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Sheldon Keefe on Justin Holl’s recent struggles: “He likes direct & honest feedback, and...
After practice on Friday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed his new line combinations in practice coming off of the loss in San Jose, Justin...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Sharks 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT): “Our inability to move...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks that dropped the Leafs' record to 4-3-1.
On the...
Toronto Maple Leafs at San Jose Sharks – Game #8 Preview, Projected Lines, and...
With three new forward lines on tap, the Maple Leafs are looking to break out of their offensive slumber at five-on-five against the 2-7-0...
Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs’ struggle to create 5v5 offense through seven games:...
After practice on Wednesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed his team's lack of 5v5 offense so far, the status of injured players Kyle Clifford,...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Golden Knights 3 vs. Leafs 1: “We just got beat...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights that dropped the Leafs' record to 4-3-0.
On the team's...
Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights – Game #7 Preview, Projected Lines, and...
Two 4-2-0 teams will square off in Vegas tonight as the Maple Leafs attempt to string together their third win in a row (10...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Jets 1: “You need different people to...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets that improved the Leafs' record to 4-2-0.
On the team's performance:
I...
Sheldon Keefe on his team’s performance through five games: “Whether it is at five-on-five...
After practice on Friday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed Wayne Simmonds entering the lineup on Saturday in Winnipeg, Nicolas Aube-Kubel sitting out, the upcoming...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Stars 2 (OT): “Nick Robertson has the...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 overtime win over the Dallas Stars that improved the Leafs' record to 3-2-0.
On the bounce-back...
Sheldon Keefe clarifies comments about his elite players’ performance after loss to Arizona: “I...
After practice on Wednesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed his comments about his elite players' performance after the team's loss to Arizona, the injury...
Mitch Marner on Sheldon Keefe’s comments about his elite players’ performance vs. Arizona: “He...
After practice on Wednesday, Mitch Marner discussed his meeting with Sheldon Keefe about the head coach's comments on his top players' performance in the...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Coyotes 4 vs. Leafs 2: “The difference between us and...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes that dropped the Leafs' record to 2-2-0.
On the team's performance:
I...
Sheldon Keefe on the call-up of Nick Robertson: “He deserves to make our team...
After practice on Sunday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the recall of Nick Robertson and Wayne Simmonds to the big club and goaltender Ilya...
Maple Leafs use LTIR relief to recall Nick Robertson, Victor Mete, and Wayne Simmonds
Making the best of a bad situation, the Maple Leafs have used their cap relief on the injured Matt Murray’s contract to expand their...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Senators 2: “Ilya Samsonov is on a...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators that improved the Leafs' record to 2-1-0.
On the frustrating injury...
Matt Murray bit by the injury bug again, placed on LTR; Erik Källgren recalled...
Four goals against on 23 shots in his Maple Leafs debut immediately followed by an injury landing him on Long Term Injured Reserve is...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #3 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
With Matt Murray on LTIR, Ilya Samsonov will start his second consecutive as the Maple Leafs open the 2022-23 Battle of Ontario season series...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Capitals 2: “It feels like we have...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals in the 2022-23 home opener.
On the team's improved effort coming...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Canadiens 4 vs. Leafs 3: “As experienced a team as...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in the first game of the regular season.
On the early-season...
Sheldon Keefe on whether Murray-Samsonov is the best goaltending tandem he’s coached in Toronto:...
After practice on Tuesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed final preparations for the season opener in Montreal on Wednesday, John Tavares' return from injury,...
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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,...
