Thursday, June 30, 2016

Jared Cowen clouding Maple Leafs’ cap picture

The Maple Leafs’ blueline is in a state of flux heading into free-agent day, with the club eyeing veteran help but also trying to complete a buyout of Jared Cowen’s contract that could affect their cap space.

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Will Maple Leafs make splash in free-agent pool?

On July 1 a year ago, the wrecking ball swung hard into the walls of the Maple Leafs dressing room and hockey department.

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Report: Maple Leafs' Cowen in arbitration case over buyout terms

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The 5 biggest trades in Canadiens history

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Report: Maple Leafs interested in Kris Russell

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Five NHL free agents that might be skating under the radar


Justin Schultz won a Stanley Cup once he left Edmonton, but he should expect a pay cut this summer.

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Stamkos always wanted to stay in Tampa Bay


But thoughts of playing in Toronto gave Markham native “a couple of sleepless nights.”

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Alter: Hurt feelings, economics, and playing it safe

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Top 10 unrestricted free-agent defensemen

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Maple Leafs announce Development Camp roster

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today the roster for the hockey club’s development camp, which will take place from July 4-9 in Toronto and Niagara Falls, Ontario. A total of 41 players have been invited, including 24 forwards, 12 defencemen and...

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5 bold predictions for free agency

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Steven Stamkos re-signs with Tampa Bay Lightning


The Maple Leafs were believed to be one of the many teams interested in free agent superstar.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Winners and losers of a chaotic Wednesday in the NHL

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Stamkos meets with Leafs, Tory, Canadian Tire CEO

The Toronto Maple Leafs rolled out the heavy hitters in a meeting with Steven Stamkos on Tuesday.

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Best-case free agency scenarios for Canada's NHL teams

Two weeks to fix a franchise.

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Five potential targets for Maple Leafs in NHL free agency


Aside from Steven Stamkos, Toronto could be looking for an experienced defenceman, bonafide scorer.

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5 under-the-radar free-agent forwards

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Lightning, Oilers the betting favorites to sign Stamkos, Lucic

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Jamaican sports bar has a Phil Kessel shrine

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Top 15 unrestricted free-agent forwards

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Blood clot shouldn't scare teams from Stamkos, doctors say


Forward's issue was mechanical, not a blood disorder, and is not likely to recur.

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Top 5 unrestricted free-agent goalies

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Ex-NHLer Berard discusses being duped out of $3 million

When Bryan Berard retired in 2009, he was shocked to learn that the nest egg he built over a 10-year NHL career was gone.

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Pat Quinn among 2016 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees

As Ontario-born kids, Pat Quinn and Eric Lindros were thrilled to play for the Maple Leafs. And on Monday, the two legends received one of the ultimate honours any hockey figure can hope for: induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Quinn and Li...

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Reasons why Steven Stamkos stays in Tampa instead of leaving in NHL free agency


There’s no state income tax in Florida and only the Lightning can offer him eight-year contract (others only seven) if he signs before Friday.

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Monday, June 27, 2016

Maple Leafs silence Andy Frost as public address announcer


Frost is just the third public address announcer in the team’s history, and the only one the team has had this century; he took over the job at the start of the 1999-2000 season.

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Eric Lindros, Pat Quinn among four elected to Hockey Hall of Fame


Sergei Makarov and Rogie Vachon are also in the Class of 2016.

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Top 4 restricted free-agent goalies

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Bernier 'a little surprised' Maple Leafs signed Andersen long term

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The courting of Steven Stamkos has begun in earnest: Feschuk


The Maple Leafs are among those interested in landing the coveted soon-to-be free agent sniper. But where Stamkos eventually lands is anyone’s guess at this point.

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NHL teams must consider expansion draft in offseason plans

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Sunday, June 26, 2016

Cherry unhappy with lack of local players picked by Leafs [Video]

Don Cherry has an issue with the lack of Ontario-born hockey players selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs at this weekend's NHL draft.

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Lamoriello not thrilled with NHL's UFA 'courting' window

Lou Lamoriello isn’t much of a window shopper, especially when the rest of the hockey world and the media can see exactly what he’s after.

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Rating Canadian teams at the 2016 NHL draft [Video]

Technically, the National Hockey League’s entry draft was held in Buffalo.

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Maple Leafs preach patience, and that’s exactly what they should do: Cox


The objective in Toronto is that once the team does make the post-season, it’s to stay, and ultimately take a shot at the Stanley Cup.

