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Tyler Bertuzzi praised 'great' Boston fans, hopes Maple Leafs can 'keep them a little quiet'

Excitement for facing Bruins in playoffs. [ more ]

Boston.com

2 days ago

Bruins drop final regular season game, will play Maple Leafs in 1st round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Bruins and Maple Leafs to face off once again in the postseason, continuing a long-standing rivalry. [ more ]

Boston.com

3 days ago

Who will Bruins play in first round of Stanley Cup Playoffs? They'll find out Tuesday.

Bruins can face Maple Leafs with a loss, final game will determine playoff matchup. [ more ]

NESN.com

Leafs Blueliner Fined For Cross-Checking Bruins' Brad Marchand

Physical game between Bruins and Maple Leafs resulted in fines for cross-checking incidents.

Bruins won 4-1 over Maple Leafs, completing a season series sweep. [ more ]

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Game in 10: David Pastrnak outshines the Leafs' stars, Toronto special teams falter in loss to Bruins

The Maple Leafs missed a chance to close the gap for home-ice advantage, coming into the game with momentum.

Leafs struggled with power play opportunities and were outworked by the Bruins leading to a defeat. [ more ]

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Sheldon Keefe on the concern level about the Leafs finishing the regular season on a 4-game losing slide: "I couldn't tell you the score of any of those games, including the one we just finished"

Sheldon Keefe praised Auston Matthews for his 69-goal season and expressed optimism about the team's future. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

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

The Maple Leafs' defensive play is solid with both experienced and young forwards contributing.

Auston Matthews is praised for his offensive prowess and all-round game. [ more ]

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Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews scoring his 60th in Buffalo: "If you're not going to get it at home, this is probably second best"

Auston Matthews scored 60 goals for the second time in his career, praised for his contributions beyond goals.

John Tavares scored the game-winning goal in his 1,100th career game, demonstrating his consistency and impact on milestone nights. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Arizona Coyotes - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Matthews aims for 50th goal in home state against Coyotes

Importance of Matthews to Arizona hockey community [ more ]

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Game in 10: Auston Matthews notches first-career five-point night, William Nylander registers 500th point as Maple Leafs obliterate Ducks

The Maple Leafs dominated the Ducks in a 9-2 win despite notable absences in the lineup.

Matthew Knies showcased promising instincts with a slick play leading to Auston Matthews' goal. [ more ]

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Game in 10: MVP chants ring out in Calgary as Auston Matthews pulls the game from the fire in comeback win over Flames

The Maple Leafs ended their four-game losing streak with a comeback win against the Flames, including an Auston Matthews hat trick.

The Leafs showed a lack of urgency and struggled in the first period, but Matthews' goals were turning points in the game. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Key Takeaway: The Maple Leafs close out the regular season focusing on individual milestones and staying healthy in a game with no significant stakes. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

2 days ago

Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs' penalty-filled 5-2 loss to Florida: "We played a terrific first period, and the game looks a lot worse than it is from there"

Taking too many penalties and lack of finishing opportunities caused Maple Leafs' loss despite good defensive play. [ more ]

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5 days ago

Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs' home fans buzzing whenever Auston Matthews (69 goals) touched the puck: "That was a major distraction... It doesn't help us with what we are trying to accomplish on the ice, but it is exciting. I get it."

Keefe emphasized the importance of the players' decision-making to turn the game around. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

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

Maple Leafs seeking redemption after 6-3 loss to Devils. Keefe emphasizes team discipline and care with the puck.

Keefe managing players' rest strategically, highlighting the importance of goalie rotation for performance. [ more ]

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Sheldon Keefe on Matthew Knies' performance in a win over New Jersey: "He was physically dominant... They couldn't handle him"

The Maple Leafs played well, especially offensively in the second period.

Matthew Knies had an outstanding performance, being physically dominant and quick. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

The Maple Leafs are debuting new middle-six lines for a balanced look.

Spreading elite scoring talent across three lines is essential for playoff success. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Game in 10: Maple Leafs squander multi-goal lead to Florida, draw the Boston Bruins in the first round

Boston Bruins will face the Maple Leafs in the first round of the playoffs despite previous doubts about their readiness. [ more ]

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Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs overcoming a sleepy start in Montreal: "We started playing with a lot more pace and simplicity [in the second period]... When we do that, we are a lot to deal with"

The team showed improvement by playing with more pace and simplicity after a slow start.

