Saturday, January 31, 2015

Sputtering Offence Plagues Leafs In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CP) – Steve Mason stopped all 30 shots and Michael Del Zotto scored to help the Philadelphia Flyers beat Toronto 1-0 on Saturday night and send the Maple Leafs to their ninth straight loss. Mason had his second shutout of the sea...



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Woeful Maple Leafs drop ninth straight with loss to Flyers

Next stop, team infamy.



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Maple Leafs nosedive hits nine games: Feschuk



James Reimer surprise starter after Jonathan Bernier blunders vs. Coyotes.



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Live coverage: Leafs vs. Flyers

The Leafs look to end an eight-game losing streak when they take on the Flyers in Philadelphia beginning at 7 p.m. Leafs.



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Tom Anselmi talks sports business amid MLSE, CFL buzz



Former Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment executive starts teaching gig at Ryerson management school.



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Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Flyers

The Leafs will look to end a tough month of January on a high note with a win in Philadelphia tonight. Here is how the teams are expected to line up tonight... Toronto Maple Leafs Forwards 21 van Riemsdyk - 42 Bozak - 81 Kessel 19 Lupul - ...



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James Reimer starts for Leafs vs. Flyers

With the Maple Leafs needing positive vibes in the worst way to avoid a nine- game losing streak, what better person to get on centre stage than James Reimer?



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Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Flyers

The Maple Leafs soldier on, taking on the Flyers tonight in Philly. Here are the Leafs three keys to getting two points. Us against the world mentality It’s a commonly used source of motivation. Times are tough and nobody is going to help yo...



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LIVE at 7 p.m.: Maple Leafs-Flyers updates



Follow updates from Saturday night's Leafs-Flyers game in Philadelphia.



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Maple Leafs-Flyers: Saturday game preview



Flyers forward Jakub Voracek has a five-game point streak going.



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Friday, January 30, 2015

A look back at Maple Leafs' eight-game losing streak

A ook at the Leafs’ eight-game losing streak that has taken them from three points out of a playoff spot to 10 points back entering play on Friday night:



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Time for Maple Leafs to light the fuse

Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s 114-footer from just inside the fairway on Thursday night was a cruel symbol of what this Maple Leafs season always was going to be: A long shot that may or may not work out.



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William Nylander scores first goal as a Marlie



Leafs’ first-round draft pick opened scoring for the Marlies (18-17-7), who snapped a three-game skid.



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Bernier has to move on after embarrassing goal



Former Leaf goalie Felix Potvin experienced a similarly impossible moment in 1997, and never really recovered from it.



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Maple Leafs' Bernier not to blame: Kessel

Leaf teammates, who’ve been bailed out by Jonathan Bernier so many times the past year and a half were quick to jump to his defence Thursday night.



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Finally, the Leafs provide a reason to celebrate at the ACC



The team has launched a contest to host a wedding at the arena, with the winning couple invited to stay for the game afterward.



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Leafs GM Dave Nonis says team must stay the course



No trades imminent, but there will be changes to club that has won a single game since coaching change



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Rebuilding Maple Leafs need to get value in a Dion Phaneuf trade: Cox



It may not be sensible to keep the Leafs captain as the roster is renovated, but that doesn’t mean it would make sense just to give him away, Damien Cox writes.



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The Leaf: Carrick and Percy

Sam Carrick made his Leafs debut in early November and he was joined by fellow rookie Stuart Percy on his first road trip with the team shortly after that first game. The Leaf was on-hand to document their journey together and give you a behind th...



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Maple Leafs getting healthy, but not happy

The team is almost back in one piece, but unless the Maple Leafs put some wins together, it will only spur talk of breaking up the core.



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Goalie Jonathan Bernier becomes butt of latest Maple Leafs joke

He had made 32 saves through two periods, was pitching a shutout and keeping his team in the lead of a lopsided game going the wrong way.



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Bad bounces burn Leafs

The games are getting tougher and tougher to win. Such is the case when you’re in the midst of a season-high eight-game losing streak. In their first home game in nearly ten days, the Maple Leafs got off to the start they wanted. They scored the...



