Mark Zwolinski takes a look at some of the top contenders to replace Lou Lamoriello as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Monday, April 30, 2018
And the (non-Dubas) candidates for Leafs GM are...
Mark Zwolinski takes a look at some of the top contenders to replace Lou Lamoriello as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Leafs' Lamoriello stays on as senior advisor; no timetable for GM search
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Lou Lamoriello won’t be the Leafs GM next season, Shanahan announces
Leafs president Brendan Shanahan said in statement that Lamoriello will transition to become a senior adviser.
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NHL: Maple Leafs will not retain Hall of Fame GM Lou Lamoriello (ESPN)
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Sunday, April 29, 2018
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Friday, April 27, 2018
Maple Leafs: Mike Babcock, Auston Matthews deny rift; "Don't know what that's all about ... our relationship's fine" (ESPN)
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Rosie DiManno: For Leafs’ sake, Matthews and Babcock have to play nice
Like Pat Burns with Doug Gilmour and Pat Quinn with Mats Sundin, Mike Babcock needs to get the most out of Auston Matthews, and get along with him. If the Leafs’ coach has “lost” his best player, he’d better find him fast, Rosie DiManno writes.
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Lou Lamoriello could be Leafs’ biggest question mark
Whoever fills general manager’s role going forward will need to make futures of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander top priority.
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Gardiner and Leafs move on from Game 7 meltdown
Maple Leafs enter off-season with cash to spend and defence help as high priority.
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Van Riemsdyk knows he’s likely done as a Leaf: ‘It’s a weird feeling’
Team’s top goal scorer heads into off-season as an unrestricted free agent.
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Bozak says re-signing with Leafs is 'top priority' in free agency
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Matthews denies rift with Babcock, wants to play with Marner more
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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Bruce Arthur: The coach’s gift will have to wait another year for Maple Leafs
Mike Babcock says it’s a good year when his team is playing on his birthday. The Leafs haven’t got there yet.
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Seven topics the Leafs need to address in the off-season
Will they sign Willian Nylander to a long-term deal? Will Lou Lamoriello be replaced as GM?
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NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Sharks, Jets prove their might in 1st round
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Maple Leafs at Bruins has started. (NBC Sports Network) (ESPN)
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Dermott’s solid rookie season another sign Leafs’ talent pipeline is strong
Defenceman could be in for even more ice-time next year given team’s free agent situation
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By the numbers: What the stats say ahead of Leafs, Bruins series decider
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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Bruce Arthur: Leafs prepare for Game 7 of their lives with clean sheet
Wednesday night’s deciding game in Boston has the chance to be something truly special. The Bruins will be the favourites, but the young Leafs — most without any baggage from the 2013 meltdown — can win this, Bruce Arthur writes.
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Rask and Andersen eager for Game 7 pressure
Goalies looking forward to Bruins-Leafs series clincher; ‘It’s just something you all dream of’
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Leafs optimistic despite shortage of Game 7 experience
‘We’re going in with the mindset that this is an opportunity for us.’
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Three keys to Game 7 for Maple Leafs and Bruins
Here’s a look at what each team needs to do to clinch the series Wednesday night.
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Lightning owner hopes Leafs, Bruins 'beat the crap out of each other' in Game 7
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Monday, April 23, 2018
Bruins at Maple Leafs has started. Starting Goalies: BOS T Rask, TOR F Andersen. (NBC Sports Network) (ESPN)
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Fresh rookie crop Dermott and Johnsson key ingredients for Leafs
Not as high-profile as last year’s star-studded bunch of freshmen, but youngsters still contributing.
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Maple Leafs increase security for Game 6 after fatal van attack
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Van Riemsdyk knows his days in Toronto likely numbered
‘There will be a proper time to reflect on it. This isn’t it,’ says winger who becomes free agent July 1.
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Don’t have a ticket for Game 6? Get there early for Maple Leaf Square tailgate party
A few Winnipeg fans were dismissive of the scene outside Air Canada Centre.
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Leafs shuffle forward lines again ahead of must-win Game 6 vs. Bruins
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Sunday, April 22, 2018
Leafs hanging on with Hainsey and company
Toronto had to rely on its penalty-killers, including the goaltender, to get to Game 6.
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Rosie DiManno: There was nothing to fear, the Leafs insist after holding off Bruins
The Leafs knew their history but they wouldn’t let a thing like a 4-1 lead rattle them.
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Bruce Arthur: Toronto won’t survive another night of Leafs-in-the-box
Penalties changed the momentum of Game 5, and almost cost Leafs lead.
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Monday game preview: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs
The Leafs could use a breakthrough game from centre Auston Matthews.
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Maple Leafs' Gardiner on Game 5 win vs. Bruins: Glad we got over that curse
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Saturday, April 21, 2018
Maple Leafs at Bruins has started. (NBC Television Network) (ESPN)
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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Patrice Bergeron returns to Bruins lineup for Game 5 vs. Maple Leafs (ESPN)
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Leafs' Kadri on return from suspension: 'I'm sick of watching games'
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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins' Patrice Bergeron likely to return for Game 5 Saturday vs. Maple Leafs (ESPN)
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Friday, April 20, 2018
Bruins unsure if Patrice Bergeron will be ready for Game 5
“We won’t rule him out and we won’t say he’s definitely in,” said coach Bruce Cassidy on Friday.
