BeLeaf Blog -Toronto Maple Leafs News: December 2014

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Leafs Take Down Bruins

BOSTON (CP) - Nazem Kadri and Mike Santorelli each scored in the shootout, lifting the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. Phil Kessel had a goal and his 200th career assist in his career with Toronto...

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Five Takeaways from Leafs vs. Bruins

The Middle of the Ice The Maple Leafs did a far better job of winning the battles for the puck. In addition, they stopped the Bruins from attacking the middle of the ice. The Florida-based NHL teams attacked the middle and exploited gaps in the L...

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Leafs don't wilt under Bruins pressure

What better time than New Year’s Eve to clear the books concerning the Bruins?

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Maple Leafs beat Bruins in a shootout

Who would have figured a New Year’s Eve date with the Bruins would have been a way for the Maple Leafs to wash away some of the bad vibes of 2014?

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Leafs end year with shootout win over Bruins: DiManno

Two points added to the Toronto tally with a 4-3 shootout victory that pushes them three points ahead of Boston in the Atlantic Division.

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Maple Leafs upbeat ahead of Boston game despite 2-game skid: DiManno

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Leafs' Komarov likely to return vs. Bruins

Late in Wednesday’s game-day skate, Leo Komarov hit the boards hard a half dozen times to prove a point.

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Projected Lineups: Leafs vs. Bruins

Both the Leafs and Bruins held morning skates in Boston prior to tonight's game at TD Garden. Here are the projected lineups for both teams when they face off tonight... Toronto Maple Leafs Forwards 21 van Riemsdyk - 42 Bozak - 81 Kessel 2...

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Maple Leafs-Bruins game blog with Rosie DiManno

Toronto heads into Boston after losing two straighe in Florida.

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Keys to the Game: Leafs vs. Bruins

The Maple Leafs will count down to the end of 2014 in Beantown, getting set to take on the Bruins on Wednesday. Here are the Leafs’ three keys to a win. Win the faceoffs The Maple Leafs’ ability to win the draw has been on a decline over the mon...

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Maple Leafs' Bernier says he's 'ready to go'

Nothing like a brisk 25-minute workout to sweat out the rest of what ails you. Or so Maple Leafs goaltender Jonathan Bernier hopes, anyway.

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Maple Leafs look to right ship in Boston

Welcome to New England, scene of one of the Maple Leafs’ more notable crimes against responsible hockey.

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Struggling Leafs searching for answers: DiManno

The return of starting goalie Jonathan Bernier can't hurt after two losses in Florida.

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Bounce Back in Beantown

The Maple Leafs arrived in Boston in the wee hours following Monday's 3-2 loss at Tampa. There's plenty of concern that a two game losing streak following the Chistmas break might evolve into something more than that. The Leafs have lost fiv...

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Maple Leafs-Bruins: Wednesday game preview

The Leafs take on the Bruins in Boston Wednesday night.

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Gibson Reassigned To Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that the team has reassigned goaltender Christopher Gibson to the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Gibson, 22, has appeared in 17 regular season games with the Marlies this season, posting a record of 6-9-2 with...

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Road games a true test: Lightning coach

Lightning coach Jon Cooper wasn't necessarily dumping on his opponent, but he did have an interesting observation on the Leafs heading into Monday's contest.

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World Junior Day Four Wrap Up

William Nylander – Sweden The Maple Leafs 2014 first round draft choice continues to come up big for Sweden. On Monday, Nylander registered two assists. The points came while his team was trailing Russia by a score of 2-1. Nylander won seven of h...

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Five Takeaways from Leafs vs. Lightning

The Letdown It was the second straight game where the Leafs let a two-goal lead slip away. While the circumstances were different than they were on Sunday, a new theme is developing. A back-to-back of giving up two goal leads is new this season. ...

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Monday, December 29, 2014

Maple Leafs' Reimer left to wilt ... again

James Reimer has now lost 54 games as a Leaf, the same as the unlamented Vesa Toskala.

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Lightning Edge Leafs

TAMPA, Fla. (CP) - Steven Stamkos scored his 20th goal to break a third-period tie, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Monday night. Stamkos gave the Lightning a 3-2 lead wi...

