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Phil Kessel’s Hat Trick
Phil Kessel scores three goals, two of them assisted by James Van Riemsdyk, for his first hat trick of the season.
10/22/2013 1:20 Mins
Randy Carlyle – TOR/ANA Post Game
Randy Carlyle speaks to the media after facing his former team for the first time in Toronto's 4-2 win over Anaheim.
Kessel: “Love the City, Love the Fans”
Phil Kessel speaks with the media after recording a hat trick including the game winner in Toronto's 4-2 win over Anaheim.
GDT: Ducks at Maple Leafs (7 p.m., Sportsnet)
Team Records: Leafs – 6-3-0 vs. Ducks – 7-1-0
Game Preview: Clicky.
There will be no wrong-handed ball hockey at practise tomorrow if the Leafs replicate the same showing...
Maple Leaf Hangout Episode #9 with Anthony Petrielli
Anthony Petrielli joins Michael and Michael to talk about the 7-1 Ducks coming to town, the Leafs' recent struggles, team identity confusion, poor possession...
Dreger: Leafs willing to sweeten pot to offload Liles
The Toronto Maple Leafs are willing to sweeten the pot to get John-Michael Liles back in the National Hockey League and off of the...
David Clarkson after Monday practice
David Clarkson speaks with the media after practice on Monday. Clarkson will make his regular season debut on Friday vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Joffrey Lupul after Monday practice
Joffrey Lupul speaks with the media after practice Monday, ahead of a meeting with his former team, the Anaheim Ducks, Tuesday night.
Monday Mashup: Here Come the Ducks
The Leafs are officially in the midst of their first losing "streak" of the season. Tuesday's contest sees the 7-1 Anaheim Ducks visit town,...
Leafs Prospect Update – October 20th
Connor Brown had himself a bit of a weekend.
In two games, Brown put up 2 goals and 5 assists, holding on to his lead in...
Sunday Mashup: Has the word “rivalry” lost all meaning?
I was perusing Twitter Saturday morning when I came across this gem from @hockeynight:
How strong is the rivalry between the @MapleLeafs and @NHLBlackhawks? You'll...
Maple Leaf Hangout Episode #8: Reimer, Leivo, Rielly
We're live for episode 8 of the MLHS Hangout.
Tonight's topics:
- Reimer's injury
- The turnover problem
- Rielly
- Emergence of Leivo
and more.
GDT: Hurricanes at Maple Leafs (7 p.m., LeafsTV)
Team Records: Leafs – 6-1-0 vs. Hurricanes – 2-2-3
Game Preview: Clicky.
James van Riemsdyk is expected to sit again tonight. His back spasms still haven't...
Marlies Update: A 3-0 start to the season
Steve Spott's team is off to a surprising start (in a good way) to their 2013-14 season.
Here's your update courtesy of the Marlies:
"The Toronto...
Leafs Prospect Update – October 14
Thanks were given, turkey was eaten, and hockey was played this long weekend.
Connor Brown continued his assault on the OHL with another 7 points...
Morning Mashup: Food Coma Edition
Good morning to all those Leafs fans coming out of their food coma if Thanksgiving dinner was yesterday. To those who are having one...
Thanksgiving Mashup: 5 Things to be Thankful For
Editor's Note: Please welcome Tim Bayer to the MLHS writing staff. Tim contributes at Editor in Leaf and can be followed on Twitter @tj_bayer....
GDT: Edmonton Oilers at Maple Leafs (7 p.m., CBC)
Team Records: Leafs – 4-1-0 vs. Oilers – 1-3-0
Game Preview: Clicky.
GO LEAFS GO.
The lines remain the same from Thursday's winning combination. According to Jonas...
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Leafs Prospect Update – October 11
You've got to love the sight of the NHL standings this Friday evening, but the top of the OHL player scoring table is looking...
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