“We’ve been fortunate to keep it outside of our room at this point,” Leafs coach says.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Leafs need to be intelligent, diligent with COVID as cases rise around the NHL, Keefe says
“We’ve been fortunate to keep it outside of our room at this point,” Leafs coach says.
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Joey Anderson knows all about the Maple Leafs’ depth: He’s playing his first game of the season Wednesday
The Leafs have been pleased by the play of their role players while dealing with injuries.
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MacKinnon will play Wednesday vs. Maple Leafs after missing 8 games
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Monday, November 29, 2021
Dave Feschuk: Everything’s coming up Leafs. Maybe playoff readiness isn’t such a stretch
Playoff readiness is the Maple Leafs’ only relevant pursuit. Their willingness and ability to score in close proximity to the blue paint in a successful four-game road sweep, rather than relying on the stretch pass, might have been most impressive development on offence, Dave Feschuk writes.
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Report: Fenway Sports Group signs agreement to purchase Penguins
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Dave Feschuk: The Leafs complete a California sweep with an assist from Michael Bunting
On Sunday, Bunting put up his second multi-point performance of a three-game California road swing as the Maple Leafs beat the Ducks 5-1 to finish the trip a perfect 3-0.
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
Dave Feschuk: At the 1,200 game mark, Jason Spezza’s love for his craft remains — and is rubbing off on his Leafs teammates
Playing in his 1,200th NHL game on Sunday against the Ducks, Spezza now more often wows those around him with his obvious affection for his craft, writes Dave Feschuk.
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
Have your say: Are you buying the hype with the Leafs on an extended roll?
The Leafs have won 13 of their last 15 games heading into Sunday night’s date with the Ducks in Anaheim.
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Dave Feschuk: The Leafs have seen the light in California. They don’t need more sun
Maybe it’s the giddy buzz of a hot streak. Maybe it’s the humility born from the franchise’s accumulated failure. But the current road swing in California has revealed an earnestness to this Leafs team that’s undeniable, Dave Feschuk writes.
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Dave Feschuk: Maple Leafs show faith in rookie Joseph Woll, who proves them right in another win over Sharks
If Friday’s choice of starter was an acknowledgement of the humanity of Jack Campbell, it was also a show of faith in the ability of Joe Woll, writes Dave Feschuk.
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Friday, November 26, 2021
Dave Feschuk: The Leafs are winning despite no goals from Nick Ritchie — not for lack of trying
In some ways, Ritchie’s dry spell is no big deal with 12 wins in 14 games heading into Friday night’s road date with the Sharks. But they also ranked a dismal 22nd in goals per game. Ritchie’s glacial start clearly wasn’t what the club envisioned when they signed him in July, Dave Feschuk writes.
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Thursday, November 25, 2021
Dave Feschuk: The Leafs’ bargain third line is built for playoff hockey. They just hope it’s built to last
The grittiness of the unit centred by David Kämpf offers a tantalizing vision of a style that figures to be effective in the playoffs for the Maple Leafs — so long as its purveyors are physically able to perform when it matters, Dave Feschuk writes.
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Josh Ho-Sang says coaches would warn kids not to play like him. The Maple Leafs minor-leaguer wants to change that narrative
For players who have always been the best on their teams growing up, learning defence can be the hardest part of playing professionally, a lesson the Marlies forward is taking to heart.
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Dave Feschuk: Maple Leafs’ inevitable offensive explosion arrives in Campbell’s return to Los Angeles
As Auston Matthews said before the game, it was “just a matter of time” until a big scoring night arrived for the Maple Leafs, who’ve been leading the league in various expected goals and scoring-chance categories.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Gretzky: Leafs, Oilers much closer to winning Stanley Cup than people think
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Dave Feschuk: The Leafs aren’t sacrificing offence for defence. They just aren’t scoring much
Twenty games into the season, the once high-flying skill gods from the centre of the hockey universe were scoring a mere 2.55 goals per game, which ranked 26th in the league, but ranked third in goals allowed. The chances have been there, Dave Feschuk writes.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Dave Feschuk: Jack Campbell returns to L.A. as the NHL’s man of the moment, but can he keep it up for the Leafs?
