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Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly’s injury absence until after the Olympic break: “For sure,...
Ahead of Monday's game, Craig Berube discussed Morgan Rielly's upper-body injury, the decision to start Joseph Woll, his memories of playing in Calgary, and...
Anthony Petrielli breaks down Maple Leafs’ shootout win over Vancouver on Leafs Talk w/...
MLHS' Anthony Petrielli joined Sam McKee on Sportsnet's Leafs Talk to digest the Maple Leafs' 3-2 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks.
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On the Leafs'...
Craig Berube on the Leafs ending their losing streak in Vancouver: “They worked their...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 3-2 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 25-21-9.
On how...
Friedman: Maple Leafs & Matthews reaffirm commitment to one another, Leafs initiate selling conversations...
As the Maple Leafs' season continues to unravel, questions are naturally flying about their plans to sell and the franchise's overall direction.
The on-ice downturn...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks – Game #55 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
Can the Maple Leafs snap a six-game losing streak by picking up their first win in Vancouver since December 2019 against the 32nd-place Canucks,...
Craig Berube on the difference in the Leafs’ mistake-ridden play this season: “We put...
After Friday's practice, Craig Berube discussed the vibe of the team after six straight losses, William Nylander's return on Saturday, and inserting Marshall Rifai...
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ sixth straight loss in Seattle: “Nobody is happy, but...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 24-21-9.
On the team's...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Seattle Kraken – Game #54 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
Can the Maple Leafs hit the reset button on the road and stop the bleeding against the Seattle Kraken? (10:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario)
Game...
Brad Treliving on the Maple Leafs’ recent downturn: “Completely disappointed in the homestand that...
On TSN Overdrive, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving discussed his disappointment in the recent downturn in results, the current trajectory of the season, and...
Craig Berube on the message to the players with the Leafs eight points out...
Ahead of Thursday's game, Craig Berube discussed the desperate situation in the standings, William Nylander nearing a return, and the message to the team...
The Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season is nearly over after 53 games. How did we...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' stunning downturn during the recent homestand, how the organization reached its...
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ miserable 0-4-1 homestand: “Until we decide to do things...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 24-20-9.
On where the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres – Game #53 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
The 53rd game of the regular season doesn't get any more "must-win" than this one for the Maple Leafs against the Buffalo Sabres tonight...
Craig Berube on the lessons the current Leafs can take away from Darryl Sittler’s...
Ahead of Tuesday's game, Craig Berube discussed the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler's 10-point game, starting Joseph Woll, and the challenge against the Buffalo...
Craig Berube on William Nylander’s (overblown) middle-finger incident: “I mean, come on… He knows...
After Monday's practice, Craig Berube discussed Nylander's apology for yesterday's incident, Jacob Quillan's limited action against Colorado, and the message to the team amid...
William Nylander on flipping the bird to the TSN camera: “Not a good idea…...
After Monday's practice, William Nylander discussed his on-camera incident from the press box on Sunday and his progress toward a return from injury.
Nylander: First...
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ energy on the bench during a fourth straight loss:...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 24-19-9.
On his takeaways...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche – Game #52 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
It doesn't get any easier, to say the least, for the slumping Maple Leafs in this Sunday matinee against the probable 2025-26 President's Trophy...
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ inconsistency of late: “We make the game harder on...
After Saturday's optional practice, Craig Berube discussed his players coping with a grueling schedule ahead of the break, Scott Laughton's ice time against Vegas,...
Craig Berube after the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 loss to Vegas: “We need more… For...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 24-18-9.
On the...
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Craig Berube on Chris Tanev skating on his own to try...
After Thursday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua in their recovery from injury and the hockey...
