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Clark preaches ‘toughness and patience’ as keys to Leafs Round 1 win

Maple Leafs legend Wendel Clark joins Kyper and Bourne to discuss his keys to a first round series victory over their rival Boston Bruins, says they have to initiate the toughness, but the big one is for them to play patient.

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Published: 1 year ago

William Nylander’s Game 1 status for Maple Leafs shrouded in mystery

The puck hasn’t dropped yet, and we already have our first seed of intrigue in the hotly anticipated first-round series between the Leafs and Bruins with William Nylander’s status uncertain for Game 1.

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Published: 1 year ago

Conn Smythe Trophy betting: Strategizing standouts among Cup contenders

Find year-round coverage of betting news and insights for all sports by visiting our Betting section and subscribing to push notifications.You've had all season to bet on the Stanley Cup winner, but the Conn Smythe Award - given to the playo

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Published: 1 year ago

Sheldon Keefe on the eve of the 2024 playoffs: “We’re equipped with a lot of depth scoring, competitiveness, grit, physicality, and toughness… I am excited to get going”

Sheldon Keefe discussed William Nylander’s status after he missed Friday’s practice, starting the playoffs with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on separate lines, and Game 1 preparation for the Bruins. Practice Lines – Apr. 19 Leafs practice l

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Published: 1 year ago

Leafs’ William Nylander and Bobby McMann’s status unknown for Game 1 of playoffs

Head coach Sheldon Keefe told the media the players are “possibilities” for Game 1.

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs’ attempt at gamesmanship shows pre-series paranoia

If you’re a hockey fan of a certain age, you’ve been instilled with the idea that the playoffs are a war of attrition, a battle between venerated foes. Hockey likes to imitate warfare, even if it seems silly in the context of the real world. This

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Published: 1 year ago

T.J. Brodie Doesn’t Make Cut for Maple Leafs First Playoff Game

According to Luke Fox of Sportsnet and Jonas Siegel of The Athletic, it appears T.J. Brodie is the odd man out on defense as the Toronto Maple Leafs get set…

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Published: 1 year ago

William Nylander a Maybe For Maple Leafs Opening Playoff Game

The post William Nylander a Maybe For Maple Leafs Opening Playoff Game appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. William Nylander was ruled a maybe for the Toronto Maple Leafs opening playoff game versus the Boston Bruins on Saturday. The post William Nylan

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Published: 1 year ago

Jim Montgomery on the Bruins’ mindset entering this playoff versus last spring: “Our players seem to be more in the moment this year”

After Friday’s practice, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery discussed his Hampus Lindholm-Charlie McAvoy pairing, the regular-season series against the Leafs, and managing two goalies in the playoffs. Practice Lines – Apr. 19 #NHLBruins Practice Li

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Published: 1 year ago

Matthews’ 70-Goal Attempt Is Familiar Story for Maple Leafs Fans

In the last game of the season against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews tried hard but failed to bring home goal number 70 over the regular season. He ended…

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Published: 1 year ago

William Nylander absent from practice, ‘possible’ for Game 1

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was held out of Friday’s practice for an undisclosed reason and his status for Saturday’s Game 1 against the Boston Bruins is unclear. Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe declined to tell reporters wh

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs’ Nylander misses practice, Domi cleared to play

William Nylander was not on the ice for practice and head coach Sheldon Keefe said that the winger is a possibility to play in Game 1. Keefe did not provide a reason for Nylander’s absence.

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Published: 1 year ago