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Briere: 'A series of things' led to Tortorella's firing

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere revealed that the urge to fire head coach John Tortorella didn't stem from one isolated incident but grew progressively more serious over the past few weeks."I felt it was time," he said Thursday, acco

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Why Maple Leafs expect Max Pacioretty to be ready for playoffs

Max Pacioretty has added an element of physicality to his game that fits Craig Berube’s style. And the Maple Leafs coach is confident that come playoff time the veteran forward will be ready.

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Flyers GM Danny Briere: “a series of things happened” leading to Tortorella firing

Tortorella was fired in the wake of defeated comments after a 7-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

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Top Shelf: Does Ovechkin or Crosby have the greater legacy?

Top Shelf, theScore's flagship hockey show, takes a weekly deep dive into the hottest topics and contentious debates in the NHL and beyond.Subscribe to the show on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. Episodes drop every Tuesday. (Sometimes on T

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Craig Berube on the Leafs’ areas for improvement before the playoffs: “We have to keep banging away at the PK because that will be crucial”

Ahead of Thursday’s game in San Jose, head coach Craig Berube discussed the areas for improvement in the final 11 games of the regular season, Max Pacioretty’s availability for the playoffs, and the challenge against the Sharks.  Morning Skate L

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Projected Lineups for the Maple Leafs vs Sharks – 3/27/25

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAPLE LEAFS (43-25-5)…

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Woll projected starter vs. Sharks, Holmberg expected to be healthy scratch for 2nd consecutive game

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is expected to start Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks. Woll has posted a 24-13-0 record in 37 appearances with a .907 save percentage. He has saved 13.4 goals above expected in all situations, t

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Luke Haymes and John Prokop excited to be joining Maple Leafs organization

Recently signed prospects Luke Haymes and John Prokop are ecstatic to have signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Both players were added from the NCAA college free agent pool that had recently opened up with some schools finishing their hockey campaig

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Insider: Extension for Maple Leafs’ $77 Million Forward is not ‘Top Priority’

NHL insider Nick Kypreos of the Toronto Star believes John Tavares signing an extension with the Maple Leafs isn't a top priority. The post Insider: Extension for Maple Leafs’ $77 Million Forward is not ‘Top Priority’ appeared first on Heavy Sp

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The Leafs got John Tortorella fired: Leafs Morning Take

Fresh off a 7-2 beatdown of the Philadelphia Flyers, the Leafs are in San Jose to tangle with the Sharks for the opener of their three game California trip. Speaking of Philadelphia, the Leafs got John Tortorella fired. Earlier today, the Flyers anno

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NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks Need to Improve Their Top-Six

The Vancouver Canucks could potentially have some money available this offseason. Would Mitch Marner or Sam Bennett be options for the Canucks if they get to free agency?

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Stolarz vs. Woll: Who should start for Leafs in the playoffs?

The Leafs can’t afford to make the wrong choice, and it’s not an easy one.

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