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Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan

Brendan Shanahan: “The players we value in the organization seem to respond to Mike...

Brendan Shanahan joined Overdrive on TSN1050 moments ago to reflect on the season and look ahead to the offseason. Transcript below. You just wrapped up a season...

Monday Mashup: Locker Cleanout Transcripts, Marner’s four-point Game 2, Playoff Matchups Set

Locker Cleanout Day Interviews: https://twitter.com/LeafsNews/status/719242987784531969 https://twitter.com/LeafsNews/status/719230352712208384 https://twitter.com/LeafsNews/status/719222542930747392 https://twitter.com/LeafsNews/status/719222418074693632 https://twitter.com/LeafsNews/status/719220749773455361 Mitch Marner's four-point Game 2 OHL playoff scoring leader Mitch Marner added four more points to his campaign last night as the London...
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Brendan Shanahan: “The culture, the attitude is a complete 180 from where we were...

On where the club made its greatest strides: I just think that the buy-in from the players that occurred, right from the first time they...
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Lou Lamoriello: “The fans have just been tremendous”

On whether the Leafs are ahead of where he expected: First of all, as I said to the players today, me coming in here –...
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Mike Babcock: “We’re miles ahead of where we were”

On how close the team is to making the playoffs: I guess the way I look at it is that I don’t even think like...
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Tyler Bozak: “I think we might be closer to winning than a lot of...

On reflections on the season: We’re disappointed. As a player you want to win as many games as you can. Your goal is to make...
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Nazem Kadri: “I made it clear where I want to stay and where my...

On his suspension to end the year: Obviously it was disappointing. Anytime you can’t get out there with the guys it’s frustrating, but that’s just...
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James van Riemsdyk: “When I got injured I felt I was playing some of...

On the last two months and his recovery from injury: It’s definitely been a bit frustrating. It’s a little slower than expected, and it just...

Game Day #82: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils

Toronto Maple Leafs (29-41-11, 30th in NHL) vs. New Jersey Devils (37-36-8, 21st in NHL) Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. ET Arena: Prudential Center Watch: CBC Tale of the Tank Matchup Stats Mike Babcock Game...

Battle of Ontario Episode 2 with Jamie “Noodles” McLennan

Jamie McLennan joins the Battle of Ontario Radio Show and Podcast to discuss Leafs goaltending, Garret Sparks, Jonathan Bernier, James Reimer, Lyle Mast's "head...
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Mitch Marner’s three-point game in Game 1 vs. Kitchener

In game one of the Western Conference semifinal matchup between Mitch Marner's London Knights and Jeremy Bracco's Kitchener Rangers, Marner added three points to...

Game Day #81: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs (28-41-11, 30th in NHL) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (39-27-13, 15th in NHL) Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. ET Arena: Wells Fargo Center Watch: Sportsnet Ontario Game Day Notes An absolute must win...
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Lou Lamoriello’s sit down with Paul Hendrick — Part 1

Paul Hendrick: Injuries and trades have provided opportunities for youngsters in the organization. Do you and the rest of your staff have a better...

Game Day #80: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Toronto Maple Leafs (28-40-11, 29th in NHL) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (31-40-8, 28th in NHL) Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. ET Arena: Air Canada Centre Watch: Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario Game Day...

Mike Babcock: “We have way more than I expected… we’re further ahead than I...

Mike Babcock joined The Andrew Walker Show to talk about the end of his first season in Toronto, reflections on the year, the youth,...

Mike Babcock: “The core of our group now is 26 and under”

Mike Babcock joined TSN Overdrive to discuss the end of the season, the youth, managing expectations for next year, Nazem Kadri, and Jonathan Bernier....

Game Day #79: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers

Toronto Maple Leafs (28-39-11, 29th in NHL) vs. Florida Panthers (44-25-9, 8th in NHL) Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET Arena: Air Canada Centre Watch: TSN4 Game Day Notes - Jonathan Bernier will look for...

Battle of Ontario Episode 1 with Gus Katsaros and Ian Mendes

The Battle of Ontario Radio Show and Podcast is a project Maple Leafs Hot Stove founder Alec Brownscombe has launched in partnership with Callum Fraser from Silver Seven...
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Game Day #78: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings

Toronto Maple Leafs (28-38-11, 29th in NHL) vs. Detroit Red Wings (39-32-11, 15th in NHL) Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. ET Arena: Air Canada Centre Watch: CBC Matchup Stats Mike Babcock Game Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0x5CG8bZto Detroit Red Wings...

Game Day #77: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs (28-37-11, 29th in NHL) vs. Buffalo Sabres (31-35-11, 24th in NHL) Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. ET Arena: First Niagara Center Watch: TSN4 Matchup Stats Who's Hot Nazem Kadri: 7 points...

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