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Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs acquire Erik Gustafsson and Boston’s 2023 first-round pick in exchange...
Kyle Dubas continued to wheel and deal on Tuesday afternoon, recouping a (very late) first-round pick in 2023 (via Boston) and adding veteran defenseman...
McCabe and Lafferty join ROR and Acciari as Maple Leafs continue to load up...
In Episode 46 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Alec Brownscombe give their first reactions to the Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty acquisitions...
Kyle Dubas on the acquisition of Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty: “All three forwards...
After the acquisition of defenseman Jake McCabe and forward Sam Lafferty from Chicago, Kyle Dubas discussed his new additions, the identity of the team...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Kraken 1: “We got goals throughout the...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken which improved the Leafs' record to 37-15-8.
On the team shaking...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Seattle Kraken – Game #60 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
The Maple Leafs will make their second-ever visit to the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle as they seek payback for a 5-1 loss to...
Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews’ reduced goal-scoring this season: “Despite pucks not falling for...
After practice on Saturday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the latest on Matt Murray and Rasmus Sandin's injuries, the decision to swap Mitch Marner and William...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Wild 1 (OT): “We adapted, stayed patient,...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 2-1 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild which improved the Leafs' record to 36-15-8.
On the low-event...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild – Game #59 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
The Maple Leafs will encounter their first matchup against a playoff opponent since their loss to Boston back on February 1st when they host...
Sheldon Keefe on Jake Muzzin missing the rest of the season and playoffs: “He’s...
After practice on Thursday, Sheldon Keefe discussed Ryan O'Reilly's personality and intangibles, the official word that Jake Muzzin will not be returning this season,...
Ryan O’Reilly is a Maple Leaf; now what should the lines be, and should...
In Episode 45 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli, GoddTill, and Danny D talk about the addition of Ryan O'Reilly, line construction with ROR...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 6 vs. Sabres 3: “That first period was as...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres which improved the Leafs' record to 35-15-8.
On the outstanding performance...
Ryan O’Reilly scores first and second goals as a Maple Leaf inside 37-second span,...
Ryan O'Reilly has opened his goal-scoring account with the Maple Leafs in statement fashion, scoring twice inside 37 seconds in Buffalo.
Both were no-doubt finishes...
Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres – Game #58 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
Few Maple Leafs road games are more anticipated than a visit to Buffalo, especially with both teams currently inside the playoff picture (7:30 p.m....
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Blackhawks 5 vs. Leafs 3: “We didn’t play a good...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks which dropped the Leafs' record to 34-15-8.
On the team's performance:
I...
Toronto Maple Leafs at Chicago Blackhawks – Game #57 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
The Maple Leafs are looking to keep the momentum of a couple of lopsided wins over Chicago and Montreal rolling when they visit the...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Canadiens 1: “[O’Reilly and Acciari] came as...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens which improved the Leafs' record to 34-14-8.
On the first game...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Game #56 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
The Ryan O'Reilly era begins on Hockey Night in Canada as the Maple Leafs look to end a recent trend of upset losses to their...
Kyle Dubas on the acquisition of Ryan O’Reilly & Noel Acciari: “We are [top...
After the acquisition of Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari, Kyle Dubas discussed his decision to move his chips into the middle ahead of the...
Sheldon Keefe on the acquisition of Ryan O’Reilly & Noel Acciari: “It was tough...
Ahead of Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari's Maple Leafs debut tonight against Montreal, Sheldon Keefe discussed the team's new additions and the level of...
Sheldon Keefe on Justin Holl returning to the lineup on Saturday vs. Montreal: “I...
After practice on Friday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the decision to reinsert Justin Holl into the lineup for Saturday's game against Montreal, the...
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Game in 10: John Tavares ends goal drought, Joseph Woll shines...
John Tavares scored twice to end an eight-game scoring drought, Alexander Kerfoot found the scoresheet again, and the Maple Leafs held down the fort...
