Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Enroth, Leafs flop vs. Flames


Calgary scores twice in opening minute and rolls to shutout victory over Leafs.

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Final: Flames 3 Maple Leafs 0. CGY: M Stajan 1 goal, CGY: C Johnson 39 saves. (ESPN)

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Cowen arbitration decision due by early December

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Sparks' fate up to Leafs

Marlies coach Sheldon Keefe is letting the parent team decide when Garrett Sparks can come back to work, but Leaf general manager Lou Lamoriello isn’t saying much.

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Watch: Flames need 49 seconds to open up 2-goal lead on Maple Leafs

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

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Hamilton just might be on Toronto’s radar: Arthur


Dougie Hamilton’s NHL flight path raises red flags, but young Flames defenceman might be worth a shot if available.

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Babcock hints at inconsistency between officiating crews

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Flames coach tries to calm Leafs trade winds

A ticket for Hamilton - the defenceman, not the award-winning Broadway play - was a hot topic around the Flames on Wednesday.

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Burke blames 'army of leakers' for Dougie Hamilton trade rumors

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Ride Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly in Calgary

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Ride Marner, Rielly in Calgary

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It's a shame Matthews vs. McDavid can't turn into real rivalry

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Tuesday a true showcase of the NHL's young talent

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Flames

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at CALGARY FLAMES

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Coaches see No. 1s improve

No one could tell how often Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid were going to face each other on the ice Tuesday night, but it’s clear any meeting of the No. 1 overalls will be generating hockey talk for years to come.

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Matthews' Leafs wins battle with McDavid's Oilers

EDMONTON - The Oilers have been at this worst-to-first rebuild plan a lot longer than Toronto.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Final: Maple Leafs 4 Oilers 1. TOR: N Kadri 1 goal, EDM: C McDavid 1 goal, TOR: F Andersen 28 saves. (ESPN)

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Final: Maple Leafs 4 Oilers 2. TOR: N Kadri 1 goal, EDM: C McDavid 1 goal, TOR: F Andersen 28 saves. (ESPN)

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Watch: McDavid finally scores vs. Maple Leafs in dazzling fashion

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Watch: McDavid finally scores vs. Maple Leafs in dazzling fashion

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Watch: Matthews buries 10th goal on sweet feed from Nylander

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Maple Leafs at Oilers has started. (NBC Sports Network) (ESPN)

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Luck of the lottery has Oilers, Leafs on the rise: Arthur


Edmonton won lotteries before, but the McDavid draft was the one that might have turned the franchise.

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Maple Leafs' Michalek regrets waiving no-trade clause last season

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Report: Coyotes would consider dealing Duclair

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Garret Sparks back with Marlies, but won’t be playing


Maple Leaf minor league goalie suspended by team for using inappropriate language on a Facebook group he administrates.

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Game day: Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames


Struggling Flames near the bottom of the league in goals for and against, the power play and penalty killing.

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Lamoriello trying to move Maple Leafs forward Holland: Agent

EDMONTON — There is never a lack of news when the Maple Leafs visit Western Canada.

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Report: Leafs' Lamoriello 'will do his best' to trade Holland

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No decision on return to game action for Marlies goalie Sparks after team suspension

TORONTO — Garret Sparks was back on the Ricoh Coliseum ice on Tuesday morning skating with his teammates, but his return to the Toronto Marlies lineup remains uncertain.

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Comparing Matthews and McDavid through their first 21 NHL games

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Go with McDavid in expectation he avoids Matthews

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4 goalies carrying seemingly unsustainable workloads

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O Canada: Montreal's dynamic duo, sensational Senators

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Oilers

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at EDMONTON OILERS

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Maple Leafs getting offence from everyone

There’s no doubt that a big part of the success the Maple Leafs have had at home this season is because they are getting balanced scoring.

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Leafs look to take responsible home play on the road

When Nazem Kadri harassed, hounded and ultimately shut down Connor McDavid in a 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers back on November 1, he was hailed as an efficient two-way centre.

