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Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs bench

What’s the right balance between Cup expectations and the developmental goals of the ’23-24...

In this week's edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' ugly loss to New Jersey, the balance between...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on singling out Tavares & the leadership group after the loss to...

After Wednesday's practice, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the injury status of Mitch Marner and Ilya Samsonov and singling out John Tavares and the...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Devils 6 vs. Leafs 3: “I hated lots about our...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils which dropped the team's record to 40-22-9. On where...
John Tavares, Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils – Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast...

The Maple Leafs look to get back to winning ways against a desperate New Jersey Devils team fighting for its playoff life, but they'll...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Sheldon Keefe on Joseph Woll ahead of his second consecutive start: “If the last...

Ahead of Tuesday's game vs. New Jersey, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the injury status of Mitch Marner, Ilya Samsonov, Morgan Rielly, and Joel...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Hurricanes 2 vs. Leafs 1: “We had more than enough...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes which dropped the team's record to 40-21-9. On the difference...
Jake McCabe, Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Coming off the high of a big win over Edmonton at home, a tired Maple Leafs team hits the road for a stiff test...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 6 vs. Oilers 3: “We played with lots of...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 6-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers which improved the team's record to 40-20-9. On Ilya Samsonov's...
Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs vs. Oilers

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Edmonton Oilers – Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

William Nylander: "He is two away from 50, so... not tonight." The annual Matthews vs. McDavid HNIC-in-Toronto showdown features the added intrigue of Zach Hyman's...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Sheldon Keefe on the Morgan Rielly – Jake McCabe pairing: “We’ve been hesitant to...

Ahead of Saturday's game vs. Edmonton, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed Tyler Bertuzzi's status, the Morgan Rielly-Jake McCabe pairing, managing his tandem in net,...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on giving TJ Brodie a mental reset: “We’re hoping it re-energizes him…...

After Friday's practice, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the status of Tyler Bertuzzi, Mitch Marner, and Ilya Lyubushkin, sitting TJ Brodie for another game,...
Auston Matthews, Leafs vs. Flyers

Matthews without Marner & line experimentation down the stretch for the Maple Leafs –...

In this week's edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Max Domi's big game on Auston Matthews' wing in Washington,...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 7 vs. Capitals 3: “Max was outstanding, and Auston...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals which improved the team's record to 39-20-9. On the team's...
Joseph Woll, Maple Leafs vs. Capitals

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals – Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Tired in a back-to-back situation, the Maple Leafs take on another desperate opponent fighting for their playoff lives tonight in Washington (7:30 p.m. EST,...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe on scratching TJ Brodie vs. Washington: “He knows he hasn’t been at...

Ahead of Wednesday's game in Washington, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the decision to healthy scratch TJ Brodie, the play of the Domi -...
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Flyers 4 vs. Leafs 3: “Forwards, defense, or goaltending, I...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers which dropped the team's record to 38-20-9. On what led...
TJ Brodie, Maple Leafs vs. Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

The Maple Leafs look to repeat last week's feat in Philadelphia as they visit a Flyers team that is healthy scratching its captain and...

Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs’ blue line post-deadline additions: “We’ve been rolling the pairings…...

Ahead of Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the makeup and deployment of his defense after the team's deadline additions, Pontus...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on Marner missing the Leafs’ road trip: “Mitch hasn’t had any time...

After Monday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed Mitch Marner's injury absence, the status of Calle Jarnkrok and Ilya Lyubushkin, and moving Tyler Bertuzzi and Timothy...
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving

Brad Treliving on Mitch Marner’s injury status: “In all likelihood, it is a minor...

At the NHL GM Meetings, Brad Treliving spoke to TSN's Geno Reda about the status of Mitch Marner's ankle injury, his options in net,...

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