From pessimism to optimism for Canada after draft lottery [Video]

TORONTO — They earned this the hard way.

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Lady Luck smiles on the Leafs

Lady luck and the NHL’s lottery process smiled on the Maple Leafs Saturday night, and as a result, Toronto will have the first overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft – their first No. 1 pick in more than three decades. “We earned this the hard way,...

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Maple Leafs enjoy some rare good news for change: Feschuk

Toronto’s win of the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL’s draft lottery meant the organization’s grand vision of the 2015-16 season was executed to a tee.

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Auston Matthews: Playing for Leafs would be 'very special'

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Leafs' Shanahan: 'We earned this the hard way'

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Maple Leafs win draft lottery, get first crack at Matthews

The Toronto Maple Leafs will pick first at the NHL draft for the first time in more than 30 years.

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Maple Leafs To Select First Overall

TORONTO -- The Toronto Maple Leafs will pick first at the NHL draft for the first time in more than 30 years. Toronto won the draft lottery on Saturday, securing the No. 1 overall pick and presumptive rights to select American centre Auston Mat...

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Watch: Maple Leafs fans rejoice over draft lottery win

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Watch: Disgruntled Canucks fans lament draft lottery loss

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Maple Leafs win NHL Draft Lottery

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Maple Leafs have best odds for top pick in Saturday’s NHL draft lottery

All seven Canadian franchises are in the running for the first time ever.

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NHL Draft Lottery Preview: Auston Matthews is the jackpot

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If Leafs win draft lottery, No. 34 could be back in the lineup [Video]

Don’t mothball those James Reimer sweaters just yet.

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Draft lottery is Auston Matthews’ homecoming party

American teenager might have been the best player in the Swiss professional league this winter.

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Marlies To Face Albany Devils In Round Two

The Toronto Marlies and Albany Devils will open the North Division finals Wednesday, starting the best of seven series at Ricoh Coliseum. The two teams will play a 2-3-2 format, with the Marlies hosting the first two games and if necessary the fi...

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Carrick's experience a boost to Marlies

When 22-year-old Connor Carrick was acquired alongside veteran winger Brooks Laich and a second-round pick for Daniel Winnik ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline, he was labelled an ‘A’ prospect by Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello.

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A 2016 NHL Draft Lottery rundown

The 2016 NHL Draft Lottery is set to take place on April 30 and the Maple Leafs head into the event with the highest odds of drafting first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft. As former MapleLeafs.com columnist David Alter explained in a piece o...

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Connor Carrick's five-point night seals Marlies' sweep

Toronto rallies from three goals down to eliminate Bridgeport.

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Carrick's five-point night helps Marlies eliminate Tigers

Connor Carrick was mentioning the other day how well he made the adjustment from eliminated Maple Leaf to energetic Marlie.

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Finnish prospects will have teams choosing between Kurri and Selanne

Patrik Laine and Jesse Puljujarvi, who are likely to go second and third in the NHL draft, have intriguing comparables.

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Former Maple Leafs heavyweight Colton Orr retires

Former NHL tough guy Colton Orr has retired after a 13-year professional career.

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Former Maple Leafs brawler Colton Orr announces retirement

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Draft lottery win would be boon for Maple Leafs

Being a bottom dweller in the NHL is supposed to translate to draft success. But for the Maple Leafs, it’s tough at the top of the order, too.

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1st overall pick a rare prize for Canadian teams

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Connor McDavid recreates Drake's album art

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Maple Leafs' Shanahan responds to mistaken, outraged Flyers fan

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NHL Draft: Who will go fourth overall? It’s a long list

When it comes to who will go fourth, it’s such a close call it depends on who you ask. Today, we look at the hockey family ties that bind four players who could go fourth overall.

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Maple Leafs prospect Mitch Marner dominating OHL playoffs

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Connor Brown drives Toronto Marlies success against Bridgeport

After being out more than two months with a broken ankle, Brown comes back with big offence

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Will Arnett to host NHL Awards

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TMLtalkin' - Marlies Game 1 & 2 Recap

Chris Lund is joined by Todd Crocker to recap the first two games of the Marlies' 2016 Calder Cup playoff campaign as they take a 2-0 series lead into Game Three at Ricoh Coliseum.

