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It’s time for the Maple Leafs to be honest about the flaws in the “Shanaplan”

“The challenge here in Toronto is not coming up with the plan. The challenge in Toronto is sticking to it.” Those were Brendan Shanahan’s famous words when he was hired as Leafs President and set out to rebuild the ailing, storied franchise. Fo

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs: 3 Trade Destinations for Mitch Marner

When speaking with the media yesterday, Mitch Marner made it clear that he wants to sign a long-term extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is eligible to do so…

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Published: 1 year ago

Ilya Samsonov wants a long-term contract, it’s not likely coming from the Maple Leafs

After playing the past three seasons on one-year contracts, Ilya Samsonov wants a long-term deal this summer. This isn’t something the Toronto Maple Leafs are likely interested in. Samsonov is a pending unrestricted free agent come July 1 and durin

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs announce MLSE CEO Keith Pelley, President Brendan Shanahan, GM Brad Treliving to speak Friday

In the latest of a slew of end-of-season interviews and postmortem, the Toronto Maple Leafs elaborated on their plan for management to speak to the media. After head coach Sheldon Keefe along with a group of players spoke to reporters on Monday, it w

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Published: 1 year ago

FTB: The Leafs players have spoken and the PWHL players have chosen

The players and Keefe have said their parting words, but they're not who we are waiting to speak.

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Published: 1 year ago

Mitch Marner’s teammates hope he’s a Maple Leaf long-term. Does he?

He relishes being “looked upon as gods” in Toronto, but has the pressure given him pause about an extension?

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Published: 1 year ago

​​How Jeremy Swayman, Bruins shrugged off fatigue for Game 1 win over Panthers: 5 takeaways

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Boston Bruins barely had time to take a breath after their seven-game tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs concluded Saturday night. They traveled to South Florida on Sunday afternoon. Their only on-ice preparation for the Flori

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Published: 1 year ago

Bruins Win Game 1 vs. Panthers as NHL Fans Credit Momentum from Maple Leafs Series

The Boston Bruins have a 1-0 lead over the Florida Panthers after winning Game 1 of the second-round series 5-1. Goalie Jeremy Swayman paved the way for…

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Published: 1 year ago

Eastern Notes: Forbort, Devils, Maple Leafs

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort returned tonight for Boston taking Kevin Shattenkirk’s spot in the lineup. The 32-year-old Forbort was recalled two weeks ago from an LTI conditioning loan in whic

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Published: 1 year ago

Elliotte Friedman talks Maple Leafs’ upcoming off-season

Watch the full segment of Kyper and Bourne with Elliotte Friedman, discussing the looming off-season decisions for the Maple Leafs after their locker cleanout.

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Published: 1 year ago

Which Maple Leafs were to blame for the Game 7 OT goal against?

Suddenly, something as “boring” as neutral zone defence is dominating season-ending headlines in Toronto and Los Angeles. So Andrew Brewer writes about the different systems used in the NHL, and how they are having a massive impact on two franchi

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Published: 1 year ago

If Maple Leafs make coaching change, is Berube waiting in the wings?

Nick Kypreos, Jason Bourne, and Elliotte Friedman discuss former St. Louis Blues head coach Craig Berube, and whether a team like the Toronto Maple Leafs or the New Jersey Devils could make a play for the former Stanley Cup winner.

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Published: 1 year ago