Toronto Maple Leafs: Phil Kessel Was the Right Player at the Wrong Time
In September 2009, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke completed a blockbuster trade when he acquired Phil Kessel from the Boston Bruins for a pair of first round picks and a second-round pick.Phil Kessel was in between an all-star and a superstar for the Toronto Maple Leafs; the problem was he was the right player at the wrong time for the organization.
2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition: Auston Matthews and William Nylander compete for $1 million
The All-Star format this year pits 12 skaters against each other in a series of skills events with a $1 million prize on the line.
Matthews and Nylander will participate in several skills challenges, and if they earn enough points, they have a chance to compete in the One-on-One challenge and potentially win the $1 million prize. [ more ]
Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs locking down William Nylander for eight years: "Players of that calibre have unlimited options when they reach free-agency status... When they choose to remain here, it shows their belief in the organization, belief in the city, and the motivation to win in Toronto"
William Nylander signs mega contract
Sheldon Keefe praises Nylander's development [ more ]
The Toronto Maple Leafs Are Doing Sheldon Keefe Wrong
The Toronto Maple Leafs need to make up their damn minds.The fact that Kyle Dubas was fired nearly a month ago, and the Toronto Maple Leafs still haven't said one way or the other whether Sheldon Keefe is coming back is not cool.Give the guy an answer one way or the other, and stop letting him blow in the wind.
The Toronto Maple Leafs start a new chapter, what comes next?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have decided to make a change as they will not bring back Kyle Dubas as General Manager.Now the team has to embark in a new direction without their long time GM.The Toronto Maple Leafs will now have to start a new chapter without Kyle Dubas.Kyle Dubas was named the 17th general manager of the Maple Leafs in May of 2018.
Alex Ovechkin needs 72 goals.but he'd probably like his team to be better too.By the Numbers For on-ice percentages, 50 percent means even: both teams possess the puck evenly.Higher is better, lower is worse.Isolated Impact by HockeyViz About this visualization: This series of charts made by Micah Blake McCurdy of hockeyviz.com
Islanders & NHL News: UFA defensemen, coaching and front office moves
It is genius of the NHL to let everyone forget what hockey is for six days before returning with its championship series.That's how you reel the people in: a little bit of the "absence makes the heart grow fonder" treatment.I'm sure front offices appreciate the even shorter offseason, as well.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Potential Trades for Marner or Nylander
Will the Toronto Maple Leafs trade one of their core four players?That question gets asked every off-season due to the Toronto Maple Leafs lack of playoff success.With Kyle Dubas gone and new general manager Brad Treliving taking over, a trade involving one of the core four is possible, although unlikely.
Where the Maple Leafs vs. Panthers series could be decided: Anthony Petrielli joins Sportsnet 590 to discuss
MLHS' Anthony Petrielli joined The JD Bunkis Show on Sportsnet to discuss the matchup against the Florida Panthers in Round 2 and where the series could be decided.On what he makes of Florida as a playoff opponent: I find them such a strange team.I do think with their forward group, they can run three lines.
Who Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Select 28th Overall?
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded their original 2023 first round pick for Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari ahead of this past season's trade deadline.However, the Toronto maple Leafs acquired the Boston Bruins' first round pick (and Erik Gustafsson) from the Washington Capitals for defenceman Rasmus Sandin less than a couple weeks later.
Maple Leafs stave off elimination with Game 4 win over Panthers | CBC Sports
The Maple Leafs aren't done yet.Mitch Marner had goal and an assist as Toronto downed the Florida Panthers 2-1 in a must-win Game 4 to cut the deficit to 3-1 in the teams' second-round series Wednesday.William Nylander also scored for the visiting Leafs.Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll made 24 saves in his first post-season start with Ilya Samsonov sidelined due to injury.
Maple Leafs face elimination after OT loss to Panthers in Game 3 | CBC Sports
Sam Reinhart scored at 3:02 of overtime as the Florida Panthers defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Sunday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.The centre grabbed the puck behind the net and wrapped it around on a surprised Joseph Woll before the Panthers spilled off the bench.
