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Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Senators 4 vs. Leafs 2: “The (first two) goals that...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators which dropped the team's record to 17-9-6.
On where the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info
Jacques Martin returns to Toronto as head coach of the Ottawa Senators for the first time since Joe Nieuwendyk and the Maple Leafs ended...
Sheldon Keefe on the message to the struggling Ilya Samsonov coming out of the...
Ahead of Wednesday's game against the Senators, Sheldon Keefe discussed the holiday break, the status of his injured players, and Fraser Minten captaining the...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Blue Jackets 1: “Happy with how the...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets which improved the team's record to 17-8-6.
On the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast...
The Maple Leafs need a response in Columbus before the holiday break coming off one of their worst losses of the Auston Matthews era...
Sheldon Keefe on switching Nylander and Marner in the top six: “Matthews has been...
Ahead of Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets, Sheldon Keefe discussed his switch on the right wing in the top six, the play of...
Sheldon Keefe on the blowout loss to Buffalo: “It was a highway to our...
After Friday's practice, Sheldon Keefe further discussed the blowout loss to Buffalo.
Practice Lines - Dec. 22
https://twitter.com/dalter/status/1738276049765408897
What was your approach to practice coming off of...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Sabres 9 vs. Leafs 3: “We have to play better...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres which dropped the team's record to 16-8-6.
On the most...
Does the Maple Leafs’ roster stack up against anybody in the league, and how...
MLHS' Anthony Petrielli joined The FAN Morning Show on Sportsnet 590 to discuss the Maple Leafs' roster through 30 games, their needs on defense,...
Sheldon Keefe on the decision to start Ilya Samsonov vs. Buffalo: “Well, he has...
Ahead of Thursday's game against the Sabres, Sheldon Keefe discussed the decision to start Ilya Samsonov in Buffalo despite his struggles this season, Mark...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info
The Maple Leafs are looking to bounce back from their first regulation loss in nine games when they travel down the QEW for a...
Breaking down the Maple Leafs’ special teams with former Leafs assistant coach Andrew Brewer...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne (@NickAshbourne) and Anthony Petrielli are joined by former Leafs assistant coach (from 2015-2020) Andrew Brewer to break...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Rangers 5 vs. Leafs 2: “I had no issues with...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers which dropped the team's record to 16-7-6.
On the...
Sheldon Keefe on the firing of DJ Smith in Ottawa: “I have seen him...
Ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Sheldon Keefe discussed John Tavares' 1,000-point ceremony, the firing of DJ Smith in Ottawa, and the challenge...
Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs scoring 12 goals in the last four periods:...
After Monday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the status of Auston Matthews and TJ Brodie in their recovery from illness, the team's offensive outbreak versus...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 7 vs. Penguins 0: “[Knies] has the ability to...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 7-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins which improved the team's record to 16-6-6.
On Matthew Knies...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info
"I am sure Kyle has that one circled on the calendar."
- Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan
The Maple Leafs are looking to spoil Kyle...
Sheldon Keefe on Kyle Dubas’ return to Toronto: “That [question] is the first time...
Ahead of Saturday's game against the Penguins, Sheldon Keefe discussed the return of Timothy Liljegren, Ryan Reaves' injury prognosis, turning to Martin Jones over...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs pull off a third-period miracle, fall short in OT...
written by Alec Brownscombe and Anthony Petrielli
If you thought your night was going poorly, imagine being one of the thousands of Leafs fans who...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Blue Jackets 6 vs. Leafs 5 (OT): “A lot of...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 6-5 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets which dropped the team's record to 15-6-6.
On...
Recent MLHS articles
New head coach Craig Berube represents a style and attitude shift...
Craig Berube has been named the 32nd head coach in Maple Leafs history.
https://twitter.com/mapleleafs/status/1791574496282907024
According to Darren Dreger, Berube's new contract in Toronto is four years...
