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Brad Treliving, Maple Leafs draft

Brad Treliving on the intense trade speculation surrounding Mitch Marner: “Mitch is a superstar...

Ahead of the NHL Draft in Vegas, Brad Treliving addressed the rampant speculation about a Mitch Marner trade (or contract extension), his priorities this...
Joseph Woll, Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs bet on Joseph Woll with three-year contract extension: $3.66 million AAV

The Maple Leafs have rushed to ink a three-year contract extension with Joseph Woll, who, at age 26, has just 39 games of NHL...
Marc Savard, Maple Leafs assistant coach candidate

Maple Leafs make Marc Savard hiring official as Craig Berube rounds out his coaching...

The Maple Leafs have formally announced the long-rumoured hiring of Marc Savard as an assistant coach.  With Guy Boucher and Dean Chynoweth officially departing, this...
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe

Sheldon Keefe on his ability to take the Devils over the hump after postseason...

After being introduced as the new head coach in New Jersey on Tuesday, Sheldon Keefe joined TSN Overdrive to discuss his tenure in Toronto,...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

The Craig Berube era begins — MLHS Podcast Ep. 71

In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Craig Berube's hiring as head coach and possible shifts in...
Craig Berube introduced as Maple Leafs head coach

New Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube on north-south vs. puck-possession hockey: “In St....

After his introductory press conference as the Maple Leafs' new head coach, Craig Berube joined TSN Overdrive and Real Kyper & Bourne to discuss...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

New Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube on the “Berube” style of hockey: “We...

At his introductory press conference as the Maple Leafs' new head coach, Craig Berube discussed his decision to take the job in Toronto, his...
Brad Treliving, GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Brad Treliving on the hiring of Craig Berube as Maple Leafs head coach: “The...

At Craig Berube's introductory press conference, GM Brad Treliving discussed the characteristics he was looking for in a head coach, the traits Berube brings...
Craig Berube, Maple Leafs coaching candidate

The Maple Leafs’ coaching search begins, ’23-24 season postmortem, and takeaways from Treliving/Shanahan/Pelley presser...

In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli reflect on the series loss to Boston and Sheldon Keefe's coaching...
Brad Treliving, GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Brad Treliving on searching for a coach to take the Leafs over the top...

At Friday's press conference, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving discussed the firing of Sheldon Keefe, the coaching search, the possibility of core player personnel...
Brendan Shanahan, Toronto Maple Leafs President

Brendan Shanahan on whether core changes to the Maple Leafs’ roster will be considered...

At Friday's press conference, Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan discussed the firing of Sheldon Keefe, another disappointing playoff showing from his...
MLSE CEO Keith Pelley

New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley on his early impressions of Brendan Shanahan and Brad...

At Friday's press conference, Keith Pelley discussed his new role as MLSE CEO, his early evaluation of Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving, and the...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs bench

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs fire Sheldon Keefe

So ends the five-season coaching tenure of Sheldon Keefe, who leaves the Maple Leafs as the winningest regular-season coach in franchise history by points...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs head coach

Sheldon Keefe on his job security, team progress after fifth year as head coach:...

On locker cleanout day, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the heat Mitch Marner is facing in the Toronto market, the failure of the power...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Bruins 2 vs. Leafs 1: “The core wasn’t different, but...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 2-1 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the ECQF playoff series. On...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins — 2024 NHL Playoffs - Game 7

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins – Game #7 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...

Toronto Maple Leafs. Boston Bruins. Saturday night. Game 7. It didn't necessarily arrive the way we might have expected it to, but in many ways,...
Tyler Bertuzzi, Maple Leafs vs. Bruins

Setting the stage for Game 7 of Leafs vs. Bruins — MLHS Podcast Ep....

In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the rollercoaster ride of the Leafs vs. Bruins series, the...
Sheldon Keefe on an off-day in Boston

Sheldon Keefe ahead of Game 7 in Boston: “All we have done is dig...

On an off-day on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the team's growth throughout the series, the power play's struggles, and preparation for Game 7. Has Auston...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Bruins 1: “The guys didn’t lay down...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the ECQF playoff series. On the...
Sheldon Keefe, playoff press conference

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs’ 1-for-17 power play in the series vs. Boston:...

Ahead of Game 6, Sheldon Keefe discussed Auston Matthews' absence for a do-or-die game, the keys to improving the results on home ice, and...

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