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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Leafs Lose Eighth Straight on Soft Goals

TORONTO - For the balance of their losing streak, the Toronto Maple Leafs were done in by the goals they didn't score. It reached eight because of goals Jonathan Bernier should not have given up. Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored from the other side ...



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Maple Leafs have no answer for Coyotes



Toronto has lost eight in a row after failing to bounce back from awful goal allowed by Bernier.



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Lowly Leafs facing harsh reality: Feschuk



Through 50 games the Leafs are 10 points out of the final wild-card spot.



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Maple Leafs aim to 'stay in the process'

If there is any ray of sunshine the Maple Leafs can cling to in the coming weeks, it might be found in the schedule.



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Leafs look to snap losing streak against Coyotes

The Maple Leafs haven't played many home games in January and with the way they're dropping in the standings that's probably a good thing.



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Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Coyotes

The Maple Leafs complete the second leg of a back-to-back tonight while the Coyotes return to action after dropping a 4-3 game in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Here are tonight's projected lineups for the Leafs and Coyotes... Toronto Maple Leafs F...



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Maple Leafs-Coyotes game blog with Kevin McGran: Live at 7:30 p.m.



Toronto is looking to snap its seven-game losing streak against Arizona.



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Leafs, Coyotes can gain elusive win at ACC

A team in worse shape than the Maple Leafs?



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Expect more of the same from lacklustre Leafs

Beyond the wins and losses, the signs of progress or continued regression, what can we expect from the remainder of the Maple Leafs season?



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Jake Gardiner by far the Maple Leafs’ best defensive defenceman, analytics suggest



This may surprise fans but the fancy stats show Gardiner a solid defenceman despite what our eyes tell us.



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Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Coyotes

The Maple Leafs take on the Arizona Coyotes tonight at ACC. Here are the three keys to a Leafs win. Amp up the desperation level The Maple Leafs are in the midst of a seven-game losing streak (0-6-1) and the Coyotes find themselves in an identic...



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Jonathan Bernier gets start for Leafs against Coyotes despite playing previous night



James Reimer usually plays one half of a back-to-back but the coach said Bernier faced less than 30 shots Wednesday.



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Leivo Reassigned To Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that forward Josh Leivo has been reassigned to the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies. Leivo, 21, has played nine games for the Maple Leafs this season, recording one goal and four penalty minutes...



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Five Takeaways: Maple Leafs vs. Devils

Power Play Pressure The Maple Leafs fired 12 shots on the power play, which accounted for 40 per cent of Toronto’s 30 shots on goal. It was just the second time this season the Leafs lost a game while getting 10 shots on goal with the man advanta...



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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Devils Bring Down Leafs

NEWARK, N.J. (CP) - Jacob Josefson and Patrik Elias scored in the shootout and the New Jersey Devils rallied late to beat Toronto 2-1 on Wednesday night, extending the Maple Leafs' losing streak to a season-high seven games. Cory Schneider made...



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Maple Leafs lose to Devils, offence remains AWOL



Toronto’s offence continues to struggle. Leafs have now lost seven games in a row.



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Maple Leafs-Coyotes: Thursday game preview



Arizona comes into the ACC having lost seven straight games.



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Maple Leafs' Clarkson is OK playing in hockey fishbowl

David Clarkson doesn’t mind life in a hockey fishbowl. Seriously, he doesn’t.



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



Toronto begins its post all-star game playoff push with a tilt against the Devils in New Jersey.



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Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Devils

The Leafs return to action for the first time since the All-Star break tonight. Here are the projected lineups for the Leafs and Devils... Toronto Maple Leafs Forwards 47 Komarov - 43 Kadri - 81 Kessel 21 van Riemsdyk - 42 Bozak - 71 Clark...



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Live coverage: Leafs vs. Devils

The Maple Leafs return from the NHL all-star break ready to forget just about everything that happened in their first 48 games.



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Slumping Leafs look to be 'mentally focused'

Leo Komarov can speak five languages but he also has a simple way with words.



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Maple Leafs look to overcome poor starts in first game after all-star break



Toronto takes on the Devils in New Jersey tonight with Bernier expected to start in net.



