Monday, May 30, 2016

Sullivan: Kessel has better offensive instincts than coaching staff

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Maple Leafs have connection to Penguins-Sharks final: Cox


Toronto traded Phil Kessel to Pittsburgh in the off-season, while goalie James Reimer was traded to San Jose and will back up starter Martin Jones.

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Marlies' offence kept at bay, Bears win series [Video]

TORONTO — The high-flying offence of the Toronto Marlies was a sensation at times in the regular season and a glimmer of hope for the future of the parent Maple Leafs.

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Saturday, May 28, 2016

Marner Named CHL Player Of The Year

RED DEER, Alta. — Mitch Marner's dad built him a display case for his accomplishments while he was still playing minor hockey. His latest trophy might need its own stand. The London Knights forward was named Canadian Hockey League player of the...

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Mitch Marner, Ivan Provorov take home major CHL awards

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Friday, May 27, 2016

Capitals prospect Bowey in hot water after high hit, possible slur

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Nylander notches hat trick as Marlies fend off elimination

Welcome back, William Nylander.

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Nylander leads Marlies to must-win Game 4 victory over Hershey


It was the first victory of the AHL’s Eastern Conference Calder Cup final for Toronto against three for Hershey. Game 5 is set for Sunday afternoon, also at Ricoh Coliseum.

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James van Riemsdyk named to Team USA for 2016 World Cup of Hockey

The United States announced their final roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey on Friday. Named to the final roster for the USA was Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk. The 27-year-old has represented the United States on multiple occasion...

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Auston Matthews included on North America's 23-man World Cup roster

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Kessel omitted from Team USA's World Cup roster

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Zaitsev named to Team Russia for 2016 World Cup

The final roster for Team Russia at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey was announced on Friday. Included on the final list of names was the newest addition to the Leafs, Nikita Zaitsev. Zaitsev has been a staple for the Russian national team since 2...

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Michalek named to Team Czech Republic for 2016 World Cup

Final roster announcements for the World Cup of Hockey began on Friday. Among the first teams to finalize their roster was the Czech Republic who announced that Maple Leafs forward Milan Michalek would take part in the World Cup. Michalek has ...

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Thornton, Kessel to help determine draft order for old teams

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Patrik Laine highlights final additions to Finland's World Cup roster

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Czech Republic fills out World Cup roster with mix of youth, experience

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Shipachyov, Zaitsev named to Russia's final World Cup Roster

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Toronto Marlies drop Game 3 to Hershey Bears at home


Team hoping to get offensive boost from London Knights star Mitch Marner after Memorial Cup.

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Report: Marner eligible for AHL final, but decision lies with Leafs' brass

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Mitch Marner to Marlies’ rescue?


It would be an interesting call-up — Toronto desperately needs a scorer in its series with the Hershey Bears where the puck has only gone in three times.

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Leafs' Marner could join Marlies if pieces fall into place

Like the rest of the hockey world, the Maple Leafs are well aware of the show prospect Mitch Marner is putting on at the Memorial Cup in Red Deer, Alta.

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Rielly: Babcock spoke more to Matthews than me at worlds

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3 times The Tragically Hip referenced hockey in their music

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Maple Leafs put in strong showing at 2016 World Championships

The Toronto Maple Leafs had four players taking part at the 2016 IIHF World Championships in Russia this month. Here's how they fared... Morgan Rielly - Canada Rielly captured a gold medal at the World Championships, playing in all 10 games f...

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Marlies take inspiration from Raptors to come back in conference finals


After losing the first two games against the Hersey Bears, the Marlies remain upbeat that they can win the series.

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TMLtalkin' - Marlies Round Three

Chris Lund is joined by Todd Crocker to recap the Toronto Marlies' Round 2 series vs. Albany, talk about Rich Clune's heroics and bring you up to speed on the Eastern Conference Final between the Marlies and Hershey Bears.

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Jets' Scheifele: Patrik Laine 'pretty unbelievable'

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Monday, May 23, 2016

Playoff goals harder to get for Marlies' Leipsic [Video]

If there is a player that typifies the Marlies scoring woes so far in their Calder Cup semi-final against the Hershey Bears, it’s forward Brendan Leipsic.

