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Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Leafs overcoming a 3-0 deficit vs. the Penguins: “We got...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 7-5-1. On the...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on David Kampf stepping away from the Marlies: “He doesn’t feel like...

Ahead of Monday's game against Pittsburgh, Craig Berube discussed the Cowan-Tavares-Nylander line, Chris Tanev's status, David Kampf stepping away from the Marlies, Bobby McMann...
Simon Benoit, Maple Leafs vs. Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Game #13 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

William Nylander returns to the lineup as the Maple Leafs hope to build on a strong effort in Philadelphia. It will be a stiff...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s first NHL goal: “He had a hell of a...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 6-5-1. On the team's...
Brandon Carlo, Maple Leafs vs. Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Game #12 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

Facing one of the stingiest defensive teams in the NHL over the first 10 games of the season, the Maple Leafs are looking to...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on following a practice day with a full morning skate: “We haven’t...

Ahead of Saturday's game in Philadelphia, Craig Berube discussed William Nylander's injury absence, the return of Chris Tanev, the team's offensive vs. defensive balance,...
Craig Berube, Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on Sammy Blais’ Leafs debut: “He made the best of it… He...

After Friday's practice, Craig Berube discussed Matthew Knies reaching 10 assists in his first 11 games, Sammy Blais' impactful Leafs debut, and the status...
Auston Matthews vs. Aleksander Barkov

The Auston Matthews elephant in the room – MLHS Podcast EP102

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss their updated "concern-o-meter" about the Leafs' 5-5-1 start and Auston Matthews' play, Craig...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ lopsided loss to Columbus: “We were complicating the game…...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 5-5-1. On the...
Mogan Rielly, Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Game #11 Projected Lines, Preview &...

Sammy Blais will make his Toronto debut with William Nylander on the sidelines as the Maple Leafs seek their third consecutive victory against the...

Game Review: Matthew Knies & Max Domi both double down as Maple Leafs edge...

The Maple Leafs overcame a slow start with a better (and resilient) final 40 minutes to take the two points on offer against the...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on Max Domi’s much-needed two-goal game vs. Calgary: “When he’s an engaged...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 5-4-1. On the team's...
Jake McCabe, Maple Leafs vs. Flames

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Calgary Flames – Game #10 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

William Nylander returns to the lineup as the Maple Leafs hope to take care of business against the 32nd-placed, 2-7-1 Calgary Flames (6:00 p.m....
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the message to Nick Robertson & Bobby McMann on the Matthews...

Ahead of Tuesday's game against Calgary, Craig Berube discussed Max Domi's struggles to start the season, the marathon Game 3 of the World Series,...

Craig Berube on the makeup of the McMann-Matthews-Robertson line: “Speed… A lot of speed...

After Monday's practice, Craig Berube discussed Joseph Woll re-joining the team, Sammy Blais practicing but not playing, the McMann-Matthews-Robertson unit, and the status of...
Brad Treliving, GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Brad Treliving on Joseph Woll re-joining the Maple Leafs: “It’s great for the guys...

After Monday's practice, GM Brad Treliving discussed goaltender Joseph Woll's return to the organization after his leave of absence throughout most of October. Brad Treliving's...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 4-3 OT win over Buffalo: “I liked our jam…...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 4-4-1. On the...
Matias Maccelli, Maple Leafs vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres – Game #9 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

The Maple Leafs are hoping to exact retribution on their QEW rivals and avoid a four-game losing slide when they host the Sabres in...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 5-3 loss to Buffalo: “We played more to our...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 3-4-1. On the team's...