The Washington Capitals are in a tough situation.The meanest way I could put it is: their core is rotting.Kuznetsov wants out, Backstrom isn't the same, Wilson is still recovering, Mantha isn't working out, etc, etc etc.We know the team promised Alex Ovechkin they'd be competitive next season, and we know that getting Ovi to the goal-scoring record is a priority as well.
What the Capitals can expect from the player they select at number eight in the draft
The Washington Capitals gained no spots during the NHL Draft Lottery and will pick eighth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft.If they hold onto the selection, it will mark the first time the franchise has picked eighth in the franchise's 49-year history.Typically, the number one overall pick is a can't miss player.
3 Toronto Maple Leafs Who Will Be Gone If Leafs Get Swept
If the Toronto Maple Leafs get swept and lose in the second round of the playoffs, except a ton of changes.It's crazy what a week can do for the Toronto Maple Leafs.Doesn't it feel like it was ages ago that we were celebrating the first round win against the Tampa Bay Lightning?For the first time in 19 years, the Leafs were in the second round and things were going to be different.
The players the Capitals could select at eighth, ninth, or tenth overall at the 2023 NHL Draft
The Washington Capitals will have a chance to move up to one of the top three spots in the 2023 NHL Draft at Monday's lottery.But the cold reality is that they have a much larger probability of ending up picking either eighth, ninth, or tenth overall.We've covered the potential top three picks in this year's class in Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, and Matvei Michkov in case the Caps are blessed with good luck from the Hockey Gods.
Toronto Maple Leafs avoid elimination by the Florida Panthers in Game 4
It was an intense contest between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers, who are leading the series 3-1 after a win by the Maple Leafs in this past evening's game between the two.This contest was indeed Toronto's make-or-break game, as the teams are heading back to Toronto for Game 5. How did the Toronto Maple Leafs fare against the Florida Panthers?
Toronto Maple Leafs recent struggles without forward Ryan O'Reilly
The regular season in the NHL is almost over, with only a handful of games left.For the Toronto Maple Leafs, recent struggles without a key forward, Ryan O'Reilly, make it even more difficult to establish a solid forward formation.It is especially difficult when he will be coming back from injury to assert himself in the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Sheldon Keefe on Mitch Marner and William Nylander stepping up in a Game 4 win in Florida: "It shows they care... They care deeply"
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's Game 4 win over the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.On the team's increased urgency: From an effort standpoint, I think it was our best effort of the season all the way through from start to finish.There was no real letup.Obviously, it is a very close game, but our competitiveness defensively - and our urgency defensively - was the best it has been all year.
Panthers survive blown lead to beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in series opener | CBC Sports
Sheldon Keefe watched his team commit two mistakes blunders he didn't see in the first round of the playoffs that directly led to goals against.After the Maple Leafs recovered to get back even, another costly error wound up being one too many to overcome.Toronto now finds itself in the exact spot it was in after Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning trailing the series and looking for answers.
Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs' strong response win in Florida: "It was a great collective win... The guys did a really nice job of giving them nothing in the third period"
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers which improved the Leafs' record to 43-19-9.On the team's response after the loss to NYI: I thought they did a good job.We went out and started like we did the other night.Tonight, we stayed with it.On Matt Murray's performance: I thought he looked great.
Maple Leafs turn to rookie goalie Joseph Woll with season on line in Game 4 | CBC Sports
Joseph Woll isn't thinking about all the work that got him to this point.All the Maple Leafs rookie goaltender is focusing on is keeping his team's season alive.Toronto will turn to Woll for Game 4 of its second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers staring down a 3-0 deficit with No. 1 option Ilya Samsonov out due to an upper-body injury.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nylander Contract Extension Won't be Cheap
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have an opportunity this off-season to sign William Nylander and Auston Matthews to contract extensions one year before their contracts expire.On December 1st, 2018, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed William Nylander to a six-year contract with a $6.9 million salary cap hit.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators - Game #73 Projected Lines & TV Info
The Maple Leafs are looking to bounce back from a hard-fought, tough-luck loss in Carolina in a tired situation for both clubs tonight as they close out their five-game road trip in Nashville (6:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario).Head to Head: Predators vs. Maple Leafs In the season-to-date statistics, the Leafs hold the advantage over the Predators in five out of five offensive categories and three out of five defensive categories.
