BeLeaf Blog -Toronto Maple Leafs News: February 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Leafs Can’t Get Past Price, East-Leading Habs

MONTREAL (CP) – Manny Malhotra scored his first goal as a Canadien and Carey Price made 30 saves for his sixth shutout as Montreal downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Saturday night. David Desharnais, with two, and Tomas Plekanec also scored...

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Habs have no problem taking down Leafs in Montreal: Feschuk

Rarely have the two solitudes been so singular in their respective directions. The Canadiens are bound for the playoffs; the Leafs for April’s draft lottery.

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Habs shutout sad-sack ineffective Leafs

With the trade deadline looming on Monday, what the Maple Leafs wouldn’t do to switch places with the Canadiens.

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Leafs believe Babcock will be their man

Until Mike Babcock commits to the Detroit Red Wings going forward, the Maple Leafs are of the belief there remains a considerable chance he will be their coach next season.

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Hey, comebacks happen: Booth

The talk about Nathan Horton and the Leafs has centred around how the Leafs can utilize his $5.3-million US cap space, if he does as predicted and stays on the sidelines with his back injury.

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Capitals

7 p.m., Sunday, Verizon Centre, CITY, TSN 1050

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Maple Leafs' Kessel: 'I love Toronto'

The closer the trade deadline gets, the more Phil Kessel re-affirms he wants to stay in Toronto.

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Live: Leafs vs. Canadiens

For the second time in as many weeks the Toronto Maple Leafs head to Montreal to face the Canadiens at the Bell Centre.

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Maple Leafs-Capitals: Sunday game preview

Caps have lost three straight and coach Barry Trotz is threatening changes to the lineup.

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LIVE at 7 p.m.: Maple Leafs-Canadiens game blog

The Leafs are in Montreal to take on the Habs on Hockey Night in Canada.

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Match Preview: Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens

TEAM UPDATES The Leafs will turn to Jonathan Bernier in goal in Montreal after a show-stopping performance against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Tonight's game will mark the first Leafs/Canadiens matchup for newcomers Olli Jokinen an...

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Kessel reaffirms desire to stay with Leafs

Readying to play his team’s greatest rival and three days before the NHL trade deadline that carries so much intrigue about him, Phil Kessel re- affirmed he wants to stay in Toronto.

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Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens

The Maple Leafs are in Montreal to take on the Canadiens. Here are the Leafs three keys to a victory. Get to the net The Maple Leafs were beat two weeks ago by the stellar goaltending of Carey Price. As is normally the case when a goaltender is ...

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Maple Leafs face pre-deadline jitters

It's hard to blame Maple Leafs players if they are moderately jittery when their phones ring or buzz these days.

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So far, so good for Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis

It has been an uneasy time to be a Maple Leaf and that’s going beyond the obvious of being stuck in a long, losing season going nowhere.

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Leafs' Nonis-Shanahan end game not cut and dried: Cox

Leaf GM Dave Nonis botched David Clarkson contract, but swung deal to Jackets and body of work might outweigh costly error.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens: Saturday NHL game preview

Leafs travel to Montreal to take on Canadiens Saturday night (CBC, 7 p.m.).

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Phil Kessel would shine as a Pittsburgh Penguin, analytics suggest

Pittsburgh needs Phil Kessel, immediately and for the long term, so Leaf management should close the deal now.

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From James Bay to Bay Street

At every hockey game there is a fan somewhere in that building who is at a game for the first time. Some come from just up the street, some hop on the highway and drive, some need trains and planes. They all gather in the same place for the same m...

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Ex-Leaf David Clarkson looks ahead to life with Blue Jackets

“The role I played in New Jersey was different than the role I played (in Toronto),” David Clarkson said Friday. “I hope to get back to that.”

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Leafs Assign Granberg To Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that defenceman Petter Granberg has been reassigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Granberg, 22, has been held pointless in six games with the Maple Leafs this season. The Gallivare, Sweden native has also...

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Maple Leafs get terrific outing from Bernier

Maple Leafs general manager David Nonis worked a minor miracle to trade David Clarkson and his hefty contract on Thursday.