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Maple Leafs returning to London for 2016 Rookie Tournament

Spectra Venue Management and Tourism London are pleased to announce that the 2016 Rookie Tournament, Presented by Scotiabank, will be held in London September 16-18, 2016. This marks the fourth year in a row that London has hosted the tournament ...

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Marlies up 2-0 on Sound Tigers

The top-seeded Marlies can rely on many individual players, several of whom saw time with the Maple Leafs this season, but their first two playoff wins were the product of what coach Sheldon Keefe called “good team hockey.”

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Marlies up two games on Bridgeport

Connor Brown scores twice, Garret Sparks makes 31 saves as Toronto takes 2-0 series lead.

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5 incredible players who never won a Stanley Cup

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Marlies use big period to win playoff opener

Toronto scores four goals in second period to beat Bridgeport.

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The man who scored the Leafs' first goal

Want the floor during a noisy hockey trivia debate? Try asking ‘who scored the first goal in Maple Leafs history’?

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Little Calder Cup means a lot to Marlies

Quest for the AHL championship, starting Saturday in Bridgeport, is their Stanley Cup.

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Marlies GM Kyle Dubas coach Sheldon Keefe continue to enjoy success together in AHL

When their three-hour interview concluded a few years ago, Kyle Dubas had the feeling that Sheldon Keefe was his kind of coach.

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Bill Barilkos real Cup-winning puck emerges

In the 11 years that Bill Barilko’s body lay undiscovered in a Northern Ontario plane wreck, the string of Maple Leaf Stanley Cups came to a sudden end.

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Marlies Calder Cup quest key to Maple Leafs blueprint

William Nylander and the Marlies look to learn what it takes to win in playoff pressure cooker at AHL level before next NHL test.

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Watch: All of Mitch Marner's 116 points in one glorious video

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One-on-One with Lou Lamoriello

In late July, Lou Lamoriello will celebrate his first full calendar year as Maple Leafs GM, and the hockey icon’s impact on the franchise has been clear and welcomed since he was hired by team president Brendan Shanahan. The 73-year-old Lamoriello...

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Maple Leafs arent losing GM-in-waiting Kyle Dubas

Dubas is in demand but sees value in sticking around for brighter future, including Marlies Calder Cup run.

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TMLtalkin' - Marlies Playoff Preview

Chris Lund is joined by Todd Crocker, the voice of the Toronto Marlies, to preview the upcoming 2016 Calder Cup playoffs for the team. Chris also chats with Marlies captain Andrew Campbell about the 2015-16 campaign and what lies ahead for the tea...

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Kyle Dubas intends to stay and learn with Maple Leafs

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Leafs prospect Marner flashes skills in OHL playoffs

Mitch Marner and the London Knights open OHL Western final vs. Erie Otters Wednesday.

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Nylander centre of attention for Marlies playoff run

Top Leafs prospect William Nylander and the Marlies open Calder Cup journey Saturday in Bridgeport, Conn.

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5 times NHL fans behaved badly

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Calder Cup playoffs a challenge and opportunity for prospects

In the 2015-16 regular season, the Maple Leafs continued building a firm and important link between the team’s NHL roster and its American League affiliate Marlies squad. With the year over for the Buds, team management returned many young players...

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Marlies opt to open AHL playoffs on road

The first-place Toronto Marlies profess their love of Ricoh Coliseum, but they can be hell raisers on the road.

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First-place Marlies have targets on their backs for AHL playoffs

Pressure should be “a positive thing” for developing players, Marlies coach says.

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Marlies captain doesn't touch trophy

The Maple Leafs are a long way from sweating the superstition of touching a regular season championship trophy.

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Marlies captain doesn't touch trophy

The Maple Leafs are a long way from sweating the superstition of touching a regular season championship trophy.

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Marlies goalie Antoine Bibeau made the most of Sparks’s absence

Bibeau is 8-1 in his last nine games with a .940 save percentage.