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Maple Leafs fall to Stamkos, Lightning: DiManno

Leafs blow two-goal lead, outshot by a mile in Tampa.

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Live coverage: Leafs vs. Lightning

The Atlantic Coast didn't work out so well but the Leafs will give it another shot on the Gulf side.

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Maple Leafs collapse against Panthers worries Lightning coach

Opposing teams usually come out with a vengance after losing the first game of a back-to-back in Florida. Toronto plays Tampa Bay tonight.

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Leafs' Reimer likely in, Panik out vs. Lightning tonight

There are some nights where Randy Carlyle feels he doesn’t know what type of team he has, but the coach he will face here Monday night feels the Leafs are about to find out.

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Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Lightning

The Leafs and Lightning get things underway at 7:30 p.m. in Tampa Bay tonight. Below are the lines the Leafs used last night in Sunrise and the Lightning's projected lineup from today's morning skate. Richard Panik did not return to last night'...

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Maple Leafs-Lightning game blog: Live updates at 7:30 p.m.

Toronto looking to bounce back after losing to Florida Panthers on Sunday.

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Keys To The Game: Leafs vs. Lightning

The Maple Leafs take on the Lightning in Tampa in the back half of a Florida doubleheader. Here are the Leafs three keys to a win. Slow it down The Maple Leafs got caught in another shooting gallery against the Panthers on Sunday. There were o...

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Maple Leafs surrender too many shots ... again

Wonder if it crossed Roberto Luongo’s mind how hard he’d be working today if his desired trade to the Leafs had been worked out a few years ago.

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World Junior Day Three Wrap Up

Rinat Valiev – Russia Valiev played a crucial role in shutting down an upstart Switzerland squad. After the Swiss opened with a 5-2 win over the Czech Republic, the Russians brought them down to earth with a 7-0 victory. The Russian defenceman di...

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Five Takeaways from Leafs vs. Panthers

Game gets away For the first time in 15 games, the Maple Leafs lost when they were leading after two periods of play. Up 4-2 through 40 minutes, the Panthers scored four unanswered. The Panthers came into the game with the fifth-worst goals per g...

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Panthers Pounce Leafs

SUNRISE, Fla. (CP) - Brad Boyes scored a tiebreaking power-play goal in Florida's four-goal third period, and the Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Sunday night. Willie Mitchell, Dmitry Kulikov and Scottie Upshall also scored in the ...

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Maple Leafs collapse, lose to Panthers

James Reimer starts for ailing Jonathan Bernier. Leafs visit Lightning Monday.

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Maple Leafs talk healthy eating and favourite junk food

Nutrition is different in today’s NHL as veteran d-man Stephane Robidas remembers a time when quinoa, sweet potato and kale weren’t known to athletes.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning: Monday NHL game preview

Tyler Johnson and Lightning host Leafs, playing back-to-backs in Florida.

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Leafs' Bernier sidelined with 'flu-like symptoms'

A sick Jonathan Bernier has forced the Leafs to recall AHL goaltender Chris Gibson as a backup for Sunday’s meeting with the Florida Panthers.

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Leafs lose Bernier with flu, recall Gibson

No sign of mumps, Leafs say amid NHL outbreak. Leo Komarov on IR.

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Leafs Recall Christopher Gibson From Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Sunday that the team has recalled goaltender Christopher Gibson from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Jonathan Bernier will miss tonight’s game with flu-like illness and is not showing any signs of the mumps at this tim...

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Maple Leafs take on Panthers in Florida

Chased from their home rink to make room for the world juniors, the travel itinerary for the Leafs is about to get hectic.

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Keys To The Game: Leafs vs. Panthers

Back from the holiday break, the Maple Leafs are in the ‘Sunshine’ state to take on the Florida Panthers. Here are the Leafs three keys to a win. JVR and Kadri When paired together in Dallas, the duo clicked. James van Riemsdyk was on the ice ...

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LIVE at 5 p.m.: Maple Leafs-Panthers game blog

Follow updates from Sunday's Leafs-Panthers game in Sunrise, Fla.