The coach emphasized the importance of maintaining good habits, detail, and health for the remaining regular season games. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs' 4-3 loss in Philadelphia: "I didn't like anybody -- forwards, defense, or goaltending"

The Maple Leafs struggled defensively and offensively in a 4-3 loss to the Flyers.

Keefe criticized the team's lack of sharpness and competitiveness during the game. [ more ]

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Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs' 3-2 win in Montreal: "The Kampf line with McMann and Knies was outstanding, and the Dewar line gave us lots of really good shifts, too"

The Maple Leafs showed resilience and strong team effort in their win over the Canadiens.

Bobby McMann's performance was highlighted for his confidence and strong play. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Maple Leafs have a good chance to close the gap with the Bruins tonight.

Bruins have seen a decline in performance since the start of February, while the Maple Leafs are on an upward trajectory. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

The return of John Tavares for the Maple Leafs' game, Marshall Rifai's NHL debut, and the team's current winning streak.

Coach Keefe emphasizing the importance of not underestimating the opponent, preparing young players for debut, and the team's performance without key players like Morgan Rielly. [ more ]

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They're in -- Maple Leafs officially clinch a playoff spot for the eighth consecutive season

The Maple Leafs have clinched a playoff spot for the eighth consecutive season.

Despite facing numerous challenges, including significant injuries and underperforming players, the Maple Leafs managed to secure a playoff spot comfortably. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Are the 2023-24 Maple Leafs' Cup odds really any worse than in recent seasons? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 65

The Leafs are showing improvement in their special teams, with a focus on an improved penalty kill.

Discussion on whether the current Leafs team is actually worse than past seasons. [ more ]

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Sheldon Keefe on Joseph Woll's performance in the loss to Tampa: "You probably need a save on one of those three goals to keep us going, especially with the quality of goaltending at the other end"

The Maple Leafs' strong defensive performance in the first period was highlighted, but mistakes were capitalized on by the Lightning.

The penalty kill was praised as outstanding, particularly for facing a tough challenge against the top special teams in the league. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

3 weeks ago

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs' 5-1 win over Washington: "A tidy game, and we continued to pull away throughout... It's a good response"

The Maple Leafs had a strong response after a previous 'immature' effort, playing a tidy game and maintaining a lead.

Mark Giordano scored in his first game since Feb. 29, showcasing resilience and professionalism. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs' 7-3 win in Washington: "Max [Domi] was outstanding, and Auston put on a clinic through most of the game"

The Maple Leafs responded well after a tough game in Philadelphia.

The Bertuzzi - Matthews - Domi line had an electric night offensively. [ more ]

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Game in 10: Special teams struggles, untimely goals against lead to dropped point despite Maple Leafs' good effort vs. Carolina

The Maple Leafs played well but lost due to late goals and poor special teams.

The team had multiple missed opportunities on the power play and penalty kill. [ more ]

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Game in 10: Tavares line and Ilya Samsonov lead the way, Rempe injures Lyubushkin in Maple Leafs' shootout win over Rangers

The Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers in a 4-3 shootout win after erasing two one-goal deficits.

William Nylander was benched for poor defensive play but the message sent was necessary for team accountability. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Lyubushkin makes Maple Leafs debut

Leafs likely to have two right-handed defensemen on blue line [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Game in 10: Maple Leafs' balanced offense continues to roll in high-scoring win over Florida

Leafs narrowly avoid blown lead with a 6-4 victory

First 40 minutes' strength crucial for Maple Leafs [ more ]

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Sheldon Keefe on how the Maple Leafs put six goals past the best defensive team in the NHL: "We were pretty direct in just putting pucks at the net"

The Maple Leafs generated offense by putting pucks at the net and having people there to capitalize

The coach emphasized the importance of managing rest, recovery, and focusing on improving special teams like the penalty kill and power play [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Why did the Maple Leafs' power play fall off a cliff in March? A look at the game tape

Maple Leafs had the best power-play percentage in February but dropped to 30th in March

Signs of inconsistency in the Leafs' power play strategy under coach Sheldon Keefe [ more ]

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National Hockey League

The 411 on new Maple Leafs prospect Jacob Quillan

Quinnipiac's Jacob Quillan signed a two-year contract with the Maple Leafs as an undrafted free agent.

