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Are the 2023-24 Maple Leafs’ Cup odds really any worse than in recent seasons? – MLHS Podcast Ep. 65

In this week’s edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs’ special teams situation ahead of the playoffs, the legitimacy of the perception that this Leafs team is worse than recent iterations, Ryan R

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Published: 1 year ago

Analyzing Matthew Knies and how he can be Maple Leafs’ playoff X-Factor

Rookie Matthew Knies has all the raw ingredients to become a difference maker in the NHL, but he’s still learning the pro game. Vanessa Kezwer looks at video of Knies’ season and highlights how, with some adjustments, he could be an X-Factor for

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Published: 1 year ago

Auston Matthews Sets Sites on First 70 Goal Season

Auston Matthews has once again confirmed his elite status within the NHL,…

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Published: 1 year ago

Peter Mansbridge thinks his beloved Maple Leafs could be poised for a long playoff run: Leafs Morning Take

And so, the Leafs will have to wait a little bit longer to clinch a playoff spot. Full credit to Tampa. Jon Cooper’s squad came ready to play on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena. We kicked off the Thursday edition of Leafs Morning Take by dissec

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Sheldon Keefe should be on the hot seat the rest of this season

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe has taken some heat after losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. Keefe ran out his fourth line against the Lightning’s top line and the line was immediately scored on. Meanwhile, with eigh

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Published: 1 year ago

Josi, Ovechkin to fire away Thursday night

Find year-round coverage of betting news and insights for all sports by visiting our Betting section and subscribing to push notifications.Wednesday was a mixed bag on the ice. We split our player props but dropped the over between the Light

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Vasilevskiy & Edmundson

After a three-game winning streak, the Toronto Maple Leafs were defeated 4-1 by the Tampa Bay Lightning at home on Wednesday night. Simply put, Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy was better…

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Published: 1 year ago

Where does Mitch Marner slot in when he returns to the Maple Leafs lineup?

It seems like a long time since we’ve seen Mitch Marner. And in a lot of ways the Leafs have been missing him. The penalty kill could certainly benefit from his puck-stealing ways and his ability to keep the blueline honest. The powerplay could ben

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Three opponents the Leafs could likely face in Round 1 of the playoffs

While the Toronto Maple Leafs have yet to officially punch their ticket, their participation in the upcoming playoffs is a foregone conclusion at this point. With that in mind, it’s probably not too early to start mapping out the Leafs’ possible

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What’s at Stake in the NHL: It’s ‘Win and we’re in’ night for Winnipeg Jets

The Maple Leafs and Lightning could also clinch playoff spots Thursday.

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Ryan Reaves Physically Dominant in Maple Leafs’ Loss to Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have been on a bit of a roll as of late. The Lightning came into last night with an…

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Game in 10: Lightning gain ground on Maple Leafs as Andrei Vasilevskiy wins the goaltending battle, Maple Leafs pay for big mistakes

Led by Andrei Vasilevskiy, the Lightning’s star players outdueled the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. The Leafs will not play Tampa Bay in the first round of the playoffs this year, but with the Lightning currently the hottest team in the NHL at ga

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