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World Junior Day Two Wrap Up

William Nylander – Sweden Another game, another goal for the Maple Leafs 2014 first round draft choice. Nylander made a toe-drag around a Danish defenceman, stopping his motion halfway through, before snapping his shot past Danish goalie Georg S...

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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Full practice for Maple Leafs' Komarov

There was a friendly, feisty face back on the ice for the Leafs on Sunday suggesting that forward Leo Komarov is closer to a return from the concussion he suffered in late November.

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Maple Leafs get back to work

Dion Phaneuf sat on a suitcase in the parking lot of the BB&T Center, soaking up some last bit of sun, talking Christmas vacation and waiting for the team bus to arrive.

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Maple Leafs reconnect for date with Panthers: DiManno

Long road trip resumes in Florida after Christmas break. Leo Komarov skates without contact after concussion.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers: Sunday NHL game preview

Roberto Luongo, Aaron Ekblad help Panthers hunt for playoff spot under Gerard Gallant.

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Maple Leafs fly to Florida on Saturday

The Maple Leafs will re-assemble in Toronto on Saturday morning after three days off, fly to South Florida and have a 1 p.m. practice as they prepare to face the Panthers on Sunday at 5 p.m.

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World Junior Day 1 Wrap Up

Maple Leafs prospects made an impact on the very first day of the 2015 IIHF World Junior Tournament. Rinat Valiev – Russia One of few Russians to be known to the North American audience, Valiev made his presence felt in Russia 3-2 shootout win...

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Friday, December 26, 2014

Marlies-Bulldogs Boxing Day Classic becoming a holiday tradition

The Toronto Marlies blank the Hamilton Bulldogs 4-0 in the annual matchup at Ricoh Coliseum.

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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Yuletide Leaflets

This is a time of year for sharing, and on the Leafs beat, we've never had to ask twice for players to provide their favourite holiday memories.

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Randy Carlyle No. 10 on Maple Leafs' coaching wins list

Here's something you probably won't see affixed with one of those #FireCarlyle hashtags.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Five Takeaways: Leafs vs. Stars

The Maple Leafs got to go home for the holidays on a winning note. Here are five takeaways from their win in Dallas. Bernier shuts the door, Seguin dry Had it not been for the mastery of Jonathan Bernier, we are likely talking about a differen...

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Leafs have Seguin’s number this season

Something had to break for Dallas Stars sniper Tyler Seguin on Tuesday night.

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Maple Leafs' Nazem Kadri is quick to quiet critics

Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri wore a bit of a scowl after the morning skate on Tuesday when he was asked if his club was worried about the possibility of an epic slide this season like they experienced at the end of the 2013-14 campaign.

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Leafs Shutout Stars

DALLAS (CP) - Jonathan Bernier made 43 saves for his second shutout of the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Tuesday night. James van Riemsdyk led a Toronto offence that ended a three-game losing streak with a goa...

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Bernier gets shutout as Leafs blank Stars

Toronto picked up its 20th win of the season, ending a three-game losing streak in the process.

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Stars pay tribute to Maple Leafs' Robidas

Long-time Dallas Stars defenceman Stephane Robidas, who signed with the Maple Leafs as a free agent on July 1, was asked on Tuesday to name the coaches and players who meant the most to him during his 11 seasons in the Lone Star State.

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Notes and Quotes: Maple Leafs vs. Stars

The Leafs held their morning skate on Tuesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Here's a sampling of what they had to say off the ice... Joffrey Lupul on playing with Bozak/Kessel: My role changes a little bit playing with Phil and Tyler....

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Maple Leafs look for a win in Dallas

Randy Carlyle says it’s a chance for his team to deliver a Christmas present to themselves.

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Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Stars

The Maple Leafs are in Dallas to take on the Stars. Here are the Leafs three keys to win in ‘Big D.’ Put up goals The Dallas Stars have the highest goals against in the NHL at 3.38 allowed per game. The Leafs have the highest goal per game avera...

