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Analysis: Travis Dermott moved to Vancouver to open cap space, third-round draft pick acquired...
The expected trade of Travis Dermott has come to fruition Sunday afternoon, as he has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks in return for...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Predators 6 vs. Leafs 3: “They played a lot harder...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 6-3 loss to the Nashville Predators that dropped the Leafs' record to 39-18-5 on the season.
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[Leafs Links] Multiple reports suggest Travis Dermott is likely to move; Ron Francis holding...
In the latest Leafs Links, we are under 72 hours until the trade deadline, Brandon Hagel is off the trade board (acquired by rival...
Sheldon Keefe on Erik Källgren: “He plays confidently — at the top of his...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed Auston Matthews' return on Saturday night in Nashville, whether he considered keeping John Tavares with Michael Bunting...
Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Preview: Forward, Defense, and Goalie Options – MLHS Podcast Episode...
In Episode 40 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Kevin Papetti break down the Maple Leafs' needs and options by position ahead of...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Hurricanes 2: “That’s two games in a...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes that improved the Leafs' record to 39-17-5 on the season.
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[Leafs Links] Mark Giordano wants to be a Leaf; Hampus Lindholm asking price very...
In the latest Leafs Links, we have a ton of scuttlebutt on Kyle Dubas' activity in the trade market at all three positions, the...
Sheldon Keefe on starting Erik Källgren versus Carolina on Thursday: “He obviously earned it...
After practice on Wednesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed his decision to start Erik Källgren tomorrow night against Carolina, scratching Wayne Simmonds for the second game...
[Leafs Links] Maple Leafs interested in Jacob Middleton and Tyler Motte; Kyle Dubas looking...
In the latest Leafs Links, we have reports of interest from Kyle Dubas in big Sharks defenseman Jacob Middleton, Canucks forward Tyler Motte, and...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Stars 0: “When pucks came to [Källgren],...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars that improved the Leafs' record to 38-17-5 on the season.
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars – Game #60 Preview, Projected Lineups & TV...
The Auston Matthews-less Maple Leafs are looking to end a two-game losing skid when they host a Dallas Stars team that is in the...
[Leafs Links] Insiders agree defense remains a top priority for Maple Leafs amid goaltending...
In the latest Leafs Links, we have the recent buzz from the rumour mill six days away from the trade deadline, including the insiders'...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Sabres 5 vs. Leafs 2: “Some funky goals were happening...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres that dropped the Leafs' record to 37-17-5 on the season.
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Kyle Dubas on Michael Bunting’s Calder Trophy worthiness: “He made his AAA debut at...
Speaking to Elliotte Friedman at the site of the Heritage Classic on Saturday night, Kyle Dubas discussed the latest update on Jake Muzzin, whether...
[Leafs Links] Kyle Dubas has inquired on Jaroslav Halak, Marc-Andre Fleury as he steps...
In today's Leafs Links, the insiders report Kyle Dubas has stepped up his involvement in the goaltending trade market in advance of the March...
Petr Mrazek’s meltdown, trade deadline priorities, & could Mark Giordano be had on the...
In Episode 39 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Alex Drain (@AlexDrain_NHL) break down the team's major spike in goals against, the goaltending...
Sheldon Keefe on his starting goaltender for the Heritage Classic: “We want to give...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed his decision to go back to Petr Mrazek in net for the Heritage Classic game on Sunday,...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Coyotes 5 vs. Leafs 4 (OT): “I love the fight...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-4 overtime loss to the Arizona Coyotes that dropped the Leafs' record to 37-16-5 on the...
Maple Leafs extend Kyle Clifford for two years, Carl Dahlstrom for one
The Maple Leafs signed a pair of depth options today with the announcement of a new two-year contract extension for veteran forward Kyle Clifford...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 6 vs. Kraken 4: “We’re at the point where...
Sheldon Keefe spoke to the media after his team's 6-4 win over the Seattle Kraken that improved the Leafs' record to 37-16-4 on the...
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Game 5 Analysis: Marner, Woll, and Knies keep the series alive...
With their backs against the wall and without Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs played their best game of the series in Game 5...