Game in 10: Maple Leafs manufacture good rebound win in Florida led by their stars and Matt Murray
The Leafs came up with a good response game after their loss to the Islanders led by their star players and Matt Murray, who put up 34 saves and had the type of game you want to see from him at this point in the season.Your game in 10: It was a sleepy first shift for the 1.Leafs as Auston Matthews started the game with an empty-calorie shift before the John Tavares line went out with William Nylander and Michael Bunting, and they gave up an early opportunity as Carter Verhaeghe got off two shots in the high-slot area.
Sheldon Keefe on using John Tavares as a primary matchup center: "All season long, he has done a terrific job of managing the game when he is out there"
John Tavares excels as a matchup center with a focus on responsible decision-making and game management.
William Nylander's evolution in the NHL has been marked by increased consistency and ability to be a game-changer. [ more ]
"It's wild, but the one thing we can say for certain about the Leafs' defense: The Benoit - McCabe pairing is pretty good" - Anthony Petrielli discusses the blue line, Bertuzzi, and the bottom six on Sportsnet 590
Tyler Bertuzzi's production is disappointing, but his style of play is valuable for the Maple Leafs.
Bertuzzi's presence has had a positive impact on William Nylander's performance. [ more ]
Islanders and NHL News: Cup anniversaries and droughts; Coyotes on the move?
It has officially been forty years since the New York Islanders last lifted the Stanley Cup.On May 17, 1983, the Islanders completed a sweep of the Edmonton Oilers on Nassau Coliseum ice.We're in a bit of a drought, you might say.ISLES REWIND: It's now been 4ï¸â£0ï¸â£ years since the #Isles won a Stanley Cup.
Could the Sharks add a franchise cornerstone via trade?
Dubois, DeBrincat, Nylander are on the radar.SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier could soon make his mark in the trade market.While he has been active since taking the job, it's more been a matter of moving pieces out, namely Brent Burns and Timo Meier.But perhaps Grier is looking to add a foundational piece this offseason, and it appears as though there will be several options available to him.
Toronto Maple Leafs Salary Cap Situation Looks Fine Next Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs' salary cap situation for the 2024-25 season and beyond is in good standing
The Leafs will have between $34.2 - $34.4 million for their roster next season, with the possibility of signing William Nylander for $10 million [ more ]
Brendan Shanahan on whether William Nylander's hot start raises concern about the re-sign price: "If you're concerned because you have players on your team playing really good hockey, you have to check yourself"
There is a high level of parity in the NHL this season, making it challenging for teams to find consistency in their performance.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are satisfied with their current record but are still looking to improve and regain their full game.
The team is hopeful that injured players will return soon, and they are exploring options to strengthen their defense.
Brendan Shanahan, the Maple Leafs President, is concerned about various aspects of the team's performance, including William Nylander's contract negotiations. [ more ]
Did You Know? - Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Entry Draft History
Looking for some random bit of information on the QuantHockey website, I went down the rabbit hole of exploring the Toronto Maple Leafs draft history.In doing so, I came across a few items that I have to admit made me exclaim "I did not know that!"In the spirit of sharing (and sharing is caring, my dear readers), here is what I discovered about who and how the Toronto Maple Leafs have drafted over the years.
Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Trade Offense For Defense
If the Toronto Maple Leafs learned anything from the Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup victory, it's that they need to trade some of their offensive talent for defense.If you compared the Vegas Golden Knights and Toronto Maple Leafs based off talent alone, the Leafs would be better, but that's not what wins championships.
Toronto Maple Leafs: 4 Options for Goaltender Matt Murray
The Toronto Maple Leafs head into the most important off-season in team history with contract extensions for William Nylander and Auston Matthews as the main priority.The Toronto Maple Leafs off-season to date has been insane - they were set to bring back GM Kyle Dubas, then they fired him.After that, they hired Brad Treliving, and he brought in Shane Doan.