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Maple Leafs look for early Christmas present against Dallas tonight

Based on how the team looked at the morning skate, Jonathan Bernier will be in net, with Joffrey Lupul playing with Tyler Bozak and Phil Kessel.

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Maple Leafs sing Jingle Bell Rock

Who knew the Toronto Maple Leafs could sing?

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Maple Leafs-Stars game blog with Kevin McGran; Live at 7 p.m.

The Leafs try to stop a three-game losing skid in Dallas in their last game before the Christmas break.

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Stars

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at DALLAS STARS

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Maple Leafs coach wants bodies in front

If it isn't one thing, it's another.

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Monday, December 22, 2014

Stars were super for Maple Leafs' Robidas

On Monday, Maple Leafs defenceman Stephane Robidas talked about his 11 seasons in Dallas and how as a Quebecois living in the Lone Star State, he became a fan of country music.

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Maple Leafs try to rest up ahead of dance with Stars

Maple Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle was so disgusted with his team’s performance in Chicago on Sunday night, a 4-0 drubbing by the Blackhawks, he gave his players Monday off.

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Marlies ready to hit the reset button after slow start

Toronto’s AHL squad will face off against their rivals from Hamilton on Boxing Day. Marlies head coach Gord Dineen hopes the holidays will refresh the struggling hockey club.

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Stephane Robidas looks forward to visiting old stomping grounds

Robidas will be back in the lineup Tuesday night in Dallas to face the team he played more than 700 games for during 11 of his 14 seasons in the NHL.

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Maple Leafs-Stars: Tuesday game preview

Dallas won three consecutive games on the road and are back home riding a four-game winning streak.

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Maple Leafs have fun with Christmas song

The players get into the holiday spirit with their version of Jingle Bell Rock.

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Gardiner replaces Robidas in Leafs loss to Chicago

On a disappointing night for the Maple Leafs, young defenceman Jake Gardiner drew back in and impressed his head coach.

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Blackhawks 'a better team' than Maple Leafs: Joffrey Lupul

Joffrey Lupul stated the obvious after Toronto's 4-0 loss to the Blackhawks:

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Blackhawks' last-second goal a momentum-changer

The Chicago Blackhawks' second goal on Sunday was one of those tallies that sucks the life out of the opposition.

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Maple Leafs' second-period success goes missing

There’s secondary scoring and second-period scoring.

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Five Takeaways From Leafs vs. Blackhawks

Momentum killers Untimely goals got the better of the Leafs. Despite having a slightly better showing in terms of possession than the previous stretch of games, Chicago’s goal in the dying seconds of the first period deflated any momentum going i...

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Blackhawks Shutout Leafs

CHICAGO (CP) - Patrick Kane had a power-play goal and two assists, leading Antti Raanta and the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. The Blackhawks played with a "CR'' on their helmets after assistan...

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Maple Leafs drop third straight game, falling in Chicago against Blackhawks

For James Reimer, ’tis the season to be thrown to the Wolves. Or to be more precise, on Sunday night, the Blackhawks.

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Leafs blanked by Blackhawks in road trip opener

Dallas next stop Tuesday. Carlyle line juggling fails to limit costly turnovers.

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Turnovers bug Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle

Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle is considered old school in a lot of ways, but more and more the NHL coaching veteran has embraced advanced analytics.

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Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks

Both the Leafs and Blackhawks played on Saturday night, meaning both teams weren't on the ice this morning ahead of their Sunday night game. Of note is the Maple Leafs have started James Reimer in the second leg of their last two back-to-back game...

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Keys to the Game: Leafs vs. Blackhawks

The Maple Leafs are in Chicago tonight to take on the Blackhawks. Here are the three keys to a Leafs win. Keep it simple It sounds obvious, but the Leafs can ill-afford to play the way they have as of late and expect to keep things close against...

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LIVE at 7 p.m.: Leafs-Blackhawks game blog with Kevin McGran

Follow updates from Sunday night's Leafs-Blackhawks game in Chicago.

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Blackhawks

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

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Issues Linger For Leafs

On a night where Flyers goaltender Ray Emery surrendered four goals on 25 shots, the Maple Leafs came up with no points. Puck possession issues continue to haunt Toronto. This time, the goaltending wasn’t there to cover it up. The Flyers fir...