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Leafs' Hunter has some Swede memories

Mark Hunter came a long way not to see Carl Grundstrom.

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Maple Leafs go big at draft [Video]

When nine of their 10 picks aren’t even in the building, you know the Maple Leafs are drafting outside the box.

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The Leafs' picks after Auston

In the first official full day of the Auston Matthews era, the Maple Leafs had 10 picks in Rounds 2-7 in the National Hockey League draft.

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Simmons Says: Lupul left hanging while Leafs mull over his future

Joffrey Lupul isn’t ready to say goodbye, even knowing full well the Maple Leafs are intent on finding a way to bury the contract of their second highest-paid player.

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Draft Grades: Atlantic Division

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Canadian teams' drafts in 140 characters

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Maple Leafs take goalie Joseph Woll on Day 2 of NHL draft


Woll, from the burgeoning hockey hotbed of St. Louis, was one of 10 players selected by the Maple Leafs on an unusual second day at the NHL draft.

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Sharks GM expects to let Reimer, other in-season acquisitions hit free agency

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Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews hopes to be a No. 1 centerman in the NHL; rejects notion of being a savior for organization (ESPN)


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Day 2 of NHL Draft: Leafs deal for Kerby Reichel

BUFFALO - The Maple Leafs dealt for a slow developing former first round pick on Saturday as the NHL draft concluded.

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Maple Leafs trade D Scott Harrington and a conditional pick in the 2017 draft to Blue Jackets for LW Kerby Rychel (ESPN)


Maple Leafs trade D Scott Harrington and a conditional pick in the 2017 draft to Blue Jackets for LW Kerby Rychel (ESPN) http://ift.tt/1cUaQ0a

Leafs add plenty to prospect pool on Day Two of the 2016 NHL Draft

BUFFALO – One day after the Maple Leafs drafted centre Auston Matthews with their first round, first-overall pick at the 2016 NHL entry draft, the team stockpiled a slew of young talent – 10 picks on Saturday and 11 in total – on the second and fi...

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Leafs Acquire Kerby Rychel From Columbus

BUFFALO – The Maple Leafs wrapped up the 2016 NHL entry draft by consummating a trade early Saturday afternoon, acquiring left winger Kerby Rychel from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenceman Scott Harrington and a conditional draft p...

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Blue Jackets trade Rychel to Maple Leafs

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Report: Canucks' Benning to be fined for Stamkos, Subban comments

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Day 2 of the NHL Draft: Leafs pick goalie Joseph Woll

BUFFALO - The Maple Leafs cast their gaze upon Europe as the second and third rounds of the NHL draft began Saturday at First Niagara Center, then switched back to North America for a goalie and a smallish centre who was overlooked in two previous drafts.

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Rutherford: Fleury will start season with Penguins

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Best tweets from 1st round of NHL Draft

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Auston Matthews a marketing bonanza for Leafs [Video]

The Leafs have gained the No. 1 player in the NHL draft — and landed a new marketing opportunity for their franchise.

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Alter: Drafting Matthews at No. 1 puts Maple Leafs in accelerated rebuild

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Culmination of a lifelong dream for Matthews

BUFFALO – It isn’t often the Maple Leafs have the opportunity to select first at the NHL draft – and they made the most of that opportunity Friday at First Niagara Centre, picking standout centre Auston Matthews No. 1 overall. In a charged atmo...

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New Leaf Matthews says he can handle Toronto heat [Video]

BUFFALO — When he first came to Buffalo for the scouting combine, Auston Matthews was asked to stand ramrod straight and spread his arms as wide and welcoming as possible for wing span measurement.

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Maple Leafs first-round pick Auston Matthews can set example for William Nylander

BUFFALO — With the selection of Auston Matthews finally official, the Maple Leafs’ plan to reach a high level of success and stay there speeds up.

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Matthews 'to help (Nylander) be a better player': Babcock [Video]

BUFFALO — With the selection of Auston Matthews finally official, the Maple Leafs’ plan to reach a high level of success and stay there speeds up.

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Friday, June 24, 2016

Auston Matthews: 'I want to be an impact player'

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12 Americans selected in 1st round, setting new record

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Penguins' Rutherford prefers Kessel over 1st-round selection

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Leafs may finally have their new centrepiece in Matthews

BUFFALO — The man from Toronto, old enough to remember the last Stanley Cup, made the drive to the First Niagara Center on Friday night, because he didn’t want to miss out on history.

