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A look at the Maple Leafs’ roster battles heading toward playoffs

Let’s take a look at each position and assess the battles that are already under way to play in the season’s most meaningful games for the Maple Leafs. 

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Published: 1 year ago

Tyler Bertuzzi’s Goal-Scoring Surge Continues in 5-1 Win

The post Tyler Bertuzzi’s Goal-Scoring Surge Continues in 5-1 Win appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Early in the regular season, Tyler Bertuzzi was not scoring well. Can his hot streak impact the Toronto Maple leaves postseason success? The post Ty

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs’ Samsonov starts vs. Sabres, Keefe provides injury updates

Ilya Samsonov will get the start against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, but the team won’t see the return of its many injured players until after the weekend, coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters on Friday.

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs Re-Sign Simon Benoit to a 3-Year Deal

On Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they have re-signed pending restricted free agent (RFA) Simon Benoit to a three-year deal worth $4.05 million. It’s a simple structure contract with an…

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Published: 1 year ago

Game in 10: All four lines contribute offensively, Maple Leafs clean it up defensively in sound team win over Washington

The Maple Leafs got the response they needed after a leaky home loss to New Jersey as a no-stress 5-1 win over the Capitals nipped their two-game losing slide in the bud. Your game in 10: 1.   Outside of Auston Matthews‘ second shift of the game

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Published: 1 year ago

Benoit has never varied from his identity and is perfect fit on Leafs

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins the Jeff Marek Show to discuss Simon Benoit’s deserved 3-year contract extension with Maple Leafs, how he’s a total Brad Treliving type player, and why he fits so perfect with this current group.

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs’ 3-Step Plan to Postseason Success

Understandably, Toronto Maple Leafs fans might be discouraged as their team readies for the postseason. The team’s history of strong regular seasons followed by disappointing playoff exits has become a…

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Published: 1 year ago

Connor Dewar’s carving himself a role for the Stanley Cup Playoffs

It hasn’t necessarily been an ideal start to his Toronto Maple Leafs career, however pesky forward Connor Dewar is starting to get comfortable. The 24-year-old versatile forward scored his first goal as a Leaf on Thursday night against the Washingt

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Published: 1 year ago

Dennis Hildeby backstops Toronto Marlies to unlikely victory over Manitoba 

“It was a little sloppy, to be honest… I give our guys credit for hanging in there and sticking to it… For [Dennis Hildeby] to make those [late third period] saves at this time of the year is huge. We’ve only got 10 games left and need all th

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flyers, Devils, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Philadephia Flyers have officially brought in goaltender Ivan Fedotov. He arrived in Philly on Friday. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have extended Simon Benoit…

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Published: 1 year ago

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs lock up Simon Benoit for three more years

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Good Friday that they have signed pending restricted free agent defenseman Simon Benoit to a three-year, $1.35 million AAV contract. Benoit has been one of the great stories for the Leafs this season. He went unqu

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Published: 1 year ago

3 Maple Leafs Prospects Who Could See NHL Time Next Season

Considering that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be in a bit of a cap crunch next season as a byproduct of Auston Matthews’ and William Nylander’s raises coming into effect,…

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Published: 1 year ago