Maple Leafs beat Sabres by a touchdown in exhibition play

BUFFALO — In terms of standings, Friday’s 8-1 exhibition win against a low-grade lineup meant zero to the Maple Leafs.

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Leafs thump Sabres in NHL pre-season test

Auston Matthews expected to dress for lone ACC exhibition game, Sunday night against the Canadiens.

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Final: Maple Leafs 8 Sabres 1. TOR: M Hunwick 2 goals, BUF: D Grant 1 goal, BUF: J Kasdorf 9 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs at Sabres has started. (ESPN)

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Leafs' new P.A. man ready to roar

In auditioning to be the Air Canada Centre’s new public address announcer, Mike Ross recited a series of made-up Maple Leaf goals and assists.

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Toronto Maple Leafs hope to boost the off-ice energy for fans

New announcers, Blue Crew and teenaged anthem singer among changes to increase the fun at the ACC

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New Maple Leafs anthem singer ready for home ice debut

The Maple Leafs are trending to youth and enthusiasm on the ice and have brought in a 15-year-old anthem singer in hopes of getting a reserved Air Canada Centre crowd to plug in.

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Tyler Bozak longest-serving Maple Leaf on younger, revamped roster

Veteran centre is the Leafs’ elder statesman as organization turns to youth in rebuild.

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Babcock rejoins Leafs but Mathews skips Buffalo trip

Mike Babcock isn’t taking a break after winning the World Cup, heading to Buffalo with the Maple Leafs for Friday night’s game.

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Babcock after World Cup win: A sign of what's to come in Toronto

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Nylander happy to have Martin around in Leafs' pre-season loss to Sabres

ST. CATHARINES — William Nylander couldn’t score against his little brother Alexander, but liked having a big brother around on his team.

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Goalies steal show as Leafs drop pre-season tilt to Sabres

The game had been billed the Nylander vs. Nylander show but it turned into a goaltending duel as the Sabres beat the Maple Leafs 1-0 in a shootout Thursday night.

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Final/SO: Sabres 1 Maple Leafs 0. (ESPN)

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Sabres at Maple Leafs has started. (ESPN)

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Lindholm won't attend Ducks camp without contract

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Leafs camp getting more competitive each year

Window could be closing quickly on some of team’s second-tier prospects.

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Nylander brothers face off as Leafs play Sabres in NHL pre-season tonight

Outside of mini-sticks in the basement, they have never played against each other.

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Leafs' Auston Matthews scheduled for pre-season debut Friday in Buffalo

Auston Matthews’s first game action will be in the city where his Maple Leaf journey began.

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'Not friends anymore': Nylander brothers to face off for first time

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Team Canada's Babcock keeping tabs on Maple Leafs' Matthews

TORONTO — Mike Babcock didn’t have to be at the MasterCard Centre on Wednesday to know Auston Matthews is a “special player” — one who broke the glass with a shot on his first day as a Maple Leaf.

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Auston Matthews destroys glass on first day of Maple Leafs camp

And on his first day at Maple Leafs training camp, Auston Matthews created a pane of broken glass.

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Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen joins teammates for first time at camp

Andersen was returning to the ice Wednesday for the first time since his injury but could not offer a timeline for a return to game action.

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All eyes on Auston Matthews at first Maple Leafs practice

First overall pick took part in first training camp practice with the big club, and broke a sheet of glass in a shooting drill after workout.

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Watch: Auston Matthews shatters glass at 1st training camp practice

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Report: Cowen's grievance hearing with Maple Leafs set for Oct. 19

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Auston Matthews set to make Leafs pre-season debut soon

The Maple Leafs’ development clock has picked up speed the past couple of years. As of Wednesday, it leaps to A.M. time.

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Matthews leads Leafs returning from World Cup

The attention around the Leafs will likely switch from Mitch Marner, the early camp sensation, to the team's No. 1 pick.

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Gretzky to serve as ambassador in NHL's Centennial plans

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Maple leafs send 23 packing in first round of cuts

The Leafs wasted little time getting their 79-man training camp down to more manageable numbers Tuesday.

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Mitch Marner’s magic on display in Leafs’ exhibition opener

The 19-year-old forward was easily the most dominant player on the ice in loss to Senators.

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Final: Senators 6 Maple Leafs 3. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs hopeful Marner dazzles in pre-season loss to Senators

HALIFAX — It wasn’t exactly a night made for showing off skill, given it was a big-hit hungry Senators team that faced the Leafs here Monday in the pre-season opener for both teams.

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The games start for the Leafs, the cuts will follow

Mitch Marner dominates in pre-season opener, but Leafs lose 6-3 to Senators.

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Leafs could have the pieces to deal for Trouba: Cox

Toronto is even in a position to, gasp, offer its first-round pick.

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Maple Leafs like what they're seeing from Marner

HALIFAX — Enough of Mitch Marner’s overly scrutinized quest to put on weight and keep it there and the theory that if he doesn’t he can’t be an influential NHL player.

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Opportunity knocks with plenty of open spots on Leafs roster

While it remains to be seen just how many job openings there are with the Leafs, the early days of training camp suggest that players believe opportunity is knocking.