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Leafs hit reset in trade with Columbus

It was the first day of NHL free agency when David Clarkson was introduced as the newest member of the Maple Leafs. Accompanied by his entire family, Clarkson signed a seven-year deal to play for his hometown team. It was a dream come true at the...

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

After trading Clarkson, Maple Leafs beat Flyers thanks to Bernier

TORONTO - In their first game without the traded David Clarkson, the Toronto Maple Leafs got a stellar performance from Jonathan Bernier to beat the Philadelphia Flyers. Bernier stopped 47 of the 49 shots he faced in the 3-2 victory Thursday ni...

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Bernier, Maple Leafs knock off Flyers

Phil Kessel, Tyler Bozak, returned Dion Phaneuf score, Jonathan Bernier faces 49 shots in win at ACC.

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Maple Leafs edge Flyers for second-straight win

At the morning skate, with Daniel Winnik gone and David Clarkson about to follow, a few Maple Leafs were talking defiance about their dwinding roster of veterans. “We’re a dog that doesn’t want to go down without a fight,” said Peter Holland. “It’s a matter of showing up, playing with passion,” added defenceman Stephane Robidas. “We have to start building something.”

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Clarkson doesn't regret signing with Maple Leafs

At first, the phone call that ended his life as a Leaf was a nuisance for a napping David Clarkson.

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Nonis 'should get medal' for making Clarkson disappear

If not for the magic act pulled off by Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis — author of “How to make David Clarkson and his seemingly non-movable contract disappear — then Dale Tallon certainly would have been the architect of the most surprising transaction of the day.

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New Maple Leaf Zach Sill is 'an energy guy'

He didn't have a nameplate above his stall inside his team's dressing room, but new Maple Leafs forward Zach Sill aims to make a name for himself in Toronto.

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Leafs somehow manage to erase the Dave Clarkson mistake

The Maple Leafs front office was meeting the other day, as they do most days, talking about trade possibilities, kicking things around, when a stroke of genius was spoken aloud.

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David Clarkson trade massive weight off Maple Leafs: Arthur

Swapping killer contract to Blue Jackets for Nathan Horton, whose career seems over, could pay off nicely.

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Live Chat: Leafs vs. Flyers [Photos]

They're not exactly riding high, but the Maple Leafs will take what they can get.

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Maple Leafs trade Clarkson, acquire Horton

The David Clarkson era in Toronto is done.

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Maple Leafs acquire Nathan Horton from Columbus

David Nonis, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Thursday that the hockey club has acquired forward Nathan Horton from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward David Clarkson. Horton, 29, has ...

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Maple Leafs trade David Clarkson to Blue Jackets

Leafs add injured Nathan Horton from Columbus.

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Maple Leafs bring back T.J. Brennan in trade with Blackhawks

This time, T.J. Brennan might get a chance with the Maple Leafs.

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Maple Leafs acquire Brennan from Chicago

David Nonis, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Thursday that the hockey club has acquired defenceman T.J. Brennan from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Spencer Abbott. Brennan will report...

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Match Preview: Maple Leafs vs. Flyers

TEAM UPDATES The Leafs will have Dion Phaneuf back in the lineup as well as new addition Zach Sill as they get set for their third and final game against the Flyers tonight. Jonathan Bernier is slated to get the nod in goal after earning the wi...

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LIVE at 7:30 p.m.: Leafs-Flyers game blog

Follow updates from Thursday night's Leafs-Flyers game at the ACC.

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Zach Sill, known for relentless chirp on Phaneuf, a welcome addition to Leafs

The Leafs' have been lacking a player like Zach Sill, who fills a bottom-line forward position but who earns respect by standing up for his teammates.

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Play like 'we're fighting for a playoff spot': Leafs coach to team

Maple Leafs interim head coach Peter Horachek summed up the situation his sinking squad finds itself in as trades unfold in the name of re-building the roster.

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Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Flyers

The Maple Leafs take on the Flyers tonight at Air Canada Centre. Here are the three keys to a Leafs win. Leadership prevails With yesterday’s trade which saw Daniel Winnik get shipped to Pittsburgh, another good character presence is gone. The r...

