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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: 8 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: 8 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: 8 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: 8 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: 8 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: 8 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: 8 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: 8 months ago

Keefe, Montgomery trade passive barbs ahead of Game 4

As the game heat up on the ice between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins, so are things off the ice. And on Thursday’s day-off between games, head coaches and players from both clubs have taken a few jabs at each other. It started with Brui

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Published: 8 months ago

Thoughts after Toronto’s Game 3 loss: Go to the net, Mitch

After Toronto’s Game 3 loss at home to Boston, Justin Bourne shares his takeaways from the game, including how to get Mitch Marner going, why TJ Brodie should draw into the lineup, and more.

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Published: 8 months ago

"I found it quite loud": Keefe shuts down criticism of Leafs' home crowd

Down 2-1 in a best-of-seven against the Boston Bruins, the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing tough questions on all fronts. While their play has been scrutinized following a loss in Game 3 on Wednesday, so has the enthusiasm levels of Toronto’s homet

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Published: 8 months ago

Bruins coach thinks Swayman in Leafs' head

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery thinks goaltender Jeremy Swayman's dominance against the Maple Leafs -- before and during their current first-round Stanley Cup playoff series -- has started to rattle some players.

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Published: 8 months ago