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Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Jets 4 vs. Leafs 2: “It was more just a...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets to end the 2021 regular season at 35-14-7.
On whether the...
The Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens playoff schedule has been set — and for some...
The first-round NHL playoff schedule has been announced, and it includes a back-to-back set at the Bell Centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs vs....
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Senators 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT): “If you look at...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators in the Leafs' penultimate game of the regular season.
On...
Habs vs. Leafs Series Preview, Setting the Playoff Lineup, Fixing the Power Play, &...
In Episode 15 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli preview the Leafs vs. Habs series, the playoff lineup, the continued struggles...
It’s official: The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens will meet in the playoffs...
For the first time since 1979, we’ve officially got ourselves a Leafs vs. Habs playoff matchup (start date TBD).
It’s a shame that there won’t...
Sheldon Keefe on Frederik Andersen’s return: “The guys will be excited to play in...
After practice on Tuesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed his new lines with Riley Nash, Nick Foligno, and Zach Hyman skating on regular units, what Nash...
Celebrate the Toronto Maple Leafs’ division title with the Kings of the North apparel...
In celebration of the Leafs' first division title since 2000, MLHS has released Kings of the North apparel ahead of the team's 2021 playoff...
Sheldon Keefe on Jack Campbell’s Masterton nomination: “It has been a terrific story both...
After practice on Monday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the plan with Frederik Andersen, the status of his injured players, and Jack Campbell's nomination for the...
Sheldon Keefe on the biggest key to winning the North Division: “I would just...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens that clinched the North Division title.
On the keys to securing...
Sheldon Keefe on the team’s veteran additions this season: “They have delivered, whether it...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed his impressions of Ben Hutton so far, the balance between prioritizing rest vs. playoff readiness in the...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Canadiens 2: “[Auston Matthews] is not going...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens that improved the Leafs' record 34-13-6.
On Auston Matthews' 40 goals...
Who is the most underrated Toronto Maple Leafs player this season? — MLHS Podcast
On the latest MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli offered up their picks for the most underrated Leafs performer this season.
Maple Leafs Hotstove...
Sheldon Keefe provides the latest updates on Frederik Andersen, Nick Foligno, Zach Hyman, and...
After practice on Wednesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the recent play of Alex Galchenyuk and provided updates on Frederik Andersen, Nick Foligno, Zach Hyman, and...
Rasmus Sandin’s emergence, Travis Dermott’s future, Tom Wilson’s fine, Most Underrated & Overrated Leaf...
In Episode 14 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli discuss Rasmus Sandin's emergence on the blue line, Travis Dermott's future (and...
“There have been times when he could barely hold onto his stick”: Auston Matthews...
An excellent piece by NHL.com’s Mike Zeisberger shed light on the wrist ailment Auston Matthews has been dealing with for most of the season...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Canadiens 3 vs. Leafs 2 (OT): “We played a good...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens that dropped the Leafs' record to 33-13-6 on the...
Sheldon Keefe on John Tavares’ play defensively this season: “The puck rarely goes in...
After practice on Sunday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the plan for TOI distribution for the remainder of the regular season, the chemistry Auston Matthews and...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Canucks 1: “We were not very good...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks that improved the Leafs' record to 33-13-5 on the season.
On...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Canucks 1: “I thought Rasmus Sandin was...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks that improved the Leafs' record to 32-13-5 on the season.
On...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Canadiens 1: “[Clinching a playoff spot] is...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens that officially clinched a 2021 playoff berth and improved the...
Recent MLHS articles
Leafs Report Cards: Toronto gets through regular-season finale unscathed in loss...
It's over. It's finally over.
I'm not going to lie, it's been quite difficult for me trying to take meaningful notes on meaningless games lately....