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Phil Kessel's postseason scoring record is better than you might think

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What's wrong, right with each Canadian NHL team [Video]

From Carey Price’s healing knee to Erik Karlsson’s offensive flair to Connor McDavid’s magical hands, all is not gloom and doom when it comes to the future playoff aspirations of Canada’s NHL franchises.

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Demers, Muller reminisce about last Canadian team to win it all [Video]

He still has the stick. The puck, too.

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TMLtalkin' - Episode 22

It's the 2015-16 season wrap up episode! Chris and Adam recap the season, look at Nazem Kadri and Morgan Rielly signing six-year deals and talk Toronto Marlies ahead of the Calder Cup Playoffs. 01:28: Season wrap-up segment 33:50: Nazem Kadri...

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Nazem Kadri rewarded for playing by the rules: Feschuk

General manager Lou Lamoriello brought discipline and structure to the Leafs this season, and Kadri embraced the new approach.

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Lamoriello lauds Kadri but admits he's not a No. 1 center

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Kadri and Rielly signings a commitment to development

When the Maple Leafs began their build in earnest roughly 12 months ago, it was clear that while there was much work to be done, there were pieces in place. On Wednesday morning, the club announced the signing of two of those pieces to six-year co...

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Marlies’ final games a proving ground for prospects too

2015 draft pick Andrew Nielsen getting a few games of experience at the AHL level after the end of his junior season.

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Kadri and Rielly express love for Leafs, say negotiations were easy

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Maple Leafs did their due diligence with Nazem Kadri

In a pre-draft interview with a National Hockey League team years ago, Nazem Kadri was asked a rather abrupt question.

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Kadri on signing his new contract

Nazem Kadri signed a new six-year contract with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday and spoke with media following the announcement via conference call. Here's what he had to say... How do you think you've fared during your time in Toronto and what d...

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Coyotes co-owner denies reaching out to Dubas, Maple Leafs

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Rielly on signing his new contract

Morgan Rielly signed a new six-year contract with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday and spoke with media following the announcement via conference call. Here's what he had to say... How has your development in terms of playing in this city gone? I...

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Alter: 5 notable playoff participants who used to play for Canadian teams

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Lamoriello on Kadri, Rielly

The Maple Leafs announced the signings of forward Nazem Kadri and defenceman Morgan Rielly to six-year contracts on Wednesday. Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello spoke to media via conference call on Wednesday morning to address the deals. Here's what he had...

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Lamoriello: Maple Leafs sending message by committing to Rielly, Kadri

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NHL: Maple Leafs sign D Morgan Rielly ($5M per season), C Nazem Kadri ($4.5M per season) to 6-year extensions - LeBrun (ESPN)

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Nazem Kadri, Morgan Reilly sign six-year deals with Maple Leafs

After a season of upheaval in which they used 46 players, the Maple Leafs laid down what they hope are two solid pieces of the foundation.

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Leafs Sign Rielly, Kadri To Six-Year Contract Extensions

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that the team has signed defenceman Morgan Rielly and forward Nazem Kadri to new six-year contracts. Rielly, 22, led all Maple Leafs defencemen with a career-high 36 points (nine goals, 27 assists) wh...

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Leafs sign Nazem Kadri, Morgan Rielly to new 6-year deals

The 25-year-old Kadri is coming off the most well-rounded season of his career, leading the Leafs with 45 points in a first-line centre role this season.

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Maple Leafs sign Rielly, Kadri to 6-year contracts

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Sergei Fedorov believes Nikita Zaitsev will join Maple Leafs

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Taxing issue for NHL players when it comes to contract offers

Hometown discount or highway robbery?

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It was a dream first rebuilding season for Maple Leafs

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Marlies forward Ben Smith relishes another chance at playoff hockey

Smith would like to add a Calder Cup to the Stanley Cup he won with the Blackhawks.

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Making a case for, against the Eastern Conference playoff teams

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Rielly named to Team Canada for 2016 World Championships

Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly has been named one of the first 18 players on Canada's roster for the World Hockey Championships in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia. Rielly is the lone Leafs player named to Team Canada and one of five de...