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John Brophy passes away at 83

It is with great sadness on Monday the Toronto Maple Leafs learned of the passing of former head coach John Brophy. He was 83 years old. A native of Antigonish, N.S., Brophy was a defenceman for a number of years in the minor league ranks -- p...

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Maple Leafs: Former coach John Brophy dies after lengthy illness at age 83; was fired 33 games into 1988-89 season (ESPN)


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Former Maple Leafs coach John Brophy dies at 83


The native of Antigonish, N.S., died after a lengthy illness, the ECHL said Monday.

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Former Leafs coach and ECHL Hall of Famer John Brophy dies after lengthy illness

Former NHL head coach John Brophy has died. He was 83.

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John Brophy, former Maple Leafs coach, dies at 83

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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Kessel's dominant playoff performance with Penguins is nothing new

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Scheduling Marlies-Bears series is a bit of a circus

Lions and Tigers and Bears ... oh my!

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MacLellan, Nill, Rutherford named finalists for GM of Year

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Marlies look to tame Hershey Bears as Calder Cup quest continues


Toronto heads to the third round of the AHL Calder Cup playoffs starting Friday in Hershey against the Bears.

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Final four teams set in AHL playoffs

The final four teams in the Calder Cup Playoffs are set, but it took an eventful spring for them to get there. The American Hockey League's postseason second round featured two Game 7s, a near rally from a 3-0 deficit and a long, physical slog ...

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Worlds: Komarov helps undefeated Finland past Canada

Leo Komarov scored one of Finland's three second-period goals in a 4-0 defeat of Canada in a preliminary-round Group B game of the 2016 IIHF World Championship at Yubileiny Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia on Tuesday. Mika Pyorala had a goal and...

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Leafs legend Wendel Clark puts cottage on Airbnb [Photos]

Have you made your summer cottage plans yet? Since the Victoria Day long weekend feels like the unofficial start of cottage season, it might be time to start pencilling in some road trips.

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Wendel Clark lists cottage on Airbnb

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Clune plays hero as Marlies oust Devils in seven

The Toronto Marlies can thank Tricky Dicky for punching their ticket to a third round of the AHL playoffs.

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Monday, May 16, 2016

Marlies rally in third to knock out Albany


Rich Clune caps wild third period as Marlies advance in Calder Cup playoffs.

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Watch: Clune lifts Marlies to Game 7 win

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Milestone Monday: Mike Babcock's first win as Maple Leafs head coach

In a year of firsts for the Maple Leafs, the first of the firsts came from behind the bench. Mike Babcock joined the Maple Leafs on May 20, 2015 and kicked off his tenure as the 30th head coach in franchise history on Oct. 7. Nine days later, ...

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Sunday, May 15, 2016

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Marlies coach: Nylander needs to be more competitive

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Marlies coach calls for Nylander to step up in Game 7


Albany outworks the Marlies in Game 6, staves off elimination.

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Leafs' Babcock pumped about getting shot at Matthews ... or Laine [Video]

Mike Babcock’s wife might not have known what was going on, but the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach watched last month’s NHL Draft Lottery like most Canadians — sitting on the edge of his seat at his lakehouse, with his eyes fixed on the television, living and dying with each pick.

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Friday, May 13, 2016

Toronto Marlies in good shape going forward


Toronto’s forwards have finally picked up the slack offensively in the playoffs. And because of it, the Marlies are up 3-2 in their best-of-seven series with the Albany Devils.

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Connors lead charge as Marlies down Devils in Game 5


Connor Carrick and Connor Brown had back-to-back power-play goals as the Marlies beat the Albany Devils 5-1.

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Albany's Dan Kelly suspended 10 games for hit on Marlies' Andreas Johnson

Dan Kelly will have 10 games off to think about his elbow to the head of Marlie Andreas Johnson.

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Marner captures Wayne Gretzky 99 Award

Maple Leafs prospect Mitchell Marner continued his dream 2015-16 season on Wednesday night as he was named the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award winner as the Ontario League's playoff MVP. His London Knights earned a 1-0 win on the road over the Niagara IceD...