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Keys To The Game: Leafs vs. Devils

The Maple Leafs play their first game in a week. Here are the Leafs’ three keys to a win in New Jersey. Set the tone Due to the break, it may take a while for both teams to get up to speed. The team that does it faster will hold the advantage....



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Maple Leafs chat with Mark Zwolinski: Live at 1 p.m.



The Leafs play their first game since the all-star break in New Jersey tonight.



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Holzer To Play Left Side On Wednesday

There will be an unusual alignment on defence for the Maple Leafs on Wednesday. Gone are the days of a lack of right-handed shooting defenceman on the roster - now the Leafs have too many of them, which means Korbinian Holzer – a right-handed s...



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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Devils

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at NEW JERSEY DEVILS



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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Korbinian Holzer moves left on Maple Leafs defence to benefit Cody Franson

Korbinian Holzer started this season with an uncertain NHL future.



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Leafs callup Petter Granberg 'has an edge'

On the surface, the Leafs appear to be making a mistake by calling up Petter Granberg.



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Jaromir Jagr says Martin Brodeur's puck-handling separated him from the rest

Jaromir Jagr sat in his locker and stroked his salt-and-pepper beard, pondering the question.



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Devils well outside playoff picture entering game against Leafs

The Maple Leafs’ struggles aren’t about to put the New Jersey Devils in relaxation mode.



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Maple Leafs pay tribute to retired goalie Martin Brodeur

When a young Cody Franson was facing minor hockey goalies in British Columbia, he noticed something in common.



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Leafs’ Cody Franson patiently waits to see what future holds: Feschuk



Veteran defenceman will be an unrestricted free agent come season's end, and it's a very real possibility the Leafs could trade him.



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Maple Leafs-Devils: Wednesday game preview



Leafs back in action after all-star break.



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Leafs practice: Who will replace injured Phaneuf?

he Maple Leafs have some lineup decisions to make as they prepare to meet the New Jersey Devils Wednesday in their first game since the NHL all star break.



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Leafs looking down the middle to spark turnaround

If you were to ask any chess player what the four most important squares on the board are, they'd likely name off e4, e5, d4, and d5 barring some sort of remarkably unique perceptive genius. Those four squares comprise the middle of the board ...



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Monday, January 26, 2015

Sinking Maple Leafs fight to stay positive

Goalie Jonathan Bernier said it was great to go "somewhere sunny" during the all-star break, but knows he and his teammates return to a cloudy playoff picture.



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Maple Leafs, Devils playoff hopes under the weather



Leafs face Devils in New Jersey Wednesday with storm approaching and NHL post-season slipping away.



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Shea Weber is Cody Franson's biggest backer

If Cody Franson is in need of good P.R. man, the Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman need only look to childhood pal Shea Weber to pump his tires to the hockey world.



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Pressing On

The Maple Leafs will be without the services of their captain on a week-to-week basis according to interim coach Peter Horachek. The timing of Phaneuf’s injury is far from ideal. The team is in the midst of a season-high six-game losing streak. ...



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Leafs' Dion Phaneuf out with upper body injury

Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf is listed as week-to-week due to an upper body injury sustained before the all-star break, coach Peter Horachek said Monday.



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Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf out ‘week to week’ with injury



The ‘upper-body’ injury was suffered prior to the all-star break, the team said.



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Maple Leafs Recall Petter Granberg and Josh Leivo

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that defenceman Petter Granberg and forward Josh Leivo have been recalled from the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies. Leivo, 21, has played nine games for the Maple Leafs this season, recording one...



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Sunday, January 25, 2015

All-Star Game a nice diversion for Maple Leafs fans

For one day out of 365, the whole NHL could take off the helmets and let their hair down for a different broadcast audience.



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MLSE, Blue Jays deal with dollar dive



Maple Leafs, Raptors, Blue Jays, Toronto FC face financial hurdles as loonie slides.



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'No time' for new Marlie Nylander

If the Maple Leafs wanted to give William Nylander a useful welcoming gift to Canada, perhaps a recording of No Time by The Guess Who would have been best.



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Saturday, January 24, 2015

Maple Leafs' trouble situation could result in a complete overhaul

If you messed with Brendan Shanahan on the ice during his Hall-of-Fame career, you were likely to pay the price.