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Matthews remains No. 1 in NHL Central Scouting's final draft rankings

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Report: Coyotes interested in Dubas; wants to stay with Leafs

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Canada's NHL ownership, management at 'Dysfunction Junction' [Video]

Brad Treliving is sick and tired of the excuses.

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Report: Maple Leafs, Rielly have begun extension talks

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McDavid headlines first 18 members of Canada's World Championship team

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Buy-in the key for young Leafs in 2015-16

When Maple Leafs players and management members met with the press early Sunday afternoon to dissect their 2015-16 season, one thing was clear: the organization has come through some tough days, but in doing so, it has found the most positive thin...

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Maple Leafs' Laich has 'quiet confidence' about next season

Just because he was transported from the first-place team in the NHL to the worst doesn’t mean that Brooks Laich will accept a long rebuild with his new team.

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JVR, Hunwick appear for Leafs' locker cleanout

The last day of the season saw some MIAs suddenly return to the Maple Leafs dressing room, at least in the presence of the media.

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Recipe of dysfunction for Canadian hockey franchises

For decades, spring in Canada has signified the melting of winter snow and the arrival of NHL post-season hockey. It has been a rite of passage from coast to coast, stretching from St. John’s to Squamish.

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Rebuilding Maple Leafs in uncharted territory: Arthur

The Leafs have spent their year intentionally wandering into the wilderness, and next they try to find their way back. When will they get back? Well, not everyone reads the map the same way, because the map doesn’t, strictly speaking, exist.

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Leafs looking to put rebuild into overdrive with draft picks

If April 30 ends with the Marlies ahead in a playoff series and lottery balls dropping to order for the Maple Leafs’ ticket, the rebuild could go into overdrive.

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Journey to redemption well underway for Maple Leafs: DiManno

The gloaming of a franchise in utter eclipse has been replaced by a glimmering of future potential.

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Brendan Shanahan on the 2015-16 season

Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan spoke to media on Sunday during the club's locker clean out day to reflect on the 2015-16 season. Here's what he had to say... What did you learn about this team this season? I thi...

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Lou Lamoriello on the 2015-16 season

Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello addressed the media on the team's locker clean out day. Here's what he had to say... How soon do you think this team will be a playoff team? You know, I really don't have an answer to that. The only ...

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NHL draft key to Maple Leafs’ future aspirations

It’s the moves that follow this off-season — with GM Lou Lamoriello at the helm — that will take the Leafs to the next level.

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Maple Leafs' brass praises Kadri in year-end remarks

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More questions than answers as Maple Leafs head into off-season

The NHL draft lottery April 30 will set the ball in motion for a franchise-defining off-season in Leafland.

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Mike Babcock on the 2015-16 season

Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock held his end-of-season media availability on Sunday afternoon. Here's what he had to say... Opening Remarks: I'd just like to thank you all for the coverage. People don't think this all the time but obviou...

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Leafs positive about future as season ends

A few long-time Maple Leafs are getting tired of coming out the day after regular season to explain another failure.

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Leafs GM Lamoriello unsure whether Robidas, Lupul can play next season

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Remembering when the Leafs used to win [Photos]

As we say goodbye to the Toronto Maple Leafs for another season, we eagerly say hello to our Toronto Blue Jays as they pursue this year’s World Series.

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Laich confident of Maple Leafs' return, tries not to think about Capitals

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Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks hold best chances of winning draft lottery

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Everything you need to know about a splendid final regular-season Saturday

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Postgame Quotes: April 9, 2016

Here's a sample of what the Leafs had to say following Saturday's season finale. Mike Babcock I thought Sparks did a good job in the first period. We took three minors, we had four D. In the end, the season has come to a close here obviously....

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Leafs Cap Off Season, Topped By Devils

NEWARK, N.J. - Adam Henrique scored twice and Kyle Palmieri once to become the Devils' first 30-goal scorers in four years and New Jersey ended another disappointing season with a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Deva...