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Maple Leafs' Peter Holland not scared of trip

Having won almost half their road games and with points in eight of 11 of them, this upcoming seven-game trip is not as daunting as it might seem for Toronto.

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Ex-Maple Leaf Darcy Tucker gives back to community

Give Darcy Tucker and the Bantam Toronto Titans credit for sharing in the Christmas spirit.

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Saturday, December 20, 2014

Leafs hear boos in 2014 home finale: Feschuk

Maple Leafs lose direction in meltdown vs. Flyers with seven-game road trip on deck.

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Maple Leafs melt down in loss to Flyers

Jake Gardiner sits, Leaf D allows seven goals on home ice.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Chicago Blackhawks: Sunday NHL game preview

Corey Crawford, Duncan Keith back in action for Blackhawks, who also play back-to-back nights.

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Maple Leafs’ lengthy road trip will be a true test

How Toronto performs from Dec. 21 until Feb. 7, when the majority of their games will be played away from home, will go a long way in deciding their playoff fate.

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LIVE COVERAGE: Leafs vs. Flyers

Join the Toronto Sun's Lance Hornby and photographer Craig Robertson beginning at 6:30 p.m. for the Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers at the Air Canada Centre.

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Leafs' Jonathan Bernier gets start vs. Flyers

With one last shot to get it right at home before a daunting road trip, Randy Carlyle was leaning towards a Saturday night shuffle.

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Notes and Quotes: Maple Leafs vs. Flyers

The Leafs held their standard optional morning skate on Saturday. Here's a sampling of what the Leafs had to say ahead of their game against the Philadelphia Flyers tonight... Peter Holland on the Flyers:

It always seems to be a...

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Keys To The Game: Leafs vs. Flyers

The Maple Leafs take on the Flyers tonight. Here are the Leafs three keys to a victory. Get Emery riled up Philly goaltender Steve Mason suffered an upper-body injury during Friday’s Flyers practice and will be unavailable tonight. It’s expect...

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LIVE at 7 p.m.: Maple Leafs-Flyers game blog with Mark Zwolinski

Follow updates and check out Star photos from Saturday night's Leafs-Flyers game at the ACC.

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Game Day: Flyers at Maple Leafs

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

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Carter Ashton joins Marlies on conditioning stint

The Maple Leafs roster was given the holiday freeze at midnight Friday, but Carter Ashton was not part of it.

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Maple Leafs patient with William Nylander

As much as the Maple Leafs like the progress William Nylander is making this season, patience remains the operative word.

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Leafs' Gardiner still under construction

The Maple Leafs decided long ago they could live with Jake Gardiner not having an ‘A’ game every night.

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Plenty of hockey books to choose from this holiday season

Mr. Hockey: My Story

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Getting Up For Games

The Maple Leafs had their six-game winning streak snapped on Thursday. It happened against the Carolina Hurricanes, a team ranked at the bottom of the NHL standings. In what’s been a Jekyll and Hyde season, the Leafs have had great showings aga...

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Carlyle changes things up as Leafs prepare for Flyers

Leaf coach switches up his forward lines at practice on Friday, but warns the new combinations may not stick.

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Maple Leafs-Flyers: Saturday game preview

The Flyers are coming off a 2-1 shootout loss Thursday against the Florida Panthers.

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'Very erratic': Leafs' Carlyle on Gardiner's play

With their spirit of gift-giving dispensed with in Carolina, the Maple Leafs intend to be a lot more Scrooge-like Saturday at home against the Flyers.

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Ashton Assigned To Marlies For Conditioning Stint

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday that forward Carter Ashton has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies for conditioning purposes. Ashton, 23, has been held pointless in three regular season games with the Maple Leafs so far this season. ...

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Long road ahead for Maple Leafs

They knew what was coming when it was announced that the world junior championship would be played in Toronto and again when the NHL schedule was released.

