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Leafs make cuts, Aulie and Boyce among them
The Maple Leafs have made some final roster adjustments going into Thursday's season opener by cutting a handful of players, reducing the roster size...
MacArthur suspended for two regular season games
Clarke MacArthur has been suspended for the remaining preseason game (tonight), along with 2 regular season games for his hit against the Wings' Justin...
Game Day: Leafs v Sabres
Tim Connolly will make his first appearance against his former club tonight, as the Leafs and Sabres are set to lock up for an...
Leafs v Flyers GDT, and what’s this Turris talk?
It didn't require an enormous amount of brainpower to figure out that once this Kyle Turris and Coyotes holdout situation began it was only...
Leafs Lines v. Flyers
In the second game of a busy pre-season schedule, the Leafs face Brayden Schenn and the Philadelphia Flyers tonight. The team kicked off things...
GDT: The Leafs Are Back (7 p.m., Leafs TV)
The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators on opening night of the NHL preseason (7 pm ET, Leafs TV).
John-Michael Liles and Philippe Dupuis...
Stories Going into Training Camp
Toronto Maple Leafs training camp opens today, with an enormous player base of 70 invitees. Some are guaranteed spots, some are looking to secure...
Schenn still looking, Leafs invite 70 to camp
I've only got two links this morning, and I'm sure it's enough to keep everyone talking.
While speculation swirls around RFA defencemen Luke Schenn and...
Thursday Links: A tough 2011
Despite the tragic news of yesterday's plane crash that rocked the hockey world, I'm going to try and change gears a little and keep...
Pressure’s on for Kadri, Bozak
Camp is around the corner, the Leafs are playing golf, and like many of us, Ron Wilson is projecting line combos already. The Leafs...
12 Burning Questions: Can Joffrey Lupul Finally Find His Spot?
In part five of his 12 Burning Questions series, Derek Harmsworth takes a look at whether Joffrey Lupul can finally find a long-term fit...
12 Burning Questions: Can Grabovski and Kulemin continue their upward climb?
In part four of his 12 Burning Questions series, Derek Harmsworth takes a look at whether Nikolai Kulemin and Mikhail Grabovski can continue their...
12 Burning Questions: Can Kessel crack the 40 Goal Plateau?
In part three of his 12 Burning Questions series, Derek Harmsworth takes a look at expectations for Phil Kessel, and whether or not this...
12 Burning Questions: How will John-Michael Liles Fit?
5QTF2SMQME25 - In part two of his 12 burning questions series, Derek Harmsworth takes a look at what type of impact John-Michael Liles will...
An MLHS’ers encounter with James Reimer
Hey guys. I'm sure many of you have read the James Reimer interview on MLHS regarding Reimer's off-season training with Adam Francilla in Maple...
Do we celebrate the Leafs’ scumbags?
Matt Cooke says he's a changed man and doesn't want to hurt another player with an illegal hit. I believe him.
In fact, I doubt...
12 Burning Questions: Can Reimer and Gustavsson lead the way?
Derek Harmsworth returns with his 12 Burning Questions series for Maple Leafs Hot Stove. In part one, he asks if James Reimer and Jonas...
Thursday Mashup: Leafs back on the ice
Not too long now friends. Every day it's starting to feel more and more like hockey is just around the corner.
Before you know it,...
Wilson needs a passing grade
There probably isn't a coach in the NHL on a shorter leash going into the 2011-12 season than the Leafs' own Ron Wilson. Without...
Thursday Mashup: Callahan locked up
I could try to populate this space with filler about unimportant hockey news, or speculation over Luke Schenn that we've all discussed for four trillion...
Recent MLHS articles
The Leafs need to stop trying to outscore their problems and...
Bad weekend, or bad omen? That’s the big question for the Maple Leafs right now.
Entering the weekend fresh off five wins in their past...