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Five Takeaways from Maple Leafs vs. Devils

Here are five takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils Saturday at Prudential Center: Parenteau puts Leafs on scoreboard first, matches career-best in goals. Veteran winger P-A Parenteau has had an excellent season in...

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Maple Leafs finish season in last place

But there is optimism for the journey ahead. Even missing the playoffs for the 10th time in 11 seasons doesn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the Leafs heading into their 100th season.

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Maple Leafs' Babcock: 'We're going to get a lot better very fast'

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Maple Leafs thoroughly successful in their failure: Arthur

The Leafs finished in 30th place, and a 20 per cent chance at the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, and can’t fall further than fourth.

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Maple Leafs lose, have best chance at winning draft lottery

NEWARK, N.J. — Get those lottery balls warmed up.

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VIDEO: Elias scores in dying seconds of potential last game

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Maple Leafs finish last, have best draft lottery odds

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Final: Devils 5 Maple Leafs 1. TOR: P Parenteau 1 goal, NJ: A Henrique 2 goals, TOR: G Sparks 31 saves. (ESPN)

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Babcock on direction Maple Leafs are going: 'Ecstatic'

NEWARK, N.J. — Mike Babcock has laid the foundation.

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Maple Leafs at Devils has started. Starting Goalies: TOR G Sparks, NJ C Schneider. (ESPN)

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Game Journal: Game 82 - Maple Leafs vs. Devils

3:50 PM: Tonight's officials will be Ghislain Hebert and Frederick L'Ecuyer. Scott Cherrey and Ryan Gibbons will be the linesmen. Those looking to tune in to tonight's game can watch on Hockey Night in Canada, listen on Sportsnet 590 The FAN and f...

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Last place on the line for Leafs tonight

Leo Komarov is going to get a final chance to hit the 20-goal plateau.

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Devils' Zacha will make NHL debut vs. Maple Leafs

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Leafs set to end season with sizeable checklist

Saturday’s game will determine whether the Maple Leafs finish 29th or 30th in the standings, an important difference heading into the April 30th draft lottery.

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Lou Lamoriello: A season-ending chat with Maple Leafs GM

Here’s an edited version of a Q and A with the Hall of Fame general manager.

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Predators congratulate Vesey on winning Hobey Baker Award

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Vesey says there's no favorite to sign him, father insists Leafs job won't impact choice

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Bernier ends season on a good note

Mike Babcock was happy it ended well for Jonathan Bernier.

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Colin Greening a better fit with Maple Leafs

When the Maple Leafs shipped captain Dion Phaneuf to the Ottawa Senators in a trade in February, two parts of the package that became Toronto property stood out.

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Maple Leafs-New Jersey Devils: Saturday game preview

New Jersey lost has four in a row and six of its past seven games.

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Maple Leafs’ season report card

A team in transition started to learn what it had in its younger players. In that spirit of education, we present this season’s report card.

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Ron Hawkins’ Peace and Quiet perfect new anthem for Leafs

Toronto singer/songwriter’s lyrics and video add up to a nightly acknowledgement that a franchise with aspirations of a championship future would be foolhardy not to heed the lessons of its past.

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Maple Leafs own last-place tiebreaker over Oilers

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Jones, Rielly among stars due for second NHL contracts

Seth Jones might start thinking about it when the NHL season is over.

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Flyers look to rally after disappointing loss to last-place Leafs

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If the playoffs began Friday: Kings reclaim the Pacific throne

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Maple Leafs Win In OT

PHILADELPHIA - The Toronto Maple Leafs did their best to spoil Philadelphia's playoff chances until the final minute of regulation. Jake Gardiner scored a power-play goal at 2:51 of overtime to give the Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Flyers o...

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Postgame Quotes: April 7, 2016

Here's a sample of what the Leafs had to say following a 4-3 overtime win in Philadelphia. Colin Greening I think we showed a lot of resiliency. In the first period I thought we had good jump, good legs, given the fact that we did play last n...

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Five Takeaways from Maple Leafs vs. Flyers

Here are five takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday at Wells Fargo Center: Leafs rebound from disappointing loss to post first two goals of the night. Following a disappointing effort against C...

