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Mike Babcock: “We think Andreas Borgman is really starting to come and settle in”
Mike Babcock met with the media after practice on Tuesday, discussing the lineup shuffle, Tyler Bozak's struggles, shifting Patrick Marleau to center, and more.
Over...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. San Jose Sharks – Game #12 Preview, Projected Lines &...
Puck drop: 10:30 p.m. EST | Arena: SAP Center | TV: Sportsnet Ontario | Radio: TSN1050
Game Day Quotes
Patrick Marleau on the nerves and emotions involved with returning to San...
Mike Babcock Post Game: Flyers 4 vs. Leafs 2
Mike Babcock met with the media after his team's 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.
On the loss, the team's third in...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Game #11 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. EST | Arena: Air Canada Centre | TV: HNIC | Radio: TSN1050
Game Day Stats
Mike Babcock on JVR and Matt Martin's status (out for tonight):
Both JVR...
Mike Babcock: “If you want to be a real good team, you can’t let...
Mike Babcock met with the media after practice on Friday, discussing:
The disappointing effort against Carolina and the response in practice
Patrick Marleau's contributions...
Mike Babcock Post Game: Canes 6 vs. Leafs 3
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
A lot of open looks out there tonight....
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Game #10 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. EST | Arena: Air Canada Centre | TV: Sportsnet Ontario | Radio: Fan 590
Game Day Quotes
Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters on the "extra juice" the...
Mike Babcock on JVR’s status, Josh Leivo’s patience
Mike Babcock met with the media after Wednesday's practice, discussing JVR's status, Josh Leivo's patience, Mitch Marner and Matt Martin's relationship, and more.
On JVR's...
Mike Babcock Post Game: Leafs 3 vs. Kings 2
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.
On the performance of the fourth line:
I...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Los Angeles Kings – Game #9 Preview, Projected Lines &...
Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. EST | Arena: Air Canada Centre | TV: TSN4 | Radio: TSN1050
Game Day Quotes
Mike Babcock on managing the puck better against the Kings:
I was just...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #8 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. EST | Arena: Canadian Tire Centre | TV: HNIC | Radio: Fan 590
Game Day Quotes
Mike Babcock on the challenge presented by the Senators:
They’re a real...
Mike Babcock on the Auston Matthews hype train, the Leafs as oddsmakers’ Cup favourites
Mike Babcock met with the media after practice on Friday, discussing:
The dominance of the Matthews-Nylander line offensively and defensively
How Auston Matthews is...
Mike Babcock Post Game: Leafs 6 vs. Wings 3
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team moved to 6-1-0 on the season with a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Given the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #7 Preview, Projected Lines &...
Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. EST | Arena: Air Canada Centre | TV: Sportsnet | Radio: TSN1050
Game Day Quotes
Mike Babcock on Ron Hainsey's contributions so far:
I think there is a...
Mike Babcock Post Game: Leafs 2 vs. Capitals 0
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team moved to 5-1-0 on the season with a 2-0 victory in Washington.
From Freddy on out, what...
Mike Babcock on Mitch Marner practicing on the fourth line: “Let’s not read too...
Mike Babcock met with the media after practice on Monday, discussing the line shuffle in practice, the challenge ahead against Washington, and more.
On moving...
Mike Babcock Post Game: Leafs 4 vs. Canadiens 3 (OT)
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team broke the 14-game losing streak to the Montreal Canadiens with a 4-3 OT win at the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Game #5 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. EST | Arena: Bell Centre | TV: HNIC | Radio: TSN1050
Game Day Quotes
Babcock on his record against the Canadiens since taking over the Leafs' bench:
Before we start,...
Mike Babcock on losing streak versus Montreal: “We’re absolutely due”
Mike Babcock addressed the media after Friday's practice, discussing the disappointing effort against New Jersey, the challenge against Montreal on Saturday, and more.
As you...
Mike Babcock Post Game: Devils 6 vs. Leafs 3
Mike Babcock met with the media after his team's first loss of the 2017-18 season.
Where did things break down defensively for you after JVR's...
Recent MLHS articles
Despite solid Game 1 effort, a pair of defensive-zone turnovers cost...
"I thought we played pretty well. They capitalized on two or three of our mistakes and we live with it. We had some...