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Leafs’ Marner gets another chance to measure himself against McDavid: Feschuk


It's the NHL's best player against the Leaf who seemingly won't settle for any less.

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Leafs and Kadri ready to keep McDavid in check again


'If you are anything else but hard, he’ll make plays and embarrass you.'

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Game Day: Toronto Maple Leafs at Edmonton Oilers


Connor McDavid is still looking for his first power-play goal of the season.

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NBC to broadcast All-Star Game for 1st time since 2004

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Leafs on the road again - and hope to improve away record

The way things have been going for the Leafs this year, On The Road Again, is more than just an old country song, it’s a familiar lament.

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Florida Panthers confirm firing of Gerard Gallant


The Florida Panthers confirmed Monday they'd fired head coach Gerard Gallant Sunday night.

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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Mahovlich's Maple Leafs jersey sent home to Timmins

When he was four years old, a wide-eyed Frank Mahovlich first went to the McIntyre Arena in Timmins to watch future Leafs and NHLers such as Les Costello.

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Leafs strengthen bond at Easter Seals skate


Plenty of fun to go around at annual fundraiser for Ontario kids with disabilities.

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Unlike last year, Maple Leafs head west feeling good about themselves

Just 10 months ago, the Maple Leafs headed to Western Canada on a trip that triggered their descent to 30th place, trading captain Dion Phaneuf along the way.

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Jimmy Hayes does monkey-off-back celebration after ending long drought

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Maple Leafs suspend Sparks indefinitely

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Barry Trotz takes puck to the head, shrugs it off

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Barry Trotz takes puck to the head, shrugs it off

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Babcock wants more from Leafs defence

Among the observations Mike Babcock has made as his Maple Leafs approach the quarter pole of the regular season: “Right off the start, the league is loose. It’s gotten tighter already.”

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Holtby 'embarrassed' by Capitals' effort in loss to young Leafs

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Ovechkin’s great, sure, but not alone


Leafs coach tries to put Great 8 in his place.

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Leafs respond to Babcock’s challenge: Feschuk


Win over Caps moves the needle, and the P-word has changed from pain to progress . . . and maybe even playoffs.

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Rested Maple Leafs outplay tired Capitals in big win

Conditions were excellent for Mike Babcock’s track team on Saturday.

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And tonight’s first star, from the Toronto Maple Leafs . . .


Tradition of selecting three stars after every game is almost as old as Leaf franchise itself.

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Andersen, Marner continue impressive November

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Andersen, Marner continue impressive November

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Maple Leafs still cooking at home


Ovechkin quiet in Capitals’ loss at Air Canada Centre.

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Final: Maple Leafs 4 Capitals 2. WSH: N Backstrom 1 goal, TOR: N Kadri 1 goal, TOR: F Andersen 33 saves. (ESPN)

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Marlies goalie Sparks suspended after Facebook exchange


Garret Sparks reportedly responded to Facebook group user who made crude comments about disabled person.

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Maple Leafs suspend Marlies goalie Garret Sparks for online comments

Garret Sparks has been one of the most active and engaging of the Maple Leafs and Marlies on social media, but now his candor has cost him.

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Capitals at Maple Leafs has started. (ESPN)

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Auston Matthews and Maple Leafs brace for 'unbelievable' Alex Ovechkin and Capitals

Remember that time Alex Ovechkin scored while on his back?

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Capitalize on Braden Holtby's absurdly low price

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Report: Prust leaves Maple Leafs for opportunity in Germany

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Top 5 moments of the NHL season's first quarter

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Russian players look up to Caps superstar Alexander Ovechkin

Just call him Ovie-Wan Kenobi.

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Friday, November 25, 2016

Maple Leafs youngsters not worried about burnout

A quarter of the way through the NHL schedule is usually time to check for wear-and-tear with young newcomers.

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Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs: Saturday preview


Alex Ovechkin and the Caps visit ACC after five-game homestand.

