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Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Blues 1: “Max really took charge of...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues which improved the team's record to 27-16-8.
On the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues – Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast...
The Maple Leafs forge ahead without Morgan Rielly as they welcome the surging St. Louis Blues to Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4).
The Blues...
Morgan Rielly suspended for five games by NHL DoPS
After a long three days, the verdict is in from the DoPS: Five games for Morgan Rielly.
Here is the DoPS' logic for the ruling:
Saturday...
Sheldon Keefe on the absence of Morgan Rielly: “It gets the team’s attention… You...
Ahead of Tuesday's game against St. Louis, Sheldon Keefe discussed the status of his injured players, adapting to the loss of Morgan Rielly during...
Sheldon Keefe on Morgan Rielly’s in-person hearing with DoPS: “There’s a history of events...
After Monday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the upcoming in-person hearing for Morgan Rielly, the lineup adjustments during Rielly's suspension, and the status of his...
Morgan Rielly offered an in-person hearing, allowing for the possibility of a 5+ game...
After there was talk of internal debate in the league discipline office about an in-person vs. phone hearing for Morgan Rielly, an invitation for...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Senators 5 vs. Leafs 3: “I thought [Rielly’s cross-check] was...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators which dropped the team's record to 26-16-8.
On how he'll...
Sheldon Keefe on the emergence of Simon Benoit: “Tre really liked the elements that...
Ahead of Saturday's game in Ottawa, Sheldon Keefe discussed the decision to start Martin Jones in net, William Lagesson returning to the lineup during...
Gauging the threat level of the Bruins, Panthers, and Lightning in the Atlantic –...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli reflect on this week's games vs. the Islanders and Stars before checking in on...
Sheldon Keefe on Ryan Reaves’ play since re-entering the lineup: “He’s given us exactly...
After Thursday's outdoor practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed Jake McCabe's status after the defenseman missed practice, John Tavares' improved scoring form, Ryan Reaves' play since...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Stars 4: “We had to play a...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars which improved the team's record to 26-15-8.
On the team...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info
Coming off of a frustrating loss to the Islanders, the Maple Leafs are looking to turn their home form around when they host the...
Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs’ struggles at home this season (11-10-5): “It’s hard to...
Ahead of Wednesday's game against Dallas, Sheldon Keefe discussed the slow secondary scoring of late, the team's inconsistency at home (11-10-5) compared to the...
Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs’ more inconsistent play this season: “In about 50% of...
After Tuesday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the play of the team's blue line through 48 games and Timothy Liljegren's performance level this season.
Practice Lines...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Islanders 3 vs. Leafs 2: “We played well enough to...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders which dropped the team's record to 25-15-8.
On the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast...
Winners of three consecutive before the All-Star break, the Maple Leafs attempt to stave off a season-series sweep tonight against the New York Islanders...
Grading the performances of Sheldon Keefe, the defense, and the goaltending at the midway...
On the latest MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Nick Ashbourne graded the 2023-24 Maple Leafs' first-half performances at the unofficial midway mark of the...
Sheldon Keefe on the tight playoff picture at the All-Star break: “It’s healthy for...
After Sunday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed David Kampf's injury, Bobby McMann and Joseph Woll's status, and the team's outlook for the second half as...
2024 NHL All-Star Game: Team Matthews wins $1 million prize in 3-on-3 tournament, Matthews...
Team Matthews emerged victorious -- and $1 million richer -- in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, capping a successful All-Star weekend in Toronto.
There were good...
Auston Matthews and William Nylander finish third and fourth in 2024 NHL All-Star Skills...
While Connor McDavid took home the $1 million prize, it was a more than respectable showing from Auston Matthews (third place) and William Nylander...
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Sheldon Keefe on the eve of the 2024 playoffs: “We’re equipped...
Sheldon Keefe discussed William Nylander's status after he missed Friday's practice, starting the playoffs with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on separate lines, and...