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Kessel outraces Seguin, NHL all-stars lighten up



Phil Kessel vs. Tyler Seguin just part of fun in Columbus, breathing life into all-star weekend.



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Maple Leafs have 'big expectations' for centennial celebrations

Look south from the traffic-clogged Gardiner Expressway near the CNE Grounds during any rush hour, and you can see the new scaffolding going up as part of the ambitious expansion plans at BMO Field.



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Maple Leafs push centennial wish list at all-star bash



Leafs president Brendan Shanahan eyes all-star, outdoor games in Toronto in 2016-17



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World Cup of Hockey set to return in 2016

COLUMBUS – The World Cup of Hockey is back on the international hockey calendar, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Saturday afternoon during a press conference at Nationwide Arena. The next edition will take place in September 2016 in Tor...



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Statement Regarding World Cup of Hockey in Toronto

“The return of the World Cup of Hockey is great news for hockey fans everywhere and especially for fans in Toronto and Canada,” said Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of MLSE and NHL Governor. “This event will not only shine a spotlight on this great game...



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News Release: World Cup Of Hockey Returning in 2016

The World Cup of Hockey will return in September 2016 in Toronto, Canada when eight teams, comprised of the world’s best hockey players, compete for a best-on-best international hockey championship, the National Hockey League (NHL®) and National H...



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Nylander Debuts With Marlies

While there were some positives to draw from William Nylander’s Marlies debut, the Swede learned very quickly that professional hockey in the Western Hemisphere is very different. Sure, he’s had the experience growing up here as a kid. He also ...



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Friday, January 23, 2015

Maple Leafs prospect Nylander goes pointless in Marlies debut

They say you never forget your first time.



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Bulldogs blank Marlies in Nylander’s debut



Leafs’ top pick had no goals and no assists but had plenty of flash for an 18-year-old making his AHL debut.



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Leafs’ Kessel steals show at all-star media day



Maple Leaf funny, engaging with American media. On top of it all, Kessel went second overall in the NHL all-star draft.



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Phil Kessel wants to remain a Maple Leaf, says: 'I love Toronto'

Phil Kessel doesn’t want to go anywhere — even if you might want him to.



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All that Steven Stamkos to the Leafs talk? Forget about itSorry Leaf fans, but Markham's Steven Stamkos wants to stay in Tampa

Those long-suffering Leafs fans who dream of one day seeing native son Steven Stamkos in Toronto blue-and-white won’t like hearing this.



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The Leaf: Jake Gardiner in Minnesota

The Leaf will be back to give you an all-access look into the goings on of this Leafs season with more behind-the-scenes episodes. In the meantime, check out this latest clip from The Leaf which met up with Jake Gardiner's family and friends durin...



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New On-Ice Projection Show

The Maple Leafs game presentation and video teams unveiled a new on-ice projection show this past week and it is currently making its rounds through the internet to much fanfare. Take a look at the video from Air Canada Centre courtesy of the Leaf...



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NHL, NHLPA announce GoPro partnership

The NHL and NHLPA will use the 2015 All-Star weekend to unveil a new perspective for fans watching the game as it was announced on Friday that the League and Players' Association have partnered with GoPro. The partnership will see GoPro technology...



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Kijiji ad seeks goal scorers for Maple Leafs



The posting warns that successful applicants ‘might get struck by a jersey during a game.’



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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Maple Leafs won't rush Nylander

The best thing for Leafs Nation this weekend, other than being spared watching another game, will be happening down on the farm.



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Despite mounting losses Maple Leafs must 'stick together': Kadri

Is it possible for the Maple Leafs to get back in the playoff race?



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Top 5 questions facing Maple Leafs

To trade or not to trade?



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Marlies’ William Nylander adjusting to North America



Maple Leafs’ 2014 first-round pick getting steady dose of help, advice and Swedish meatballs from countryman and teammate Victor Loov.



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Maple Leafs bank on Kessel breakthrough: Feschuk



Leaf brass talk untapped potential with NHL all-star, reminiscent of Raptors and Vince Carter. Brett Hull weighs in.