Quillan had a breakout second season in college hockey as a top-line center at Quinnipiac University. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Game in 10: Auston Matthews notches 60, Ilya Samsonov earns spectacular shutout as Maple Leafs exact revenge in Buffalo

The Maple Leafs won 3-0 against the Sabres after losing 9-3 previously.

William Nylander set a new record for the most points in a single season by a Swedish player in Leafs history. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

3 weeks ago

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

The Maple Leafs are facing a tough challenge against the Capitals after a disappointing defensive performance.

Auston Matthews is a game-time decision with the coaching staff planning for him to play despite injuries and illnesses affecting the team. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

3 weeks ago

What's the right balance between Cup expectations and the developmental goals of the '23-24 Leafs? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 64

The impact of Maple Leafs' recent losses on their season

The balance between Cup expectations and developmental goals [ more ]

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Game in 10: Late push falls short for the Maple Leafs in Philadelphia

The Leafs struggled to overcome a 3-0 deficit in Philadelphia.

Defensive errors led to early goals against the Leafs. [ more ]

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Lineup experimentation, Nick Robertson's frustration, and special teams adjustments - Maple Leafs Notebook

Injuries and illnesses affect Maple Leafs' lineup

Development of scoring depth and youth within the roster [ more ]

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Sheldon Keefe on sending his stars out on a late PP in a 6-1 game vs. Philadelphia: "I had no intention of doing it.. We had tired people... I have to manage my team and my bench"

The Maple Leafs' coach, Sheldon Keefe, praised the team's performance, highlighting the importance of an early goal and solid defending.

Keefe mentioned the significance of goaltending in the game and emphasized Tyler Bertuzzi's offensive contributions. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

New players Dewar and Edmundson shake up Maple Leafs lineup

Home team on a 12-game winning streak in Leafs vs. Habs rivalry [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

General consensus is down on Brad Treliving's first trade deadline with the Maple Leafs. Is it justified? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 61

Brad Treliving's first trade deadline as GM of the Maple Leafs focused on depth adds, not major acquisitions.

The MLHS Podcast covers reactions to recent losses, acquisitions of players like Ilya Lyubushkin and Joel Edmundson, and the importance of improving penalty-killing. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

The Maple Leafs seek revenge against the Sabres for a previous 9-3 loss.

The Leafs have improved since the last matchup but should not underestimate the Sabres' performance. [ more ]

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Sheldon Keefe after the Maple Leafs' 4-1 loss to Boston: "We did a lot of good things, but you can't just do good things and expect to beat Boston... You have to do great things"

The Bruins are a tough team to play against

Special teams play a major role in the game [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Game in 10: On the Ilya Lyubushkin acquisition and the Maple Leafs' ugly win over Arizona

Ilya Lyubushkin acquisition overshadowed Maple Leafs game

Hypothetical trade comparisons and considerations discussed [ more ]

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Maple Leafs 2024 Trade Deadline Preview - MLHS Podcast Ep. 60

The impact of the Maple Leafs' recent winning streak on trade deadline strategy

Exploring various trade targets and options for the Maple Leafs [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Bruce Cassidy on the Leafs spreading out their top talent onto three lines: "I think it's going to help Toronto... Maybe the individual numbers aren't as good, but there is a better balance"

Checking well and staying disciplined while being opportunistic in scoring are keys against the Maple Leafs.

Splitting up top offensive talent across multiple lines can present challenges and advantages for teams. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Big-picture takeaways from the Maple Leafs' seven-game winning streak

Star players driving success

Reevaluation of ice-time allocation needed [ more ]

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Game in 10: Samsonov, Bertuzzi, and the power play come up trumps as the Maple Leafs extend winning streak to seven in Colorado

The Maple Leafs won due to goaltending and power play

Opinions on rule changes regarding delay-of-game and offside challenges [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

The Maple Leafs face tougher challenges ahead in their schedule.

Rielly's return boosts the team's morale and lineup. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

What should and shouldn't be made of the Maple Leafs' 18-2-1 all-time record without Morgan Rielly? - MLHS Podcast Clip

The Maple Leafs' success without Morgan Rielly in the lineup during a favorable part of the schedule.

