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The Maple Leafs power play needs to find a sense of urgency

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost Game 3 for a variety of reasons with the most impactful one having to do with their power play. The Leafs went 0-for-5 during the 4-2 loss to the Bruins and continue to struggle with the man advantage. Finding a sense of

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Published: 4 months ago

Maple Leafs Still Need More From Mitch Marner in the Playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs franchise super star Auston Matthews had himself a game to remember in Game 2 against the Boston Bruins. He was in on every goal, assisting on two…

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Published: 4 months ago

NHL Power Rankings: The playoffs are here and everything has changed

Hurricanes? Rangers? Oilers? Maple Leafs? Where they rank a week into the playoffs.

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Published: 4 months ago

32 Thoughts Podcast: Paying tribute to legendary Bob Cole

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman talk about Bob Cole’s legacy, dive into the latest news around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the firing of David Quinn in San Jose, the buzz around Patrick Kane, a new Ottawa coach and William Nylander.

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Published: 4 months ago

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Akhtyamov and Grebyonkin are Champions

Looking at the victorious championship runs of both Artur Akhtyamov in the VHL, and Nikita Grebyonkin in the KHL, and talking about their next steps in Toronto's system.

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Published: 4 months ago

Special teams crisis + adjustments, the heat on Marner, Nylander’s absence, and reasons for hope despite the Leafs’ 2-1 series deficit vs. Boston — MLHS Podcast Ep. 68

In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the first three games of the Boston-Toronto series, including where the Leafs have fallen short so far, Marner’s play, Nylander’s absence,

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Published: 4 months ago

PPP After Dark: Thursday edition

Take a break from worrying about the Leafs and talk about something else here while watching more hockey.

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Published: 4 months ago

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs’ struggling power play: “[We’ve scored] one out of 11 high-danger chances in tight to the net… We have been in those spots and haven’t converted”

On an off-day between Games 3 and 4, Sheldon Keefe discussed the passing of Bob Cole, William Nylander’s status for Game 4, and the team’s struggling power play (1 for 11). Statement on the passing of Bob Cole Keefe: Before we begin, I just learn

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Published: 4 months ago

Maple Leafs Won’t Go Far with Samsonov in Net

The 2023-24 season has been a rollercoaster ride for Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov. The 27-year-old entered on a one-year extension, thanks in large part to helping lead the…

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Published: 4 months ago

Fan in Leafs-covered Bruins jersey seems to be part of marketing stunt

One particular fan at last night’s Toronto Maple Leafs game stuck out a bit more than the others due to one of the oddest jerseys we’ve seen in some time. During the national anthems before the Leafs’ first-round matchup against the Boston Bru

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Published: 4 months ago

What needs to be said for Maple Leafs’ dreadful power-play?

Kyper and Bourne break down the Maple Leafs’ power-play woes and search for the possible solutions to fix their special teams.

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Published: 4 months ago

Maple Leafs Notes: Nylander, McMann, Grebyonkin

The reason for William Nylander’s playoff absences has been revealed, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman sharing that the star winger has been facing severe migraines. Friedman adds that the exact reason for the migraines hasn’t been narrowed d

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Published: 4 months ago