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Albany’s Dan Kelly suspended, won’t play in playoffs vs. Marlies


AHL bans defenceman for 10 games for vicious elbow to Toronto forward Andreas Johnson’s head.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Marlies rout Devils to even series


Toronto scores four power-play goals to blow Game 4 open.

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Colton Orr has left a game he feels is ‘headed in a good direction’


Enforcer was proud to play for three Original Six teams.

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Auston Matthews met with Maple Leafs' Lamoriello, Hunter

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Leafs draft pick Travis Dermott gets call for Marlies in Game 3 vs. Albany

After draft picks between 2009-14 appeared for the Maple Leafs this season, the farm team Marlies are dipping into the 2015 pool.

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114 players invited to 2016 NHL Scouting Combine

Forwards Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine and Jesse Puljujarvi, the projected top three picks at the 2016 NHL Draft, are among the 114 players eligible for the 2016 NHL Draft who have been invited to the 2016 NHL Scouting Combine. The event will b...

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'I think the Bruins will definitely be on my list,' says Vesey

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Worlds: Komarov helps Finland top U.S.

Leo Komarov (Toronto Maple Leafs) scored the game-winning goal 4:16 into the third period to lead Finland to a 3-2 win against the United States in a Group B preliminary-round game at the 2016 IIHF World Championship at Yubileiny Arena in St. Pete...

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Monday, May 9, 2016

Marliies' offence is missing in action

Like many Marlies, Connor Brown is not used to their steamroller offence hitting a wall.

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Sunday, May 8, 2016

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Carlyle, Gulutzan expected to interview for Flames' coaching vacancy

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Simmons Says: Forget speculation, Leafs will draft Matthews

The Maple Leafs have no intention — repeat, no intention — of trading away Auston Matthews, whom they will select first in next month’s NHL Draft.

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Marlies head to Albany with Ricoh on their minds


The Marlies head to Albany with a big job on their hands: Finding a way to get their playoff series back to the much friendlier confines of Ricoh Coliseum.

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Nylander having a Devil of a time

For William Nylander, it was just another day at the office, foes trying to hit him hard and often to slow the future Maple Leaf as much as possible, make the Swedish centre skittish.

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Friday, May 6, 2016

Marlies' Brown has 'come a long way' since injury

When Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Connor Brown was one of the final cuts in training camp in October, he didn’t let it bother him.

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Brennan guides Marlies to Game 2 victory over Albany


Toronto tied its second-round Calder Cup playoff at a game apiece, and the next three games are in Albany.

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TMLtalkin' - Episode 23

Chris Lund and Adam Proteau are back to talk about an NHL Draft Lottery win for the Leafs, Toronto Marlies playoff action, new signing Nikita Zaitsev and accolades for Leafs prospect Mitch Marner. 01:20: Draft Lottery recap 22:33: Toronto Marl...

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Family home of Maple Leafs prospect Mitch Marner catches fire

On the day his London Knights opened their Ontario Hockey League championship series against the Niagara IceDogs -- and on his 19th birthday -- Mitch Marner’s family home in Thornhill, Ont. was damaged by fire.

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Canada's Duchene unleashes filthy snipe at World Championship opener

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Leafs Extend ECHL Affiliation With Orlando

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has extended its affiliation with the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL. The Leafs, who first affiliated with Orlando in 2013, extended the affiliation for one more season with an option f...

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Marlies lose to Albany Devils on opener of AHL playoff series

During what they hope is a successful run to the Calder Cup final, the Toronto Marlies are going to bump up against some obstacles along the way.

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Shorthanded Marlies snuffed out by Devils in Game 1

The puck hadn’t even dropped in the second round when the Marlies took a hit to their offence, defence and most vitally, their composure.

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Marlies have a Devil of a time in dropping opener


Albany sandwiches two goals around Connor Carrick marker in first-period flurry.

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Coyotes expected to name 26-year-old Chayka general manager

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Auston Matthews is driven to be the No. 1 pick


Top prospect feels he's ready for the NHL, says Toronto “would be a fun place to play.”

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TMLtalkin' - Marlies Round Two Preview

Chris Lund is once again joined by Todd Crocker to reflect on the Toronto Marlies winning their round one series against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and preview their upcoming series against the Albany Devils.

