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Decision time is nearing for the Leafs on Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton — Latest...
On TSN Insider Trading, Darren Dreger provided the following updates on the Maple Leafs’ deadline approach with their top two pending UFAs, Scott Laughton...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #58 Projected Lines, Preview &...
Toronto Maple Leafs hockey is back with a big test and a massive two points on the line in Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST,...
Craig Berube on Auston Matthews visiting the White House with Team USA: “It is...
After Tuesday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the transition back to the NHL schedule for the Olympians on the team, the status of...
Jon Cooper on Team Canada falling short in the gold medal game: “It was...
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada's heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to Team USA in the gold medal game.
On how he reflects on...
Team Canada vs. Team USA Gold Medal Game – Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
Hockey history will be made today in Milan (8:10 a.m. EST, CBC/CBC Gem/TSN1/TSN3).
Game Day Quotes
Connor McDavid on the Team Canada vs. Team USA gold-medal...
Craig Berube on his allegiances when Matthews competes against Canada for gold: “I’m torn...
After Saturday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Dakota Joshua's progress toward a return to the lineup, Matthew Knies' skating since the break, preparation...
Jon Cooper on the Canada vs. USA gold medal game: “It will be hockey...
After Saturday's practice, Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper discussed the USA-Canada gold medal final, the status of Sidney Crosby, the impact of Brad...
Jon Cooper on the odds of Sidney Crosby playing in the Olympic final for...
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada's dramatic come-from-behind 3-2 win over Finland in the semifinal of the 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament.
On...
Team Canada vs. Team Finland Semifinal – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
A spot in the gold medal game is on the line as Team Canada, sans Sidney Crosby, needs to find a higher level against...
Craig Berube on Chris Tanev skating on his own to try to get back...
After Thursday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua in their recovery from injury and the hockey...
Jon Cooper on Mitch Marner’s OT winner for Team Canada: “This is the fourth...
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada's dramatic 4-3 win over Czechia in the quarterfinal of the 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament.
On Mitch...
Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly’s reset over the Leafs’ break: “He looks like he...
After Wednesday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Morgan Rielly's chance to reset over the break, the team's goals during this week of practice,...
Team Canada vs. Team Czechia Quarterfinal – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
With a berth in the semifinals on the line, Team Canada's knockout stage begins with a rematch against Czechia (10:40 a.m. EST, CBC/CBC Gem).
Game...
Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ recovery over the Leafs’ winter break: “He feels a...
In the first practice since the winter break, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players, expectations for the team coming...
Jon Cooper on Tom Wilson’s scrap against France: “Pretty harmless, in the grand scheme...
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada's 10-2 win over France in the final preliminary-stage game of the 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament.
On...
Team Canada vs. Team France – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
Can Team Canada take care of Team France and boost their goal difference to all but secure the top seed in the quarterfinal stage?...
Jon Cooper on Connor McDavid’s six points in two Olympic games for Canada: “These...
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada's 5-1 win over Switzerland to clinch top spot in Group A of the 2026 Winter Olympic...
Team Canada vs. Team Switzerland – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
Can Team Canada carry over the momentum from a solid opening victory when they face off against Team Switzerland in the second game of...
Jon Cooper on when he decided to start Jordan Binnington in the Olympic opener:...
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada's 5-0 win over Czechia to open the 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament.
On the team gelling well...
Team Canada vs. Team Czechia – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
The first day of the men's hockey tournament underscored the importance of not overlooking any team in the Olympics. Can the Canadians kick off...
Recent MLHS articles
The good, the bad, and the still-unanswered from John Chayka and...
written in collaboration with Alec Brownscombe
The Toronto Maple Leafs officially introduced John Chayka and Mats Sundin as GM and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey...
