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Kyle Dubas on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ team identity: “I would say it is...
Kyle Dubas addressed the media after a closed-door team meeting was held in lieu of practice on Thursday.
How do you feel the team has...
Sheldon Keefe on the Toronto Marlies’ systems: “We ask our defense to do a...
Toronto Marlies head coach Sheldon Keefe joined Leafs Lunch on Thursday afternoon, discussing the Marlies' 8-2-2-1 start, Rasmus Sandin's development objectives, and the systems...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Islanders 5 vs. Leafs 4: “If you evaluate what we...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders on Wednesday night, dropping the Leafs' record to 9-7-4...
Mike Babcock on the reassignment of Michael Hutchinson: “We didn’t play good enough”
Mike Babcock addressed the media after practice on Tuesday, discussing the return of Zach Hyman, the loss of Mitch Marner, the decision to swap...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Blackhawks 5 vs. Leafs 4: “I thought [Matthews & Nylander]...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 5-4 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night, dropping the Leafs' record to 9-6-4 on...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Flyers 3 vs. Leafs 2 (SO): “We had a lot...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night, dropping the Leafs' record to 9-5-4...
Mitch Marner leaves the game versus Philadelphia with ankle injury
Mitch Marner will not return to the game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night after sustaining an ankle injury off of the center-ice...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Golden Knights 1 (OT): “[Frederik Andersen] is...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 2-1 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night, improving the Leafs' record to...
Nic Petan, Martin Marincin waived as Toronto Maple Leafs prepare roster for Zach Hyman’s...
With Zach Hyman set to return from long-term injury reserve in the coming days, the paring-down of the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster has begun,...
Mike Babcock on Frederik Andersen: “He looks like he is hitting his form now...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after practice on Wednesday, discussing Zach Hyman's nearing return, Jason Spezza rotating in and out of the lineup, the...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Kings 1: “Some people will think it...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night, improving the Leafs' record to 8-5-3...
Mike Babcock: “We believe that our defense is going to get better and better…...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's practice on Monday, discussing the injury status of Zach Hyman and John Tavares, what the return...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Flyers 3 (SO): “We’ve got to take...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 4-3 shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night, improving the team's record to 7-5-3...
Mike Babcock on Zach Hyman’s absence: “Even the people that aren’t fans are now...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after practice on Friday, discussing John Tavares' potential return in the next few games, Trevor Moore joining the line...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Capitals 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT): “Is [Ovechkin’s quote] not...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 4-3 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, dropping the Leafs' record to 6-5-3...
Maple Leafs Have Holes to Fill Before Being Declared True Stanley Cup Contenders
Nine games into the NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves near the top of the Atlantic Division standings. Sitting 3rd in the...
Mike Babcock on the team’s perceived lack of edge/emotion: “I don’t think there is...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after practice on Monday, discussing the return of Travis Dermott tomorrow versus Washington, the lighter schedule ahead, Tyson Barrie's...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Canadiens 5 vs. Leafs 2: “I don’t think you can...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, dropping the Leafs' record to 6-5-2 on...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Sharks 1: “What I liked is that...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, improving the Leafs' record to 6-4-2 on the season.
On...
Mike Babcock: “We haven’t spent enough time in the offensive zone rolling around being...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after practice on Thursday, discussing Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner’s defensive play, Matthews’ leadership, the team’s heaviness, and Morgan...
Recent MLHS articles
Special teams crisis + adjustments, the heat on Marner, Nylander’s absence,...
In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the first three games of the Boston-Toronto series,...