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Maple Leafs' callup Brennan honoured by AHL

Mike Babcock had a bit of news for T.J. Brennan on Thursday afternoon, something the Maple Leafs defenceman was glad to hear.

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Maple Leafs fail to clinch last place with win in Philly

OK, Maple Leafs, your long-suffering and emotional fan base gets it.

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Maple Leafs wreak havoc on Flyers’ playoff hopes

Toronto won 4-3 in overtime on Jake Gardiner’s slap shot against the Philadelphia Flyers, a team desperately in need of a victory in their final two games in order to make the post-season.

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Maple Leafs at Flyers has started. Starting Goalies: TOR J Bernier, PHI S Mason. (ESPN)

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Marlies goaltender Antoine Bibeau is his own toughest critic

It’s been a maturing process for the 21-year-old goaltender as he learns to be competitive without beating himself up.

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Game Journal: Game 81 - Maple Leafs vs. Flyers

2:45 PM: Here are tonight's projected lineups for the Maple Leafs and Flyers. Toronto Maple Leafs Forwards 46 Lindberg - 42 Bozak - 15 Parenteau 38 Greening - 39 Nylander - 37 Kapanen 23 Laich - 54 Gauthier - 40 Grabner 53 Carrick - 56 F...

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Red Wings making 'zero excuses,' Bruins hoping to seize moment in must-win tilt

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Captain Power Rankings (30-16): McDavid's next, Pacioretty can only get better

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Super Structure: Rielly's on-ice freedom a source of offense for Leafs

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VIDEO: Dachshunds re-enact Leafs-Canadiens rivalry

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Five Takeaways from Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs

Here are five takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Wednesday at Air Canada Centre: Tentative start for both sides. In the final home game of the season, the Leafs came out of the gate tentatively, managing jus...

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Maple Leafs have last place all to themselves after loss

The next Maple Leafs regular season home game will feature new 100th anniversary sweaters — but will Auston Matthews be wearing one?

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Red Wings top Flyers, can clinch 25th straight playoff berth vs. Bruins

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Maple Leafs lose home finale, and that’s just fine: Arthur

Toronto lost 5-1, and will have no worse than a 13.5 per cent chance at the No. 1 pick in the draft. If they don’t get more than two points in their last two games, that number rises to 20 per cent. This was the goal, and the point.

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Leafs Fall In Home Finale

TORONTO -- The Toronto Maple Leafs helped their chances of winning the upcoming draft lottery by falling to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday night, The Leafs can finish no higher than 29th place overall after dropping a 5-1 decision to th...

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Maple Leafs slide past Oilers, become lottery favorite

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Sergei Bobrovsky becomes Blue Jackets' all-time wins leader

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A four-goal loss can’t take away from Leafs’ fond farewell

The reward for fans' patience may be improved lottery odds with Toronto falling two points behind Edmonton.

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Final: Blue Jackets 5 Maple Leafs 1. CBJ: B Dubinsky 2 goals, TOR: M Rielly 1 goal, TOR: G Sparks 27 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs: Game Day

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

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Blue Jackets at Maple Leafs has started. (The Sports Network) (ESPN)

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers: Thursday game preview

Forty-one of Philadelphia’s 78 games have been decided by one goal.

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Game Journal: Game 80 - Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs

3:10 PM: Tonight's officials will be Garrett Rank and Brian Pochmara. Devin Berg and Tony Sericolo will be the linesmen. Those looking to tune in can watch on Sportsnet, listen on TSN 1050 and follow the Leafs on Twitter. 3:00 PM: Here are ton...

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Laich Making An Early Impression

When Brooks Laich began his first full season as an NHLer a decade ago with the Washington Capitals, the situation he was entering wasn’t exactly ideal: the Caps had missed the playoffs in two of the previous three years and were in the early stag...

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Power Rankings: Penguins on fire

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Sam Carrick latest player to get shot with Maple Leafs [Video]

What a difference a year makes. Not in the win column maybe, but certainly in the good vibes department.