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Halak in vintage form at World Cup, setting up final showdown with Price

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The Leafs’ new wave prepares to break in, and out

Matthews, Marner and Nylander should lead group of young forwards ready to claim jobs.

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3 potential suitors for Jacob Trouba

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Senators expect Stone in lineup for season opener

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Leafs' Brooks Laich on being 'youngest oldest guy on a team in the NHL'

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Brooks Laich recently rejoined his teammates to prep for their 2016-17 centennial season, and the first thing he noticed was the age difference.

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Josh Leivo 'pushing hard to make team' after advice from Leafs coach

If Josh Leivo took the criticism personally, he did so in the proper way.

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Mats Sundin impressed by Maple Leafs pick Auston Matthews

Like most of us, Mats Sundin has spent much of the past decade wondering.

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Matt Martin will have important role protecting young Maple Leafs

The big career move to become a Maple Leaf survived an important early hurdle that had nothing to do with Matt Martin’s new teammates or the city.

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Joffrey Lupul situation with Maple Leafs doesn't pass smell test

Last February, after having something whispered in my ear, I wrote that Joffrey Lupul had played his last game for the Maple Leafs.

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Maple Leafs stocked for blue-line battle

Young defencemen pushing Hunwick and other veterans with NHL camp in full swing in Halifax.

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Speed a huge part of Babcock's young team [Video]

There’s a reason that potential Leafs forward Josh Leivo spent a good portion of his summer working on his skating skills.

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Auston Matthews already popular with Leafs teammates [Video]

There’s a long lineup of Maple Leafs forwards looking forward to meeting Auston Matthews and not just to shake his hand and welcome him to the team.

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Matthews turning heads entering Maple Leafs camp

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Maple Leafs trending in right direction

Hockey is all about speed and skill, and if that trend continues the Leafs are well suited to keep up with the program.

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On the Fly: The 5 most exciting players at the World Cup

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Leafs' Mitch Marner makes sure he gets stuffed

In the absence of Auston Matthews, the spotlight on the first day of Leafs’ training camp fell upon Mitch Marner.

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Komarov: 'At the moment I feel that I'm done' playing for Finland

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Trainer Gary Roberts pushes Phil Kessel to walk the talk: Feschuk

To say it’s a challenge doesn’t mean Kessel isn’t absurdly good at off-ice training; Roberts says the Stanley Cup winner is a ‘gifted marvel.’ And not just at tweeting.

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Auston Matthews is the real deal ... & 5 other things we learned from Team North America

TORONTO — All good things must come to an end. Unfortunately.

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Maple Leafs open training camp flying under radar — for now

Laich believes the Leafs — and their fans — will build off the momentum of the World Cup.

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Leafs' Joffrey Lupul starts season on injured reserve, career in jeopardy

Those two stars beside Joffrey Lupul’s name on the Maple Leafs’ training camp roster Tuesday morning were hardly a positive sign.

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Maple Leafs open training camp this morning

Toronto starts with 79 players on irs roster; team will head to Halifax and will have first practice Friday morning.

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Lupul opens Leafs camp on injured reserve

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Phil Kessel's 9 best tweets

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Puck set to drop on Maple Leafs training camp

The Toronto franchise’s 100th anniversary regular season is sure to be a huge production, with 24/7 media coverage, multiple story lines and plenty of self-aggrandizing bells and whistles along the way.

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Oddsmakers set over/under on point totals for 2016-17 NHL season

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Blue Jackets' Clarkson fails physical, to miss start of camp

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Report: David Booth to join Ducks on PTO

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Maple Leafs' Zaitsev holding his own at World Cup of Hockey

TORONTO — Nikita Zaitsev’s command of the English language is strong, so he had no trouble understanding a question from an out-of-town reporter.

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Avalanche sign Tlusty to tryout offer

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Watch: Sabres' Nylander pulverizes water bottle on top-shelf snipe

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Auston Matthews looks like the real deal to hopeful Leafs fans [Photos] [Video]

Hearing the name is one thing. Seeing the player up close for the first time is another.

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Sweeping rookie tournament step in right direction for Leafs

Mark Hunter was quick to remind that three games in September with a Maple Leafs rookie roster few have heard of means very little on paper.

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Matthews proved he belongs, says McLellan

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Watch: Auston Matthews shows off sublime hands during warmup

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McDavid: Matthews will 'probably have it worse' as rookie in Toronto

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Leafs' Dermott, Nielsen develop chemistry on defence

Until Morgan Rielly began blossoming, the Maple Leafs had struggled the past few years to draft, develop and keep one home grown defenceman, let alone two from the same class.

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Season Preview: New York Islanders depth chart

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Season Preview: 3 questions facing the Islanders

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Another southern prospect shines for Maple Leafs against Senators

There might be more than one Sun Belt player shining for the Maple Leafs this month.

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Robidas takes consulting role with Leafs after reportedly failing physical

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Welcome, Auston: Matthews lining up with McDavid and Scheifele to start World Cup

TORONTO — He hasn’t even played an NHL game yet, but Auston Matthews is about to debut on one of the most prominent lines in the World Cup of Hockey.

