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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #5 Projected Lines &...
What may well be the Maple Leafs' full opening-night lineup will host the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate preseason game tonight in Toronto...
Craig Berube on the expectation of more goals from Auston Matthews: “It was an...
Ahead of Thursday's game against the Red Wings, Craig Berube discussed expectations for Auston Matthews' goal scoring, Simon Benoit's return to the lineup, and...
Where’s the best spot for Easton Cowan’s development? + Joseph Woll’s absence & preseason...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' 2025 preseason developments so far, the goaltending picture entering the...
Brad Treliving discusses the Leafs’ goaltending after Stolarz contract, Reimer PTO: “I like how...
After the contract extension for Anthony Stolarz and PTO for James Reimer, GM Brad Treliving discussed the organization's goaltending picture in the final week...
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 4-2 loss to Montreal: “It’s one of those preseason...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth game of the preseason.
Takeaways from the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Preseason Game #4 Projected Lines & TV...
The Maple Leafs' projected opening-night third line of Dakota Joshua - Nicolas Roy - Matias Maccelli will play its first preseason game together tonight...
James Reimer on his full-circle journey back to the Maple Leafs: “It’s the greatest...
After signing a PTO with the Maple Leafs, goaltender James Reimer discussed his full-circle journey back to Toronto and the opportunity in front of...
Craig Berube on whether James Reimer’s PTO suggests Joseph Woll will be out for...
After Friday's practice, Craig Berube discussed James Reimer joining camp on a PTO, Morgan Rielly's role on the top power-play unit, and Anthony Stolarz's...
Craig Berube on the Leafs allowing just 13 shots in a 7-2 win over...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in the third game of the preseason.
On his biggest...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Preseason Game #3 Projected Lines & TV...
Easton Cowan will feature in his third straight preseason game in his bid to make the opening night lineup, as a Maple Leafs group...
Craig Berube on Max Domi skating on Matthews’ right wing in camp: “He looked...
After Thursday's skate, Craig Berube discussed Max Domi's fit on the Matthews line, the Lorentz-Laughton-Cowan line, and the status of William Nylander and Simon...
Brad Treliving on the first week of Leafs camp & preseason: “Two young guys...
Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving joined Real Kyper & Bourne to discuss his goaltending situation, his depth up front and on the blue...
Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s training camp: “Watching him in the battle drills, he’s...
After Wednesday's practice, Craig Berube discussed Max Domi's progress toward a return, Morgan Rielly's training camp, and the impressions Ben Danford and Easton Cowan...
Preseason Game Notes: A first look at Matthews-Maccelli, Cowan grabs a point, Joshua’s preseason...
After building a 2-0 lead through 20 minutes, the Maple Leafs never added to it and then lost their two-goal advantage on special teams...
Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s preseason performances: “The conversations I had with him before...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 3-2 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators in the second game of the preseason.
On Matias...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Preseason Game #2 Projected Lines &...
A nearly full Maple Leafs lineup will play host to a Senators team light on NHL regulars in the first preseason home game of...
Craig Berube on Easton Cowan & Ben Danford’s opportunity in the second preseason game:...
Ahead of Tuesday's exhibition game against the Senators, Craig Berube and Brad Treliving discussed the news of Joseph Woll's leave of absence. Berube also...
Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 win to open preseason: “Ben Danford played...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators to open the 2025 preseason.
On the team's overall performance:
I...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Preseason Game #1 Projected Lines &...
(Exhibition) Maple Leafs hockey is back, and it starts with a lineup very light on NHL regulars this afternoon in Ottawa (3:00 p.m., Sportsnet...
Craig Berube on John Tavares taking less to stay in Toronto: “I expected him...
After a scrimmage day in training camp, head coach Craig Berube discussed William Nylander's buy-in and leadership qualities, Morgan Rielly's impressive camp so far,...
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How far are the Leafs from the coaching change conversation? –...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' troubling losses to Boston and Carolina, the biggest areas of concern...
