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Why a Mitch Marner trade makes sense for the Maple Leafs

There is no question Mitch Marner is a helluva hockey player or that he’d love to live out some boyhood dream of bringing a championship to Toronto. There is, however, piling evidence, short spring after short spring, that Marner’s money, on this

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Published: 10 months ago

Marner under fire from Leafs fans for comparing players to "gods"

Already under heavy scrutiny from fans and media, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner may have uttered a poor choice of words when speaking with reporters on Monday. With the Leafs cleaning out their locker rooms following Saturday’s Game 7 l

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Published: 10 months ago

Matthews Gives Leaf Fans Some Details About Missing Games 5 & 6 

Once again, the battle between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins in the first round of the Playoffs didn’t disappoint, well aside from Leafs’ players, fans, and staff.…

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Published: 10 months ago

The managerial missteps and miscalculations that led to another lost Maple Leafs season

Poor roster construction beginning last summer and an unwillingness to make tough decisions all doomed the Leafs this season.

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Published: 10 months ago

Warning to Marner: Go Easy in Maple Leafs Contract Negotiations

The post Warning to Marner: Go Easy in Maple Leafs Contract Negotiations appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Mitch Marner wants a contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Is there a chance that he won't get it? The post Warning to Marner: Go Ea

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Published: 10 months ago

‘We love Mitchy’: Matthews backs Marner amid criticism from fans, media

Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews took a moment to show his support for teammate Mitch Marner after the team’s playoff exit, saying the team loves Marner and that in this market there is always a scapegoat.

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Published: 10 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Game 7 Loss Shows How Broken the Team Is

How should we start this one? How could we start this one? On May 4, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost another heartbreaking Game 7 to the Boston Bruins, 2-1 in…

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Published: 10 months ago

NHL Rumors: What changes need to happen with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

It probably was a little insane last year when they didn't make any changes. But this year, if you don't make any changes, it is past the point of insane.

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Published: 10 months ago

“It’s out of my control”- Sheldon Keefe’s future uncertain as he takes responsibility for Maple Leafs shortcomings

Like every other member of the Maple Leafs who has appeared today, Sheldon Keefe looked defeated as he stepped to the podium today. He was light on excuses, but also light on answers. Keefe’s priority was taking responsibility for the Maple Leafs p

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Published: 10 months ago

Sheldon Keefe on his job security, team progress after fifth year as head coach: “I came out of Game 6 feeling as good about the Toronto Maple Leafs as I’ve felt in this position… Now more than ever, I believe I will win and the team will win”

On locker cleanout day, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the heat Mitch Marner is facing in the Toronto market, the failure of the power play (1 for 21) in the series loss versus Boston, and the offensive struggles year after year in the playoffs.

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Published: 10 months ago

Watch full Keefe year-end media availability after Round 1 loss

Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe speaks to media, taking full responsibility for his club once again coming up short in Round 1 of the playoffs vs. Boston, says we’re in a results business, and we didn’t get results and haven’t met expectat

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Published: 10 months ago

Marner’s Extension Comments Hint He’s Not Waiving No-Move Clause

Mitch Marner spoke with the media on Monday, as did most of the team as they were conducting their player exit meetings and cleaning out their locker rooms. Marner said…

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Published: 10 months ago