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Mikael Granlund, Toronto Maple Leafs rumours

[Leafs Links] The latest on the Mikael Granlund sweepstakes, Jason Spezza’s likelihood of a...

In a jam-packed edition of Leafs Links, we have the latest on Jason Spezza's future in Toronto, the Leafs' deadline ambitions and possible fits,...
Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Senators 2 (OT): “We didn’t score enough...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators that improved the Leafs' record to 21-10-2 on the...
Kyle Dubas, Brendan Shanahan, Toronto Maple Leafsvideo

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs focus more on defense or forward at the trade...

On Episode 8 of the MLHS podcast, Ian Tulloch, Anthony Petrielli, and Kevin Papetti debated the merits of the Toronto Maple Leafs adding a...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on expectations for NHL officiating: “I have been around the game long...

After practice on Wednesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the plan in net in the coming days, the firing of referee Tim Peel by the NHL,...
Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan, Toronto Maple Leafs

MLHS Podcast, Episode #8 — Mailbag Edition — The future in net and the...

In Episode 8 of the Maple Leafs Hot Stove Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli are joined by Kevin Papetti for a mailbag edition...
NHL: Minnesota Wild at Toronto Maple Leafs

[Leafs Links] Seravalli: Toronto engaging third parties as cap facilitators, Mikael Granlund a primary...

In today's Leafs Links, the insiders provide the latest on the Toronto Maple Leafs' trade pursuits, including updates on the Mikael Granlund and Mattias...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on Alex Galchenyuk: “He has been probably as good of a forechecker...

After practice on Tuesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed Mac Hollowell and Kristian Rubins joining the taxi squad, Wayne Simmonds' fit on the top line next...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on losing Travis Boyd to waivers: “We would’ve liked to have kept...

After the team's skill sessions on Monday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the loss of Travis Boyd to Vancouver via waivers, the status of Jack Campbell...
Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Flames 4 vs. Leafs 3: “Any time you give up...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 defeat to the Calgary Flames, the Leafs' sixth loss in their last seven games. On how...

[Leafs Links] LeBrun: Maple Leafs a team to watch on Nick Foligno; Johnston: Still...

In today's Leafs Links, the trade scuttlebutt is coming fast and furious with GM Kyle Dubas aggressively shopping ahead of the April 12 trade...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews’ wrist benefiting from rest: “If today is any indication,...

After practice on Thursday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the nearing return of Wayne Simmonds, the benefits of a rest-and-practice week for Auston Matthews and the...
Niklas Hjalmarsson, good Toronto Maple Leafs target?video

Could Niklas Hjalmarsson be a sneaky good depth add for the Toronto Maple Leafs’...

On Episode 7 of the MLHS podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli discussed the merits of inquiring on Niklas Hjalmarsson, a 33-year-old pending UFA,...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe: “Kyle [Dubas] has confidence in the group… He will do what he...

After practice on Wednesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed Alex Galchenyuk joining a line with John Tavares and William Nylander, losing Jimmy Vesey to a waiver...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs

MLHS Podcast, Episode #7 — Kyle Dubas’ midseason address, deadline trade targets, prospect untouchables...

In Episode 7 of the Maple Leafs Hot Stove podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli discuss their takeaways from Kyle Dubas' mid-season press availability,...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs

Kyle Dubas on the trade deadline: Willing to part with a top prospect, comfortable...

Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas addressed the media at the halfway point of the season, discussing the team's first half of the...
Mattias Ekholm, Toronto Maple Leafs rumours

[Leafs Links] The latest on Eric Staal, Rickard Rakell, Mattias Ekholm & more

In today's Leafs Links, Elliotte Friedman gives the latest rundown on the various trade possibilities involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and the latest rumour...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Senators 4 vs. Leafs 3: “Ottawa was better tonight —...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators that dropped the Leafs to 1-5-0 in their last six...
Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Jets 5 vs. Leafs 2: “We had a real hard...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night that dropped the Leafs' record to 19-8-2...
Wayne Simmonds, Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe: “We have really missed Wayne Simmonds since he left the lineup… It...

After an optional practice on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the play of the team at the halfway point, goals for the second half of...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Jets 3 (OT): “I thought William Nylander...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's come-from-behind overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets, improving the Leafs' record to 19-7-2 on the season. On...

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