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Sheldon Keefe on whether Murray-Samsonov is the best goaltending tandem he’s coached in Toronto:...
After practice on Tuesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed final preparations for the season opener in Montreal on Wednesday, John Tavares' return from injury,...
Sheldon Keefe on Denis Malgin making the team over Nick Robertson: “In Nick’s case,...
After practice on Monday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed Denis Malgin making the team for opening night over Nick Robertson, the other final cuts,...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Red Wings 1: “I thought Justin Holl...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in the final game of the preseason.
On the team's...
Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Preseason: Preview, Projected Lines & TV Info
After a 4-2 defeat to a stronger Red Wings lineup last night in Detroit, the shoe is on the other foot tonight as a...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Red Wings 4 vs. Leafs 2: “We’re really happy with...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate game of the preseason.
On the team's...
Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Preseason: Preview, Projected Lines & TV Info
A Maple Leafs lineup with a heavy Marlies contingent will take on a Red Wings lineup mostly comprised of NHL regulars in the penultimate...
Sheldon Keefe: “An area of focus for us in camp has been trying to...
After practice on Thursday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the areas for improvement the team has identified for the upcoming regular season, Wayne Simmonds'...
Sheldon Keefe on the 2022-23 Maple Leafs: “We have established ourselves as an elite...
After practice on Wednesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the decision to line up William Nylander at center in practice, John Tavares and Pierre...
Kyle Dubas’ make-or-break year entering the 2022-23 season – MLHS Podcast Episode 43
In Episode 43 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli is joined by @GoddTill and @dannyd1976 to discuss the new season on the horizon, the mood of...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Canadiens 1: “Matt Murray was the highlight...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in the fifth game of the preseason, improving the Leafs'...
Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Preseason: Preview & Projected Lineups
We are getting much closer to the real deal with nearly-full NHL lineups in the third-from-last game of preseason tonight in Montreal (7 p.m....
Sheldon Keefe on potentially deploying Rasmus Sandin on the right side: “I am confident...
After practice on Sunday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed Rasmus Sandin's ability to play the right side, the status of Pierre Engvall and Jake...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 6 vs. Senators 3: “I can see Nick Robertson...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators in the fourth game of the 2022-23 preseason.
On what he...
Maple Leafs vs. Senators Preseason: Preview & Projected Lineups
It will be a Maple Leafs lineup light on star power tonight in Belleville, but we'll see a potential regular-season checking line combination in...
Sheldon Keefe on experimenting with Mitch Marner on defense: “There could be opportunities in...
After practice on Thursday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed Rasmus Sandin agreeing on a contract with the team, updates on his injured players (Fraser...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Canadiens 0: “Murray looked excellent… Another good...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens in the third game of the 2022-23 preseason.
Injury updates on...
Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Preseason: Storylines & Projected Lineups
Matt Murray makes his preseason debut between the pipes for the Maple Leafs while the battle for roster spots up front and on the...
Sheldon Keefe on the opportunities available if Rasmus Sandin were to sign & join...
After practice on Tuesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the injury to John Tavares, the plan at center ice Tavares' absence, prospects Alex Steeves,...
John Tavares out for the opening week of the regular season with an oblique...
The injury bug has struck the Maple Leafs again ahead of the 2022-23 season, as John Tavares will join Timothy Liljegren on the injured...
Sheldon Keefe on prospect Fraser Minten: “He has a maturity to his game that...
After practice on Monday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the status of his injured players (Jake Muzzin, Pierre Engvall, Adam Gaudette), the development of prospects Fraser...
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Sheldon Keefe on the performance of the Tavares-Marner line through two...
On an off day on Tuesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the contributions of John Tavares & Mitch Marner's line through the first two games of...