Brad Treliving's Most Important Task As Toronto Maple Leafs GM
The Toronto Maple Leafs new General Manager, Brad Treleving, has one task that takes precedence over all other.The Toronto Maple Leafs best player has to sign for the maximum allowed length.Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, David Pastrnak, Matthew Tkachuk, Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Leon Draisaitl.
Toronto Maple Leafs Rumours: Pierre-Luc Dubois Available in Trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs should, if they can, add more star players to the roster.The Toronto Maple Leafs have operated the last several years with a "studs and duds" salary cap strategy that has now more or less been adopted league wide.Now that every team has an analytics department, the fact that the NHL is a strong-link game where stars dictate results is no longer a secret.
The Only Way The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Trade For Josh Anderson
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a Matt Murray problem on their hands.A goaltender who played mediocre for the club in just 26 starts in 2022-23, missing out on the team's postseason, and suffering several injuries throughout the campaign.The Toronto Maple Leafs netminder currently has 1-year left on his deal at $6.25 million AAV (average annual salary) along with a base salary of $8 million, a number that could make his contract untradable to practically every team, except one, the NHL's third richest franchise, the Montreal Canadiens.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner vs Cole Caufield Contracts
This past Monday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that they had signed one of their young stars Cole Caufield to an eight-year extension, which led to Twitter battles about the Toronto Maple Leafs handling of the Mitch Marner contract.Fans from across the NHL have chimed in stating that former general manager Kyle Dubas caved to the Toronto Maple Leafs superstar forward in contract negotiations.
Gary Bettman predicts NHL salary cap to rise just $1 million this offseason, predicts larger increase in future
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly held their annual pre-Stanley Cup press conference on Saturday.One of the major topics the two men were asked to discuss is the state of the league's salary cap.Bettman shot down any sort of idea that the cap would be increasing for the 2023-24 season more than the $1 million that was projected at the general manager meetings last March.
Hershey Bears advance to 2023 Calder Cup Finals, capture Canning Trophy as Eastern Conference Champions
After failing to clinch at home in Game Five, the Hershey Bears defeated the Rochester Americans 1-0 to become Eastern Conference Champions at Blue Cross Arena on Friday.The Bears did so without their top goal-scorer (Ethen Frank), their top-line center (Michael Sgarbossa), and their top prospect defenseman (Vincent Iorio).
Wayne Gretzky chooses violence against Maple Leafs star players: 'You've got guys in Toronto on milk cartons'
The NHL on TNT panel was in rare form on Thursday night as they had plenty of time to take jabs at one another during the sixth-longest game in NHL history between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes.Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals produced six separate intermissions and several gold exchanges between the star-studded crew.
Toronto Maple Leafs Top Priority Should Be to Re-Sign William Nylander
Kyle Dubas' time as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs both started and ended with massive contract decisions looming for the NHL's biggest franchise, and the same is set from day one of the newly hired Brad Treliving's tenure.There is only about a month until Toronto Maple Leafs superstars Auston Matthews and William Nylander are eligible to sign contract extensions.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Pros and Cons of Adding Max Domi
With the NHL offseason quickly approaching, the Toronto Maple Leafs have some tough choices to make when it comes to their upcoming group of free agents.One area of interest is their forward group.The Toronto Maple Leafs have numerous forwards on expiring deals, as well as many rumors about trading one of the "core four".
Toronto Maple Leafs Should Trade William Nylander for Bowen Byram
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been correct to ignore the media's attempts to run William Nylander out of town.However, the stars have aligned and it's time to trade him, and there is a team so obviously in need of what he brings, who just so happen to have such an obvious over abundance of what the Toronto Maple Leafs need, that the trade rumour creates itself.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Takeaways From Treliving Press Conference
The Toronto Maple Leafs held a press conference on Thursday morning to officially introduce Brad Treliving as their new general manager.He is the 18th GM in Toronto Maple Leafs franchise history.The press conference revealed what his priorities, and how he is excited to get down to work.One of the more notable things learned from the press conference is that Treliving can't be involved in the 2023 NHL draft.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a ridiculous three weeks.First, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers despite being the better team in four out of five games.Second, they inexplicably fired their young GM after letting him learn on the job for five years.Now that he's easily the best.