Discussions on Rielly's impact as a playoff performer and a strong presence on the team. [ more ]

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Keefe's refreshing lineup calls, Bettman upholds Rielly's suspension, and a progress update on Treliving's first season as GM - MLHS Podcast Ep. 59

Maple Leafs' winning streak without Rielly

Lineup developments and experimentation by Sheldon Keefe [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on Ilya Samsonov rising from the ashes to win six of his last eight Leafs starts: "It's a great story for sure... I don't look at it as that big of a thing just because I have always believed in the goalie"

The Maple Leafs improved their record to 30-16-8 with a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.

Matthew Knies made significant plays, drawing penalties and contributing to the team's success. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Anaheim Ducks - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Maple Leafs facing 30th-ranked Ducks without key players like Tavares and Rielly

Coach Keefe deciding to start Martin Jones in goal to manage workload for upcoming games [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

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

The Maple Leafs are facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers, two teams fighting for playoff spots.

The Flyers are on a four-game winning streak and are making life difficult for other teams in the playoff race. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Are we seeing signs the Maple Leafs are deeper at forward than it's appeared? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 58

The podcast discusses the fallout from the Morgan Rielly suspension, the team's secondary forward group, and the potential of a 'second wave' of young forward talent in the next few seasons. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on Morgan Rielly's cross-check to the Ridly Greig's face after a slap shot into the Leafs' empty net: "I thought it was appropriate"

The Maple Leafs suffered a 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators, bringing their record to 26-16-8.

Sheldon Keefe plans to take a day off to regroup before the next game. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Game in 10: Core Four lights up the scoresheet as Maple Leafs shake off rough first period in win over Dallas

The Maple Leafs have had success against the Stars, winning six games in a row against them.

The Leafs' power play showed signs of improvement, creating scoring opportunities and executing a simple play for a goal. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs bouncing back from a tough first period to defeat the Stars: "We had to play a lot harder... We certainly did that, and the game flipped"

The Maple Leafs overcame a slow start to win against the Dallas Stars.

The bottom six players played a significant role in the victory. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

The Maple Leafs have a favorable record against the Stars, winning five of their last matchups and eight of 11 in the Auston Matthews era.

The Stars are a strong team with balanced forward lines and good all-around five-on-five numbers. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs' frustrating loss to the Islanders: "Played well enough to win but did just enough to lose... This is the NHL, and the second goal is peewee stuff"

The Maple Leafs played well enough to win the game but made crucial mistakes that led to their loss.

Sheldon Keefe was frustrated with the power-play unit's mistake and emphasized that such errors should not happen in the NHL. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders - Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Maple Leafs face the New York Islanders in an attempt to avoid a season-series sweep

Injury and absence of players require lineup changes for the Maple Leafs [ more ]

Newsday

Islanders activate Ryan Pulock off injured reserve

Islanders practice focused on neutral-zone play and special teams

Possible reinforcements for the game against Maple Leafs [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

Islanders News: An absurdly appropriate win

Islanders fans continue to give former player John Tavares a hard time in matchups against the Maple Leafs.

Toronto media and pundits criticize Islanders fans for booing Tavares, but fans believe they have the right to express their feelings. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

NHL & Islanders News: Laviolette joins the dark side; Sens owned; Cup in the building

The NHL carries on for what could be its final night of 2022-23 as the Golden Knights look to close out the Stanley Cup final in Game 5 vs. the Florida Panthers.If you're (still?) watching, this can be our late-day news dump and game thread.Plus, a wee bit of Islanders-related reading:
Islanders 'News'

Tales from when the Isles used to fly commercial.

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Maple Leafs Hotstove

"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 ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Tyler Bertuzzi's point production has been slow, but he's showing promise in tight-checking games - Maple Leafs Notebook

Tyler Bertuzzi's skill set of winning battles and recovering loose pucks is valuable for the Maple Leafs.

The Bertuzzi-Tavares-Nylander line is the best second line the Leafs have had, despite Bertuzzi's low point production. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets - Preview, Projected Lines and TV Broadcast Info

The Maple Leafs are seeking a better start in the rematch against the Winnipeg Jets after being outplayed in the opening 20 minutes of their previous game.

The Leafs lost Calle Jarnkrok to a broken knuckle and will insert Ryan Reaves onto the fourth line with Bobby McMann unavailable due to injury. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs entering the break with a great win in Winnipeg: "We were really good in lots of areas -- at five-on-five, on special teams, the goaltending, and the depth scoring with Ryan Reaves getting us going"

The Maple Leafs' win required a lot of work and perseverance.

