Monday, May 29, 2017

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Capitals to host Leafs in outdoor game next season

Two people with knowledge of the situation say the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs will play an outdoor game at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, next season.

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Being ousted from playoffs still stings for Leafs’ Martin

WINDSOR — More than a month has passed since the Maple Leafs were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs, and for Matt Martin, the sting lingers.

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Report: Capitals to host Maple Leafs in outdoor game at Naval Academy

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Capitals to host Maple Leafs at Naval Academy next season in NHL's first outdoor game at U.S. service academy - Associated Press (ESPN)


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5 most shocking Stanley Cup Final moments

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Offseason Outlook: Ottawa Senators

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Monday, May 22, 2017

Loss at hockey worlds still stings for Maple Leafs' Marner

TORONTO — Wearing a white T-shirt, his Blue Jays baseball cap perched backwards on his head, a fatigued Mitch Marner looked like a 15-year-old teen as he walked through the arrival gate at Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Monday evening.

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Saturday, May 20, 2017

Maple Leafs prospect Jeremy Bracco willing to absorb as much as possible

Warren Rychel loves what Jeremy Bracco has brought to the Windsor Spitfires.

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Leafs pick weighs prospects five years after draft


Dominic Toninato, like Jimmy Vesey of the Rangers, can test free agency after four eye-popping years in college. He still hopes to play for the Leafs, but they might not have room. It’s complicated.

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Offseason Outlook: Tampa Bay Lightning

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

Watch: Nylander scores Matthews-esque goal

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Maple Leafs GM Lamoriello lauds Dubas and Keefe for Marlies work

Lou Lamoriello knows his easy, early-season decisions with the Maple Leafs made life harder on his general manager and coach with the Marlies.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Leafs bolster blue line with two Swedish free agents


Rosen, Borgman will have chance to step right into Toronto lineup.

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Maple Leafs sign Swedish defencemen Rosen, Borgman

With forwards Carl Grundstrom, Andreas Johnsson and Finnish goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo all having great playoffs with the Marlies, the Maple Leafs have added two Swedish defencemen on two-year entry level contracts.

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Carl Grundstrom brings key goals and Game 7 experience to Marlies’ playoff run


Swedish teenager has been impressive in his North American debut.

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Maple Leafs ink Swedish D-men Rosen, Borgman to 2-year deals

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Leafs draft pick Adam Brooks reflects on successful WHL career

Adam Brooks had just played his final game as the captain of the Regina Pats when he stepped in front of the TV cameras, took a deep breath and did his best to translate emotions into words.

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Ex-Leafs Kessel, Phaneuf excelling in new roles

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Watch: Nylander shows off silky mitts with sweet goal at worlds

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Monday, May 15, 2017

Marlies stay alive, force Game 7 with Crunch


Andrew Nielsen's winner ties best-of-seven second-round AHL playoff series 3-3. Game 7 Wednesday in Syracuse.

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Marlies playoff run chance for Andrew Nielsen to impress


With combination of size and skill, Marlies defenceman could provide help to Leafs on blue line.

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Marlies hoping to force Game 7


'I expect us to have a much better game on home ice.'

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Maple Leafs fan Dart Guy hanging up the darts

Dart Guy — the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoffs mascot and good luck charm — is butting out.

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Shanahan supports Dart Guy's pledge to quit smoking

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Friday, May 12, 2017

Watson becomes 15th different Predator to score in playoffs

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Look: Ovechkin's wife shares grisly photo of playoff injury

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Leafs' progress earns presidential seal of approval: DiManno


In an exclusive interview, Leafs boss Brendan Shanahan opens up about Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Mike Babcock, tough love for Nazem Kadri and a season that he calls satisfying, but not surprising.

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Toronto Marlies hit the road for Game 5 against Syracuse Crunch


Holding serve on home ice was nice, but Leafs' AHL farm team needs to dig deeper if it is to get a critical road win against Syracuse

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Former Leafs enforcer Perrott returns to the ring at 40


Seven years after his last fight, retired NHLer Nathan Perrott attempts to revive his aborted boxing career at Mississauga’s Hershey Centre.

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Ovechkin injured knee on Kadri hit, won't need surgery

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Marlies even series with big first period


Toronto and Syracuse now tied 2-2 in their second-round Calder Cup playoff series.

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Scrappy Johnsson gives Marlies playoff spark


Andreas Johnsson’s first career fight in Game 3 vs. Syracuse Crunch makes lasting impression.

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Saturday, May 6, 2017

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Grundstrom hops aboard for Marlies’ playoff ride


Freshly-signed Leafs prospect Carl Grundstrom skates with AHL club and will likely see action in second-round series against Syracuse starting Friday.

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Maple Leafs' Marner likely to play with Point, Konecny on Team Canada

Mitch Marner hopes to climb the Eiffel Tower while he’s in Paris, but his first task is helping Canada up the ladder to the medal round at the world championships.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Nikita Zaitsev inks seven-year extension with the Maple Leafs


The Maple Leafs also signed forward Ben Smith to a one-year extension worth $650,000.

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Breaking down Zaitsev's 7-year extension

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Leafs sign Nikita Zaitsev to seven-year deal

The Maple Leafs have one of their most important pieces secured for the next seven years.

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NHL: Maple Leafs sign D Nikita Zaitsev to 7-year, $31.5M contract extension; 36 points in 82 games as rookie this season (ESPN)


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Maple Leafs sign Zaitsev to 7-year, $31.5M contract extension

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The 3 biggest Hart Trophy snubs

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