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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game #26 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
Can the Maple Leafs take advantage of a Panthers team missing several key parts of its forward group as they look to build off...
Craig Berube on whether last year’s Game 7 serves as motivation vs. Florida: “I...
After Monday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the first meeting with the Panthers since last spring's playoffs, Auston Matthews' play since his return...
Brad Marchand on the Maple Leafs’ slow start to the season: “With the media...
Ahead of the first Leafs vs. Panthers matchup of the 2025-26 season, Brad Marchand discussed the play of both teams so far this season,...
Craig Berube on a much-needed decisive win in Pittsburgh: “We talked about puck possession...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 11-11-3.
On what a...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Game #25 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
Boosted by William Nylander's return to the lineup, the Maple Leafs are hoping not to lose even more ground to those ahead of them...
Craig Berube on the Leafs receiving zero power plays in Washington: “I don’t think...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 10-11-3.
On the team's...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals – Game #24 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
One's a fluke, two's a streak. The Maple Leafs will need to get the job done without William Nylander (illness) this evening in Washington...
How should the Maple Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? – MLHS...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the decisions to be made with the Maple Leafs' fully healthy forward lineup...
Craig Berube on deploying Auston Matthews at the top of a five-forward power play:...
After Thursday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Dakota Joshua's areas for improvement, the five-forward power play with Auston Matthews at the top, Max...
Craig Berube on Easton Cowan scoring a huge third-period goal in Columbus: “He has...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 2-1 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 10-10-3.
On...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Game #23 Projected Lines, Preview &...
Reinforcements have arrived as a desperate Maple Leafs team looks to avoid a season-series sweep at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets (7:00...
Craig Berube on the performance of healthy scratch Dakota Joshua: “Just okay”
Ahead of the game in Columbus, head coach Craig Berube discussed the return of Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews, and Nic Roy to the lineup,...
Auston Matthews on the hit he took from Nikita Zadorov in Boston: “I mean,...
Ahead of his return to the lineup in Columbus, captain Auston Matthews discussed his injury, the team's struggles in his absence, and the keys...
Craig Berube on Joseph Woll’s positive impact on the Leafs: “He was so pissed...
After Tuesday's practice, Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players, the upcoming road trip, the play of Simon Benoit this season, and...
Craig Berube on the Leafs sitting last in the Eastern Conference through 22 games:...
After Monday's practice, Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players, the defensive inconsistencies, the team's current frustration level, and the big road...
Craig Berube after the Leafs’ ugly loss in Montreal: “Until we decide to dig...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 9-10-3.
On Joseph Woll's...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Game #22 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
This latest chapter of the Leafs-Habs rivalry comes at a time when the two sides are among the highest-scoring and leakiest teams in the...
Craig Berube on managing Joe Woll’s workload: “It’s in the back of my mind…...
Ahead of Saturday's game in Montreal, Craig Berube discussed Sammy Blais entering the lineup against his hometown/former team, the boost from Joseph Woll's return,...
Craig Berube on Max Domi’s season to date: “We need him to be better…...
After Friday's practice, Craig Berube discussed Max Domi's struggles, the special teams, Troy Stecher fitting into the lineup, the upcoming road trip, and the...
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ recent play after their OT loss to Columbus: “We’re...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 9-9-3.
On...
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The Maple Leafs’ murky trade deadline situation at the Olympic break...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' recent 3-1-0 road trip and the tricky balance of potentially selling...