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Maple Leafs game preview vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers at Toronto Maple Leafs

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Maple Leafs will mind Dion Phaneuf's minutes in his return

Dion Phaneuf will return to the Maple Leafs lineup on Thursday night.

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Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri aiming to step up in leadership

There's no telling what the Maple Leafs roster will look like once general manager David Nonis is done wheeling and dealing.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Morgan Rielly rare bright spot in Leafs’ lost season: Feschuk

Rather than mimic the shoddy habits of certain elders, Rielly has been doing the best work of a young career.

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Leafs’ Nazem Kadri considers future as leader of rebuilding team

Signing a long-term deal with Leafs would put Kadri in leadership role with rebuilding team.

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Maple Leafs’ situation gets sympathy from some Flyers

Former Leafs Luke Schenn and Carlo Colaiacovo say they know just how much pressure Toronto players endure during trying times.

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Maple Leafs-Flyers: Thursday game preview

The Flyers have just five wins in their last 13 games against teams not in a playoff position.

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Maple Leafs trade Daniel Winnik to Penguins for Zach Sill, two draft picks

Toronto’s sell-off continued Wednesday as forward Daniel Winnik was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a minor-league centre and two draft picks.

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Daniel Winnik injured in Maple Leafs loss to Avalanche

It was a disastrous start for the Maple Leafs here Thursday night and not just because they surrendered an early goal to the Avalanche.

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Leafs bid farewell to Winnik

Throughout the season, there hasn’t been a more versatile player than Daniel Winnik. With the Maple Leafs, Winnik crossed the 500 NHL game mark, a personal victory to his doubters who never thought he’d play in the NHL, given he was selected in t...

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Rielly is untouchable, but what does future hold with Leafs?

The kid sits amid the uncertainty of the dressing room, trying to grow and prosper despite all the noise and negativity that seems to be daily life with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Leafs trade Winnik to Penguins [Photos]

Daniel Winnik’s brief time as a Maple Leaf is over.

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Maple Leafs acquire Sill and draft picks from Pittsburgh

David Nonis, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the hockey club has acquired forward Zach Sill, Pittsburgh’s second round draft pick in 2016 and Pittsburgh’s fourth round draft pick in 20...

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The Maturation of Nazem Kadri

When Nazem Kadri was going through the motions earlier in the season, he pointed to a conversation he had with Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan just 10 games into the season. “I had a talk with Shanny about becoming a more complete player ...

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Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf to return agaist Flyers

The Maple Leafs are getting their captain back.

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Dion Phaneuf to return from injury against Flyers

Phaneuf suffered what is believed to be a broken bone in his hand, and has missed the last 12 games while healing the injury.

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Maple Leafs chat with Kevin McGran: Live at noon

Toronto ends its three-day break with a home game Thursday against the Flyers.

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Maple Leafs' Olli Jokinen hopes to taste playoffs with another team

The way Olli Jokinen’s long and winding NHL career has gone, it just figured that he would end up with a Maple Leafs team destined to miss the playoffs yet again.

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Flyers fans not shy: JVR

It hasn't been the easiest time to be a Maple Leaf, clearly, as the players have felt the frustration of the fan base at various points of the season.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Steve Staios making impact on young Leafs defencemen

Tasked with coaching Toronto’s defence corps, the former player is giving special attention to youngsters Jake Gardiner and Morgan Rielly.

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Jokinen pressing forward

Not one to look back, Olli Jokinen is always looking forward. With 1220 NHL games and 16 seasons under his belt, Jokinen doesn’t dwell on the fact that he’s missed out on hockey’s ultimate prize. Jokinen has played in just six playoff games, a...

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'It definitely isn't ideal': JVR on Leafs' slump

It couldn’t have rained in a drier spot.

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Maple Leafs recall Kozun from Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that the club has recalled forward Brandon Kozun from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis. Kozun, 24, has skated in eight regular season games with the Maple Leafs this...

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Monday, February 23, 2015

Quick rebuild possible for Maple Leafs?