Will the Toronto Maple Leafs Have to Do the Unthinkable?
As summer quickly approaches, newly hired Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has to decide what to do about the Auston Matthews situation.Matthews has one year left on his contract (with an $11.6M salary cap hit).Beginning July 1, he is eligible to sign an extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the same day his full no-movement clause comes into effect.
Reports Indicate the Toronto Maple Leafs Are Hiring Brad Treliving
According to Sportsnet, the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired former Calgary Flames General Manager Brad Treliving to take on the same role with the Maple Leafs.Treliving and the Flames agreed to part ways back in April after the Flames missed the playoffs this past season after taking the regular season Pacific Division title in 2021-22 with a 111 points.
Toronto Maple Leafs Need To Run It Back, but With a New Philosophy
As Kyle Dubas ' time as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs has ended abruptly, now seems like the appropriate time to ask the question: what's next for one of the NHL's richest franchises?Working as the Toronto Maple Leafs GM for five years, Dubas' most memorable moment on the job came in July of 2018 with a quote during an interview with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek, stating "We can, and we will" in regards to signing all four of the Leafs' core players.
Toronto Maple Leafs Eventual New GM Has It Pretty Easy
The Toronto Maple Leafs new GM - whoever that turns out to be - is getting pretty much the easiest job in the world.The Toronto Maple Leafs will enter next season as one of, if not the absolute favorite to win the Stanley Cup.Whoever ends up running this team, most of the hard work is already done for them.
Brendan Shanahan Is the Toronto Maple Leafs Biggest Problem
Last week, Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan announced that the team is cutting ties with general manager Kyle Dubas.According to James Mirtle from the Athletic, the two Toronto Maple Leafs managers were at odds with each other.Shanahan allegedly prevented a few trades from happening during Dubas' time with the Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Re-Sign Pending UFA Ryan O'Reilly
The Toronto Maple Leafs need to do whatever it takes to re-sign Ryan O'Reilly this offseason.When you look back the 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs season, the Ryan O'Reilly trade was the most significant move of the campaign.The team finally went "all-in" and although it didn't translate into a Stanley Cup, it wasn't due to the lack of effort by O'Reilly.
The Toronto Maple Leafs disarray could favor the NY Rangers - Blue Seat Blogs
Irresponsible Rumormongering The Toronto Maple Leafs are imploding for all the wrong reasons.After a disappointing loss in the second round to the Florida Panthers, head coach Sheldon Keefe and General Manager Kyle Dubas are both out.The Toronto Marlies coaching staff is out too.Keefe was likely to be let go after the loss, and it looks like Dubas and President Brendan Shanahan had a falling out, leading to a change in heart last week.
Would the Rangers actually trade Artemi Panarin? - Blue Seat Blogs
In a word, no, the Rangers likely aren't going to trade Artemi Panarin.The no move clause, the contract, and the Rangers current window to win are big factors.But there were rumblings before Gerard Gallant was dismissed that the Rangers might need a roster shakeup.The "easiest" way to do that is to trade Artemi Panarin as it sends a big message to the locker room while also freeing up a ton of cap space.
The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Try to Acquire Tyler Bertuzzi
The Toronto Maple Leafs face an interesting offseason this summer and many questions surround the team, mainly their forward group.Many Toronto Maple Leafs forwards are about to enter free agency, such as Michael Bunting and Ryan O'Reilly, and may not return to the team.Also, more questions surround the Leafs "core four," as many fans and analysts want one of them gone to shake up the roster.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Five Candidates to Replace Kyle Dubas As GM
On Friday afternoon, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that general manager Kyle Dubas is not returning next season.Dubas spent five years and eight days as the GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs.During that time, Dubas signed 204 players to a total contract value of $628 million according to capfriendly.com.