Ryan Reaves had a strong performance, contributing with a goal and energy. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

What's happened to the once-dependable TJ Brodie? - Maple Leafs Notebook

The Maple Leafs finished their four-game West Coast trip at 2-2-0.

The Leafs' penalty kill has regressed and become a problem in the past two months. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Game in 10: Slow start, sagging special teams, and an off-night from Martin Jones sink the Maple Leafs in Vancouver

The Maple Leafs lost to Vancouver after digging themselves out of an early 3-0 hole.

The Leafs struggled with their goaltending and special teams. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe after the Leafs' 6-4 loss in Vancouver: "For the most part, I thought we were the better team and did a lot of good things, but you can't spot them three and expect to win"

Zero points

Slow start and defensive issues [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe after the Leafs held on to win 4-3 over Calgary: "One of the best third periods we've played maybe all season with the lead... Really proud of the guys tonight"

The Maple Leafs played a strong third period and closed out a win against the Calgary Flames.

Auston Matthews' goal in the first period was crucial in helping the team regroup and perform well for the rest of the game. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

The concern level after four straight losses, Sheldon Keefe's job security, and Brad Treliving's approach to the trade deadline - MLHS Podcast Ep. 54

The concern level after the Leafs' four-game losing streak

The coach and player comments after recent losses [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Game in 10: Squandered multi-goal lead costs Maple Leafs (again) but coach and players remain positive after loss to Oilers

The Maple Leafs gave up a multi-goal lead for the fifth time in their last seven losses.

The Oilers' 10-game winning streak was in jeopardy but the Leafs couldn't capitalize. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Game in 10: Major line shakeup fails to pay immediate dividends, Maple Leafs blow another lead in loss to Detroit

The Maple Leafs blew a lead against a division rival in regulation, resulting in zero points on a disappointing weekend.

The Leafs struggled to create pressure and sustain any offense on their power plays, going 0/3 in the first period. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs' 5-3 loss to Colorado: "When MacKinnon's line is out there with Toews-Makar, the calibre of play isn't the NHL... It's another league, and I didn't think we handled it very well"

The Maple Leafs' coach, Sheldon Keefe, addressed the media following their loss to the Avalanche, expressing disappointment in the team's performance.

Keefe moved William Nylander up to Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's line to try and handle the Avalanche's top players better. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe after the Leafs gave up a 3-1 lead and lost in OT to NYI: "Special teams were rotten... That costs you games"

The Maple Leafs had a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, bringing their record to 21-10-8.

The team struggled on special teams, with the power play and penalty kill performing poorly. [ more ]

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'Easy decision' to start Martin Jones versus Sharks, says Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe

Martin Jones is getting another start in the Maple Leafs net.

Jones has been playing well and was named the NHL's second star of the week. [ more ]

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TAKEAWAYS: Maple Leafs overpower lowly Sharks in one-sided victory

The Maple Leafs have struggled against inferior NHL teams

The Leafs had a dominant win over the San Jose Sharks [ more ]

ottawacitizen

'Easy decision' to start Martin Jones versus Sharks, says Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe

Martin Jones has been performing well for the Maple Leafs, earning him the start in the net.

Jones has started the past four games and eight of the past 10 for the Leafs. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on his star forwards climbing the Maple Leafs' franchise record books: "I've been watching the Leafs my whole life... There have been some great players to come through here, but these guys are special"

The Maple Leafs' win over the Sharks was a good game for the team.

The team has found a groove and is feeling good about their recent performance. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the 1,000-point milestone for John Tavares on Long Island: "We're just so happy for John... He's contributor on two massive goals, and with his dad in the building... Pretty special"

John Tavares' accomplishment of reaching 1,000 points in the NHL is a special moment for the Maple Leafs

The team had a mixed performance against the New York Islanders, but Tavares' milestone was a highlight [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs' convincing win over Nashville: "As tidy of a game as we've played... Certainly, as good of a team win as we've had"

The Maple Leafs had a strong overall team performance in their win over the Predators

Ilya Samsonov had an impressive 18-save shutout in his return to the crease [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators -- Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Ilya Samsonov will start in goal for the Maple Leafs

The Predators are giving Juuse Saros a night off and starting Kevin Lankinen in goal [ more ]

NESN.com

Jim Montgomery 'Loved' This Player In Bruins' Win Over Toronto

David Pastrnak had a stellar performance against the Maple Leafs, scoring a goal and assisting on two others in a win for the Bruins.

