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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Video: Mitch Marner’s five-point game in Game 4 vs. Owen Sound
Mitch Marner's playoff point total through four games: four goals, five assists, nine points.
London leads 3-1 in the OHL Western Quarterfinals.
Kasimir Kaskisuo Profile: A Q&A with Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild
Maple Leafs Hot Stove caught up with Justin Goldman -- Founder and President of The Goalie Guild, Director of Goalie Development at the CAHA, and...
Game Day #76: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
Toronto Maple Leafs (27-37-11, 30th in NHL) vs. Florida Panthers (42-24-9, 8th in NHL)
Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
Arena: BB&T Center
Watch: TSN4
Game Day Notes
- Former Leaf Dave...
Leafs Links: Jimmy Vesey testing UFA, Marner’s three-point Game 3, Reimer given Masterton nomination
Jimmy Vesey testing Free Agency
This is the takeaway from David Poile's remarks last night if you're a Leafs fan:
Although he did not specifically spell...
Game Day #75: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs (27-36-11, 30th in NHL) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (43-27-5, 10th in NHL)
Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
Arena: Amalie Arena
Watch: Sportsnet Ontario
Game Day...
Recent MLHS articles
Sheldon Keefe on who leaves the lineup if William Nylander returns...
After Friday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the status of William Nylander and Auston Matthews, whether he will make a change on the blue line...