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Nazem Kadri contract talks signal confidence from Leafs



Maple Leafs seem ready to commit to a future with Kadri, reportedly discussing five-year, $22.5M deal with the de facto No. 1 centre.



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Maple Leafs amid epically surreal season

Clicking on the radio during the drive to the Senators' optional practice on Wednesday morning, you are greeted by the familiar chimes of circus music on the local sports radio station.



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'They are in a nightmare': Don Cherry on the Maple Leafs

Don Cherry feels the Maple Leafs’ pain.



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Don Cherry won’t kick Leafs while they’re down, calls jersey-throwers ‘jerks’



Hockey icon said he feels sorry for interim Leafs coach Peter Horachek and assistant Steve Spott.



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Frattin, Leivo and Percy Reassigned To Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that forwards Josh Leivo and Matt Frattin as well as defenceman Stuart Percy have been reassigned to the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies. Leivo, 21, has played nine games for the Maple Leafs this...



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Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf might face discipline

Dion Phaneuf has been in enough hot water with the Maple Leafs' bitter fan base of late.



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Maple Leafs have to battle tthe white noise

Between trade rumours, Jersey-gate and, of course, a five-game losing streak entering the Battle of Ontario clash against the rival Senators on Wednesday, there were plenty of things to distract the sagging Maple Leafs.



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Five Takeaways From Leafs vs. Senators

The Maple Leafs fell to the Senators 4-3. Here are some takeaways from this performance. First period mistakes The Sens got the jump on a Maple Leafs team that was better rested. Ottawa was playing on the heels of a back-to-back and Toronto mi...



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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Maple Leafs, Nazem Kadri talking contract

Nazem Kadri wants to remain a Maple Leaf.



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Maple Leafs lack intensity in loss to Senators

The excuses have run dry, just like the goals, wins and hope.



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Leafs Dig Themselves In Too Deep In Loss To Sens

OTTAWA (CP) – Erik Karlsson scored twice to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 win over the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday night. Mike Hoffman and Mika Zibanejad also scored for the Senators (19-18-9) while Craig Anderson stopped 37 s...



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Poor start dooms Leafs to defeat in Ottawa



Struggling Leafs allow first goal for eighth straight game as Senators earn 4-3 win in Ottawa.



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Leafs look to bounce back in Ottawa

Chances are it will be a lively atmosphere at the Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday night - and perhaps for all the wrong reasons.



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



Toronto heads into Ottawa hoping to break a five-game losing streak prior to the all-star break.



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Jersey tossing could follow Leafs to Ottawa

There will be no weeping for the Maple Leafs in these parts, no sympathy for a fierce Battle of Ontario rival that has fallen on hard times.



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Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Senators

The Maple Leafs are in Ottawa for their final game before the All-Star break. Here are the Leafs three keys to a much needed two points. Score first, score early, score The Leafs offence is lacking, along with their confidence. In his post-game ...



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Maple Leafs chat with Mark Zwolinski: Live at noon



Toronto hopes to break its five-game losing streak in Ottawa tonight before all-star break weekend.



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Leafs jersey tosser sneaks back into ACC

Jerry Newton's heart usually bleeds blue and white, but this time he was only seeing red.



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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Senators

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at OTTAWA SENATORS



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Clash of the captains

Was Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal trying to blast a slap shot through Maple Leafs counterpart Dion Phaneuf on his empty-net goal on Monday at the Air Canada Centre?



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Does jersey-tossing await Maple Leafs in Ottawa

Given the thousands of blue-and-white clad Maple Leafs supporters who will be at their leather-lunged best at the Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday, can we expect to see more Toronto jerseys chucked on to the ice even though the playing surface in question will be in Ottawa, not Toronto?



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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Reeling Maple Leafs still trying to buy into coach Peter Horachek's game plan

For better or for worse, the Leafs are sticking to their vows.



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Latest From Tuesday's Leafs Practice

The Leafs scoring issues have been told over the course of the last five games. With the commitment to playing a better game, the Leafs offence has struggled to new lows. Last night, Leafs interim coach Peter Horachek affirmed his commitmen...



