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Sheldon Keefe signs two-year contract extension to stay on as Toronto Marlies head coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that Sheldon Keefe has been signed to a two-year contract extension, ensuring he’ll remain the Toronto Marlies...
Toronto Maple Leafs add Paul McFarland to coaching staff; DJ Smith hired by the...
Former Leafs assistant coach DJ Smith has been hired as the new head coach in Ottawa, the Senators organization announced on Thursday morning.
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Brendan Shanahan: “As long as we are a Stanley Cup contender, we will have...
Fresh off signing a six-year contract extension, Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan joined Prime Time Sports to discuss his decision to extend his...
Toronto Maple Leafs sign defenseman Teemu Kivihalme to a one-year entry-level contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today the signing of left-shot Finnish defenseman, Teemu Kivihalme, to a one-year entry-level contract.
Kivihalme, who turns 24 in a...
Toronto Maple Leafs sign Ilya Mikheyev to a one-year entry-level contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that they signed coveted Russian free agent, Ilya Mikheyev, to a one-year entry-level contract.
Mikheyev, 24, is listed as...
Sheldon Keefe on Yegor Korshkov: “He’s certainly got size and is a presence out...
Toronto Marlies head coach Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after Thursday's practice, discussing the Game 1 win over Cleveland, the status of Calle Rosen...
Mike Babcock on his relationship with Kyle Dubas: “We are going to know what...
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach, Mike Babcock, addressed the media at his end-of-year availability discussing: Auston Matthews' ice time, his relationship with Kyle Dubas,...
Kyle Dubas: “I thought our coaching staff did a good job this year with...
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager, Kyle Dubas, addressed the media at his end-of-year availability, discussing his evaluation of the coaching staff's performance this season,...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Bruins 5 vs. Leafs 1: “I thought our series this...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-1 Game 7 loss to the Boston Bruins.
On the team's inability to get the...
Mike Babcock on Game 7: “Something is going to give… Make sure it goes...
Mike Babcock addressed the media on Monday ahead of Game 7, discussing the do-or-die series finale in Boston, Mitch Marner's quiet three games, Jake...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Bruins 4 vs. Leafs 2: “I thought this was their...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 6, extending the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal matchup to...
Mike Babcock: “We know the formula for us to win tomorrow… Now we’ve got...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after practice on Saturday, discussing Auston Matthews' growth as a player, the chance to close out the series versus...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Bruins 1: “I was impressed with [Auston...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 2-1 Game 5 win over the Boston Bruins to take a 3-2 series lead back to...
Mike Babcock: “We’ve liked three of the four of the games we’ve played”
Mike Babcock addressed the media via conference call on Thursday, discussing the Game 4 loss to Boston, the team's fourth line, William Nylander's play...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Bruins 6 vs. Leafs 4: “We had real good energy...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 6-4 loss to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night, leveling the series at 2-2.
On the team's...
Mike Babcock on the Jake Muzzin – Nikita Zaitsev pairing: “They are hard guys...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after practice on Tuesday, discussing his team's Game 3 win, Morgan Rielly and John Tavares' big games, the play...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Bruins 2: “Tonight was a hard-fought game”
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 3-2 victory over in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Boston Bruins.
On...
Nazem Kadri suspended for remainder of series versus Boston Bruins
After an in-person hearing on Monday afternoon, the ruling is in and Nazem Kadri has been suspended by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety...
Mike Babcock: “The series is now a best-of-five and it is in our building”
Mike Babcock addressed the media via conference call on Sunday, discussing his team's performances in Game 1 vs. Game 2, Nazem Kadri's possible suspension...
Mike Babcock Post Game, Bruins 4 vs. Leafs 1: “The refs let lots of...
Mike Babcock addressed the media after his team's 4-1 loss in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Boston Bruins.
On where...
Recent MLHS articles
Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs’ struggling power play: “[We’ve scored]...
On an off-day between Games 3 and 4, Sheldon Keefe discussed the passing of Bob Cole, William Nylander's status for Game 4, and the...
