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Craig Berube on the Leafs entering the Olympic break with three straight wins: “It’s...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 27-21-9.
On the keys...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Edmonton Oilers – Game #57 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
It's a "schedule loss" situation if there ever was one for the Maple Leafs against a rested Oilers team, but can they get something...
Craig Berube on Easton Cowan sitting out games as a healthy scratch: “There are...
Ahead of Tuesday's game in Edmonton, Craig Berube discussed the challenge against the Oilers, the development plan for Easton Cowan, and the upcoming Olympic...
Craig Berube on the lack of penalty calls in the Leafs’ favour: “I don’t...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 26-21-9.
On the team's...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Calgary Flames – Game #56 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
The Maple Leafs are hoping to string two wins together for the first time since January 12 when they visit the Saddledome in Calgary...
Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly’s injury absence until after the Olympic break: “For sure,...
Ahead of Monday's game, Craig Berube discussed Morgan Rielly's upper-body injury, the decision to start Joseph Woll, his memories of playing in Calgary, and...
Anthony Petrielli breaks down Maple Leafs’ shootout win over Vancouver on Leafs Talk w/...
MLHS' Anthony Petrielli joined Sam McKee on Sportsnet's Leafs Talk to digest the Maple Leafs' 3-2 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks.
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On the Leafs'...
Craig Berube on the Leafs ending their losing streak in Vancouver: “They worked their...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 3-2 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 25-21-9.
On how...
Friedman: Maple Leafs & Matthews reaffirm commitment to one another, Leafs initiate selling conversations...
As the Maple Leafs' season continues to unravel, questions are naturally flying about their plans to sell and the franchise's overall direction.
The on-ice downturn...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks – Game #55 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
Can the Maple Leafs snap a six-game losing streak by picking up their first win in Vancouver since December 2019 against the 32nd-place Canucks,...
Craig Berube on the difference in the Leafs’ mistake-ridden play this season: “We put...
After Friday's practice, Craig Berube discussed the vibe of the team after six straight losses, William Nylander's return on Saturday, and inserting Marshall Rifai...
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ sixth straight loss in Seattle: “Nobody is happy, but...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 24-21-9.
On the team's...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Seattle Kraken – Game #54 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
Can the Maple Leafs hit the reset button on the road and stop the bleeding against the Seattle Kraken? (10:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario)
Game...
Brad Treliving on the Maple Leafs’ recent downturn: “Completely disappointed in the homestand that...
On TSN Overdrive, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving discussed his disappointment in the recent downturn in results, the current trajectory of the season, and...
Craig Berube on the message to the players with the Leafs eight points out...
Ahead of Thursday's game, Craig Berube discussed the desperate situation in the standings, William Nylander nearing a return, and the message to the team...
The Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season is nearly over after 53 games. How did we...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' stunning downturn during the recent homestand, how the organization reached its...
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ miserable 0-4-1 homestand: “Until we decide to do things...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 24-20-9.
On where the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres – Game #53 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
The 53rd game of the regular season doesn't get any more "must-win" than this one for the Maple Leafs against the Buffalo Sabres tonight...
Craig Berube on the lessons the current Leafs can take away from Darryl Sittler’s...
Ahead of Tuesday's game, Craig Berube discussed the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler's 10-point game, starting Joseph Woll, and the challenge against the Buffalo...
Craig Berube on William Nylander’s (overblown) middle-finger incident: “I mean, come on… He knows...
After Monday's practice, Craig Berube discussed Nylander's apology for yesterday's incident, Jacob Quillan's limited action against Colorado, and the message to the team amid...
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Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs fetch first and fifth-round picks for Nic...
The Maple Leafs' 2026 trade deadline has officially kicked off, as the team has sent Nic Roy to Colorado for a first-round pick in...
