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Maple Leafs’ Niemela in Line for Breakout Season Following Prospect Showdown Performance

Over the weekend, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens’ top prospects participated in a two-game exhibition tournament that provided a more competitive environment than the inter-squad scrimmages held during…

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Published: 3 months ago

Craig Berube is going to afford William Nylander an extended look at centre

William Nylander has experimented at centre under previous Toronto Maple Leafs’ regimes, but only in a fleeting capacity. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed Wednesday that Nylander would start at centre, and expanded on his decision afte

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Published: 3 months ago

‘He expects intensity’: Maple Leafs’ Reaves on Berube

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves talks to the media about the team starting training camp, what new head coach Craig Berube expects from the players, and why he feels they will take on a ‘gritty’ identity this season.

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Published: 3 months ago

Nine NHL franchise records that could be broken in 2024-25

Sidney Crosby and Auston Matthews are among the players who could set meaningful team marks.

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Published: 3 months ago

Nylander on what went wrong at centre last year: ‘Have to ask my old coach’

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander discusses his excitement to give playing centre another shot this season, tries to put his finger on why it didn’t work out last season, saying “what did I play one game?” and also says you’d have to ask his ol

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Published: 3 months ago

Marner vs. Maple Leafs: Navigating High-Stakes Contracts

It’s fascinating to hear Mitch Marner talk about why staying with the Toronto Maple Leafs is so important to him. There’s no hesitation when he speaks—Toronto is where he wants…

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Published: 3 months ago

Joseph Woll is embracing chance to command starter’s role after summer extension

Joseph Woll’s breakout season came to a jarring end, but the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender is putting the past behind him and is embracing the chance to operate as true No. 1 this season. Woll excelled last year for the Maple Leafs, with a tour-de

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Published: 3 months ago

Pairing William Nylander with Max Domi makes a lot of sense: Leafs Morning Take

Maple Leafs training camp is off to a flying start. As per usual, especially in this market, it was an eventful media day on Wednesday That said, we kicked off the latest edition of Leafs Morning Take by discussing the new helmet sponsorship with Ore

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Published: 3 months ago

‘I owe it to family’: Maple Leafs’ Pacioretty working to prove himself

Maple Leafs’ Max Pacioretty says he wants to return to pre-injury form, hopes to prove it to himself and his family after their sacrifices.

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Published: 3 months ago

A first look at potential Maple Leafs defence pairings after Rielly and Tanev

After a summer of wondering what Craig Berube will do when it comes to defence pairings, answers have finally been provided(-ish). Well…I guess the Rielly and Tanev pairing was spoiled by Chris Tanev back in July when he shared that playing with Ri

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Published: 3 months ago

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Golden Knights, Oilers, Flyers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Mitch Marner shut down any talk about his contract in his media avail before training camp, but also hinted he’s still open to talking about…

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Published: 3 months ago

New Leafs lines revealed on first day of training camp

It’s been a busy offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs. And with the arrival of training camp, fans are finally starting to get a picture of how this year’s lineup could look. Newly appointed head coach Craig Berube rolled out three fresh groups

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Published: 3 months ago