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Leafs prospects set for Rookie Tournament

When Sheldon Keefe took the reins for the Maple Leafs as head coach at the organization’s rookie tournament in London, Ont., last fall, he himself was a rookie – at least, in terms of working for the franchise. But he’s back this year with a great...

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Stephane Robidas takes consultant role with Maple Leafs

Stephane Robidas has resurfaced as a Maple Leafs consultant.

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Season preview: 3 questions facing the Ducks

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NHL rookie tournament not about just Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner

The temptation is to call this weekend The Mitch Marner Show.

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Blackhawks, Penguins tabbed as Cup favorites as training camp looms

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Playing in World Cup gives Auston Matthews 'head start' [Video]

It was a typical rookie mistake.

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Report: Jackets sign Mike Brown to PTO

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Watch: Maple Leafs' Nylander channels inner Happy Gilmore

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Captain material: Laich wrote about wearing 'C' for Maple Leafs in school

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Brooks Laich would be honoured to wear the C

If the Maple Leafs look at Brooks Laich as short-term captain, they should know he’s done some research on the topic.

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Connor Carrick ready to battle for spot on Maple Leafs blue line

Nowhere in the fine print was there a guarantee for Connor Carrick.

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Maple Leafs GM ‘not surprised’ by Auston Matthews’ strong play at World Cup

Lou Lamoriello ‘rooting’ for the eight Leafs on World Cup of Hockey rosters.

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Report: Maple Leafs, Cowen hearing likely in October

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Maple Leafs' Matthews: Competing with top NHL players 'a good sign'

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Brandon Prust may have paid his dues, but cracking Leafs lineup won't be easy

A 13-year span separates the birthdays of Brandon Prust and Mitch Marner, but they face a common challenge this month.

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Stamkos' advice to Tavares: Watch yourself on Twitter

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Maple Leafs invite fans to vote for their top 100 players

Club formed a group of 29 Leaf experts to come up with the list of 100 players.

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Kerby Rychel excited by second chance with Maple Leafs

The 21-year-old, first-round draft pick coming off a trying 2015-16 with Columbus, where his career failed to launch, prompting a trade request.

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Leafs' Kadri eager to be a role model for Auston Matthews

The first day of school in Toronto saw Nazem Kadri back at the Maple Leafs’ practice rink, prepping for his sixth and what he intends will be his most successful season of an often rocky tenure in town.

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Capitals' Grubauer replaces Andersen on Europe's World Cup roster

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Eight Maple Leafs set to take part in World Cup

While most people celebrated Labour Day Monday, the cream of the NHL’s crop assembled at training camps in Europe and North America to prepare for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. And, in an indication of the bright future of the organization, the Ma...

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Matthews taking advice from World Cup teammates

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Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen to miss World Cup

The Maple Leafs will have goalie Frederik Andersen back for the start of the season, but he’ll miss the World Cup and the start of training camp.

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Andersen expected to be out 3-4 weeks

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello provided an update today on the status of injured goaltender Frederik Andersen. Andersen is expected to be out for 3-4 weeks after sustaining an upper body injury on Friday, Sept. 2 in a pre-Olymp...

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Maple Leafs' Andersen out 3-4 weeks, will miss World Cup

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Projecting Russia's lines at the World Cup

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3 questions facing Russia at the World Cup

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Red Wings' Larkin thrilled to play with McDavid at World Cup

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Leafs will have at least one winner at the World Cup of Hockey

As the World Cup tournament reboots after a 12-year layoff, Canada is the only one of the eight teams without a Leaf player.

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Report: Toronto mayor knew Stamkos wasn't signing with Leafs

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Vegas franchise owner rules out 'Sand Knights' name

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Islanders goalies could battle for Europe's starting job at World Cup

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Lou Lamoriello more comfortable in second season

Even after such a long tenure in New Jersey and all he experienced there, including Stanley Cup championships in 1995, 2000 and 2003, Lamoriello says it didn't take long to change his true colors from the red and black of the Devils to Maple Leafs...

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Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen hurt in Olympic qualifier

Pulled from game after colliding and flipping over a teammate.

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Report: Andersen diagnosed with upper-body injury, to be examined in Toronto

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New Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen injured during Olympic qualifying

New Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen was pulled from an Olympic qualifying game in Belarus because of an undetermined injury.

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James van Riemsdyk excited to play with Maple Leafs young talent

Leafs top scorer looking to bounce back after breaking foot in January.

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Vertebrae injury preventing Bolland from rehabbing ankle

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Watch: Maple Leafs' Andersen hurt during Olympic qualifier

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3 players to watch on Team North America at the World Cup

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Horton's hometown Tim Hortons

So what’s the Tim Hortons in Tim Horton’s hometown like?

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Cochrane, Ont., raises Tim Horton's Leafs banner to the rafters

For the many great memories that Tim Horton gave Toronto — not to mention all the coffee and doughnuts — the Maple Leafs brought something special back to his hometown Thursday night.

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Look: Jay Rosehill needs 30 stitches after taking slap shot to face

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Lamoriello committed to Leafs' future: 'I wear blue'

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