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Frederik Andersen reflects on early-season struggles

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Leafs aim higher with 20/20 vision


First 20 games offer hope Stanley Cup playoff berth is in reach. Next 20 could go a long way.

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Maple Leafs legend Doug Gilmour offered his No. 93 to Mitch Marner


Rookie was huge fan of Gilmour growing up but declined generous offer.

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Leafs prepare for Ovechkin

When Alex Ovechkin comes to town on Saturday, the Maple Leafs know it’s going to be a long evening.

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Book excerpt: Doug Gilmour’s killer deal a franchise-altering steal for Maple Leafs


Rosie DiManno’s feature on Doug Gilmour, first published in Feb. 1, 1992, shortly after blockbuster trade that sent him to Toronto.

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Welcome to the grind, Maple Leafs rookies

Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock is a big supporter of the rookies in his lineup, utilizing more first-year players than pretty much at any time in his NHL career.With seven in Leafs uniforms most nights, more than a third of the team’s skaters are freshmen in the league, which could lead to some challenges moving forward.

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Learning to protect the lead high on the Maple Leafs' priority list

It won’t always be this way from one of the more demanding coaches in the NHL, but for now Mike Babcock is satisfied.

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NHL teams regroup as season hits 'measuring stick' holiday

TORONTO — Kevin Cheveldayoff didn’t want to say the M-word, because it seemed silly.

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Maple Leafs reveal off-ice secrets


Leafs coach Mike Babcock preaches escape, as in no hockey, away from the rink. Here’s what some players are into.

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5 things hockey fans should be thankful for

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Leafs get scoring monkeys off backs

Veteran Leafs forward Matt Martin has seen it before.

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NHL travel can take a toll

After spending so many seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, most of them when they were ridiculously in the Western Conference, Mike Babcock is well aware of the challenges of travel.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Leafs blow 3-goal lead vs. Devils

NEWARK, N.J. - Night after night, day after day, Mike Babcock patiently assured us it would just be a matter of time.

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Devils' Cammalleri returns, delivers inspired 4-point effort

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Matthews breaks out but Leafs break down


Toronto blows three-goal lead that rookie helps build in first period.

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Final/SO: Devils 5 Maple Leafs 4. TOR: A Matthews 2 goals, NJ: Y Auvitu 1 goal, NJ: C Schneider 27 saves. (ESPN)

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Watch: Matthews snaps 13-game scoring slump

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Maple Leafs at Devils has started. Starting Goalies: TOR J Enroth, NJ C Schneider. (Rogers Sportsnet One) (ESPN)

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Report: NHL issues list of players exempt from expansion draft

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Cammalleri back after attending to daughter's pneumonia

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Lightning give Bishop tooth-themed birthday cake

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Targeting back-to-backs and backup goalies

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Devils

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at NEW JERSEY DEVILS

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Carolina's Skinner a proponent of early play

It worked for Toronto native Jeff Skinner.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Matthews' goal drought reaches 13 games

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Babcock: 'Bottom line' is Maple Leafs have to win next game

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Hurricanes’ defence the difference in win over Leafs


Carolina on a five-game winning streak.

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Leafs’ offence dries up against Hurricanes’ Ward: Feschuk


Toronto had scored 37 goals in nine home games before running into hot Carolina goaltender.

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Leafs struggle through loss to Hurricanes

With the big blue Maple Leafs logo at centre ice and a capacity crowd cheering them on, this certainly should have felt like a home game for the Maple Leafs.

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Final: Hurricanes 2 Maple Leafs 1. CAR: V Stalberg 1 goal, TOR: J Gardiner 1 goal, TOR: F Andersen 27 saves. (ESPN)

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Hurricanes at Maple Leafs has started. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs made right choice picking Marner over Hanifin

From slimy reptiles to wicked curveballs, Mitch Marner, Noah Hanifin and the rest of the top-ranked NHL prospects of 2015 certainly were kept busy in the days leading up to the draft in Sunrise, Fla.

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Hurricanes’ Hanifin a familiar face for Leafs’ Matthews and Marner


Toronto passed on Hanifin in 2015 draft to take Marner.

