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John Tavares, Maple Leafs vs. Predators

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators – Game #34 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

With the discontent and the calls for change reaching a fever pitch in the Toronto market, the Maple Leafs badly need two points --...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs’ current rut: “I truly believe we’ll get out...

After Friday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed his team's ugly loss in Washington, the current mood of his players, the areas of focus...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on why his players lacked “passion” against Washington: “Ask those guys, not...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 15-13-5. On what made...
William Nylander, Maple Leafs vs. Capitals

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals – Game #33 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

Dennis Hildeby will tend goal for the Maple Leafs, who are seeking revenge after forfeiting a 2-0 lead in Washington three weeks ago (7:00...

Spencer Carbery on the Maple Leafs’ season: “You read about what’s going on, but...

Ahead of the Leafs vs. Capitals matchup, Washington head coach Spencer Carbery discussed the matchup against/pre-scout of his former team and the challenges the...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on whether Matthew Knies deserves a Team USA Olympic spot: “He can...

Ahead of Thursday's game in Washington, head coach Craig Berube discussed shifting Easton Cowan onto the second line, whether Matthew Knies deserves a spot...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ comeback win over Chicago: “Great to see the battle...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 15-12-5. On the team's...
Joe Bowen, Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Game #32 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

With Joseph Woll back in the net and Connor Bedard out for Chicago, this is a game the Maple Leafs really need to win...

Leafs players share their memories of Joe Bowen on Holy Mackinaw Night: “Special memories...

Ahead of Holy Mackinaw Night honouring Joe Bowen, Maple Leafs players share their memories of and appreciation for the legendary play-by-play commentator. Scott Laughton: "I...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the state of Auston Matthews’ game: “It’s not at the level...

After Monday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the recent performance of his captain and the top line, moving William Nylander onto Auston Matthews'...
Chris Tanev, 2024-25 exit interview

Chris Tanev reflects on his injury in Philadelphia: “It was a bit of a...

After his first contact practice since his injury in early November, Chris Tanev discussed the recovery process and his timeline for a return. How are...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on another rough third period for the Leafs vs. Edmonton: “Our leaders...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 14-12-5. On where the...
Troy Stecher, Maple Leafs vs. Oilers

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Edmonton Oilers – Game #31 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

Can the Maple Leafs light up Tristan Jarry for a third time this season in Troy Stecher's revenge game, or will McDavid, Draisaitl, Hyman,...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on whether Anthony Stolarz’s season is in jeopardy: “I wouldn’t go there,...

After Friday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players (OEL, Woll, Tanev, Stolarz, Carlo, Rifai), letting the lead slip...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Leafs coughing up the lead vs. SJ: “We turned pucks...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 14-11-5. On...
Nic Roy, Maple Leafs vs. Sharks

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. San Jose Sharks – Game #30 Projected Lines, Preview &...

After four wins in their last five, can the Maple Leafs keep the points rolling in against a slumping San Jose Sharks team? (7:00...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on whether surgery is a possibility for Chris Tanev: “I don’t believe...

Ahead of Thursday's game against San Jose, head coach Craig Berube discussed the play of the Matthews line, Chris Tanev's health status, his time...

How high should the optimism level be after a 5-1-1 stretch for the Maple...

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' encouraging turnaround in results, the team's depth up front coming...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on Bobby McMann’s one-game suspension: “I don’t think it was worth a...

After Wednesday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Bobby McMann's one-game suspension, William Nylander's four-game scoring slump, juggling his middle-six lines, and Henry Thrun's...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on Bobby McMann receiving a match penalty vs. Tampa Bay: “I’ll take...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 14-11-4. On the...