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Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs 2023 draft

Sheldon Keefe on his continued faith in the Maple Leafs’ core: “The whole hockey...

At the 2023 NHL Draft, Sheldon Keefe discussed the recent news that he will be returning as the Maple Leafs' head coach, his process...
Noah Chadwick, Maple Leafs draft pick

Noah Chadwick drafted 185th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting...

With their sixth-round draft pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have selected 6'4, 187-pound left-shot defenseman Noah Chadwick of the Lethbridge...
Hudson Malinoski

Hudson Malinoski drafted 153rd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting...

With their fifth-round draft pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have selected 6'1, 174-pound left-shot centerman Hudson Malinoski of the Brooks...
Easton Cowan, Maple Leafs prospect, London Knights

Easton Cowan drafted 28th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting...

With the 28th overall draft pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have selected London Knights forward Easton Cowan. The pick was announced...
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving

Brad Treliving on the decision to keep Sheldon Keefe as head coach: “He has...

Ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving discussed his decision to keep Sheldon Keefe as head coach for the 2023-24...
Toronto Maple Leafs, Sheldon Keefe, Michael Bunting, Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner

Report: All signs point to Sheldon Keefe staying on as Maple Leafs head coach,...

On Friday, we received the most definitive report so far that Sheldon Keefe is staying on as Maple Leafs head coach for the 2023-24...
Auston Matthews, Shane Doan

Brad Treliving begins making his stamp on the front office with the hiring of...

Brad Treliving has reportedly begun shaping his front office with the hiring of Coyotes legend Shane Doan as a Special Advisor to the General...
Brad Treliving, Toronto Maple Leafs GM

Brad Treliving on the criticism the Maple Leafs’ Core Four players face: “Whether it’s...

Brad Treliving joined TSN Overdrive on Thursday night to discuss his emotions after joining the Maple Leafs organization, the criticism the Core Four receives,...
Brad Treliving, Toronto Maple Leafs GM

Brad Treliving on possible style-of-play alterations for the Leafs in the playoffs: “Sometimes you...

New GM of the Maple Leafs, Brad Treliving, joined Kyper & Bourne to discuss the changes the Maple Leafs might need to make to...
Brad Treliving, Toronto Maple Leafs GM

Brad Treliving on his first priorities as Maple Leafs GM: “Number one, I have...

In his introductory press conference as the new GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brad Treliving discussed his first priorities in the new role,...
Kyle Dubas of the Pittsburgh Penguins

New Pittsburgh Penguins President Kyle Dubas reflects on his final press conference with the...

In his introductory press conference as the new President of Hockey Operations of the Penguins, former Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas discussed his decision...
Brendan Shanahan, Toronto Maple Leafs President

Brendan Shanahan on Kyle Dubas joining the Pittsburgh Penguins: “I fully endorse Kyle… I...

In Brad Treliving's introductory press conference, Brendan Shanahan discussed the hiring of his new GM and the announcement of Kyle Dubas joining the Pittsburgh...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs

Kyle Dubas issues statement: “I will not get into specifics of what I consider...

On Tuesday morning, Kyle Dubas issued a statement on Twitter addressing his departure from the Maple Leafs organization. While I understand there is interest surrounding...
Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan

Brendan Shanahan on the week leading up to Kyle Dubas’ departure: “I thought there...

After announcing GM Kyle Dubas' departure from the organization earlier today, Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan addressed the media to discuss the timeline of...
Kyle Dubas, Brendan Shanahan, Toronto Maple Leafs

Kyle Dubas will not return as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs

In somewhat surprising news, the Toronto Maple Leafs will not renew the contract of (former) GM Kyle Dubas. Hired on July 22, 2014, Dubas was...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs GM

Locker Cleanout Day Recap: Kyle Dubas strikes a different tone with changes afoot

There wasn't too much to take away from Maple Leafs' locker room cleanout day -- other than Auston Matthews' reassuringly strong statements about his...
Kyle Dubas, Maple Leafs

Kyle Dubas on whether he would consider a change to the core if he...

At the Maple Leafs' end-of-season media availability, Kyle Dubas addressed his uncertain future as GM of the team and whether he would consider trading...
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe

Sheldon Keefe on Kyle Dubas’ expiring contract: “I am hopeful that it gets worked...

At the Maple Leafs' end-of-season media availability, Sheldon Keefe addressed the reasons for a disappointing second-round series versus Florida, his faith in the team's...
Auston Matthews, Michael Bunting, Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews on whether he sees himself as a Leaf long term: “My intention...

At the Maple Leafs' end-of-season media availability, Auston Matthews discussed the team's disappointing end to the playoffs, his contract status, and whether Toronto is...
Luke Schenn, Toronto Maple Leafs

Luke Schenn: “I have been a part of a lot of organizations… There is...

At the Maple Leafs' end-of-season media availability, Luke Schenn discussed his time in Toronto since the trade deadline and his desire to remain a...

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