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Ilya Samsonov is entering make-or-break territory in Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in Columbus to faceoff against the Blue Jackets in game #33 of their 2023-24 season and for Ilya Samsonov, it may be the most important game of his season. The 26-year-old netminder has been driving the struggle bus of lat

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Published: 11 months ago

Maple Leafs Activate Mark Giordano From LTIR

The Maple Leafs have activated Mark Giordano from long-term injured reserve ahead of tonight’s game against the Blue Jackets, per the NHL’s media portal. He will return to the lineup in a third-pairing role alongside Timothy Liljegren, with W

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Published: 11 months ago

NHL Rumors: Elias Pettersson, William Nylander interested in playing with Connor Bedard in Chicago?

Are pending RFA Elias Pettersson and pending UFA William Nylander interested in playing with Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks?

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Published: 11 months ago

Sheldon Keefe on Simon Benoit remaining in the lineup over other depth options on the Leafs’ blue line: “He’s really impressed us… He’s a young guy who is just going to continue to get better”

Ahead of Friday’s game in Columbus, Sheldon Keefe discussed the return of Mark Giordano, Nick Robertson joining PP2, Simon Benoit sticking in the lineup over the other depth options, and his 300-game milestone behind the bench. Morning Skate Notes

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Published: 11 months ago

NHL Rumors: Elias Lindholm, William Nylander interested in playing Connor Bedard in Chicago?

Are pending RFA Elias Pettersson and pending UFA William Nylander interested in playing with Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks?

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Published: 11 months ago

Goaltending instability has been an issue across the NHL

“Goalies are voodoo” is a term that has grown more popular over time, with instability in the crease being a hot topic for many of the league’s best teams. Whether it be the Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota W

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Maple Leafs’ Keefe says Christmas break has helped struggling Samsonov’s mindset

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe discusses goaltender Ilya Samsonov and how the Leafs’ time off benefited the Russian netminder. Samsonov is scheduled to start Friday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Published: 11 months ago

Mark Giordano set to make return to Maple Leafs lineup as they begin a back-to-back

After missing the last 12 games due to a broken finger, which he sustained against the Florida Panthers on November 28th, veteran Mark Giordano is set to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup tonight as they begin the first half of a back-to-ba

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Published: 11 months ago

Three questions for the Maple Leafs to answer and why it’s time to experiment

With the holiday break behind them, it’s time for the Maple Leafs to experiment and figure out what their needs really are. Justin Bourne asks three questions about the team he’d like to see Toronto answer.

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Published: 11 months ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Nylander & Samsonov

On Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets face off in their third regular-season game within 16 days. If they didn’t have a rivalry before, they might…

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Published: 11 months ago

What Moves Are Maple Leafs Making for Blue Jackets Game?

The post What Moves Are Maple Leafs Making for Blue Jackets Game? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to play the Columbus Blue Jackets, they've made a number of player moves. What are they? The post What Moves Are Ma

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Published: 11 months ago

Jay Rosehill sounds off on the Maple Leafs to wrap up the year in style: Leafs Morning Take

It’s time to leave 2023 in the rear-view mirror. It’s been a slice. First and foremost, Jay Rosehill was back in the mix for the Friday edition of Leafs Morning Take, which was our final get together of the calendar year. We kicked off the show b

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