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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche – Game #67 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
Looking for a response after an ugly final 40 minutes against Buffalo, the Maple Leafs will welcome the Cup champs to Scotiabank Arena (7:00...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Sabres 4 vs. Leafs 3: “Up 2-0 with 10 minutes...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres which dropped the Leafs' record to 40-18-8.
On where the game...
Sheldon Keefe on John Tavares’ $5k slashing fine: “Sometimes [top] players have to take...
After practice on Sunday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the league's slashing fine issued to John Tavares, the decision to mix up the defense pairings with...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 7 vs. Oilers 4: “Mitch, Auston, Willy, and John...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 7-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers which improved the Leafs' record to 40-17-8.
On the team's fight...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Edmonton Oilers – Game #65 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
Jake McCabe, Sam Lafferty, and Erik Gustafsson will make their home debuts as the Maple Leafs attempt to avenge their recent 5-2 loss to...
Sheldon Keefe on keeping Alex Kerfoot on the top line: “He has the ability...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed his decision to run with 11 forwards and seven defensemen against Edmonton on Saturday night.
Practice Lines -...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Devils 3: “Clutch plays at key times…...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils which improved the Leafs' record to 39-17-8.
On the team's...
Are the Maple Leafs’ odds stronger vs. the Lightning this playoff? And is Auston...
In Episode 47 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Gus Katsaros of Sportloqiq digest the totality of the Maple Leafs' deadline moves, the...
Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey Devils – Game #64 Preview, Projected Lines &...
The Maple Leafs will be challenged by key absences down the middle as they seek a bounce-back effort in a Prudential Center that will...
Sheldon Keefe on losing Ryan O’Reilly to a broken finger: “We acquired him to...
After practice on Monday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the loss of Ryan O'Reilly to injury for the next (minimum) 10 games, Michael Bunting's demotion to...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Canucks 4 vs. Leafs 1: “It’s similar to games against...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks which dropped the Leafs' record to 38-17-8.
On where it went...
Report: Maple Leafs considered a pursuit of Erik Karlsson, Mattias Ekholm at trade deadline
On HNIC, Elliotte Friedman provided a few nuggets on deals that were discussed but didn't come to fruition at the 2023 trade deadline, including...
Toronto Maple Leafs at Vancouver Canucks – Game #63 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
Luke Schenn returns to Vancouver just a few days after he was traded to Toronto as the Maple Leafs look for their fifth win...
Kyle Dubas on the differences in this year’s Maple Leafs team over past seasons:...
After the NHL trade deadline passed, Kyle Dubas discussed his many transactions over the past few weeks, carrying nine defensemen, standing pat at the...
Sheldon Keefe on Ryan O’Reilly’s impact in Toronto so far: “The way he positions...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the latest on Matt Murray's status and Ryan O'Reilly's impact on the team through half a dozen...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Flames 1: “[Schenn] is just so strong…...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames which improved the Leafs' record to 38-16-8.
On the team's response...
Luke Schenn on putting the Maple Leafs sweater back on for the first time...
After his first game back in a Leaf sweater since departing the organization in 2012, Luke Schenn discussed his initial emotions after hearing the...
Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames – Game #62 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
Over 10 years since he was traded from Toronto to Philadelphia by Brian Burke in exchange for James van Riemsdyk, Luke Schenn makes his...
Five remaining forward options for the Maple Leafs with under 24 hours until the...
As the names continue to drop off the board -- Tyler Bertuzzi to Boston, Nick Bjugstad to Edmonton, among others -- we're now under...
Rumoured Maple Leafs trade target Tyler Bertuzzi lands in Boston
The Boston Bruins acquired Tyler Bertuzzi on Thursday morning as the arms race in the Atlantic Division continues apace.
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Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs’ recent play with the postseason...
After practice on Friday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the status of Wayne Simmonds and Noel Acciari in their absence from practice, the call-up...
