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Craig Berube on Auston Matthews’ 4 Nations showing despite Team USA’s loss: “I saw a really good 200-foot game out of him the whole tournament… Excellent tournament”

After Friday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the 4 Nations result, the play of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner in the final, the return to NHL action this weekend, and the status of Max Pacioretty. Practice Lines – Feb. 21 Lines at

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Published: 2 months ago

Berube curious of Matthews, Marner’s emotions after ‘mental grind’

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube speaks about the return of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner to the team, and what he expects from them after competitive hockey games.

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Published: 2 months ago

Craig Berube goes full Nostradamus, correctly predicts 3-2 Team Canada win in 4 Nations Final

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube had a lot on his resume that helped him secure the job in Toronto, most notably a Stanley Cup win with the St. Louis Blues in 2018-19. Apparently his ability to see into the future was left off of that resume. Foll

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Published: 2 months ago

Will 4 Nations experience help Maple Leafs’ Marner moving forward?

Elliotte Friedman and The FAN Hockey Show discuss Mitch Marner’s performance in the 4 Nations final, and how it can help him for the latter part of the season.

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Published: 2 months ago

Ex-Leafs assistant Spencer Carbery took confidence from Toronto to become Capitals head coach

When the Toronto Maple Leafs managed to escape a first-round exit for the first time since 2004, it was largely thanks to a power play that showed up and capitalized on chances. Well, until the second round, anyway. But there’s only so much a coach

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Published: 2 months ago

3 Maple Leafs’ Takeaways From 4 Nations Face-Off

The Toronto Maple Leafs had three participants in the 4 Nations Face-Off, with Mitch Marner representing Canada, Auston Matthews captaining the United States, and William Nylander playing for Sweden. Jani…

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Published: 2 months ago

William Nylander returns to practice, Jarnkrok, Steeves operate in Matthews, Marner’s absences

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander returned to practice after the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament concluded Thursday. Nylander and Sweden were eliminated Monday, but Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube allowed his star winger to return to the

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Published: 2 months ago

NHL Rumors: Tkachuk, McDavid, Rantanen Oilers, Maple Leafs

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the NHL season resumes this weekend following the conclusion of the 4 Nations Face-Off, leaving players with little time to shift their focus back to…

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Published: 2 months ago

Mitch Marner shines on the biggest stage, silencing the clutch narrative

In a game that had the entire country on their toes, for reasons that didn’t just stop at hockey, Team Canada prevailed. Stop us if you’ve heard that story before. Between rising tensions in North America over threats of annexation from below the

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Published: 2 months ago

Connor McDavid scores the Golden Goal as Canada defeats the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off

The rematch between Canada and the United States finally arrived on Thursday, with both teams playing against each other in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. As a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, I was happy that one of Mitch Marner or Auston Matthew

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Published: 2 months ago

Wayne Gretzky gives Canada players a gift after 4 Nations championship win

Even over a quarter century after his last NHL game, few people in the sporting world can draw eyeballs quite like Wayne Gretzky. Prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game last night in Boston, Gretzky joined Team Canada captain Sidney Crosb

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Published: 2 months ago

Auston Matthews looks back on captaining USA at 4 Nations Face-Off: ‘I’m super proud of this group’

Toronto Maple Leafs and Team USA captain Auston Matthews is grateful to have the experience of representing his country despite falling short in the 4 Nations Face-Off Finals. He was outstanding throughout the tournament, showcasing his defensive pro

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Published: 2 months ago