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Sheldon Keefe ahead of Nick Abruzzese’s NHL debut on Saturday: “He’s just a smart...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed Nick Abruzzese's upcoming NHL debut on Saturday in Philadelphia, the status of his injured players, and Jack...
Auston Matthews becomes fourth Maple Leaf ever, first since 1993-94 to score 50 goals
With his third-period empty-net goal against the Winnipeg Jets on March 31, Auston Matthews has become the fastest ever Toronto Maple Leaf to score...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 7 vs. Jets 3: “This won’t be the last...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 7-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets that improved the Leafs' record to 43-19-5 on the season.
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Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 6 vs. Bruins 4: “I would say it’s a...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins that improved the Leafs' record to 42-19-5 on the season.
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins – Game #66 Preview, Projected Lineups & TV...
The Maple Leafs will look to ride the momentum of an impressive 5-2 win over the Atlantic Division leader into tonight's game against the...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Panthers 2: “It’s no coincidence that the...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers that improved the Leafs' record to 41-19-5 on the season.
Opening...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game #65 Preview, Projected Lineups & TV...
With all three teams ahead of them in the Atlantic Division currently on multi-game winning streaks, the Maple Leafs -- losers of two of...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Habs 4 vs. Leafs 2: “I’d take that game 82...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens that dropped the Leafs' record to 40-19-5 on the season.
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Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Devils 2: “The puck gets on his...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils that improved the Leafs' record to 40-18-5 on the...
Sheldon Keefe: “In Mark Giordano’s case, the thing I like the most is that...
After practice on Tuesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed starting Mark Giordano on a pairing with Timothy Liljegren, the message to Petr Mrazek after he cleared...
Kyle Dubas on the acquisition of Toronto native Mark Giordano: “There was a narrative...
Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas addressed the media after trade deadline passed, discussing new additions Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell, the leaked trade...
Sheldon Keefe on the addition of Mark Giordano: “He has great leadership qualities and...
After practice on Monday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the additions of Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell, Travis Dermott departing the organization, the message sent from...
Maple Leafs trade Alex Biega to Nashville, lose Rasmus Sandin for “weeks” due to...
The Maple Leafs have freed up a contract slot by moving Marlies defenseman Alex Biega to the Nashville Predators for future considerations, while Rasmus...
Mark Giordano on joining the Maple Leafs’ blue line: “When you have a deep...
Defenseman Mark Giordano addressed the media after receiving the news that he is headed to his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs for the team's Stanley...
Analysis: Travis Dermott moved to Vancouver to open cap space, third-round draft pick acquired...
The expected trade of Travis Dermott has come to fruition Sunday afternoon, as he has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks in return for...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Predators 6 vs. Leafs 3: “They played a lot harder...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 6-3 loss to the Nashville Predators that dropped the Leafs' record to 39-18-5 on the season.
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[Leafs Links] Multiple reports suggest Travis Dermott is likely to move; Ron Francis holding...
In the latest Leafs Links, we are under 72 hours until the trade deadline, Brandon Hagel is off the trade board (acquired by rival...
Sheldon Keefe on Erik Källgren: “He plays confidently — at the top of his...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed Auston Matthews' return on Saturday night in Nashville, whether he considered keeping John Tavares with Michael Bunting...
Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Preview: Forward, Defense, and Goalie Options – MLHS Podcast Episode...
In Episode 40 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Kevin Papetti break down the Maple Leafs' needs and options by position ahead of...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Hurricanes 2: “That’s two games in a...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes that improved the Leafs' record to 39-17-5 on the season.
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Recent MLHS articles
Special teams crisis + adjustments, the heat on Marner, Nylander’s absence,...
In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the first three games of the Boston-Toronto series,...