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Alter: NHL must look to the NBA and change its draft lottery system

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Centre Sam Carrick recalled to Leafs for home-schedule finale against Columbus

Carrick, a centre drafted in 2010, played 16 games for the Maple Leafs last season.

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Maple Leafs recall Sam Carrick from Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that forward Sam Carrick has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis. Forward Rich Clune has been loaned to the Marlies. Carrick, 24, has collected 33 points (15 goals, 18 a...

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James Reimer records 3rd shutout in 8 games since trade to Sharks

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The belief of the Leafs could take Marlies a long way

Returning stars should help Calder Cup run if they maintain attitude, work ethic.

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Pain and gain for Marlies mates

Puck luck finally smiled on T.J. Brennan during Monday’s game, while misfortune had Marlies partner Andrew Campbell grimacing in severe pain.

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Leafs' Greening has hot hand

Leafs vs. Blue Jackets: The Big Match-up

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Report: McDavid will play in World Championship

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Leafs’ Nazem Kadri comes to his own defence

Suspended centre spends the last practice of the season on the blue line.

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Toronto Maple Leafs: Wednesday game preview

Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner has career highs in goals and points.

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TMLtalkin' - Episode 21

It's the final episode of the regular season. Chris Lund and Adam Proteau are back to recap the last week of Leafs action, have a trivia showdown and chat Marlies.

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Maple Leafs' Kadri subdued as he addresses suspension

TORONTO — With teammates preparing for their last home game Wednesday, joining a brief fan appreciation salute and then going on a season-ending two-game road trip, all Nazem Kadri can do is watch.

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Report: Swedish goalie Armalis appears San Jose bound

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Maple Leafs' Lamoriello says more pain coming

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Report: Gudbranson leaves Panthers' road trip due to head injury

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Postgame Quotes: April 4, 2016

Here's a sampling of what the Maple Leafs and Panthers had to say following Monday's game at Air Canada Centre. Mike Babcock I thought our first was good. I thought our third was good. I didn’t think we were near competitive enough, some of ou...

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Five Takeaways from Panthers vs. Maple Leafs

Here are five takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers Monday at Air Canada Centre: Panthers’ Bjugstad gets inside positioning on Corrado, game’s first goal quickly follows. After the teams played the first period witho...

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Leafs can't overcome lack of Kadri against Panthers

Nazem Kadri will likely finish the season as the Maple Leafs’ leading scorer, but wasn’t on the ice Monday night to add to his totals in a 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers.

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Greening Pots Two In Loss To Panthers

TORONTO -- The Florida Panthers officially sealed the best regular season in franchise history on Monday night. Florida scored a 4-3 win over Toronto at the Air Canada Centre, giving them a franchise-record 99 points this season. The Panthers, ...

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Leafs’ turn to rookie Gauthier to centre top line

Defensive-minded prospect impresses, but Panthers pull out 4-3 win.

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Final: Panthers 4 Maple Leafs 3. FLA: R Grimaldi 2 goals, TOR: C Greening 2 goals, TOR: J Bernier 32 saves. (ESPN)

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Jagr fan gets warmup selfie with his hero

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Panthers at Maple Leafs has started. Starting Goalies: FLA A Montoya, TOR J Bernier. (ESPN)

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Nylander deactivates Twitter account after learning of derogatory meaning

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Two Nylanders better than one for the Maple Leafs? [Video]

TORONTO — William Nylander loves the idea of potentially playing alongside his younger brother Alex in a Maple Leafs uniform.

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Game Journal: Game 79 - Panthers vs. Maple Leafs

2:00 PM: Here are tonight's projected lineups for the Maple Leafs and Panthers... Toronto Maple Leafs Forwards 46 Lindberg - 42 Bozak - 37 Kapanen 38 Greening - 39 Nylander - 15 Parenteau 23 Laich - 54 Gauthier - 40 Grabner 25 Clune - 5...

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NHL: Maples Leafs F Nazem Kadri suspended 4 games without pay for cross-check of Red Wings' Luke Glendening on Saturday (ESPN)

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Leafs' Kadri gets 4-game ban ahead of tilt vs. Panthers [Video]

TORONTO — Nazem Kadri continues to draw penalties.

