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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...
Maple Leafs vs. Senators Preseason: Storylines & Projected Lineups for the Split-Squad Doubleheader
Maple Leafs (preseason) hockey is back with a bang as Toronto and Ottawa open up their preseason schedules with a split-squad doubleheader today at...
Sheldon Keefe: “Jordie Benn and Victor Mete look to be at a higher level...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the roster battles playing out in camp on defense and at forward, some of the unheralded younger...
Sheldon Keefe: “We need some guys to come in and pop, not unlike the...
After practice on Thursday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed Jake Muzzin's absence from practice, his first impressions of Ilya Samsonov and Matt Murray, and...
Kyle Dubas on his expiring contract entering the 2022-23 season: “I won’t let it...
On the opening day of 2022-23 training camp, General Manager Kyle Dubas discussed the stakes he's facing entering a new season without a contract...
Auston Matthews on playing in Toronto and his contractual future: “I really love playing...
At the start of 2022-23 training camp, Hart Trophy winner Auston Matthews discussed his future contract negotiation in 10 months' time, the difficulty of...
Sheldon Keefe on the opening of the Maple Leafs’ 2022-23 training camp: “This is...
At the start of 2022-23 training camp, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the job opening on the wing of John Tavares and...
Maple Leafs AGM Ryan Hardy on Nick Robertson’s big-club prospects this Fall: “He’s very...
Ahead of the 2022 prospects tournament in Traverse City, Assistant General Manager Ryan Hardy discussed Nick Robertson's prospects for an NHL job this season,...
Kyle Dubas says he’s still looking to add at forward and defense, discusses the...
After the first day of unrestricted free agency, Kyle Dubas discussed the new additions to the group (Ilya Samsonov, Matt Murray, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, and...
Sheldon Keefe talks hiring Curtis Sanford as goalie coach, Hayley Wickenheier’s promotion, Jason Spezza’s...
After the 2022 NHL Draft, head coach Sheldon Keefe met with the media to discuss the change at the goalie coach position with the...
Kyle Dubas on the Maple Leafs’ 2022 draft haul: “Fraser Minten still being there...
After the completion of the 2022 NHL Draft, General Manager Kyle Dubas addressed the media to discuss the Leafs' five new prospects and the...
Nikita Grebyonkin drafted 135th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs
With their 135th overall selection in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have selected 6'2, 183-pound Russian winger Nikita Grebyonkin.
A second-year draft eligible...
Nicholas Moldenhauer drafted 95th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs
With their 95th overall selection in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have selected a second consecutive Canadian forward -- this time out...
Kyle Dubas on his goaltending situation after trading Petr Mrazek: “With the cap space...
After round one of the 2022 NHL Draft, General Manager Kyle Dubas addressed the media to discuss moving Petr Mrazek and the 25th overall...
Maple Leafs swap 25th overall pick for Chicago’s 38th overall pick in order to...
It's never a suprise when Kyle Dubas' Maple Leafs trade down in the draft order, although this move isn't for additional draft picks: They've...
[Leafs Links] Reports: Maple Leafs kick tires on Matt Murray with Jack Campbell “highly...
In the draft night edition of Leafs Links, the insiders discuss the latest on the Maple Leafs' goaltending situation, the lack of meaningful negotiations...
Kyle Dubas on the possibility of moving out salary: “We’d able to move a...
On the eve of the 2022 NHL Draft, GM Kyle Dubas addressed the media to discuss the latest on contract talks with pending UFAs...
Reports: RFA Rasmus Sandin concerned about role on Leafs’ blue line; contract negotiations quiet...
In the first edition of Leafs Links to kick off the silly season, the insiders provide the latest on Jack Campbell, Ilya Mikheyev, the...
Analysis: Maple Leafs lock up Timothy Liljegren to two-year contract after promising rookie season
The Maple Leafs have taken care of their first piece of RFA business this offseason by locking up Timothy Liljegren for two seasons at...
Playoff Postmortem and Offseason Question Marks, Position by Position – MLHS Podcast Episode 42
In Episode 42 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli is joined by Alec Brownscombe and Gus Katsaros to provide their sober reflections on another...
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins – Game #3 Preview, Projected...
The Maple Leafs seek their first series lead as the matchup shifts to Toronto for Game 3 (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC/ESPN).
The Maple Leafs were...
