Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors
The Toronto Maple Leafs Never Should Have Hired Mike Babcock
Former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock resigned from his coaching duties with the Columbus Blue Jackets this weekend after an investigation by the NHLPA. After being out of the league since November 2019, Babcock counted his money until h
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Published: 11 months ago
Despite offseason focus on toughness, don’t expect Maple Leafs to fight more
With Brad Treliving taking over for Kyle Dubas entering the 2023 NHL offseason, the difference in their team building methodologies was apparent immediately. Treliving opted to explore an area that Dubas was often seen as shying away from, choosing t
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Published: 11 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs: Assessing the Roster as Training Camp Begins
With the Toronto Maple Leafs about to begin training camp, it is a good time to assess their roster. Specifically, is it worthy of being considered a Stanley Cup contender? The Toronto Maple Leafs roster that suffered last year’s second-round playo
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Published: 11 months ago
LeBrun: Maple Leafs seem to have a weight lifted off their shoulders as training camp opens
You could feel the air was lighter as Leafs camp opened Wednesday. The change at GM, as dramatic as it was, has produced a reset.
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Published: 11 months ago
Can the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Nylander Already?
Why haven’t the Toronto Maple Leafs traded William Nylander already? William Nylander is an elite offensive player on one of the most team-friendly deals in the NHL, but the Toronto Maple Leafs need to trade him immediately, while his value is high
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Published: 11 months ago
Maple Leafs’ Coach Confirms Big Rumored Move For William Nylander
The post Maple Leafs’ Coach Confirms Big Rumored Move For William Nylander appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Sheldon Keefe heaped heavy praise onto William Nylander to open camp for the Toronto Maple Leafs and confirmed a roster experiment too. Th
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Published: 11 months ago
East Notes: Nylander, Pinto, Lafrenière
The Toronto Maple Leafs are returning to an experiment that’s yielded middling returns at best when tried in the past. Head coach Sheldon Keefe is beginning training camp by utilizing William Nylander at center, putting the Swede back in the po
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Published: 11 months ago
Leafs goalie's new mask pays tribute to Cujo and other Toronto legends
Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender Martin Jones is set to hit the ice with a unique and nostalgic twist this season. His newly designed mask, crafted by artist Steve Nash of EyeCandyAir, features a stunning homage to 10 iconic Maple Leafs goalie mask
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Published: 11 months ago
Sheldon Keefe is going to try Auston Matthews on the Maple Leafs penalty kill
Wednesday was the first time in a while that Sheldon Keefe had a row of microphones in front of him asking about line combinations and player utilization. It was refreshing. Not as exciting as players actually being on the ice, but it was nice to get
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Published: 11 months ago
‘Piss and vinegar’: Maple Leafs hope shift to grittier identity wins them games in May and June
New GM Brad Treliving has remade the Leafs as a team he hopes can “fight through traffic” in the playoffs.
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Published: 11 months ago
Why Maple Leafs are challenging William Nylander to play centre in contract year
William Nylander is entering this season without a contract but with a new role. Luke Fox explains why the slick sniper is getting a chance to play centre.
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Published: 11 months ago
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ new identity in 2023-24? ‘Bringing piss and vinegar’
With a new season brings a fresh slate of smiles. That’s no different for the Toronto Maple Leafs, fresh off of their first trip to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in nearly 20 years. It ended with the same result in the end, with anot
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Published: 11 months ago