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Leafs' Mitch Marner is 'every coach's dream'

In the middle of team meetings, Dale Hunter likes to bark out a question or two, trying to catch his players off- guard, trying to discover who exactly is paying attention.

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Leafs notebook: Buds taking the season five games at a time


Carolina's Viktor Stalberg back where his NHL career started.

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Maple Leafs aim to weather Hurricanes' storm

Look out, it's the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Maple Leafs set to play hot Hurricanes club tonight


Carolina was terrible to start season, but have won four in a row and have picked up points in eight of their last 11 games.

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Ducks will be circling the Island(ers)

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O Canada: Scheifele emerging as NHL superstar

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Game Day: Hurricanes at Maple Leafs

CAROLINA HURRICANES at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

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Maple Leafs' Soshnikov is persistent

A David vs. Goliath match enlivened the last part of practice on Monday as 186-pound fourth-line winger Nikita Soshnikov was in a prolonged battle to get the puck off of behemoth blueliner Roman Polak. The latter is at least an inch taller and about 40 pounds heavier. But Soshnikov was like a dog on a bone during the glass-rattling encounter, which

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Game day: Carolina Hurricanes at Toronto Maple Leafs




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Maple Leafs set to face streaking Hurricanes [Video]

The Maple Leafs aren’t the only young, misstepping NHL team plotting a revenge of the nerds.

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Leafs’ Nylander teams with Kadri to work on all-around game


Rookie leads Leafs in power-play scoring.

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Maple Leafs release Centennial Classic jersey

Look marks a tribute to the team’s past.

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Maple Leafs unveil Centennial Classic sweater

A new year, a new Leaf sweater.

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Josh Leivo not back on Leafs' roster yet

Now you see him, now you don’t.

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Leafs, Wings reveal Centennial Classic sweaters

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The Noise: Werenski anchors surging Jackets, Hurricanes weathering storm

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Maple Leafs' Kadri on Emelin cross check to van Riemsdyk: 'We'll remember'

We’re not sure if the Maple Leafs will forgive Alexei Emelin.

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Maple Leafs' Lamoriello 'extremely pleased' with Matthews, other rookies

MONTREAL — Lou Lamoriello’s plans have encountered an unforeseen roadblock.

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Leafs won’t make playoffs without coming to their own defence: Feschuk


A top-three offence could go to waste if the Leafs stay in the bottom four in goals allowed per game.

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Report: No Maple Leafs-Canadiens supplemental discipline expected

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Leafs rookie class looking like something very special

Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane combined to score 15 goals and 38 points in their first 17 NHL games. It was a remarkable beginning for two remarkable players.

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Saturday, November 19, 2016

Leafs' Matthews learning by watching videos of Crosby

MONTREAL — Introducing SID-TV.

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Leafs fall to rival Canadiens

MONTREAL - It had been three years and 50 days since the Maple Leafs had won a regular season hockey game at the Bell Centre.

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Maple Leafs' Marner brings enthusiasm

Attention, Mitch Marner.

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Emelin sends Van Riemsdyk into boards with dirty hit from behind

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Canadiens extend winning streak over Maple Leafs to 12 games

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Canadiens edge Leafs for first win in four games


Carey Price makes 31 saves to cool down Leafs offence.

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Final: Canadiens 2 Maple Leafs 1. TOR: W Nylander 1 goal, MTL: A Galchenyuk 1 goal, MTL: C Price 31 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs at Canadiens has started. Starting Goalies: TOR F Andersen, MTL C Price. (ESPN)

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Chicago gets a Darling matchup in Vancouver

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Canadiens

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at MONTREAL CANADIENS

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Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen having a much better November

Hey Freddy Andersen, how is the month of November treating you?

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Friday, November 18, 2016

Excitement not lost on young Maple Leafs

Pretty much to a man (and especially young man) the players in the Maple Leafs dressing room believe they are in the early stages of something special.

