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Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Alex Kerfoot

Leafs Notebook: Re-examining the team’s center and defensive depth

In this week’s notebook: Bobby McMann’s potential as an NHL contributor, the Maple Leafs’ reputation defensively, and re-visiting the team’s defensive and center depth...
William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Maple Leafs storm back to defeat Panthers in a game that...

In a game best summed up by Bob Cole's classic call, a valiant Maple Leafs comeback was completed by the OT heroics of William...
Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan of the Toronto Maple Leafs

In leaving Kyle Dubas unsigned, Brendan Shanahan is wisely — and quietly — keeping...

In Kyle Dubas’ season-opening press conference, the Maple Leafs GM announced that President Brendan Shanahan told him he would not be receiving an extension...
Ilya Samsonov, Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Auston Matthews takes charge offensively, Ilya Samsonov holds down the fort...

Following a slow start, Auston Matthews took over the game offensively and the Maple Leafs found their groove defensively en route to the team's...

Game in 10: Ugly second period erases two-goal lead, Maple Leafs lose again at...

Losing streaks against the Arizona Coyotes and consecutive losses to the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre: two things that have lasted four games...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs GM

Leafs Notebook: At the top of the Atlantic Division, the 2023 trade deadline is...

Three of the current top six teams in the league by point percentage reside in the Atlantic Division. Between the second-seed Maple Leafs and...
John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: John Tavares and William Nylander light up the Islanders with dominant...

The Maple Leafs sleepwalked through the opening 20 minutes before William Nylander and John Tavares combined to break the game wide open in the...
Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Mitch Marner’s OT winner caps off Maple Leafs’ impressive late push...

The Toronto Maple Leafs brushed off a lackluster second period and put two goals by superstar goalie Igor Shesterkin late in the game, one...
Bobby McMann, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs vs. Senators Post Game Reaction: Anthony Petrielli joins Sam McKee on Leafs...

Catch MLHS' Anthony Petrielli on Leafs Talk with Sam McKee after the Maple Leafs' 6-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKASlo9Ybjg&ab_channel=SPORTSNET
Morgan Rielly, Ilya Samsonov, Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Maple Leafs slip up defensively, let Ilya Samsonov down in the...

After a surprise last-minute goalie change prior to puck drop, the Maple Leafs played a good first period before letting Ilya Samsonov down in...
Ilya Samsonov, Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals

Game in 10: Morgan Rielly ends his slump, Maple Leafs show up for their...

The Maple Leafs received contributions from their power play and all four lines at five-on-five in a complete team win over the Washington Capitals...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs GM

Leafs Notebook: Breaking down three possible approaches Kyle Dubas could take at the trade...

Last week, we discussed the high-stakes poker game that is the NHL trade market this deadline. Between the speculated asking prices and a daunting...
Ilya Samsonov, Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: A few thoughts on the season to date as the Maple...

The Maple Leafs entered the All-Star break on a down note due to an inability to break through more than once at five-on-five, untimely...
David Kampf, Toronto Maple Leafs

Leafs Notebook: How does the Maple Leafs’ bottom six stack up against Boston and...

Last week over at Sportsnet.ca, Justin Bourne published an excellent piece on the Maple Leafs' defensive play, including some of their issues handling opposing...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Game in 10: John Tavares leads the way offensively, Ilya Samsonov records third shutout...

It was nice to have Leafs hockey back, even if it was a bit of a boring game against a bad hockey team. Two points...
Joseph Woll, Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Strong opening period wiped out by lifeless middle frame as Maple...

Despite a very strong opening period at both ends of the ice, the Maple Leafs mustered a lacklustre follow-up effort to their 3-0 win...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Michael Bunting

Leafs Notebook: The race for home ice, 2023 ice-time trends, Rasmus Sandin’s spot in...

Between the All-star break, the bye week, and a stretch in which four of five Toronto Maple Leafs games are against Columbus and Chicago,...
John Tavares, William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Auston Matthews returns with a bang, Maple Leafs take care of...

Auston Matthews returned to the lineup and collected a goal and an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they breezed past the dreadful...

Analysis: Kyle Dubas goes all in, acquires Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari for the...

Late in the evening on Friday night, Kyle Dubas made his mark on the 2023 deadline with a blockbuster deal, acquiring Ryan O'Reilly and...
Ryan O'Reilly is a Maple Leaf

With the additions of Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari, the Maple Leafs are justifiably...

In a go-for-it year, Kyle Dubas just went for it. The Maple Leafs are yet again a top-five team in the league this season, but...

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