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#jerseygate debate explodes after Leafs fans charged



As the Leafs continue to struggle, three upset fans who tossed jerseys onto the ice are facing charges while their actions are at centre of debate.



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Easy to envision Cody Franson as Leaf captain: DiManno



While not the most pressing issue confronting these Leafs, one way or another Dion Phaneuf needs to lose that “C.”



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Whatever the Leafs’ problems, this is Brendan Shanahan’s show: Arthur



Don’t worry too much about general manager Dave Nonis’s role in any fixes, because the present and future belong solely to the president.



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Maple Leafs-Senators: Wednesday game preview



The Leafs are in Ottawa Wednesday night for their final game before the weekend all-star break.



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Slumping Leafs hit practice rink

They are tumbling in the standings and their long-suffering fans are perhaps as fed up as they’ve even been.



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Maple Leafs Recall Leivo and Percy

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that the club has recalled forward Josh Leivo and defenceman Stuart Percy from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. In addition, the team has reassigned Troy Bodie and Sam Carrick to the Marlies. Leivo, 21, has s...



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Two fans charged after Maple Leafs jerseys tossed on ice



The pair have been charged with public mischief and will also be banned from the Air Canada Centre for life.



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Jersey-tossing Leafs fans charged with public mischief

After a four-game road trip, the Leafs didn’t exactly embrace the opportunity to win over the Air Canada fans Monday night.



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The goals will come, Maple Leafs believe

It's no secret that, heading into Monday night's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Maple Leafs were having trouble scoring, both at even strength and on the power play. In seven of eight losses in the New Year, Toronto had been limited to two or fewer goals per game.



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Commitment to defence unwavering

It was another game where the Maple Leafs had difficulty scoring. They’ve committed to playing a better defensive game, but the results aren’t coming, leaving many seeking some sort of solution. “It’s been like this for a couple of years, I have...



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Leafs end goal drought but get dominated by Hurricanes in fifth straight loss

TORONTO (CP) - Going on the road to face the defending Stanley Cup champions and three Western Conference playoff teams may have been too difficult a test for the Toronto Maple Leafs early in the tenure of interim coach Peter Horachek. But afte...



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Monday, January 19, 2015

Where was this ‘desperation’ that Leafs were talking about?

Maple Leafs fans were probably tossing more than just jerseys and waffles during Monday night’s 4-1 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes.



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Leaf Nation demoralized and downtrodden: Feschuk



And the Leafs simply looked unprepared for the game’s opening period. There was mostly a pall of resignation in the ACC as another slow-motion death march to spring tee times.



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Leafs fall flat to visiting Hurricanes



Jonathan Bernier gets yanked as struggling offence manages one goal.



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Leafs look to score a win against Hurricanes

They've got to start somewhere.



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Leafs prospect William Nylander attracts media attention with Marlies



Toronto’s 2014 first-round pick suited up Monday for his first practice with the Marlies as he prepares for his AHL debut Friday in Hamilton, Ont.



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Kessel on getting back on track

Leafs forward Phil Kessel spoke to the media on Monday ahead of their game with the Hurricanes. Here's what he had to say... On turning things around after a tough stretch: It was a tough one, we've got two before the break here so we've got ...



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Seahawks comeback like Bruins over Leafs in Game 7: Lucic

As a huge sports fan in one of America’s most passionate sports cities, Boston Bruins winger Milan Lucic didn’t miss a minute of Sunday’s AFC and NFC championship games.



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Nylander Joins Marlies On Monday

The happiest person to see William Nylander back in Toronto is Marlies defenceman and former MODO teammate Viktor Loov. “It’s always good to have a lot of Swedish guys around you,” said Loov on Monday at Nylander’s first practice. As his fe...



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



Toronto looking to find its scoring touch again after getting only one goal in the last four games.



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Phaneuf on facing Carolina

Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf spoke to the media on Monday ahead of the team's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Here's what he had to say... On the mindset going forward after the road trip: Our mindset is we want to, first and foremost, hav...



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Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes

The Leafs take on the Hurricanes tonight at Air Canada Centre. Your expected goaltenders are Jonathan Bernier and Anton Khudobin. Bernier has played against the Hurricanes five times in his career — four of those appearances are starts — and has a...