Toronto Maple Leafs Should Not Consider Trading William Nylander
The Toronto Maple Leafs were a big talking point on the Monday, May 15th edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast with Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek.During the podcast, they discussed the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs core four of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and William Nylander.Of these four players, the situation with Matthews is the top priority.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Why You Don't Trade Your Best Players
The Toronto Maple Leafs off-season has begun and many have speculated the Core Four will be no more.Both Auston Matthews and William Nylander enter the final year of their contracts before becoming Unrestricted Free Agents, while Mitch Marner and John Tavares have two years remaining on their contracts with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Keep William Nylander
The Toronto Maple Leafs season once again ended with disappointment.Fans, analysts, and social media continue debating what they should do this offseason.One player's name is coming up more often than not as a potential trade piece for the Toronto Maple Leafs, that being William Nylander.However, I believe Nylander is an extremely valuable part of this Leafs team and he should stick around for next season.
Toronto Maple Leafs Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Leaves?
Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs season has ended, it's time to start thinking about the off-season.Which free agents stay, and which ones leave?The Toronto Maple Leafs have ten unrestricted free agents on their active roster and 14 if you include players from the AHL's Toronto Marlies.There will not be enough cap space to keep everyone.
Game in 10: Maple Leafs' top line lets them down as season ends with Game 5 loss to Florida
In the end, the biggest problem when you find yourself in an 0-3 series hole is that you need everything to break just right for four straight games.In Game 4, it did.The Leafs played well, of course, but they also scored a goal off a referee's shinpad.In Game 5, they probably deserved to win.They had a ton of chances, but they now end the playoffs on a seven-game streak of scoring two goals per game.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Florida's Winning Streak Hits a Woll
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered game four of their second-round series against the Florida Panthers with their backs against the wall.With their top goaltender Ilya Samsonov out due to injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs decided to play Joseph Woll.Not having their number-one goaltender playing in an elimination game could have cost the Leafs, but they rallied around Woll and played their best game of this entire series.
Maple Leafs fans have high hopes as Toronto lives to see another playoff game | CBC News
Maple Leafs fans who gathered in downtown Toronto to watch the hockey team battle for NHL playoff survival were rewarded for their faith and loyalty on Wednesday night.Hundreds of fans in Maple Leaf Square outside the Leafs' home rink Scotiabank Arena were jubilant after the team held out a 2-1 win against the Florida Panthers to cut their second-round series deficit to 3-1 and stave off elimination.
Maple Leafs win 1st playoff series in 19 years with OT victory over Lightning in Game 6 | CBC Sports
The Maple Leafs finally exorcised their playoff demons and are off to the second round of the NHL playoffs.John Tavares scored at 4:36 of overtime and Ilya Samsonov made 31 saves as Toronto defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Saturday to win their series 4-2 and advance in the post-season for the first time in nearly two decades.
Montour scores in OT after Reinhart's late equalizer to lift Panthers over Maple Leafs | CBC Sports
Brandon Montour scored at 1:41 of overtime and backup goaltender Alex Lyon made 38 saves as the visiting Florida Panthers downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Wednesday to energize to their flickering playoff hopes.Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored the other goals for Florida (37-31-7).Montour added an assist for a two-point night.
What the Toronto Maple Leafs Did Right to Win Game 4
Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs had their season on the line, needing a win to keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive.It's safe to say they earned their right to keep playing.The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a glaring 3-0 series deficit heading into last night's game 4. With fans and analysts all over social media acting like the series was over, it wouldn't have been surprising if the Leafs came out with a poor effort.
Toronto Maple Leafs Lose, Marlies and Growlers Win
The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a 3-0 hole after losing 3-2 against the Florida Panthers in game three on Sunday.In all three games against the Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs have only been able to score two goals in each game.Unfortunately for them, it has not been enough to win.There have been stretches in each game where Toronto is in complete control of the game, but for whatever reason, the Leafs let that control slip away.
Toronto Maple Leafs: The Passion That Unites Us All, Except the Players
It's very ironic that the Toronto Maple Leafs slogan is "the passion that unites us all" when their players showed zero passion during Game 3 against the Florida Panthers.Being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan is the worst.Even when they have their most successful season in 19 years, this team still finds a way to disappoint us.
