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Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ recent play: “It needs to be a little bit more reckless… That’s the way he played before (the injury)”

After Monday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews’ participation in practice, OEL’s status for Tuesday’s game, the areas for improvement defensively, and moving David Kampf into the 2C spot. Practice Lines – Dec. 30

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Published: 6 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Berube confirms Matthews out, playing OEL situation ‘by ear’

Craig Berube shares an update on Auston Matthews, confirming he will not play against the Islanders, and how the team is playing Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s situation ‘by ear’.

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Published: 6 months ago

When Mitch Marner is looking to shoot the puck more, he’s a different animal: Leafs Morning Take

The final episode of 2024 is in the books. Where has the time gone? Carter Hutton subbed in for Jay Rosehill on the Monday edition of Leafs Morning Take. We kicked off the show by talking some World Juniors, and in general, the holiday season. Time f

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Published: 6 months ago

Insider Believes Maple Leafs’ Top Trade Target This Season is a Defensive Center

According to the Jonas Siegel from the Athletic, the Toronto Maple Leafs are believed to be targeting a defensive centermen ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. As per Siegel:…

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Published: 6 months ago

Bobby McMann: Maple Leafs’ Hidden Gem Fuels Depth Scoring

Bobby McMann‘s journey to the NHL is an inspiring tale of persistence. At 27 years old, McMann was an older rookie last season, taking the long road to the Toronto…

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Published: 6 months ago

Auston Matthews fully participates in practice, Oliver Ekman-Larsson absent due to illness

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was a full participant in Monday’s practice, his first full session since aggravating an upper-body injury during a December 20 game against the Buffalo Sabres. Matthews was fully engaged in drills and sk

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Published: 6 months ago

Leafs Notebook: Lack of offense from the defense, William Nylander’s power-play double shifts, point-shot goals against, Matthew Knies’ dip, the fourth line & more

Happy holidays and a Happy New Year to all of our readers! Let’s jump right into it this week with an extended notes edition of the Leafs Notebook. Notes –  When the Leafs hired Craig Berube and Lane Lambert over the summer, I was really curious

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Published: 6 months ago

Auston Matthews joins Maple Leafs practice for first time since aggravating injury

Matthews has missed the last four games after aggravating an undisclosed injury on Dec. 20 in Buffalo.

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Published: 6 months ago

Leafs’ Auston Matthews returns to practice; Ekman-Larsson out with illness

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have their No. 1 centre back.

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Published: 6 months ago

Maple Leafs’ 3 Stars of the Week: Marner nets third career hat trick, Tavares extends point streak to 7 games

It’s been a busy month for the Toronto Maple Leafs, with ups and downs along the way. However, after playing 11 games in 21 days, including three back-to-backs with travel, the Maple Leafs had a relatively quiet week during their week 12 schedule w

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Published: 6 months ago

Could Maple Leafs Go Nikita Kucherov with Auston Matthews and His Injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs could pull a Nikita Kucherov with Auston Matthews and his injury for him to get healthy for the playoffs.

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Published: 6 months ago

Maple Leafs call up Dennis Hildeby, send Matt Murray to Toronto Marlies

Dennis Hildeby has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Matt Murray has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team announced Monday. At this point, these transactions are merely to facilitate who the backup goaltender will be,

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Published: 6 months ago