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Leafs Nation parties as Auston Matthews chosen in this year’s draft

It was a nostalgic night for Wendel Clark.

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Record 3 Finns go in top 5, only 2 Canadians taken in top 10

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Toronto Maple Leafs unveil new uniforms at 2016 NHL Draft

With the Toronto Maple Leafs holding the top pick in the draft for the first time in 31 years, the 2016 NHL Draft marks a historic moment for the club, and to celebrate the occasion the team unveiled the new uniforms that will be worn beginning wi...

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Auston Matthews selected first overall by Maple Leafs

BUFFALO – The Maple Leafs added a major component for their future at the 2016 NHL Draft Friday night, taking highly-regarded centre Auston Matthews with the first overall selection. The 18-year-old Matthews – the consensus No.1 pick by draft prog...

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Auston Matthews ‘a perfect match’ for Leafs’ Babcock: Feschuk


No. 1 pick could be just the student Leafs head coach has been waiting for.

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NHL Draft: Maple Leafs select C Auston Matthews No. 1 overall; first American born No. 1 pick since Patrick Kane (2007) (ESPN)


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Auston Matthews the first to wear Maple Leafs’ new jersey


Focus is on the crest, Shanahan says.

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Maple Leafs officially unveil new uniforms

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Twitter reacts to Matthews' No. 1 selection

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Leafs unveil new team jersey

The Maple Leafs are trying to convey renewed respect in the franchise’s 100th anniversary sweaters — inside and out.

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Maple Leafs draft Auston Matthews 1st overall

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Canucks take to Twitter for draft help

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Auston Matthews best bet for Maple Leafs’ No. 1 pick at NHL draft


The Maple Leafs have their first No. 1 overall draft pick since 1985, when they chose future captain Wendel Clark. Centre Auston Matthews is the highest-ranked player of the 2016 class.

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Report: NHL looking into tampering complaint after Benning's comments

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NHL Draft Preview: Auston or Patrik, Canadian makeovers, wheeling and dealing

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NHL Mock Draft: Matthews' moment almost here

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Stamkos-to-Toronto chatter poised to re-ignite after draft

BUFFALO — Friday is all about Auston Matthews for the Leafs, but expect the shadow of Steven Stamkos to fall very quickly as July 1 approaches.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Maple Leafs trying to avoid history in NHL draft [Video]

Ken Spangler joined Wendel Clark at the Maple Leafs draft table to meet owner Harold Ballard in 1985, Toronto’s lead-off second-round pick, 22nd overall, after the hoopla created by the top-rated Clark selection.

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Matthews makes his pitch in Buffalo ahead of NHL draft [Video]

BUFFALO — Wearing a pristine white Buffalo Bisons jersey with his trademark No. 34 on the back, Auston Matthews stepped into the batting cage and dug in, all the while having just one thing on his mind.

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Calder finalists headline All-Rookie Team

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Young Habs fan challenges Tie Domi to drop gloves in parking lot

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9 bold predictions for 2016 NHL Draft weekend

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

As history shows, Matthews would be step forward, not final piece, for Leafs

If only being top pick in the NHL draft meant the talented teen gets a timed ticket for a Stanley Cup championship.

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Ducks' Roloson says Andersen 'ready to take on No. 1 job'

The Maple Leafs liked hearing all those reports of Frederik Andersen’s battle component — because it’s likely he’ll get a physical and mental stress test with his new team.

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MLSE files opposition over Snoop Dogg marijuana business name

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Andersen excited to join Leafs after slow negotiations with Ducks

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Lamoriello on Leafs: 'Everything is about going forward'

“Decisions,” Lou Lamoriello says — and then he repeats the word just to make sure he is being clear.

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Top NHL draft steals of the past six years


From Justin Faulk in the second round to Frederik Andersen in the seventh round, here are some draft-day hidden gems, along with the top Leaf picks.

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Toronto Maple Leafs schedule and the games to look out for


Home and away games to look forward to: Season schedule features a five-game homestand, a six-game road trip, 36 games (or 18 series) back-to-back, and 22 games on a Saturday night.

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Toronto Maple Leafs 2016-17 schedule released

If the Maple Leafs are in any kind of playoff race next April, the schedule will be a favourable one.

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10 games to watch on 2016-17 NHL schedule

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Maple Leafs announce schedule for 100th season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their schedule for the franchise’s 100th season, with this year’s campaign commencing in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 12 before the team holds its home opener at Air Canada Centre against Boston on Saturday, ...

