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Kyle Dubas on Sheldon Keefe’s coaching job this season: “When we’ve had stretches where...
Kyle Dubas addressed the media after practice on Monday to discuss the status of his injured players, concerns about Jake Muzzin's long-term health, the...
Sheldon Keefe: “It is very encouraging to see both Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov...
After practice on Monday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed Matt Murray's return in Pittsburgh tomorrow night, the injury to TJ Brodie, the latest news...
Maple Leafs Injury Updates: TJ Brodie sidelined with an oblique injury; Jake Muzzin’s return...
We received more clarity on Jake Muzzin's status today from @LeafsPR. It has also been announced that TJ Brodie has been placed on IR...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Canucks 2: “[Auston Matthews’] defensive plays and...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks that improved the Leafs' record to 8-5-3.
On starting an all-Swede...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks – Game #16 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
With Matt Murray not quite ready to return, Erik Källgren will remain in net for the back half of the back-to-back as the Maple...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Penguins 4 vs. Leafs 2: “Sequences are ending too quickly...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins that dropped the Leafs' record to 7-5-3.
On the team's performance:
I...
Sheldon Keefe: “If Denis Malgin keeps playing the way that he has, he is...
After practice on Thursday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the performance of his bottom-six lines, the TJ Brodie-Justin Holl pairing, Mitch Marner turning a...
Sheldon Keefe updates the status of Matt Murray & Jordie Benn as they near...
After practice on Wednesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the progression of Matt Murray and Jordie Benn toward a return, Jake Muzzin's current status,...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Golden Knights 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT): “If you want...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights that dropped the Leafs' record to 7-4-3.
On the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights – Game #14 Preview, Projected Lines &...
With Ilya Samsonov out for at least a week with a knee injury, Erik Källgren will remain in the net as the Maple Leafs...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs complete statement weekend by grinding out a big road...
Rumours of the Maple Leafs’ demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated.
Four out of four points against the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes (in...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Hurricanes 1: “Our players responded extremely well...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes that improved the Leafs' record to 7-4-2.
On how the team...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Bruins 1: “We just found another level...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins that improved the Leafs' record to 6-4-2.
On the status of...
Sheldon Keefe on the home crowd booing Justin Holl in Wednesday’s game: “He’s able...
After practice on Friday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the return of Timothy Liljegren to the lineup, Justin Holl hearing boos from the home...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Flyers 2: “We got a big performance...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers that improved the Leafs' record to 5-4-2.
On the team's performance:
It...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Game #11 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
The Maple Leafs are in dire need of a response performance to quiet the noise in the market as they return to home ice...
Sheldon Keefe on Mitch Marner leaving the bench in Anaheim to smash a stick:...
After practice on Tuesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the recall of centerman Pontus Holmberg from the Marlies, the team's middling 4-4-2 start, the heat...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Ducks 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT): “We can’t get too...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks that dropped the Leafs' record to 4-4-2.
On how much...
Toronto Maple Leafs at Anaheim Ducks – Game #10 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
The Maple Leafs will need to dig deep in the second half of a back-to-back to close out their thus-far-disappointing five-game road trip on...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Kings 4 vs. Leafs 2: “When you’re trying to find...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings that dropped the Leafs' record to 4-4-1.
On his impressions...
Recent MLHS articles
With one playoff series victory eight years into the Matthews era,...
In some ways, the latest Maple Leafs vs. Bruins post-season battle was one of the toughest playoff series to analyze.
Before the first game started,...