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Watch: Grabner converts another breakaway

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Leaf improvement arrives on the dot


Adding faceoff specialist Ben Smith from Avs quiet contributor to Leafs’ early season success.

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Leafs’ bag of picks full of surprises: Cox


Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, William Nylander and more high draft picks paying off for Leafs. A few more draft steals like Connor Brown could put them over the top.

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Report: Hurricanes actively shopping Ryan Murphy

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Report: Hurricanes actively shopping Ryan Murphy

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Ranking the top 5 goals of the 2016-17 season so far

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Off The Post podcast: Optimism surrounding the Leafs? This can't be real (Episode 7 - Steve Simmons)

On this week's episode of Off The Post, Postmedia's national hockey podcast dives into the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Expertly Crafted: Marner's magical goal showcases outrageous talent

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Marlies players are ready for the call

Unlike other teams throughout the league, the Maple Leafs have been relatively injury-free through the first 16 games of the season.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Mitch Marner continues to inspire Leafs

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Rielly bewildered after getting help to describe teammates

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Maple Leafs turn ex-teammate James Reimer's return into 60-minute nightmare

Fair to say that James Reimer has had better nights at the Air Canada Centre.

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Marner's insane goal adds to Leafs huge win over Panthers

Sick, filthy, ridiculous.

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Brown sparks Leafs past Panthers


Connor Brown beats James Reimer twice in breakout night at ACC after long goal drought.

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Final: Maple Leafs 6 Panthers 1. FLA: A Ekblad 1 goal, TOR: C Brown 2 goals, TOR: F Andersen 27 saves. (ESPN)

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Jaromir Jagr -- a legend who just keeps going

Jaromir Jagr played his first game in Toronto Dec. 29, 1990 — nine months before I came to work at the Toronto Sun.

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Reimer moves on with Panthers: Feschuk


Popular ex-Leaf finds life outside Toronto hockey fishbowl isn’t bad at all.

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Watch: Marner beats Reimer with savage deke

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Panthers at Maple Leafs has started. (ESPN)

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Winter Olympics on JVR’s mind


Carrick returns to Leafs lineup vs. Panthers.

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Panthers’ Thornton shifts gears in final NHL season


Shawn Thornton easing into next phase of hockey life as player-mentor with Florida Panthers.

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Kadri won't forget 'little playoff stint' backstopped by Reimer

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Maple Leafs' Matthews, Bozak will play despite missing morning skate as Reimer makes first start versus former team

Sunny Jim will try to place a dark cloud on his former team, which aims to stay bright at the Air Canada Centre on Thursday night.

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Leafs’ Matthews and Bozak will face Panthers despite missing morning skate


Both Auston Matthews and Tyler Bozak will play Thursday’s game against Florida, Leafs coach Mike Babcock confirmed.

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Use Bruins' depth with top line capped

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Trending Up, Trending Down: Capital gains, suddenly sidelined stars

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Game Day: Panthers at Maple Leafs

FLORIDA PANTHERS at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

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Maple Leafs defenceman Carrick out of press box

Coach Mike Babcock continues to experiment with his defence, with an eye to prevent own-zone breakdowns.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Leafs’ JVR spills skate secrets: Feschuk


James van Riemsdyk steps up game with attention to detail that keeps Leaf on his toes (just a little).

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Maple Leafs getting on a winning run at home [Video]

Watching the Leafs win six of eight at home, Tyler Bozak’s line get 11 points on Tuesday, with Mitch Marner zipping around, Frederik Andersen’s huge saves and the crowd lapping it all up, begs the question.

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The Mid-Week Take: There's no escaping the Matthews-Laine debate

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Panthers at Maple Leafs: Thursday preview


Florida’s ageless wonder Jaromir Jagr returns to face Auston Matthews and young Leafs lineup Thursday night.

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Home cooking nice treat for Leafs fans


Scoring first, heating up at Air Canada Centre … who are these Leafs?

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James Reimer gets start for Panthers against Maple Leafs on Thursday


Kids cheered as popular goalie practised with Florida.

