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Mitch Marner’s end-of-year interview: “It seems like it’s always the same words at the...
Mitch Marner addressed the media after his team's latest postseason disappointment, mentioning he wouldn't do anything different to prepare for the playoffs next season.
How...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Canadiens 3 vs. Leafs 1: “I am not going to...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7.
On how he puts the series loss into...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – First Round, Game 7 – Preview &...
It's the Game 7 no one in Toronto wanted.
Coming off of a second consecutive wasted put-away opportunity in which the team inexplicably started slowly,...
Sheldon Keefe: “I really feel that we are right we are supposed to be:...
A day away from a series-deciding Game 7, Sheldon Keefe discussed the pressure the team is facing, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's production through...
Sheldon Keefe on the top line breaking through offensively: “It is just a matter...
On an off-day for the players, Sheldon Keefe discussed possible lineup changes for tomorrow, the top line's play and production, the decision-making around William...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Canadiens 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT): “Is it part of...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 OT loss in Game 5.
On whether the failure to put the Habs away tonight is...
Pushing the Habs to the brink, Alex Kerfoot & William Nylander stepping up, Leafs’...
In Episode 17 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli break down the Leafs' 3-1 advantage in their series versus the Montreal...
Sheldon Keefe on the difference in this Maple Leafs team vs. years past: “The...
On an off-ice day for the team, Sheldon Keefe discussed William Nylander and Alex Kerfoot stepping up in John Tavares' absence, the leadership Jason...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Canadiens 0: “Scoring, defending, checking — all...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-0 win in Game 4 that put the Montreal Canadiens on the brink of elimination.
On the...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Canadiens 1: “Rielly has really raised his...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 2-1 win in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.
On whether Jack Campbell will start...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Canadiens 1: “I really had belief Rasmus...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team’s 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 to even the series at 1-1.
On the...
Kyle Dubas provides an update on John Tavares, rebukes the Toronto Sun’s cover: “The...
Kyle Dubas provided an update on the status of John Tavares before Game 2 on Saturday.
Opening Statements
I just wanted to take this opportunity this...
Sheldon Keefe on moving Nick Foligno to center in John Tavares’ absence: “He is...
After practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe provided the latest update on John Tavares before discussing moving Nick Foligno to center, reinserting both Pierre Engvall...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Canadiens 2 vs. Leafs 1: “Everybody has to step up...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's Game 1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
The latest update on John Tavares' condition:
He is conscious and...
The MLHS panel predicts the outcome of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens...
The MLHS crew nailed its North Division regular-season predictions. Brimming with overconfidence, it's time to put our necks on the line with some Leafs...
Sheldon Keefe: “We are a much bigger team, a much more experienced team, and...
After practice on Wednesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the imminent return of Zach Bogosian, Rasmus Sandin's ability to handle NHL playoff competition, and the team's...
Breaking down the Leafs vs. Habs playoff matchup game, Montreal under Dominique Ducharme vs....
In Episode 16 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli break down the matchup game against the Canadiens, Sheldon Keefe's thinking behind...
Auston Matthews becomes first Toronto Maple Leaf to win NHL goal-scoring title in 75...
An excellent piece by NHL.com’s Mike Zeisberger shed light on the wrist ailment Auston Matthews has been dealing with for most of the season...
Sheldon Keefe on the pressure on the Leafs this playoff season: “Our group recognizes...
On an off-day for the players, Sheldon Keefe discussed Auston Matthews' goal-scoring title, his team's preparedness for the physical challenges of the playoffs, the...
Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs vs. Habs rivalry: “This is as real as it...
After practice on Monday, Sheldon Keefe discussed Hayley Wickenheiser's promotion to Senior Director of Player Development, the meaning of the Leafs-Habs rivalry, the team's...
Recent MLHS articles
Game in 10: Dominant performance from Auston Matthews and his line...
The Maple Leafs earned their split, and we have ourselves a series.
Auston Matthews and his line were fantastic. The Leafs got a penalty kill...