The Unspoken Truth Behind the Toronto Maple Leafs Agony
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent a lot of time in Florida recently.First, they took down the Tampa Bay Lightning.Now they're fighting to keep their Stanley Cup dreams alive against the Florida Panthers.Oh, Florida.The land of sunshine, beaches, and theme parks.Sounds like paradise, doesn't it?Well, not exactly.
Is William Nylander To Blame for 2-0 Maple Leafs Start?
After Thursday night's game two loss, many fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs and media pundits had their fair share of criticisms of forward William Nylander's play.As per usual, when a team goes down 2-0 in a playoff series, there will always be players being used as scapegoats, fairly or unfairly.The Leafs' winger has been a lightning rod for the majority of his career.
Toronto Maple Leafs Looked Good Despite Game 1 Loss
Once again, the Toronto Maple Leafs lose game one of a playoff series.Game ones have not been kind to Toronto this year, but hopefully, the series-ending result of winning will continue.Yes, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 4-2 in game one against Florida, but it wasn't for lack of effort.Toronto players were buzzing around the Panthers' net all night with many scoring chances.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Should go Cheap on LW Next Year
The Toronto Maple Leafs have seven forwards becoming unrestricted free agents (UFA) this off-season.A few spent most of the 2022-23 season playing on the left wing.Each will be looking for a raise, but should the Toronto Maple Leafs pay up or let them walk?Calle Jarnkrok is under contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs for three more seasons at $2.1 million.
Let's Nitpick Last Night's Toronto Maple Leafs Loss to the Panthers
The Toronto Maple Leafs played really well against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, but ultimately lost 3-2 in overtime As we all know, the Toronto Maple Leafs have officially clinched a playoff spot and will be playing the Tampa Bay Lightning the playoffs.With only eight games remaining, we could look at this game as a meaningless loss in March, but instead, it's way more fun to nitpick it.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Michael Bunting Extension Rumours
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a few players becoming unrestricted free agents this summer.One of those players is forward Michael Bunting.Bunting is having another productive year with the Toronto Maple Leafs.He has 21 goals and 25 assists for 46 points in 73 games.A slight drop in production compared to last season, but still decent, especially for a player who doesn't get anytime on the first power-play unit.
Toronto Maple Leafs Duo Looking to Join Exclusive Franchise Club
The Toronto Maple Leafs fan base have never been able to see a group of players as skilled as what they have on the current team.While the playoff success has not quite happened yet, scoring ability within the Toronto Maple Leafs core is undeniable.Auston Matthews and William Nylander are attempting to do something that a duo has not been done in 29 years and only twice in franchise history.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes - Game #72 Projected Lines & TV Info
The Maple Leafs are looking to follow up a solid team victory in Florida with a second win over Carolina in the span of a week tonight in Raleigh (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet).Head to Head: Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs In the season-to-date statistics, the Leafs hold the advantage over the Hurricanes in three out of five offensive categories, but the Hurricanes hold the advantage over the Leafs in four out of five defensive categories.
Toronto Maple Leafs Soundly Defeat Red-Hot Panthers
The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the red-hot Florida Panthers last night in Crazytown and came away with the victory.For the Toronto Maple Leafs, who had been playing fairly awful for the last couple weeks, it was nice to not only get the win, but to also deserve it.The Panthers didn't have karma on their side ,as Eric and Mark Staal disgraced themselves and their family before the game by trying to make a simple gesture of inclusivity all about themselves, and their message of hate and intolerance.
Toronto Maple Leafs Ideal Lines for Game 1 of the Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers last night on the backs of a two-goal Auston Matthews performance.Though many are quick to excuse the Toronto Maple Leafs recent horrible play by referencing the new players and line combinations, I don't think it's that simple.Without Ryan O'Reilly in the lineup, the Leafs are simply a worse team than they were before the deadline, because Rasmus Sandin and Pierre Engvall are superior to the rest of the players they added.