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Leafs have "tough lineup decisions" to make with Giordano's return

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to add a familiar face to their lineup when they take to the ice against the Blue Jackets on Friday in Columbus. At today’s practice, Mark Giordano returned to the team’s defensive pairings, as he’s nearing a

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs goalie trade could come as early as next week

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into a weekend back-to-back against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Carolina Hurricanes and if things don’t go as planned, GM Brad Treliving may have no choice but to make a goalie trade. Martin Jones looked very regular

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Published: 1 year ago

Mark Giordano’s healthy return should clarify Maple Leafs’ trade needs

Mark Giordano’s broken finger is all healed up and the veteran defenceman expects to make his return to the lineup Friday in Columbus against the Blue Jackets (Sportnset Ontario at 7 p.m. ET).

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Published: 1 year ago

Former Leafs goalie available for free on waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs probably aren’t putting in a waiver claim for a goalie at this point in time, but an old friend is up for grabs if they do feel so inclined. Today, it was announced that Michael Hutchinson — who had two separate stints wi

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Published: 1 year ago

Is Chris Tanev the defenceman the Maple Leafs need?

The idea of Toronto adding a defensive, “old school” defenceman like Chris Tanev is nice, but how exactly would his game fit in with and impact the Maple Leafs? Vanessa Kezwer uses video scouting to explore how Tanev could help the Leafs.

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Published: 1 year ago

Mark Giordano “feels ready to go” and the new defensive pairings: Leafs Practice Notes

There’s nothing like a loss to the basement dwelling Ottawa Senators to emphasize the need for some changes in the lineup. Any interest in keeping Mark Giordano out a little longer probably went out the window the second the Senators took the lead

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Knies, Jones, Jarnkrok & Domi

The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered a chance to gain on the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. They also, once again, failed to hold a two-goal lead. As a result, they…

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Published: 1 year ago

The Leafs still lack killer instinct: Leafs Morning Take

Another night, another frustrating loss for the Maple Leafs. It’s Groundhog Day. After grabbing an early 2-0 lead, Toronto surrendered four unanswered goals to drop Round 3 of the Battle of Ontario 4-2 against the rival Ottawa Senators. Joonas Korp

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Published: 1 year ago

3 Takeaways from Maple Leafs 4-2 Loss to Senators

The post 3 Takeaways from Maple Leafs 4-2 Loss to Senators appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Ottawa Senators. What were the three key takeaways from the game for Toronto? The post 3 Takeaways from Maple

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Are we seeing some of the same-old problems with Sheldon Keefe’s Leafs? – MLHS Podcast Ep. 51

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs’ recent stretch of three regulation losses in the last four games and whether there are worrying (familiar) trends visible in the team’s play. Maple Leafs Ho

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Published: 1 year ago

Terry Sawchuk – How the Maple Leafs Snagged the Hall of Fame Goalie

The following is one of our many posts written as if it were 1964, as the events unfolded. It’s a slow hockey news day this 27th of September 1964, so we…

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Published: 1 year ago

Resilient Senators stun Maple Leafs in rare comeback win: ‘We stuck with it’

No matter the circumstances, the Senators always seem to give the Maple Leafs trouble. In Wednesday’s edition of the Battle of Ontario, Ottawa stormed back from a 2-0 deficit to stun their inter-province rival.

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Published: 1 year ago