If there is going to be a tidal wave of changes in Toronto, so be it.

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Joffrey Lupul wants to stay with Maple Leafs amid trade rumours

The veteran winger said he understands if the Leafs want to rebuild without him, which could free up valuable cap space for GM Dave Nonis if he is traded.

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Maple Leafs’ Dion Phaneuf ‘hopeful’ to return this week

The Leafs captain ‘practised well’ Monday according to coach Peter Horachek and appears poised to rejoin the team after missing 12 games with a hand injury.

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Phaneuf preparing for return

It’s been over a month since the captain was in the Leafs lineup. Out since Jan. 21 with a broken hand, it’s been difficult for Dion Phaneuf to sit on the sidelines. During that time, Toronto has gone 2-8-2, compounding to a losing record that ha...

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'You can feel it in the dressing room': Leafs' Phaneuf on trade talk

His Maple Leafs are losing, the NHL trade deadline is spooking the whole dressing room and he’s been skating alone through most of it with a hand injury.

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Leafs coach hopes young D-men can learn from mistakes

Peter Horachek goes through a series of facial contortions when the camera gives him a close-up right after giveaway goals allowed by the Maple Leafs.

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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Maple Leafs' Bernier has that winning feeling again

Jonathan Bernier had forgotten what the euphoric feeling was like.

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Maple Leafs win won't stop trade winds blowing

A pity if the Maple Leafs really are getting their heads back together, when so many of them expect to be lopped off and out the team picture.

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Maple Leafs weigh Bernier options down stretch

Goalie Jonathan Bernier heads for unrestricted free agency after uneven Leaf season.

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Maple Leafs favourite George Armstrong honoured by Legends Row induction

The former Leafs captain and Syl Apps will have their likenesses revealed in statue form in September near the Air Canada Centre.

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Kozun assigned to Marlies

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

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Humility the mark of Legends Row inductees

Humility, it has been said, is the most delicate of human qualities. Once you realize you have it, you don’t. That is the common element of the two latest men to be selected to the Maple Leafs’ Legends Row, the gifted, humble Syl Apps and George...

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Maple Leafs defenceman Dion Phaneuf feeling "a lot better"

Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf took part in the team's morning skate and considered the fact he was handling the puck again to be "a step in the right direction."

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Finally, an 'entertaining game' for Maple Leafs

He was a game star, awarded the player MVP army jacket, had a goal and assist in front of a loud crowd that included several team hall of famers.

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Simmons Says: Leafs have decision to make on Bernier

The most important determination the Maple Leafs will make over the final 20 games is what to do with Jonathan Bernier.

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Maple Leafs' Lupul shows leadership

It has come to the point that walking the streets of Toronto can be a pain in the butt for Leafs players, never mind finding a spot for a peaceful meal in public.

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Leafs win physical affair

The Maple Leafs found themselves in engaged in a physical affair with the Jets on Saturday. With it, came a whole new feel to watching the Leafs. They were engaged by Winnipeg, and they responded with force. “It seemed like it was right after pu...

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Unpredictable Leafs down Jets in OT: DiManno

James van Riemsdyk, Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov resurface. Phil Kessel, Tyler Bozak invisible at ACC.

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Gordie Howe hat-trick shows why Winnik is in demand

Offensive skill and solid two-way play make veteran Leaf winger attractive at the trade deadline

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Maple Leafs add Syl Apps, George Armstrong to Legends Row

Statues to be added alongside Johnny Bower, Borje Salming, Darryl Sittler and Ted Kennedy outside ACC in September.

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George Armstrong: The Chief

In 1946 George Armstrong was signed and placed on the protected list of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Twenty-five years later, on April 4th, 1971 he would play his final game. Between signing with the club and finally hanging up his skates, George w...

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Syl Apps: "What A Man"

In 1935, Conn Smythe headed to Hamilton to scout a McMaster football player, named Syl Apps. So impressed with his athletic ability on the field, Smythe offered him a contract to play for the Leafs. Apps initially turned down the offer so he could...

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Armstrong and Apps headed to Leafs' Legends Row

Legends Row is starting to get crowded.

