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Sheldon Keefe on the call-up of Semyon Der-Arguchintsev: “He’s a unique guy with a...
After practice on Monday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the callup of Semyon Der-Arguchinstev, inserting SDA and Conor Timmins into the lineup for Tuesday's...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Lightning 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT): “Aside from the penalties...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning that dropped the Leafs' record to 15-5-6.
On the team's...
Jon Cooper reflects on the Leafs vs. Lightning series: “The Leafs are fighting ghosts...
Ahead of the first Leafs vs. Lightning matchup of the 2022-23 regular season, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper provided his reflections on last spring's...
Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #26 Preview, Projected Lines, &...
The Maple Leafs and Lightning kick off their 2022-23 season series with the Leafs' five-game winning streak and Mitch Marner's franchise-record-tying 18-game points streak...
Sheldon Keefe on Mitch Marner’s maturation: “You’re seeing some of the results of how...
After practice on Friday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the injury status of Calle Järnkork and TJ Brodie, the decision to insert Wayne Simmonds...
[Leafs Links] Friedman: Maple Leafs likely still prioritizing defense trade options, want to keep...
In a 'Leafs off-day' edition of the Leafs Links, the insiders discuss whether the Maple Leafs' biggest trade priority is a forward or defenseman...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Sharks 1: “[Marner] has played a lot...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks that improved the Leafs' record to 15-5-5.
On Mitch Marner's...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. San Jose Sharks – Game #25 Preview, Projected Lines, &...
The Maple Leafs have a chance to avenge their Oct. 27 overtime loss against a tired San Jose Sharks team tonight at the Scotiabank...
Sheldon Keefe on new Leaf Conor Timmins’ skill set: “The puck comes off of...
After practice on Tuesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed Ilya Samsonov's progress towards a return, Mitch Marner's 17-game point streak, reinserting Nick Robertson into...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Red Wings 2: “This was not our...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings that improved the Leafs' record to 14-5-5.
On the team's...
Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings – Game #24 Preview, Projected Lines &...
Starting tonight in Detroit, the Maple Leafs are hoping last year's season-series sweep will carry over against an improved Red Wings team that is...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Penguins 1: “Through eight games, I can’t...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins that improved the Leafs' record to 13-5-5 this season.
On the...
Toronto Maple Leafs at Pittsburgh Penguins – Game #23 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
Tonight on HINC, the Maple Leafs and Penguins will play the rubber match of their season series after splitting their two matchups earlier this...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Wild 3: “[Nylander scoring the game winner]...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild that improved the Leafs' record to 12-5-5.
On the keys to...
Toronto Maple Leafs at Minnesota Wild – Game #22 Preview, Projected Lines, & TV...
The injuries keep piling up, but so do the wins. The Maple Leafs lost yet another defenseman to injury against New Jersey and were...
Sheldon Keefe on the news of Börje Salming’s passing: “The fact that we’re so...
After practice on Thursday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the passing of Börje Salming, Conor Timmins joining the team for his first practice, and...
RIP Börje Salming, 1951-2022
RIP, Börje.
We're forever grateful for our opportunity earlier this month to say thank you and show our love for you one last time....
Game in 10: Maple Leafs spoil the Devils’ chance at franchise-record glory with gutsy...
There are three truths about this Maple Leafs team that we can probably all agree on by this point:
1. If you count them out...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Devils 1: “This is a character win...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils that improved the Leafs' record to 11-5-5.
On his thoughts...
Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey Devils – Game #21 Preview, Projected Lines, &...
With Morgan Rielly joining TJ Brodie and Jake Muzzin on the injury list, it's a huge challenge on the road for the Maple Leafs...
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Sheldon Keefe on the eve of the 2024 playoffs: “We’re equipped...
Sheldon Keefe discussed William Nylander's status after he missed Friday's practice, starting the playoffs with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on separate lines, and...
