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Craig Berube on William Nylander’s acclimation to the center position: “It’s a work in...
After Monday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed rotating William Nylander between wing and center, Nylander's progress at center ice, the camp performances of...
Craig Berube Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Canadiens 1: “It’s not even the goals...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth game of the 2024 preseason.
On his...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Preseason Game #4 Projected Lines & TV...
In the words of PTO signing Steven Lorentz: "It doesn't matter if it's preseason, regular season, or postseason. It's always nice beating the Habs."...
Craig Berube on Jani Hakanpaa’s progress toward a return: “The process has been going...
Ahead of Saturday's game in Montreal, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of Bobby McMann (absent from practice), Calle Jarnkrok (returned to practice),...
Craig Berube on Lane Lambert’s approach to the Maple Leafs’ penalty kill: “There is...
After Friday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of Auston Matthews and John Tavares' injuries, his early impressions of Chris Tanev, and...
Craig Berube Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Canadiens 1: “We played with really good...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in the third game of the 2024 preseason.
On the...
Mats Sundin on Auston Matthews receiving the Maple Leafs captaincy: “It is going to...
After taking in Wednesday's practice, Leafs legend Mats Sundin discussed his trip to Toronto, a potential off-ice role with the team, and Auston Matthews'...
Craig Berube on his impressions of Pontus Holmberg’s game: “A versatile guy who can...
After Wednesday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of Auston Matthews and Calle Jarnkrok (both absent from practice), Easton Cowan's camp showing...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Preseason Game #3 Projected Lines & TV...
After a relatively quiet first two appearances offensively, Easton Cowan will receive a prime opportunity to make his mark on preseason. He'll join an...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Preseason Game #2 Projected Lines &...
Easton Cowan, Nikita Grebenkin, and Matthew Knies will play their second consecutive preseason game as the Maple Leafs' B team takes on the Senators'...
Craig Berube Post Game, Senators 6 vs. Leafs 5 (OT): “I know [Max Pacioretty]...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 6-5 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators in the first game of the 2024 preseason.
On...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Preseason Game #1 Projected Lines &...
(Exhibition) Maple Leafs hockey is back, and it starts with a lineup with more than a dozen NHL regulars featuring against a Senators team...
Craig Berube on John Tavares’ first training camp since handing off the captaincy: “He...
After day three of training camp, head coach Craig Berube discussed preparation for the first preseason game on Sunday night, William Nylander's adjustment to...
Craig Berube on his first impressions of Easton Cowan: “He’s just a worker… A...
After day two of training camp, head coach Craig Berube discussed his first impressions of Matthew Knies, Easton Cowan, Bobby McMann, Marshall Rifai, Jake...
Craig Berube on his first impressions of Nikita Grebenkin in Leafs training camp: “Big,...
After day one of training camp, head coach Craig Berube discussed his agenda for the first on-ice sessions and his initial impressions of Max...
Brendan Shanahan on Mitch Marner’s importance to the Maple Leafs: “Anybody who can get...
Ahead of the opening of 2024 training camp, President Brendan Shanahan discussed the MLSE ownership change with Rogers' buyout of Bell, the offseason changes...
Brad Treliving on whether there is a path for Robertson, Cowan and other youth...
Ahead of the opening of 2024 training camp, GM Brad Treliving discussed the latest injury updates, whether the team has improved over last season,...
Craig Berube on his plans to change the style & system as Leafs head...
Ahead of 2024 training camp, head coach Craig Berube talked about the style and systems changes he's anticipating for the team this fall, starting...
Jani Hakanpää on working his way back from a knee injury to join the...
In his first interview as a Maple Leaf, defenseman Jani Hakanpää discussed the protracted process of signing a contract with Toronto, the status of...
Brad Treliving on getting Nick Robertson signed after the trade request: “I like Nick…...
Ahead of 2024 training camp, GM Brad Treliving discussed the addition of Max Pacioretty on a PTO, Jani Hakanpaa's injury status, Nick Robertson signing...
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