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Live chat: Leafs vs. Jets

The Maple Leafs aren't close to being Canada's team this year as many pull for the Winnipeg Jets to make the playoffs and upset some teams in the West.

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Match Preview: Maple Leafs vs. Jets

TEAM UPDATES Leafs fans can expect to see plenty of familiar faces at tonight's game as the Leafs will celebrate Homecoming 2015. Many Leafs alumni have come back from all over North American and various parts of the world for a Hockey Night in...

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Joffrey Lupul returns to lineup as Maple Leafs face Jets

Add Joffrey Lupul to the mix of players fully aware their time with the Maple Leafs could be winding down.

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LIVE at 7 p.m.: Maple Leafs-Jets game blog

Follow updates from Saturday night's Leafs-Jets game at the ACC.

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Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Jets

The Maple Leafs host the Winnipeg Jets tonight, here are three keys to a win. Amp up the desperation level The Maple Leafs haven’t been winning games, but they’ve been playing okay. They have dropped the last five games by a one-goal margin. Ton...

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Jets at Leafs gameday

Phil Kessel vs. Jets D/goaltending - Will this be the night that the Leafs' leading scorer gets a meaningful goal and helps re-start the offence?

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Ex-Leafs coach Maurice wrong to blame the media and the city for team’s woes

With all due respect to Paul Maurice, who knows the challenges of the Toronto market, the Leafs have put themselves in front of the firing squad.

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Ex-Leaf McClement can't forget collapse

Jay McClement doesn’t buy the idea that playing in Toronto for the Maple Leafs is something many of his NHL brethren would rather avoid.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Five Takeaways from Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes

The Maple Leafs came up just short in Raleigh, here are five takeaways. Special teams futility Although the Leafs were going up against the best penalty kill in the league, Toronto just wasn’t able capitalize on any of their four power play chan...

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Leafs Can’t Weather Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (CP) – Eric Staal had a goal and an assist to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 Friday night, completing a sweep of their three-game season series. Jordan Staal had the other goal for the Hurricanes, w...

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Maple Leafs’ loss to Hurricanes narrows gap

Potential trade bait Eric Staal sparks Carolina offence, Toronto two points up on 27th-place Hurricanes.

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Leafs' Rielly sparks backlash, sorry for sexist quip: Mudhar

Leaf players know every word is under microscope. Outrage good sign after Morgan Rielly "not here to be a girl about it" crack.

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Winnipeg Jets at Toronto Maple Leafs: Saturday NHL game preview

Leafs finish back-to-backs with home date vs. Jets.

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Live coverage: Leafs vs. Hurricanes

The Maple Leafs are hoping for a little more success in the PNC Arena than they have had lately.

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Leafs' Morgan Rielly apologizes for sexist comment

Leaf defenceman sorry for "careless" comment during interview about losing club.

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Match Preview: Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes

TEAM UPDATES The Leafs will turn to James Reimer in goal tonight as they look to earn their first win in Carolina since 2011. In two previous matchups against the Hurricanes this season — one in Raleigh and the other in Toronto — the Leafs have...

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'No quick fix': Leafs' Rielly

Morgan Rielly is keeping his fingers crossed that the Maple Leafs’ latest slide will make him a stronger player when it’s done.

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Both Maple Leafs, Hurricanes will try to win tonight’s game despite dreams of fans

In the race to tank for Connor McDavid, fanbases want their teams to lose as much as possible. Just don’t expect the players to do their part.

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Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes

The Maple Leafs are on the road, getting set to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. Here are the Leafs’ three keys to a win. Get to the net The Maple Leafs scoring woes go further back then the Leafs 2015 swoon. Toronto have dropped their last thre...

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

Toronto is four points ahead of Carolina in the NHL standings as teams head to lottery this summer.

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Not all players cut out for harsh spotlight of Toronto

They are living in an NHL extreme, where it is a miserable time to be a down-on- your-luck hockey player in a city where there is no place to hide.

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Maple Leafs blame turnovers for poor play

Besides the lowly Oilers, Toronto is the worst turnover team in the NHL and that has played a critical part in the Leafs dropping 23 of their last 27 games.