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William Nylander to miss Marlies opening playoff game against Devils


Toronto captain Andrew Campbell will miss entire series with a lower-body injury.

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Brian Burke wants Flames to be a 'black and blue' team

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William Nylander could miss Marlies’ opener against Albany


Forwards Nylander and Soshnikov and defenceman Campbell questionable for Game 1.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Habitat for Humanity GTA Announce New Partnership

Toronto, ON, May 3, 2016 – The Toronto Maple Leafs are teaming up with Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA) as a Title Home Sponsor of the Yousuf Family home on Birchmount Road. Construction on the home has begun and is schedul...

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Leafs head coach Mike Babcock encouraged by ‘good week’


From the Leafs winning the draft lottery to prospect Mitch Marner getting the OHL MVP award, the Leafs are in “a way better situation than we were a year ago.”

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Leafs prospect Mitch Marner named OHL most outstanding player

Maple Leafs prospect Mitch Marner was named the OHL's most outstanding player on Tuesday.

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Marner Named OHL's Most Outstanding Player

Like all NHL organizations, the Maple Leafs hope their young prospects thrive as they work on their craft at the amateur and minor professional levels. So you can imagine why Toronto management is thrilled by the performance of London Knights forw...

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theScore's NHL Lottery Mock Draft

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Maple Leafs prospect Mitch Marner named OHL most outstanding player


Marner, who turns 19 this week, was selected fourth overall by Toronto at last year’s NHL draft, and has won Red Tilson Trophy

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Monday, May 2, 2016

Maple Leafs sign KHL defenceman Nikita Zaitsev


The 24-year-old Moscow native had 26 points (eight goals, 18 assists) and 20 penalty minutes in 46 games with CSKA Moscow this past season.

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Zaitsev an exciting addition for Leafs blueline

Following an NHL Draft Lottery win on Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs continued the work of building for the future on Monday and announced the signing of Russian defender Nikita Zaitsev. The 24-year-old will head to Toronto in 2016-17 on ...

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Maple Leafs ink Russian defenceman Nikita Zaitzev

Two days after the Maple Leafs learned they have first shot at Auston Matthews as winners of the NHL draft lottery, they’ve acquired one of the most desirable free agent defenceman in the KHL.

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Maple Leafs ink Russian defenceman Nikita Zaitzev

Two days after the Maple Leafs learned they have first shot at Auston Matthews as winners of the NHL draft lottery, they’ve acquired one of the most desirable free agent defenceman in the KHL.

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Maple Leafs sign defenceman Nikita Zaitsev

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that the club has signed defenceman Nikita Zaitsev to a one-year entry level contract. Zaitsev, 24, collected 26 points (eight goals, 18 assists) and 20 penalty minutes in 46 regular season games with ...

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Maple Leafs sign Nikita Zaitsev to 1-year entry-level contract

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Lamoriello hopes Maple Leafs never again in position to draft 1st overall

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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Leafs' top pick will have it easier: Wendel

The previous Maple Leaf picked first overall thinks the next one has a better chance of seeing team success come early.

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Leafs look to build foundation with draft pick

For Lou Lamoriello, once will be enough.

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Marlies welcome competition Auston Matthews would bring


Fight for jobs with the Leafs would get that much tougher should Toronto take young centre with No. 1 pick in June’s draft, as is expected.

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Winning draft lottery bittersweet for Maple Leafs GM


Lou Lamoriello says he hopes Leafs never finish in last place again, but having the No. 1 pick in June’s draft is a rare treat indeed.

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Alter: Shanahan's master Maple Leafs plan continues to unfold perfectly

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Morgan Rielly excited after Maple Leafs' draft lottery win

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SportsCenter Video: Projected No. 1 overall NHL draft pick Auston Matthews calls Toronto \"the hockey mecca of the world\" (ESPN)


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Watch: How the lottery balls fell in Maple Leafs' favour

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Report: Top 3 picks 'unlikely' to be moved; Oilers' No. 4 pick 'in play'

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Ah, finally some good news for the Maple Leafs [Video]

Brendan Shanahan hoped fans of the Maple Leafs would get a jolt of good news when the numbers came out of the NHL draft lottery hopper.

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