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Reimer looking forward to facing Leafs

The Leafs are aiming for a rare feat Thursday - beating a conference opponent twice at home in the same season.

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Panthers tab Reimer to face Maple Leafs on Thursday

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6 one-category fantasy players you should ditch immediately

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Maple Leafs Video: James van Riemsdyk finds the net once in each period for a hat trick in 6-2 win over the Predators (ESPN)


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Babcock not worried about Matthews as Marner continues to shine

While Mitch Marner continues to do the Mitch Marner thing - dazzling offensive plays resulting in multiple points - the overblown and unnecessary worry over fellow rookie Auston Matthews continues.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Leafs singing a new song these days: Feschuk


The play of Marner, Matthews and more has made the "sense of negativity" of the Burke era a thing of the past.

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Babcock praises Marner: 'Never coached a kid that young, that good'

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JVR nets hat trick in huge Leafs win over Predators [Photos]

Enough of the single life for James van Riemsdyk.

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Watch: Van Riemsdyk scores in each period for 2nd career hat trick

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Van Riemsdyk, Bozak take spotlight back in Leafs’ win over Predators


Leafs veterans combine for seven points in 6-2 decision over Nashville.

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Final: Maple Leafs 6 Predators 2. NSH: V Arvidsson 1 goal, TOR: J van Riemsdyk 3 goals, TOR: F Andersen 31 saves. (ESPN)

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Watch: Marner's hot streak continues

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Long-lost Leafs Stanley Cup banner from Gardens found [Video]

The small holes, paint stains, dirt and water marks attest to the journey of the long-lost — and last — Stanley Cup banner from Maple Leaf Gardens.

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Leafs notebook: Rookie defenceman Zaitsev impresses Babcock


Fellow blueliner Morgan Rielly getting more power-play time.

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Predators at Maple Leafs has started. Starting Goalies: NSH M Mazanec, TOR F Andersen. (TVA) (ESPN)

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Babcock: Matthews can be a 'dominant center' by Christmas

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P.K. Subban embracing the Nashville life


Toronto native seems to be life of the party no matter where he lives.

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Babcock using video of Zetterberg, Crosby to help Matthews climb out of slump

TORONTO — To help Auston Matthews through the first offensive slowdown of his early NHL career, Mike Babcock has been employing video of Sidney Crosby and Henrik Zetterberg.

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'He does it all out there': Subban all the buzz as Maple Leafs host Predators

TORONTO — Marek Mazanec, the surprise starting goaltender for the Nashville Predators, was virtually invisible Tuesday morning inside his team's dressing room.

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Potvin, Sundin among ex-Maple Leafs named to Centennial Classic alumni team

Team president Brendan Shanahan playing against his Maple Leafs?

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Gilmour, Sundin highlight Leafs' alumni roster

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Red Wings' alumni roster includes Lidstrom, Shanahan

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Red Wings' alumni roster includes Lidstrom, Shanahan

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Nylander back on Matthews line at Maple Leafs morning skate


Rookie hasn’t scored in nine games and played with Kadri in effort to snap slump.

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O Canada: Senators, Canucks struggle to score

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Monday, November 14, 2016

Kadri: It's all about the W

The good feelings Nazem Kadri experiences when he is reminded he leads the Maple Leafs with seven goals have a limit.

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Leafs hope to talk way up the standings


Better communication should help one of the league's worst defences.

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This ain't the NBA: Team rules trump individual expression in today's conservative NHL

They negotiated term and they negotiated salary. But when Matt Martin sat down to sign his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 1st, the free agent forward was told that length was non-negotiable.

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Game day: Nashville Predators at Toronto Maple Leafs


Nashville's James Neal has scored in four straight games.

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5 players deserving of Hall of Fame induction in 2017

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Leafs in 'real good spot' for playoff position: Babcock

Have a hold on a playoff berth by the time U.S. Thanksgiving rolls around.

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Leafs free Frank Corrado, but maybe not for long


Leafs defenceman saw first action vs. Penguins, but roster crunch remains. Something has to give.

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