A right-shot defenceman and back-up goalie are thought to be the target for the Maple Leafs when free agency opens at noon Saturday, having committed to the kids just about everywhere else on the roster.
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Friday, June 30, 2017
Five NHL free agents Maple Leafs could use
Trevor Daley, Brian Campbell, Cody Franson defence options when market opens on Canada Day.
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Senators failed to learn from Hammond mistake by rewarding Condon
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Maple Leafs' Lamoriello laughs at 'win-now' notion
The Shanaplan could be described as ahead of schedule, but Lou Lamoriello is not cutting corners.
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Dealing with Matthews and the cap will soon be on tap for Leafs: Feschuk
McDavid megadeal serves as a reminder to the path the Leafs could be headed.
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Leafs sign high-scoring overaged junior to entry-level deal
Brooks has amassed 250 points in last two seasons with Regina Pats.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Grey Cup, Henry Burris travelling to England for Canada Day
Henry Burris is not Canadian — at least not yet — but he couldn’t be more proud to represent his adopted homeland across the pond on a milestone birthday.
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Monday, June 26, 2017
NHL fun begins if Tavares wants off Island: Cox
The Leafs might be saving up for a defenceman instead, but if John Tavares doesn't sign long-term when the free-agent floodgates open on Canada Day his future will dominate the off-season until it’s resolved.
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'Just a matter of time': Gilmour overjoyed by news of Andreychuk's Hall of Fame call
Doug Gilmour and Dave Andreychuk are back together again.
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Babcock prepares for challenge
For Mike Babcock the meet-and-greet of the NHL draft means a new season isn’t far off.
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Hamonic's contract is financial value in today's NHL
What the Maple Leafs learned on Saturday afternoon: James vanRiemsdyk may not be the trade chip they believed him to be.
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The Leafs get bigger on second day of NHL draft
We break down the six selections the Maple Leafs made Saturday.
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Mother of Leafs’ top pick has hockey son, will travel
Lina Liljegren moved her family to give son Timothy a chance at a hockey career.
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Leafs hope Rasanen can maintain his crushing ways
Doug Gilmour has a warning for those opposing forwards who cut into the middle against hulking 6-foot-6 Kingston Frontenacs defenceman Eemeli Rasanen, drafted by the Maple Leafs in the second round Saturday.
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Maple Leafs' towering 2nd-rounder compares his game to Ristolainen's
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Leafs draft fearsome defenceman Eemeli Rasanen in 2nd round
The Maple Leafs went big - really big - with their second round pick as Day 2 of the NHL draft unfolded in Chicago on Saturday.
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Simmons: Maple Leafs nab 'highly regarded' D-man Timothy Liljegren
Seven years ago, with the 15th pick in the NHL Draft, the Ottawa Senators chose Erik Karlsson.
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Friday, June 23, 2017
Maple Leafs pick defenceman Liljegren with 17th pick
The Maple Leafs had a can’t miss pick with No. 1 Auston Matthews last year and might have received another gift in Friday night’s first round of the NHL draft.
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NHL Draft: Maple Leafs select D Timothy Liljegren (Rogle, Sweden) with No. 17 pick (ESPN)
NHL Draft: Maple Leafs select D Timothy Liljegren (Rogle, Sweden) with No. 17 pick (ESPN) http://ift.tt/1cUaQ0a
Devils draft Marner clone Hischier first overall
Nico Hischier first Swiss No. 1 pick. Flyers pluck pre-draft favourite Nolan Patrick second.
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Leafs won’t overlook anything in draft, including the overlooked
Half of Toronto’s picks last year were players that went undrafted in 2015.
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Thursday, June 22, 2017
Maple Leafs look to bolster back end at NHL draft
The Maple Leafs’ search for improved defence will need time and effort this summer, but a small step should be taken this weekend in Chicago.
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Leafs strike out in pre-draft trade talks
No deals for defencemen Miller, Vatanen. Lupul still in limbo.
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Simmons: Lamoriello keeping eyes on Maple Leafs prize
CHICAGO — It is easy to do. Take a look at the two-time Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, do the math and begin to compare the rosters.
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Maple Leafs draft night crystal ball gazing
Five names to watch for when Leafs pick 17th on Friday night in Chicago.
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Maple Leafs release 2017-18 regular season schedule
Christmas in June is one way to describe the release of the NHL schedule for anxious fans and for the Maple Leafs, it’s going to be New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas.
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NHL Awards: McDavid wins big while Bobrovsky, Burns, Matthews earn hardware
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Looking at the draft needs of all the Canadian NHL teams
Just 12 months ago, all seven Canadian teams made selections in the top 11 picks of the NHL entry draft.
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Maple Leafs lose Leipsic in Vegas expansion draft
Winger Brendan Leipsic is the Las Vegas-bound Maple Leaf, but there’s heavy speculation Toronto will gamble with the Golden Knights to get back defenceman Colin Miller.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Leafs centre Auston Matthews wins Calder Trophy as NHL’s rookie of the year
Oilers’ McDavid wins Lindsay award as plaer’s choice for outstanding player.
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Maple Leafs' Matthews wins Calder Trophy
From No. 1 pick through his rookie of the year selection, Auston Matthews has had a season that he and win-starved Maple Leaf fans will remember.
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Maple Leafs: Brendan Leipsic selected by Golden Knights in expansion draft (ESPN)
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NHL: Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews wins Calder Memorial Trophy awarded to rookie of the year; 40 goals in debut season (ESPN)
NHL: Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews wins Calder Memorial Trophy awarded to rookie of the year; 40 goals in debut season (ESPN) http://ift.tt/1cUaQ0a
Maple Leafs to open 2017-18 season against Jets
Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine won’t have to wait long to renew their Calder Trophy rivalry as NHL sophomores.
