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It sounds like the Leafs could be turning up the heat on the trade front

For a variety of reasons, this week could prove to be the perfect time for the Maple Leafs to finally pull the trigger on acquiring a defenceman. Most importantly, in addition to the whole salary cap thing, John Klingberg and his future this season i

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Published: 9 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Consider Trading Ilya Samsonov

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have a goalie controversy and that’s a good thing. The Toronto Maple Leafs, do however, have an expensive backup in Ilya Samsonov and can use his cap space to get a defenseman or two to help the emerging No. 1 goalte

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Published: 9 months ago

3 Defenseman the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Try to Trade For

The Toronto Maple Leafs need to trade for a defenseman, as soon as humanly possible. Prior to the start of the 2023-24, the Toronto Maple Leafs could have used two more defenseman, but after multiple injuries, they’re in desperation mode. The Seatt

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Published: 9 months ago

Brendan Shanahan on whether William Nylander’s hot start raises concern about the re-sign price: “If you’re concerned because you have players on your team playing really good hockey, you have to check yourself”

In a rare media interview with the Maple Leafs President, Brendan Shanahan discussed William Nylander’s next contract and the team’s performance through 22 games with TSN’s Gino Reda. What are your thoughts on the up-and-down season by the team

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs’ 2023-24 Offensive Evolution

The Toronto Maple Leafs, despite the media’s negative emphasis on too many overtime games and too few wins in regulation, are sitting pretty well in divisional and conference standings. While…

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs Should Target Ducks’ Lyubushkin After Zadorov Trade

Now that Nikita Zadorov is off the market after being traded to the Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 30, 2023, the Toronto Maple Leafs need to turn their attention to other defencemen who…

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Published: 9 months ago

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Continue To Look For a Defenseman

The rumors continue to swirl in the NHL about what upgrades the Toronto Maple Leafs will make at the defensive position.

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Published: 9 months ago

Bruce Boudreau & Gord Stellick weigh in on John Tavares’ lifeless OT backcheck: Leafs Morning Take

As expected, John Tavares and his lacklustre backcheck has been the talk of the town in Toronto over the past 48 hours. As per usual, it’s being blown out of proportion. It’s classic Toronto if you ask me. At any rate, I had special guest co-host

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Gregor, Benoit & Matthews

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at some of the highlights from head coach Sheldon Keefe’s post-practice media briefing on Sunday. During…

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Published: 9 months ago

Leafs Notebook: Chris Tanev’s fit in Toronto, Matthew Knies & Nick Robertson’s development, and the Ryan Reaves predicament

December has arrived, and we’re now past the first quarter mark of the season. To mark the occasion, we have an extended notes version of the notebook, so let’s dive right into it. Notes – On top of all the offseason additions made by Brad Trel

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Published: 9 months ago

Ryan Reynolds, Auston Matthews headline star-studded SickKids ad

Deadpool star, and seemingly perpetual good guy, Ryan Reynolds is lending his likeness to a new fundraising campaign ad for Toronto hospital SickKids, showcasing the chaos that follows many children around.

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Published: 9 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs: Two Pro Prospects Have Big Weekends

With big prospect names like Fraser Minten, Easton Cowan and Matthew Knies for the Toronto Maple Leafs all over the headlines, many might forget about some of the other top guys who are playing their way through the minor leagues. This past weekend t

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