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No easy fix for Maple Leafs: Joffrey Lupul

If you think the Leafs players aren’t well aware of the talk of a team rebuild, guess again. And most are of the opinion that team management can’t go overboard with the reconstruction.

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P.K. Subban, ex-Leafs support embattled Phil Kessel

Elite. Explosive, World-class. Amid cries for Leafs to trade Phil Kessel, opponents warn he’d be very hard to replace.

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Hurricanes

Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m. at PNC Arena, TV: Sportsnet, Radio: TSN 1050

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes: Friday NHL game preview

Maple Leafs four points up on Hurricanes heading into Raleigh (7 p.m., Sportsnet, live blog at thestar.com).

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Leafs Prospect Update: 2.19.2015

Let's take a look at how some top Leafs prospects are faring in North America and Europe this week... Frédérik Gauthier - Rimouski Océanic: Gauthier has maintained just under a point-per-game pace with 13 goals and 14 assists for the Océanic w...

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'People carve you no matter what': Winnik on Leafs circus

As a first year Maple Leaf — and one who is unlikely to last the entire season here — Daniel Winnik has seen the circus that is Toronto hockey.

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Maple Leafs recall MacWilliam

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that the club has recalled defenceman Andrew MacWilliam from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis. MacWilliam, 24, has skated in 45 regular season games with the Marlies this season, collecti...

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Joffrey Lupul set to return to Maple Leafs lineup this weekend

Lupul has missed the last seven games with a recurring lower body injury.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Trade rumours swirl around Maple Leafs' Polak

The latest Maple Leaf getting serious attention in trade talk is tough defenceman Roman Polak, with the Montreal Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings, among others, reported to be among the suitors.

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Beleaguered Maple Leafs say, 'Enough is enough'

By the end of practice, there was some laughing and joking — boys being boys again, playing the game they love.

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Leafs talk about how they deal with negativity

After practice, players and coaches spoke about the team atmosphere.

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Get To Know Brendan Leipsic

Brendan Leipsic was a month away from turning two years old when his hometown team left the NHL. The Winnipeg native was a fan of the game. But it was a connection his mother made with a future hall-of-famer’s wife that helped shape Leipsic’s f...

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Channeling Frustration

Finding motivation during a rough patch is never easy. In the beginning of 2015, the Leafs were coming up short in games and it was easy to point to some bad luck. A better brand of defensive hockey wasn’t yielding positive results. But it’s b...

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'We’ve got to stop finding excuses for ourselves': Leafs' Holland [Video]

“Enough is enough.”

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Maple Leafs chat with Mark Zwolinski: Live at noon

With the first shoe dropping over the weekend with the Cody Franson-Olli Jokinen trade, who will be the next to go?

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Maple Leafs' Jokinen knows Toronto

Olli Jokinen knows one thing about Toronto from all those visits here going back to Maple Leaf Gardens.

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Changing The Thinking

Trying to find some inspiration during the not-so-great times can be challenging. The reality of the Leafs current situation was felt during Monday’s practice, when familiar teammates were absent for the first time, as a result of a trade with Nas...

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Maple Leafs' remaining trade candidates on display in loss to Panthers

TORONTO - The minor-league Toronto Marlies used to boast the slogan that "Every game is a try-out." Right now it's reality for the Maple Leafs. With less than two weeks until the trade deadline, the Leafs are under the microscope as their rebui...

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Maple Leafs reassign Carrick to Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that forward Sam Carrick has been reassigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Carrick, 23, has skated in 40 regular season games with the Marlies this season, collecting 20 points (five goals, 15 assists) and ...

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Odds are getting better for Leafs to land McDavid

News and views after the Toronto chapter of Tank Nation gleefully took to the frigid Hogtown streets after another Leafs loss, this one a 3-2 setback to the Florida Panthers at the Air Canada Centre.

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Maple Leafs reassign Carrick to Marlies

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

No reason for Leafs fans to get excited about Oli Jokinin

Olli Jokinen.