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NHL releases 2016-17 schedule, includes 4 outdoor games

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Report: Penguins asking for Flames' 1st-rounder in Fleury deal

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Monday, June 20, 2016

Maple Leafs, Senators all set for Andersen vs. Anderson

The Maple Leafs’ 100th anniversary season will begin in Ottawa on Oct. 12 — and it could be Andersen versus Anderson in net.

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Why the Andersen trade makes sense for the Maple Leafs

In a sense, Stanley Cup winner Phil Kessel helped the Maple Leafs get their starting goalie for the present and, they hope, the future, all in one neat package.

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Andersen a gamble worth taking for Maple Leafs

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Maple Leafs lock up Andersen

The Maple Leafs added a stellar, veteran goalie entering his playing prime Monday and greatly improved their depth in net with the acquisition of Frederik Andersen from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the 30th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft ...

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Andersen trade 'had to happen,' says Ducks GM Murray

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Report: Flames pushed hard to acquire Andersen

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Sabres' Murray on Vesey trade: 'We have a spot in our top 6 for him'

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Maple Leafs agree to a 5-year extension with newly acquired G Frederik Andersen a source tells Pierre LeBrun (ESPN)


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NHL: Ducks trade G Frederik Andersen to Maple Leafs in exchange for No. 30 overall pick in 2016, 2nd-round pick in 2017 (ESPN)


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Leafs acquire Andersen from Ducks, sign goalie to 5-year deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't waiting until the draft to add a goalie.

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Leafs acquire Andersen from Anaheim

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has acquired goaltender Frederik Andersen from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the 30th overall selection from the 2016 NHL Entry Draft (originally acquired by Toronto from Pittsburgh)...

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Report: Maple Leafs ink newly acquired Andersen to 5-year extension

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Maple Leafs acquire goalie Frederik Andersen from Ducks


Andersen was 22-9-7 with a 2.30 goals-against average in 43 games last year. The team announced the move on its website.

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Maple Leafs acquire Andersen from Ducks for 2 draft picks

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Maple Leafs will visit Senators in season opener on Oct. 12; entire schedule will be released Tuesday (ESPN)


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Maple Leafs announce Development Camp details

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the team’s annual development camp will take place from July 4-9 in Toronto and Niagara Falls, Ontario. Camp opens in Toronto on Monday, July 4 with medicals before moving to Niagara Falls later tha...

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Leafs open 2016-17 season in Ottawa

The Maple Leafs 100th anniversary season will begin in Ottawa on Oct. 12.

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NHL 2016-17 home openers announced, Penguins to host Capitals

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Patrik Laine a rare breed of sniper

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Friday, June 17, 2016

Ranking The Top 10 Centres In the Draft

Center Auston Matthews could become the first United States-born player selected with the first pick of the NHL Draft in nine years when the 2016 draft is held at First Niagara Center in Buffalo on June 24-25. Matthews (6-foot-2, 216 pounds), w...

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2016 Draft Central Player Profile: Julien Gauthier



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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

How Las Vegas expansion franchise will affect Leafs


The expansion will happen provided the owners can come up with a $500 million fee.

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Blackhawks retain Panik on 1-year deal

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Coyotes GM: Trade talk involving Leafs' No. 1 pick 'ridiculous speculation'

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Report: Maple Leafs place Cowen on waivers for buyout purposes

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Phil Kessel plans on taking Stanley Cup on Toronto trip

Rubbing it in or planning to celebrate with friends?

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2016 Draft Central Player Profile: Jakob Chychrun



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Kessel: 'Good chance' I'll bring Stanley Cup to Toronto

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5 other coaches who have coached the same team twice

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Maple Leafs prospect Marner already trying to beef up

Surrounded by the harness racing elite, Mitch Marner vowed to feast like a champion horse this summer in his quest to muscle up for Mike Babcock’s Maple Leafs.

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Ranking The Top 10 Right Wingers In The Draft

Finland forwards Patrik Laine of Tappara and Jesse Puljujarvi of Karpat could become the first right wings selected among the top three in the NHL Draft in almost two decades. The last time two players were selected at that position that high w...

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Ducks announce re-hiring of coach Randy Carlyle

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2016 Draft Central Player Profile: Alex DeBrincat



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5 NHL contract buyout candidates

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Friday, June 10, 2016

Gordie Howe Passes Away

Number nine, Gordie Howe, was born in Floral Saskatchewan in 1928… one of nine children, he moved to Saskatoon when he was nine days old. Gordie played his first NHL game in 1946 against the Maple Leafs. He played his last NHL game almost 34 y...

