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Maple Leafs’ Giordano out until after Christmas, Samsonov in line to start vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Mark Giordano took morning skate on Thursday in Buffalo, but will not play until after the Christmas break, coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters.

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Published: 1 year ago

The Maple Leafs need to spread their offence around

Sheldon Keefe has been known to juggle his lines every now and then, with varying results. Of course we all remember game 5, in the bubble, a must-win game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, when he decided he’d try William Nylander at centre for t

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Star Power Index: Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews scoring at will, Jack Eichel pacing Golden Knights

Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey has also been stepping up on the offensive end

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Thursday player props: Nylander to exploit struggling Sabres

Wednesday was a strong night on the ice as we won all three bets, including a pair of shot props.Let's take a closer look at three of my favorites for Thursday's monster slate.William Nylander: Over 3.5 shotsNylander has been quiet of late when it co

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Published: 1 year ago

Sabres’ Skinner, Greenway game-time decisions vs. Maple Leafs

Buffalo Sabres forwards Jeff Skinner and Jordan Greenway will be game-time decisions for Thursday’s home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team said.

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Published: 1 year ago

Preview: Maple Leafs @ Buffalo Sabres

Leafs get to play a bad team coming off a tough loss. What could go wrong?

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Published: 1 year ago

Why it’s the perfect time to start thinking about an extension for Tyler Bertuzzi

After a puzzling Day 1 of free agency that saw new Leafs general manager Brad Treliving swing (and subsequently miss) on a pair of free agents in fighter Ryan Reaves and defenceman John Klingberg, he won over the hearts of the fanbase on Day 2 with t

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Published: 1 year ago

Breaking down the Maple Leafs special teams with former Leafs assistant coach Andrew Brewer – MLHS Podcast Ep. 50

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne (@NickAshbourne) and Anthony Petrielli are joined by former Leafs assistant coach (from 2015-2020) Andrew Brewer to break down the Maple Leafs power play & penalty kill and the special-teams trends we’

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Published: 1 year ago

Why Leafs should consider load-management with Morgan Rielly

Morgan Rielly has never been a more important player for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Playing just under 25 minutes per game, Rielly has the highest usage rate of his career as the Maple Leafs have withstood injuries to Jake Muzzin, Mark Giordano, Timot

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Maple Leafs Cowan & Minten Look Great in Team Canada Win

The post Maple Leafs Cowan & Minten Look Great in Team Canada Win appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Yesterday Team Canada's World Junior team played Team Denmark U25 and won 8-0. How did Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan look in the game? The post M

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Published: 1 year ago

On the Leafs gifting John Tavares a painting, Auston Matthews scoring goals at will, and a hard-fought loss to the Rangers: Leafs Morning Take

It was a hard-fought loss. That was our depiction at least of Tuesday night’s tilt against New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena. Peter Laviolette’s squad got some tremendous puck luck, too. We kicked off the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Tak

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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hockey Gods, Matthews & Jones

No matter how it happened, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the New York Rangers 5-2 on Tuesday (Dec. 19). Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin played well. For the Maple Leafs,…

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