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Sheldon Keefe on William Nylander’s expanded role this season: “He has handled the increased...
After practice on Sunday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the absence of Auston Matthews, Jack Campbell, and Ondrej Kase from practice, Nick Ritchie's response since he...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Avalanche 5 vs. Leafs 4 (OT): “I take nothing but...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team’s 5-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche that dropped the Leafs' record to 22-8-3 on the season.
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Sheldon Keefe on Nick Ritchie ending up on waivers: “It’s a case of finding...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the decision to place Nick Ritchie on waivers yesterday, Ondrej Kase's status, and the challenge ahead of...
Nick Ritchie clears waivers, Pierre Engvall and Mitch Marner experiencing mild symptoms after testing...
Nick Ritchie has cleared waivers, while Pierre Engvall and Mitch Marner are the latest Maple Leafs to enter COVID-19 protocol.
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Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Oilers 2: “It is difficult for it...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team’s 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers that improved the Leafs' record to 22-8-2 on the season.
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Morgan Rielly’s 200-foot excellence, trade deadline targets, and who are the Leafs’ top 12...
In Episode 36 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli cover Morgan Rielly's highly-impressive season to date, the excellence of the Rielly-Brodie...
Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews’ status following negative PCR test: “At this point, he...
After practice on Tuesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the latest status of Auston Matthews and Dean Chynoweth as it pertains to COVID-19 protocol, Ondrej Kase's...
Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews’ positive COVID-19 test: “There have been instances where those...
After practice on Monday, Sheldon Keefe discussed Auston Matthews' and assistant coach Dean Chynoweth's absences, Alex Kerfoot's versatility, the team's depth contributors this season,...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 6 vs. Senators 0: “You put Mikheyev with Kase...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team’s 6-0 win over the Ottawa Senators that improved the Leafs' record to 21-8-2 on the season.
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #31 Preview, Projected Lineups & TV...
Maple Leafs hockey returns after a two-and-a-half-week hiatus tonight on Hockey Night in Canada (7 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC).
A lot has transpired in just two...
Sheldon Keefe on determining a lineup for Saturday’s game: “It’s not even about our...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed preparations for the team's first game back against Ottawa tomorrow night following a 16-day COVID-induced pause in...
Sheldon Keefe: “We’re going to do all we can to keep things safe… With...
After practice on Thursday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the return of Rasmus Sandin, Ilya Mikheyev, David Kampf, and Petr Mrazek from COVID-19 protocol, preparing for...
Full Leafs roster now out of COVID-19 protocol, preparing for Jan. 1 game vs....
The Maple Leafs' (nearly) full roster is back together again after the COVID-19 outbreak that swept through the team prior to the holiday break.
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Sheldon Keefe on returning from his bout with COVID-19: “I wouldn’t say it was...
Returning from his bout with COVID-19, Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after practice on Tuesday to discuss his experience over the last few weeks,...
Kyle Dubas updates the Maple Leafs’ COVID-19 situation: “All told, the Marlies had 24...
After a short-staffed practice on Sunday, GM Kyle Dubas addressed the Maple Leafs' current situation as it pertains to COVID-19 and postponed games.
Update on...
Kevin Papetti discusses trade deadline needs, impressions on the Maple Leafs’ first 30 games...
With the Maple Leafs season on a COVID-induced pause heading into the holiday break, Maple Leafs Hot Stove's Kevin Papetti joined Sportsnet Tonight to...
Anthony Petrielli on Morgan Rielly: “I’d argue it’s the best first half to a...
With the Maple Leafs season on a COVID-induced pause heading into the holiday break, Maple Leafs Hot Stove's Anthony Petrielli joined Sportsnet Today to...
Kyle Dubas on the ever-evolving COVID-19 situation in the NHL: “I sure hope we...
General Manager Kyle Dubas addressed the media on Saturday to discuss the positive COVID-19 cases on the Leafs and Marlies, the timeline of events...
Sheldon Keefe on the Covid outbreaks around the NHL: “Frankly, my priority right now...
After practice on Thursday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the team's concern level about the Covid outbreaks around the league, Morgan Rielly's positive strides defensively this...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Oilers 1: “We defended more than we’d...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team’s 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers that improved the Leafs' record to 20-8-2 on the season.
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