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2016 Draft Central Player Profile: Alexander Nylander



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MLSE prez the life of the T.O. party

Seven hours before the puck was to drop for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final on Thursday, thousands of giddy Penguins supporters already had gathered outside the CONSOL Energy Center with their coolers, lawn chairs and black-and-yellow garb to watch the game on the nearby big screen TV.

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Friday, June 3, 2016

After year in Europe, Auston Matthews focuses on NHL

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Matthews appears mentally ready for big-market NHL city

BUFFALO — The Maple Leafs knew Auston Matthews could stickhandle in traffic, but Friday’s blanket coverage was a very different animal.

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Matthews believes he is NHL 'franchise centreman' material

BUFFALO — Auston Matthews has no illusions of the damage he plans to inflict on opponents once he gets to the National Hockey League.

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Hunter and scouts aim to build on impressive prospect pool

As scouts, GMs and other NHL team executives work away in Buffalo, N.Y. for the League’s draft combine event, Maple Leafs director of player personnel Mark Hunter is in an enviable position: his team currently holds the No. 1 overall selection, tw...

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5 teams that won the Stanley Cup after losing first 2 games of Final

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Patrik Laine says he should be drafted 1st overall

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2016 Draft Central Player Profile: Luke Kunin



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Thursday, June 2, 2016

Projected No. 1 pick Matthews enters scouting combine 'just like everyone else'

No. 1 is looking out for everyone else.

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Zatkoff: Kessel horrible at cards, but 'talks a big game'

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2016 Draft Central Player Profile: Kieffer Bellows



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Auston Matthews: Lamoriello intimidating, but very passionate

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James Reimer loving his time in San Jose


Not only are the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup final, but the Golden State Warriors are in the NBA finals again.

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Leafs defer compensatory draft picks for Babcock, Lamoriello

Leafs defer compensatory draft picks for Babcock, Lamoriello

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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Report: Maple Leafs to retain 2016 3rd-round pick

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Report: Randy Carlyle interviewed for Flames coaching job

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Marlies 2015-16 season a record-setting building block

A day after their record-setting season came to an end, the Toronto Marlies were still dealing with the sting and the swell of championship dreams cut short. But as their American League Eastern Conference Final loss to the Hershey Bears fades beh...

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5 things you likely don't know about Auston Matthews

BUFFALO -- The most important job interview of Auston Matthews' young career took place Tuesday at the NHL Scouting Combine at First Niagara Center when the projected No. 1 pick in the 2016 NHL Draft met with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto ha...

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Adam Kimelman's NHL.com Mock Draft

1. Toronto Maple Leafs -- Auston Matthews, C, Zurich (SUI) The Maple Leafs can end their search for a franchise center. Matthews (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) answered any lingering questions about who should go No. 1 with an outstanding performance at ...

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Mike G. Morreale's NHL.com Mock Draft

1. Toronto Maple Leafs - Auston Matthews, C, Zurich (SUI) Matthews (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) was second in the voting for most valuable player this season and won the Rising Star award in National League A, Switzerland's top professional league, wit...

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Top prospects impress Maple Leafs' Lamoriello

BUFFALO -- Overseeing his first NHL Draft as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Lou Lamoriello will leave no stone unturned. The fact Lamoriello is sitting in on more than 85 interviews with 2016 NHL Draft-eligible prospects at the NHL...

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Bastian a study in power

Mississauga Steelheads right wing Nathan Bastian doesn't mind the daily grind associated with being a prototypical power forward in the Ontario Hockey League. It's a role the 6-foot-3, 205-pound right-hand shot has become accustomed. Bastian is...

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BCHL prospects hoping to make Draft history

BUFFALO -- Never have three players from the British Columbia Hockey League been selected in the first round of the NHL Draft. That could change at First Niagara Center on June 24, when center Tyson Jost and defensemen Dante Fabbro and Dennis C...

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Matthews retains top international skater ranking

Auston Matthews, the American-born center who took the unique route of playing in Switzerland during his draft season, is No. 1 on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of international skaters for the 2016 NHL Draft. Matthews, a 6-foot-1, 210-p...

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Prospects begin Combine in Buffalo

BUFFALO -- There are 114 players here for the 2016 NHL Draft Combine this week at First Niagara Center and HarborCenter. The combine will give all 30 NHL teams a complete physical and medical assessment of the prospects before the 2016 NHL Draf...

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