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Rosie DiManno: Kadri’s return might be ‘energy boost’ desperate Leafs need
We’ll never know how much Nazem Kadri’s three-game suspension cost the Leafs, and his teammates say there’s no apology required, but if he wants to atone for his actions the clock is nearing midnight, Rosie DiManno writes.
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Bruce Arthur: American ingenuity goes both ways in Leafs-Bruins showdown
The Leafs need more from Auston Matthews in Saturday’s do-or-die Game 5 in Boston, no question, but this series won’t define his career. Same for Bruins defence phenom Charlie McAvoy, another product of the American hockey factory that has designs on world domination, Bruce Arthur writes.
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Kadri calls three-game suspension ‘a little harsh’ on eve of return
Maple Leafs hope forward gives them a boost after sitting out for a bodycheck on Boston’s Tommy Wingels.
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Auston Matthews’ jersey is the NHL’s top seller this season
The Maple Leafs centre edged out superstars such as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby and the Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid.
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Leafs' Kadri: Suspension warranted, but 'definitely a little harsh'
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Babcock expected Matthews, Nylander to 'dominate' Bergeron-less Bruins
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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Bruins at Maple Leafs has started. Starting Goalies: BOS T Rask, TOR F Andersen. (NBC Sports Network) (ESPN)
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Bruins’ Bergeron takes game to another level
Leafs coach Mike Babcock well aware of Patrice Bergeron’s skill set — he helped build it.
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Rosie DiManno: Leafs’ Kapanen breaks away on his own
Speedy Kasperi Kapanen is rapidly building his own impressive NHL highlight reel with a huge assist from some good genes. Beating fellow Finn Tuukka Rask in this series against the Bruins, though, has been a challenge, Rosie DiManno writes.
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‘There’s things we can do better.’ Maple Leafs penalty kill unit looking to carry over success to Game 4 vs. Bruins tonight
Boston scored five times on 10 power-play chances in the first two games, but Toronto shut down the Bruins on their lone chance with man advantage in Game 3.
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Maple Leaf Square open again tonight for Leafs playoff game vs. Bruins
Ice storm forced team to pull plug on party outside ACC for the last two games.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Bruce Arthur: Leafs’ Mitch Marner knows where to do his talking
Leafs forward admires the social media presence of NBA players, and admits NHL players are a little more serious.
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Rosie DiManno: The wait is over, and the weight is off, for Leafs’ Auston Matthews
Leafs hope Game 3 goal just the start for star centre.
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Bruins defenceman Zdeno Chara still going strong at 41
Slovak says his passion for the game is the key to his longevity.
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Leafs need their best to get the best of Bruins again
Matthews, Rielly, Andersen all came up with big moments in Game 3 win.
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Thursday game preview: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs
The Leafs and centre Auston Matthews will try to build off the momentum of their Game 3 win.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Maple Leafs hope it’s 1993 all over again
Toronto looked down and out after two games in Detroit, then rallied to win series.
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Bruins know they have to stop Leafs from stretching their wings
Toronto the best in the league at the long, breakout pass.
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Monday, April 16, 2018
Bruins at Maple Leafs has started. Starting Goalies: BOS T Rask, TOR F Andersen. (NBC Sports Network) (ESPN)
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Maple Leafs' Leo Komarov out for Monday's Game 3 with a lower-body injury, likely a game-time decision for Game 4 (ESPN)
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Hyman brings blue-collar work ethic from silver spoon background
Father owned empire of minor hockey clubs while young Leaf was growing up.
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Pastrnak knows linemates have his back
Bruins top trio keeps it loose while shredding Leaf defence.
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Plekanec steps up for Leafs in Kadri’s absence
Veteran forward moves up from fourth line duty.
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Ice storm forces Maple Leafs to pull plug on party outside ACC tonight
Team cancels viewing party for tonight’s playoff game out of fears of fan safety because of the poor weather.
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Sunday, April 15, 2018
Rosie DiManno: Stunned Leafs still have what it takes to rebound against Bruins
Back on home ice, the Leafs aren’t denying they’ve let down their fans and each other two games into the playoffs. They’ve been a good bounceback team all season long, though. It could happen, Rosie DiManno writes.
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Bruce Arthur: Leafs better go big or they’re going home
The Leafs’ vaunted depth isn’t cutting it against the Bruins. Better to ride your best players and derail Boston’s freight train of a top line — before it really is too late, Bruce Arthur writes.
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Brampton’s Nash standing tall for Bruins
Big winger Rick Nash has never played in the post-season at the Air Canada Centre. That will change Monday night, with Boston up 2-0 on the Maple Leafs thanks in part to his strength, speed and scoring touch.
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Babcock's solution to stopping Bruins' top line is right in front of him
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Saturday, April 14, 2018
One-hit wonder: Would Matt Martin’s presence have made a difference in Game 1?
Some believe Wingels’ hit on Marner would have dealt with differently if veteran enforcer had been in lineup. Instead, Kadri responded and finds himself on the sidelines for three games.
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Maple Leafs at Bruins has started. Starting Goalies: TOR F Andersen, BOS T Rask. (NBC Television Network) (ESPN)
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Friday, April 13, 2018
Kadri ban will give Leafs’ Andreas Johnsson first post-season shot
Swedish rookie the beneficiary once all the dominoes fall from Kadri suspension
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