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Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on the decision to recall Nick Robertson: “We have belief in the...

After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the team's decision to call up Nick Robertson, starting Jack Campbell on Saturday night, Travis Dermott's improved...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs GM

Elliotte Friedman speaks on the Leafs’ untouchable prospects, JT Miller, Jake Muzzin’s injury timeline,...

There are plenty of Leafs-related nuggets to chew on from Elliotte Friedman in today's 32 Thoughts Podcast. First, on the Jake Muzzin-to-LTIR situation: I don’t think...
Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Wild 1: “[Matthews] doesn’t get enough credit...

Sheldon Keefe spoke to the media after his team's 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild that improved the Leafs' record to 33-14-4 on the...

Maple Leafs place Jake Muzzin on LTIR, setting the table for a fascinating month...

The paperwork is flying for assistant GM Brandon Pridham this evening as he prepares the Maple Leafs’ cap situation for the placement of the...
Rodion Amirov of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov diagnosed with a brain tumour

Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas announced today that 2020 first-round draft selection Rodion Amirov has been diagnosed with a brain tumour for which he...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Blue Jackets 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT): “The power-play goal...

Sheldon Keefe spoke to the media after his team's 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets that dropped the Leafs' record to 32-14-4...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Canadiens 5 vs. Leafs 2: “Sometimes you need these kinds...

Sheldon Keefe spoke to the media after his team's 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens that dropped the Leafs' record to 32-14-3 on the...
Carter Hutton, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs add veteran goalie depth with the acquisition of Carter Hutton

Kyle Dubas has continued making moves -- with the Arizona Coyotes, in particular -- by acquiring veteran goaltender Carter Hutton in exchange for future...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Game #50 Preview, Projected Lineups &...

After one of their worst performances of the season last night in Montreal, the Maple Leafs are going to have to dig deep to...
Kyle Dubas, Maple Leafs

Quick Hits: Maple Leafs might not be done tinkering on defense, Ryan Dzingel claimed...

On the latest 32 Thoughts Podcast, Elliotte Friedman shed some light on the Maple Leafs' process behind the Ilya Lyubushkin acquisition and where GM...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on Jake Muzzin’s struggles: “When we’re not defending well as a team,...

After practice on Sunday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the addition of Ilya Lyubushkin and Ryan Dzingel, where Lyubushkin might fit in the lineup, and Jake...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs

Kyle Dubas on newly-acquired Ilya Lyubushkin: “A big, strong, right-shot defenseman… He was playing...

After practice on Sunday, Kyle Dubas discussed the addition of Ilya Lyubushkin to the blue line, waiving new acquisition Ryan Dzingel, Nick Ritchie moving...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Blues 6 vs. Leafs 3: “There were a lot of...

Sheldon Keefe spoke to the media after his team's 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues that dropped the Leafs' record to 32-13-3 on...

Friedman: Nick Ritchie a possible fit in Arizona, llya Lyubushkin a defense target for...

On the 32 Thoughts segment at the second intermission of HNIC, Elliotte Friedman speculated on a possible fit between Toronto and Arizona as it...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues – Game #48 Preview, Projected Lineups &...

The Maple Leafs will welcome the St. Louis Blues to the Scotiabank Arena for the first time since October 2019 tonight on Hockey Night...
Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Penguins 1: “The special teams were really...

Sheldon Keefe spoke to the media after his team's 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins that improved the Leafs' record to 32-12-3 on the...
Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs

TGIF Open Thread

We have a lot of content out today; consider this an open thread for the MLHS community to gather down below. Your Friday content menu: ...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe: “Sometimes you coach really smart players who don’t have the abilities to...

After practice on Wednesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the challenge against Pittsburgh on Thursday night, Mitch Marner's hockey IQ, and the play of the Jake...
Adam Brooks, Toronto Maple Leafs

Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Adam Brooks, subsequently lose him on waivers

Update (2:02 p.m. EST, February 18): The Jets, who would have had higher priority on a claim when Vegas waived Brooks, have apparently decided...
Toronto Marlies head coach Greg Moore

Toronto Marlies head coach Greg Moore on the Marlies at the halfway point, Nick...

As the Toronto Marlies prepare for their return to action following an 11-day break, head coach Greg Moore discussed the lengthy gap in the...

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