Head coach Jim Montgomery praised Pastrnak for his improved leadership and playmaking abilities. [ more ]

Stanley Cup of Chowder

Public Skate: Bruins vs. Maple Leafs

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs is an exciting hockey matchup.

People are interested in the Bruins winning and Ryan Reaves' performance. [ more ]

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Maple Leafs Hotstove

Game in 10: Matthews comes alive, Maple Leafs fight back to earn a point in hard-fought battle with Boston

The Maple Leafs showed resilience by erasing deficits in a hard-fought game.

The Leafs' performance in five-on-five play was their best since their road trip in October. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe after the Leafs' overtime loss to Boston: "If there ever was a game where both teams deserved two points, this is it"

The Maple Leafs lost 4-3 in overtime to the Boston Bruins, dropping their record to 12-6-4.

Sheldon Keefe praised Auston Matthews' performance and the play of the Matthews line.

Joseph Woll had impressive saves in overtime and showed tremendous growth. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Maple Leafs UFAs, Part 1: Who should stay among Justin Holl, Luke Schenn, ZAR, Noel Acciari, and Erik Gustafsson?

We'll soon take a look at the external options that might fill a need for the Maple Leafs in the UFA market, but we first have to cover the decisions to be made on the expiring contracts currently on the NHL roster, of which there are nine in Toronto among the UFA class.In Part 2 coming out on Monday, we'll take a look at some of the more important names among this cohort, including Ryan O'Reilly and Michael Bunting (as well as David Kampf and Alex Kerfoot).

Editor In Leaf

Toronto Maple Leafs: It Looks Like Sheldon Keefe Is Staying

All signs point to the Toronto Maple Leafs keeping head coach Sheldon Keefe behind the bench this season.According to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger, discussions between Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving and Sheldon Keefe about a contract extension will happen over the summer.Keefe has one year remaining on his existing contract as head coach of the Leafs.

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National Hockey League

Kyle Dubas Bringing Two Familiar Faces to the Pittsburgh Penguins?

When Kyle Dubas was hired as the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs in July 2014, expectations were high in a hockey market.Although it is not a hockey hotbed like Toronto, Pittsburgh may have Dubas feeling the same pressure as team president and current interim general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Editor In Leaf

Beating the Toronto Maple Leafs In the Playoffs Is Bad Luck

The Toronto Maple Leafs did manage to make it to the second round this year, but they still failed in their ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup.The Toronto Maple Leafs added a ton of grit and talent to their roster at the trade deadline to supplement an already incredible team, but they still couldn't get it done.

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2023 NHL draft primer: First-round order and top prospects

The NHL draft is scheduled for June 28-29 in Nashville, Tennessee, and the order of the first round is set, barring a trade.The top of the draft was determined in the lottery, when the Chicago Blackhawks won, moved up two spots and gained the right to select generational talent Connor Bedard.The Philadelphia Flyers changed up the order in early June by trading defenseman Ivan Provorov to the Columbus Blue Jackets and acquiring the No. 22 overall pick.

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LA Kings

NHL Rumors: Senators, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Kings, Flyers

In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators have essentially been sold, according to sources and an official announcement from the franchise.The process is now over and a bidder has been chosen.Meanwhile, the New York Rangers are on the verge of announcing their new head coach.Are the Philadelphia Flyers looking at Nic Robertson?

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Anthony Mantha Is an Ideal Reclamation Project

The Toronto Maple Leafs have, in recent times, relied on bringing players in with either untapped potential or as reclamation projects.Namely the Toronto Marlies taking a gamble on Joshua Ho-Sang or the Toronto Maple Leafs hedging their bets with the low-cost deal for Michael Bunting, as two examples.

Maple Leafs Hotstove

John Tavares is unlikely to be traded. How can the Maple Leafs optimize his remaining productive years?

When the Maple Leafs moved on from GM Kyle Dubas a few weeks ago, the next question was obvious: Who else of significance might follow him out the door?After all, Dubas stood by his core of players through thick and thin.With Dubas gone, it stood to reason that anything was on the table.Those rumours were quickly squashed when Brendan Shanahan reportedly informed the team's core players that they are unlikely to be moved .

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