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Johnston: John Tavares' graceful exit as Maple Leafs captain could lead to longer stay in Toronto

There's something to be said for the way Tavares embraced the transition the Leafs ushered in by shifting the captaincy to Auston Matthews.

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Published: 8 months ago

NHL News: Maple Leafs, Stars, Lightning, Ryan Getzlaf, and Nail Yakupov

The Maple Leafs will hopefully have news on Jani Hakanpaa soon. The Dallas Stars sign Magnus Hellberg. Ryan Getzlaf joins the Department of Player Safety.

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Published: 8 months ago

2024 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #13 Cade Webber

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. Rather than hard and fast limits on age or NHL games played to determine “prospect” eligibil

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Published: 8 months ago

‘A true honour’: Matthews humbled to be named Maple Leafs captain

Newly named Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews joins Katrina Squazzin on Sportsnet Central to discuss his captaincy, saying he’s truly humbled with the honour and he’s looking to lead the team by example.

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Treliving: Tavares contract talks ‘independent’ from captaincy switch

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Trelving said that John Tavares no longer wearing the ‘C’ will not impact negotiations surrounding the centre’s expiring contract.

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Published: 8 months ago

Marner on playing for Maple Leafs: ‘I love being here’

Despite an off-season filled with drama and questions about his future, Mitch Marner remains happy where he is.

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Published: 8 months ago

John Tavares wants to be a Maple Leaf beyond next season

Wednesday had to be bittersweet for John Tavares, but at the same time a day that he reasonably knew would come at some point. John Tavares has been alongside Auston Matthews for the entirety of his NHL journey and has seen the player and person he h

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Treliving ‘working through’ Hakanpaa situation

As the beginning of the regular season inches closer, the questions surrounding defenceman Jani Hakanpää are getting louder.

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Published: 8 months ago

Mitch Marner says he’s fortunate to be a Maple Leaf, declines questions about his future

Mitch Marner was in attendance for Wednesday’s unveiling of Auston Matthews as the next Toronto Maple Leafs captain purely to support his dear friends. Marner sat besides Morgan Rielly during the formal presentation as John Tavares handed over the

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Published: 8 months ago

Brad Treliving on how John Tavares received the news of relinquishing the C: “John knew Auston would one day be the captain of the Leafs… He said that he didn’t come to Toronto to be captain… He came to win a Cup in his hometown”

After naming Auston Matthews the 26th captain in Maple Leafs history, Brad Treliving discussed the reasons and timing for the decision and his view of what makes Matthews captain material.  Opening statements on naming Auston Matthews captain Today

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Published: 8 months ago

John Tavares on passing on the captaincy to Auston Matthews: “It felt more and more right as time went on… It allows Auston to fully embrace the leader that he is and have an even greater impact on our team”

Former captain John Tavares discussed handing over the captaincy to Auston Matthews, how it will change his role in the team, and his desire to remain a Maple Leaf beyond the season. Opening Statements on passing on the C to Auston Matthews I have so

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Published: 8 months ago

New captain Auston Matthews on his desire to remain in Toronto for the rest of his career: “That’s the goal — to be a Leaf for life and to win with my teammates for the city”

After he was named the 26th captain in Maple Leafs history, Auston Matthews discussed the honour of wearing the C in Toronto, his respect for John Tavares and their relationship, and what it might change about his role on the team and in the dressing

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Published: 8 months ago