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Maple Leafs centre Nazem Kadri suspended four games by NHL

Kadri, considered a repeat offender, will forfeit $200,000 in salary.

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Maple Leafs' Kadri suspended 4 games for cross-checking Red Wings' Glendening

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Brendan Gallagher gets shirt signed by 'Leafs fan' Marcus Stroman

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Leafs' Nazem Kadri to have hearing over cross-check

A day after he was fined $5,000, Leafs centre cross-checked Detroit's Luke Glendening.

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GAME DAY: Panthers at Maple Leafs

FLORIDA at TORONTO

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Maple Leafs' prospect Marner flourishing in OHL playoffs

If this is Mitch Marner’s last run through the Ontario Hockey League, the Maple Leafs’ first-round pick in 2015 has started to go out in style.

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Kadri to have hearing for cross-check on Glendening

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Leafs forward Tobias Lindberg is a rare defensive-minded prospect

The 20-year-old Swede won a Memorial Cup with the defence-first Oshawa Generals last year.

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Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs: Monday game preview

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By rotating goalies, Maple Leafs may be tanking ... just a little bit

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Oilers' recent losing skid gives them best odds at No. 1 pick

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Just the Sparks a tanking team needs: Feschuk

It can't be easy for Mike Babcock, but goaltending decisions appear to be made with last place in mind.

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Leafs won't help derail Wings' playoff hopes after 2-3 loss [Video]

When Mike Babcock had his most success as coach of the Detroit Red Wings, he could look down the bench and know that one of Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk or Nicklas Lidstrom could go over the boards and change the course of a game.

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If the playoffs began Sunday: Bruins out, Red Wings in ... for now

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Postgame Quotes: April 2, 2016

Here's a sampling of what the Maple Leafs and Red Wings had to say following Saturday's game, a 3-2 Detroit win. Nazem Kadri It was certainly pretty intense. They looked like they wanted it. They had a good first period and scored a couple of ...

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Five Takeaways from Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs

Here are five takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Saturday at Air Canada Centre: Sparks, Leafs stumble out of the gate. For the most part, Leafs goalie Garret Sparks hasn’t been at his peak in recent games, and t...

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Leafs Come Up Short Against Red Wings

TORONTO -- The Detroit Red Wings need every point and win they can get as they fight to keep an astounding playoff streak alive. Count two points and another much-needed victory for the club on Saturday evening in Toronto. Jimmy Howard loomed l...

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Maple Leafs' Sparks feels at ease

Garret Sparks knows there is a chance he’ll be moved out of the Air Canada Centre and back to the Ricoh Coliseum next season.

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Another frustrating night for Kadri, Leafs

Toronto's scoring woes continue with another low-output game.

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Final: Red Wings 3 Maple Leafs 2. DET: K Quincey 1 goal, TOR: C Greening 1 goal, DET: J Howard 32 saves. (ESPN)

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Red Wings at Maple Leafs has started. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs add 1st-round pick after Penguins clinch playoff berth

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Game Journal: Game 78 - Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs

2:45 PM: Here are tonight's projected lineups for the Maple Leafs and Red Wings. Toronto Maple Leafs Forwards 40 Grabner - 43 Kadri - 28 Boyes 38 Greening - 39 Nylander - 15 Parenteau 46 Lindberg - 42 Bozak - 37 Kapanen 23 Laich - 54 Gau...

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Maple Leafs' Kadri rip-roarin' mad about diving fines

Nazem Kadri dove right in, and he didn't hold back.

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Maple Leafs aim to put dagger in Wings' playoff plans

The last time the Detroit Red Wings failed to qualify for playoffs, parachute pants were a thing, Arnold Schwarzenegger was starring in Kindergarten Cop and New Kids on the Block were hanging tough atop the music charts.

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Maple Leafs’ Nazem Kadri won’t let $5,000 fine change the way he plays

Kadri says he will play with the same determination he always plays with at the Leafs’ game against Detroit Saturday night.

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