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Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on William Nylander’s burgeoning leadership: “On a lot of nights, he has...

Ahead of Tuesday's game against San Jose, Sheldon Keefe discussed the plan with Ilya Samsonov, Joseph Woll's return to skating, Pontus Holmberg remaining in...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs locking down William Nylander for eight years: “Players of...

After Monday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed William Nylander's new mega contract and his development into a top-five highest-earning player in the league. Practice Lines -...
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving

Brad Treliving on signing William Nylander to a $92 million eight-year contract extension: “When...

GM Brad Treliving discussed William Nylander's new eight-year, $92 million ($11.5 million AAV) contract extension. What does it mean to have William Nylander committed to...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Sharks 1: “Willy is unflappable… He took...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks which improved the team's record to 20-10-7. On how...
Martin Jones, Maple Leafs vs. Sharks

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. San Jose Sharks — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast...

The Maple Leafs enter a home-and-home set looking to avoid the trap game (x2) against San Jose. Four points is the expectation against a...
Sheldon Keefe after the Maple Leafs' practice

Sheldon Keefe on Nick Robertson remaining a scratch for the second consecutive game in...

After Friday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the team's improved defensive play over the last handful of games, the plan in net for Saturday in...
William Nylander, Maple Leafs

William Nylander’s new contract AAV to start with an 11? – MLHS Podcast Ep....

In this week's MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the recent reports of William Nylander's new contract AAV possibly landing over $11...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Ducks 1 (OT): “That’s three games in...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 2-1 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks which improved the team's record to 19-10-7. On the...
Mark Giordano, Maple Leafs vs. Ducks

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Anaheim Ducks — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Martin Jones will remain in goal and Pontus Holmberg will enter the lineup in place of Nick Robertson as the Maple Leafs look to...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs morning skate

Sheldon Keefe on scratching Nick Robertson vs. Anaheim: “Those touches from the breakout to...

Ahead of Wednesday's game against the Ducks, Sheldon Keefe discussed the plan to start Martin Jones for the second consecutive game in a back-to-back,...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Kings 0: “If there was ever a...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings which improved the team's record to 18-10-7. On the...
William Nylander, Maple Leafs vs. Kings

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Los Angeles Kings — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast...

The Maple Leafs kick off their annual California road trip with a formidable challenge against the Kings in Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST, Sportsnet...
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving

Brad Treliving on calling up Dennis Hildeby and waiving Ilya Samsonov: “The best place...

GM Brad Treliving discussed the decision to waive Ilya Samsonov, the plan to rebuild him, the call-up of Dennis Hildeby, and the team's play...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs morning skate

Sheldon Keefe on whether Matthews and Marner are starting to click again: “The Carolina...

Ahead of Tuesday's game against the Kings, Sheldon Keefe discussed Simon Benoit's emergence on the blue line, Auston Matthews' NHL second-star honours for the...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on the plan in goal after calling up Dennis Hildeby: “We’ll get...

After Monday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the call-up of Dennis Hildeby, the waiving of Ilya Samsonov, David Kampf returning to the lineup after the...
Ilya Samsonov, Maple Leafs

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs pull the trigger on waiving Ilya Samsonov

The goaltender who led the Maple Leafs to their first playoff series win since 2004 is now on waivers just seven months later. Ilya...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Hurricanes 3 vs. Leafs 2: “At five-on-five, I liked our...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes which dropped the team's record to 17-10-7. On whether there...
Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes, Mitch Marner

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

After dropping points to the Blue Jackets and Senators coming out of the holiday break, the Maple Leafs will need to counterbalance their habit...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on healthy scratching David Kampf vs. Carolina: “There needs to be some...

Ahead of Saturday's game against Carolina, Sheldon Keefe discussed the decision to healthy scratch David Kampf. You mentioned that you weren't happy with the mistakes...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Blue Jackets 6 vs. Leafs 5 (OT): “If you play...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 6-5 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets which dropped the team's record to 17-9-7. On...

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