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Blame Leafs' special teams for loss to Hurricanes

If the Maple Leafs want to pinpoint where their fate turned rancid in Raleigh, look no further than their not-so-special teams.

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Five Takeaways: Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes

Here are a few takeaways from the Leafs’ 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Getting peppered The Maple Leafs were pinned in their...

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Leafs Can't Tame Canes

RALEIGH, N.C. (CP) - Justin Faulk had a goal and an assist, and the Eastern Conference-worst Carolina Hurricanes broke a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the previously surging Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. The Hurricanes (9-...

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Leafs too passive against lowly Hurricanes: Feschuk

The visitors too often acted like passive observers in a 4-1 loss to a team that entered the evening as the NHL’s worst.

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Live coverage: Leafs vs. Hurricanes

Will they be the first-place Maple Leafs by the end of the night?

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Leafs could become Atlantic Division leader tonight

With a morning off to prepare for Thursday night’s game here against the Carolina Hurricanes, there was plenty of time for Leafs players to gaze at the NHL standings.

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Kozun Assigned To The Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that forward Brandon Kozun has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Kozun, 24, has skated in six regular season games with the Maple Leafs this season collecting one ass...

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Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes

Here are tonight's projected lineups for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes. The Leafs did not hold a morning skate in Raleigh th...

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Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier buoyed by improvement to wonky knee: Feschuk

Bernier, expected to start tonight against Carolina, is on pace to start 59 games this season, 10 more than his career high.

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Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes

The Maple Leafs hit the road as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina. Here are the Leafs’ three keys to grabbin...

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Leafs ready for NHL roster freeze

The NHL’s eight-day holiday roster freeze commences at midnight Friday, with respect to waivers, trades and loans.

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Maple Leafs-Hurricanes game blog: Live at 7 p.m.

The Leafs are charging up the Eastern Conference standings with a 10-1-1 record in their last 12 games.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Red-hot Maple Leafs wary of getting too confident

With imagination running wild in parts of giddy Leafs Nation, a reminder that the “W” beside Toronto in the NHL standings means “wild card,” not “wrapped up.”

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It’s all starting to click for Leafs’ Kadri: DiManno

A rather startling transformation has occurred as Kadri rounds out into a more multi-dimensional player rather than the natural goal-scorer many had anticipated.

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Maple Leafs ready to insert Roman Polak back in lineup

Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle says the team has space to bring back the 28-year-old defenceman who has not played since suffering a knee injury Nov. 22.

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Maple Leafs-Hurricanes: Thursday game preview

Carolina has managed to score just 10 goals in their last eight games.

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Bernier Riding High

Jonathan Bernier has been on fire as of late. In four consecutive starts, he’s been the difference between a Leafs win or loss, putting u...

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Leafs' Polak is back, but who will Carlyle remove from winning lineup?

Randy Carlyle is about to be reminded of the hardest thing a coach has to do in a prolongued streak of good team play.

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JVR on the road ahead

Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk spoke to the media following Wednesday's practice. Here's what he had to say... On the reasons behind the ...

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Nylander Impressing In Early Going

When William Nylander didn’t make the cut during Leafs camp this past September, management told him to get stronger. At first, there was disappointment. But with it, came a determination to get better. “As the year goes by, you get more con...

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Beating the Best

The Maple Leafs continue find ways to win, and they keep doing it against the top teams in the NHL. During their current six-game win strea...

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Time to start giving Phaneuf some well-deserved praise

Perhaps it’s time to cut Maple Leafs defenceman Dion Phaneuf some slack instead of cutting him up all the time, as the media and Leafs fans tend to do in abundance. Myself included.

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Maple Leafs join Raptors in bringing the noise back to the ACC

It didn’t feel or sound like Toronto.

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Leafs Down Ducks for Sixth Straight

TORONTO - Phil Kessel scored two of Toronto's four third-period goals as the Maple Leafs beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 for their sixth straight win Tuesday night. David Booth scored his first of the season unassisted at 4:37 before Nazem Kadri not...

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Maple Leafs chat with Mark Zwolinski: Live at noon

The Leafs are one of the hottest teams in the league now, a far cry from last month when they hit rock bottom.

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