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Maple Leafs offer high-five to Good Foot
As top-line Maple Leafs, James van Riemsdyk and Zach Hyman appreciate a reliable on-time delivery.
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Leafs' Hyman pulling for Matthews' Calder bid
Zach Hyman assisted on Auston Matthews’ first goal in the first game of the 2016-17 season in October and thinks it only fitting his Maple Leafs teammate gets the Calder Trophy when the campaign officially ends with Wednesday night’s NHL awards in Las Vegas.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Will Babcock finally win Jack Adams Award?
LAS VEGAS — Is third time's a charm for Mike Babcock?
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It’s out of the cauldron and into the Calder for Leafs’ Auston Matthews
Young star expected to come in from the Vegas heat to accept top rookie award.
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Golden Knights have core players picked out, at least 6 trades in place
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Monday, June 19, 2017
Sculptor puts finishing touches on Clark, Mahovlich statues
Wendel Clark wondered if those who first see his Legends Row statue, leaping over the boards beside Darryl Sittler, will come to the same conclusion.
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Ex-Leafs coach Ron Wilson going into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — This year’s U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class is headlined by former Boston University coach Jack Parker and longtime NHL coach Ron Wilson.
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Sunday, June 18, 2017
Lupul's contract of interest to Leafs, other teams
Joffrey Lupul might play as many games this season as last year when the injured player was the Maple Leafs’ Invisible Man.
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Leafs' Josh Leivo on protected list.
The Maple Leafs just couldn’t leave Josh Leivo off their expansion draft protected list.
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Maple Leafs protect Josh Leivo ahead of NHL expansion draft
Brendan Leipsic and Kerby Rychel are both left on the Leafs’ unprotected list.
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Friday, June 16, 2017
Escalator clause could give Maple Leafs a little cap relief
NHLPA considering using the clause to raise salary cap in 2017-18.
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The captaincy is not a starring role: Feschuk
Auston Matthews might seem like the ideal candidate to be the next captain of the Leafs, but author Sam Walker suggests that stardom and leadership aren’t necessarily compatible.
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Leafs closer than they have been to Cup in years: Cox
One move can make a big difference on a level NHL playing surface.
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Sens GM: No ill will toward Phaneuf despite refusal to waive NMC
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Thursday, June 15, 2017
Doughty: All Southern Ontario players secretly want to play for Maple Leafs
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Kings star Drew Doughty admits he’s a Leaf fan
'All of us southern Ontario players, we secretly want to play for the Leafs.'
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Drew Doughty may have 'soft spot' for Maple Leafs but doesn't see future under Toronto microscope
A proven NHL all-star and Cup-winning defenceman says he has a soft spot for the Maple Leafs.
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Leafs fans react to Doug Gilmour wearing Sens jersey for charity
Doug Gilmour caused a stir for switching sides in the Battle of Ontario - even though it was for a good cause.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Leafs’ Auston Matthews finds leadership lessons in Crosby’s play
Penguins star “doesn't want to take a backseat to anybody.”
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Who will Canadian NHL teams protect in Vegas expansion draft? Postmedia hockey writers explain [Video]
General manager George McPhee claims the “face” of his expansion Vegas Golden Knights will be the logo on the front of the sweater.
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Watch: Mitch Marner throws out 1st pitch at Jays game ... in jorts
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Monday, June 12, 2017
Odds to capture 2018 Stanley Cup look good for Oilers, Maple Leafs and Canadiens
Less than 24 hours after the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted the Stanley Cup for a second consecutive season, the oddsmakers were showing some love for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens when it comes to projecting the 2018 winner.
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Sunday, June 11, 2017
Saturday, June 10, 2017
3 RFA blue-liners who could benefit from Gostisbehere's new deal
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Friday, June 9, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017
5 moves that prove David Poile's mastery of acquiring NHL talent
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Report: Maple Leafs, Avalanche not on same page in regards to Dubas' availability
Sources in Colorado and Toronto have said little about the permission the Maple Leafs granted the Colorado Avalanche to speak to assistant general manager Kyle Dubas — which Toronto quickly revoked.
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Auston Matthews trolled by Kings mascot after getting lion tattoo
'Honoured @AM34 got a tattoo of me on his arm.'
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Tuesday, June 6, 2017
PHOTO: Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews gets lion tattoo
Auston Matthews and his rookie pals at times this past season shouldered the lion's share of the offensive load for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Monday, June 5, 2017
How Kovalchuk pitch could add up for Leafs
Former NHL all-star Ilya Kovalchuk reportedly eyeing return from KHL. New Jersey still holds his rights, but the Leafs could afford him — then turn around and deal James van Riemsdyk for defence help.
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Saturday, June 3, 2017
Leafs talk with big Steelheads defenceman Hague
In case there was any doubt which team Nic Hague’s mother wants to see him drafted by, she has kept the baby blue and white sweater he wore as a 1-year-old.
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Friday, June 2, 2017
Flyers' Hextall: 'We'll listen' to calls on No. 2 pick, doesn't anticipate deal
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Going without a captain next season is right move for Maple Leafs
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Thursday, June 1, 2017
Former Leaf Bob McGill suffers two strokes
Retired defenceman is recovering in a Peterborough hospital.
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Maple Leafs alum Bob McGill suffers stroke
Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman turned Leafs TV commentator Bob McGill is in a Peterborough-area hospital after suffering a blood clot-related stroke.
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