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Leafs fans loving Tessa Virtue deciding against wearing WAG jacket

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly has been many things: a first-round pick, an alternate captain, and a man who’s signed contracts worth upwards of $95 million throughout his career. But despite all that, he’ll still probably be the f

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Published: 1 year ago

Bruins goalie Swayman once thought he would be drafted by Leafs

Taken in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL draft, goalie Jeremy Swayman has turned into a steal for the Boston Bruins. But back on draft day, he actually expected the Toronto Maple Leafs to call his name. As a guest on John Scott’s podcast Droppin

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Why Isn’t Scotiabank Arena Louder for Maple Leafs’ Playoff Games?

There was plenty of blame to go around in the aftermath of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Game 3 home loss to the Boston Bruins, falling back into a 2-1 hole…

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Hurricanes, Panthers, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Canucks, and the Capitals

Status of Brett Pesce unknown. Is it migraines that is keeping William Nylander out? Could Thatcher Demko be ready late round two?

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Published: 1 year ago

The Maple Leafs power play needs to find a sense of urgency

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost Game 3 for a variety of reasons with the most impactful one having to do with their power play. The Leafs went 0-for-5 during the 4-2 loss to the Bruins and continue to struggle with the man advantage. Finding a sense of

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs Still Need More From Mitch Marner in the Playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs franchise super star Auston Matthews had himself a game to remember in Game 2 against the Boston Bruins. He was in on every goal, assisting on two…

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Power Rankings: The playoffs are here and everything has changed

Hurricanes? Rangers? Oilers? Maple Leafs? Where they rank a week into the playoffs.

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Published: 1 year ago

32 Thoughts Podcast: Paying tribute to legendary Bob Cole

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman talk about Bob Cole’s legacy, dive into the latest news around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the firing of David Quinn in San Jose, the buzz around Patrick Kane, a new Ottawa coach and William Nylander.

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Akhtyamov and Grebyonkin are Champions

Looking at the victorious championship runs of both Artur Akhtyamov in the VHL, and Nikita Grebyonkin in the KHL, and talking about their next steps in Toronto's system.

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Published: 1 year ago

Special teams crisis + adjustments, the heat on Marner, Nylander’s absence, and reasons for hope despite the Leafs’ 2-1 series deficit vs. Boston — MLHS Podcast Ep. 68

In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the first three games of the Boston-Toronto series, including where the Leafs have fallen short so far, Marner’s play, Nylander’s absence,

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Published: 1 year ago

PPP After Dark: Thursday edition

Take a break from worrying about the Leafs and talk about something else here while watching more hockey.

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Published: 1 year ago

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs’ struggling power play: “[We’ve scored] one out of 11 high-danger chances in tight to the net… We have been in those spots and haven’t converted”

On an off-day between Games 3 and 4, Sheldon Keefe discussed the passing of Bob Cole, William Nylander’s status for Game 4, and the team’s struggling power play (1 for 11). Statement on the passing of Bob Cole Keefe: Before we begin, I just learn

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Published: 1 year ago