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Nylander practices with Marlies ahead of AHL debut

The Nylander has landed.



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Jonathan Bernier to start for Leafs vs. Carolina as Toronto seeks to end losing streak



It marks beginning of the easiest part of their schedule, with seven of their next eight games against opponents with worse records.



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Live: Leafs' gameday skate

After four consecutive losses on the road, the Maple Leafs (22-21-3) get a bit of a reprieve on Monday night when they play host to the Carolina Hurricanes (15-25-5) at the Air Canada Centre.



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Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes

The Maple Leafs are back home after a road trip to forget. Here are the Leafs’ three keys to getting a much needed two points. Get confidence back and light the lamp The Maple Leafs showed some frustration following their 3-0 loss to the St...



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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Maple Leafs taking glass-half-full approach

Going 0-4 on a road trip is never a good thing. When you score only one goal on that same trip, well maybe it’s time to hit the panic button.



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Maple Leafs hear the trade rumours

When a team’s coach gets fired because of poor play and then it goes 1-5 under its new coach, trade rumours start flying. They have started flying in Toronto.



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Leafs work to quiet trade talk, end slide



Seven of Leafs' next eight opponents lower in standings. Carolina Hurricanes visit Monday.



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Carolina Hurricanes at Toronto Maple Leafs: Monday NHL game preview



Ex-Leafs Jiri Tlusty, Jay McClement in town Monday.



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Booth on positivity and the process

David Booth caught up with media in Toronto on Sunday as the team prepares for a Monday night game against the Hurricanes. Here's what he had to say... On if the new system has shown signs of improving the team: Yeah I think we are improving,...



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Winnik on the Leafs heading to the break

Daniel Winnik offered his thoughts to the media on Sunday as the Leafs look to bounce back after a tough road trip. Here's what he had to say... On if there are positives since the coaching change: Yeah I think so. We're breaking out a lot bet...



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Rielly on the road trip and moving forward

Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly spoke to the media on Sunday following the team's four-game road trip. Here's what he had to say... On finding positives to build on: It's always tough when your team doesn't get the wins but as a team I think w...



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Horachek on returning home

Leafs interim head coach Peter Horachek met with the media on Sunday afternoon to talk about the team's return from their four-game road trip through California and St. Louis. Here's what he had to say... On the road trip: We just played four...



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Blues praise former teammate, Maple Leafs' Polak

David Backes knows about Roman Polak’s character.



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Maple Leafs' Booth has nose for the game

David Booth figured his nose was smashed to pieces.



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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Cherry Pickin' - Grapes says Phil Kessel should be exempt from Leafs backchecking duties

Phil Kessel, as the best player on arguably the most scrutinized NHL team, isn’t escaping criticism anytime soon.



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Sun readers think Leafs' Phaneuf should be first to go

The Toronto Maple Leafs, once one of the highest scoring teams in the National Hockey League not-so-long ago, have gone 282 minutes, 37 seconds since a forward scored on an opposing goalie.



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Five Takeaways from Leafs vs. Blues

Good Road Start The Maple Leafs were playing the game they wanted to play and won five of the first six faceoffs. Around the midway point of the first period, the game took a turn in St. Louis’ direction. The Leafs managed to hang in there, but t...



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Leafs Blanked By Red-Hot Blues

ST. LOUIS (CP) – Brian Elliott stopped 27 shots for his third shutout of the season and 28th of his career as the St. Louis Blues topped the slumping Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Saturday night. After allowing three goals in each of his last two...



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Maple Leafs shut out by Blues amid trade buzz



Leafs end four-game road trip with one goal, no points.



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LIVE COVERAGE: Leafs vs. Blues

Follow Mike Zeisberger and Terry Koshan beginning at 6:30 p.m. as Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Blues in St. Louis.



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A Friendly Rivalry

The first meeting between the St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs is a celebration of U.S Hockey. It's also a renewal of a rivalry between two players that has spanned nearly two decades. James van Riemsdyk of the Leafs and Kevin Shattenkir...



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



Follow updates from Saturday night's Leafs-Blues game in St. Louis.



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