leafs in week. Luke Fox tells us why that is happening.

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafsā€™ Giordano out until after Christmas, Samsonov in line to start vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Mark Giordano took morning skate on Thursday in Buffalo, but will not play until after the Christmas break, coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters.

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Published: 1 year ago

The Maple Leafs need to spread their offence around

Sheldon Keefe has been known to juggle his lines every now and then, with varying results. Of course we all remember game 5, in the bubble, a must-win game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, when he decided heā€™d try William Nylander at centre for t

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Published: 1 year ago