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Don't expect a quick end to Phil Kessel saga

Phil Kessel has yet to determine whether he wants to remain with the Maple Leafs.

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Panthers edge Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers beat the Maple Leafs 3-2 Tuesday night.

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I'm not an oldie, Olli Jokinen says

Olli Jokinen thinks he still has some hockey left in him.

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Phil Kessel cares, ex-teammate Bolland says

Phil Kessel sure takes a lot of heat in these parts.

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Quiz: Low points in Leafs history

It feels like the Maple Leafs are scraping the bottom of of the ocean as this season lurches on to April, but they’ve seen bad times before.

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Maple Leafs fans can’t just stop bleeding blue

Abandoning your favourite team is like giving up a part of who you are, says a social and personality psychology PhD candidate at the University of Manitoba.

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Live coverage: Leafs vs. Panthers

Out with the old, in with the, um, older?

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

Toronto plays for the first time since trading Cody Franson to the Predators.

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Match Preview: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers

TEAM UPDATES Jonathan Bernier will return to the crease tonight as he makes his third consecutive start for the Leafs. He was in goal for Saturday night's shootout loss in Montreal and was named the second star of the game for his efforts with ...

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Newcomer Jokinen to suit up for Maple Leafs [Photos]

Olli Jokinen wants to make one thing clear: He is not in Toronto just to ride out the final 25 games of the season and then ride off into the sunset of his career.

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Olli Jokinen to make Maple Leafs debut against Panthers tonight

Jokinen will return to his natural centre position, with Leo Komarov and David Clarkson as his wingers.

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Keys To The Game: Leafs vs. Panthers

The Maple Leafs are home as they get ready to host the Florida Panthers. Here are three keys to a win. Panthers desperate and motivated Just four points out of a wild card berth, Florida will be desperate to put themselves two points back of a...

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Leafs Recall Sam Carrick From The Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that forward Sam Carrick has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Carrick, 23, has skated in 40 regular season games with the Marlies this season, collecting 20 points (five goals, 15 assists) ...

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Game Day: Panthers at Maple Leafs

FLORIDA PANTHERS at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

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Nazem Kadri minds his phone

If Maple Leafs players thought management was bluffing about making big changes, the sight of two vacated lockers on Monday morning proved otherwise.

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Maple Leafs' Jokinen feeling plenty motivated

Motivation won’t be a problem for Olli Jokinen once he puts on a Maple Leafs sweater.

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Rumour swirling that Panthers want Kessel

Looking at the trade deadline menu, Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli were the salad, Daniel Winnik is soup du jour, now everyone wonders if Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf will be the main course.

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One in, one likely out for Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs have housed Olli Jokinen near Daniel Winnik in their practice rink dressing room.

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McDavid, Stome a pair of 'Budding' stars

Attention free-falling Maple Leafs: Connor McDavid and Dylan Strome are watching you.

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Leipsic 'excited' to join Marlies

This is a good time to be a Toronto Marlie — as Brendan Leipsic found out Monday.

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Leaf teammates say goodbye to Franson and Santorelli

Trade with Nashville adds to mood of uncertainty among players as trade deadline draws closer.

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Maple Leafs-Panthers: Tuesday game preview

Some things to know about the Panthers:

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Olli Jokinen not exactly happy to be here: DiManno

The newest Maple Leaf tried to put on a brave face Monday.

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Jokinen welcoming a fresh start

While it’s not exactly clear how long the Olli Jokinen era in Toronto will last, it appears he will get something he wasn’t getting in Nashville. An opportunity to play centre. “Everyone wants to show that they still can play and still produce an...

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Newly acquired Maple Leafs show up at practice but not on ice

The two newly acquired players were undergoing physicals with their new team following trade with Nashville.

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Leafs makeover begins: Could Kessel, Phaneuf or Bozak be next?

For the Maple Leafs, it was the beginning of the blowup, a rather noisy initial blast of what might end up being the most extreme makeover in franchise history.

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Leafs Recall Granberg and Kozun From Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that defenceman Petter Granberg and forward Brandon Kozun have been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Granberg, 22, has been held pointless in three games with the Maple Leafs this season. He has c...

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