Maple Leafs new No. 1 has been impressive since he arrived in Toronto in a pre-trade deadline deal.
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As Maple Leafs search for solutions on left wing, Zach Hyman is flourishing with the Edmonton Oilers
Letting the homegrown forward go may end up being one of the decisions GM Kyle Dubas regrets the most.
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Isles add Chara to COVID-19 list; Nelson out 2-4 weeks with injury
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Monday, November 22, 2021
Leaf Michael Bunting adds a bit of Brad Marchand to his game. It’s a skill
Heading into Monday’s games, the free-agent pickup led the NHL in drawing penalties. Coach Sheldon Keefe welcomes the addition of that valuable element to the mix.
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Vezina Trophy odds update: Campbell, Markstrom among biggest risers
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Leafs' Woll credits teammates for 1st NHL shutout: 'It was unbelievable'
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Sunday, November 21, 2021
Brick Woll: Leafs rookie shuts out Islanders in road trip opener
Woll is 2-0-0 in his young career after stopping all 20 shots in his second game. He was aided by a superior defensive effort against the Isles.
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Islanders fans might not love John Tavares anymore, but he’s still glad they have a snazzy new home
Before Sunday night’s game at $1.5-billion UBS Arena, the Leafs captain and former Islander took a trip down memory lane, where the traffic used to be more of a hassle.
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Report: Fenway Sports Group sought MLSE merger before pursuing Pens
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Saturday, November 20, 2021
Coach Sheldon Keefe’s two-year anniversary was no party for the Leafs against the Penguins: ‘We got what we deserved’
Saturday’s effort — though not as bad as the last time they met — was far from what the Leafs coach demands. It was filled missed passes, missed shots, missed opportunities and sloppy defensive plays reminiscent of their hauntingly bad start to the season.
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Report: Fenway Sports Group sought MLSE merger before pursuing Pens
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The Leafs are gaining faith in rookie goalie Joseph Woll. And Jack Campbell could use a break
Backup goalie Petr Mrázek just returned to practice after a groin injury. Barring a collapse, the job will be Woll’s for a while, including Sunday’s road date with the Islanders at their new $1.5-billion home.
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Friday, November 19, 2021
Kyle Clifford returns to the Leafs organization that never wanted him to leave
The reacquired veteran winger can remain with the AHL Marlies, getting his game back on track, until the Leafs need him.
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Leafs injuries pile up between the pipes
Erik Källgren suffered a concussion with the Marlies, joining Petr Mrázek and Ian Scott on the injured list.
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The Leafs and Sidney Crosby’s Penguins aren’t the same as the last time they met — a night Toronto would like to forget
The Penguins are 3-6-2 since they last faced Toronto, while the Leafs are 10-2-0 since an embarrassing 7-1 defeat in Pittsburgh. But Crosby is back now, and he often feasts on the Leafs.
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Happy, Jack? The Leafs’ Jack Campbell is No. 1 in Toronto, and No. 1 in the NHL
The Leafs aren’t worried about his workload, but what if Campbell plays his way onto the U.S. Olympic team?
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Inside Troy Terry's eruption, early Hart conversation, and attendance woes
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Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs’ confidence started with a comeback in Chicago
‘We kind of took off from there,’ Alex Kerfoot says of a team that has won 10 of its last 11 games.
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
Leafs get offence from defence in fifth straight win, courtesy of Morgan Rielly
Rielly bagged the first two goals of the game, one on the power play, and the Leafs picked up their fifth win in a row — 10th in their last 11 games — against the New York Rangers, who had won four straight.
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Dave Feschuk: The more Leafs the better in Beijing. A playoff rehearsal with gold-medal stakes is exactly what they need
After so many moments of post-season failure, if there’s one thing the core Leafs need it’s more practise at playing under pressure. The injury to John Tavares in Sochi, sinking the Islanders’ season, is a cautionary tale that doesn’t apply here, Dave Feschuk writes.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Special K: David Kämpf and Ondrej Kaše are giving the Leafs bang for the buck
Both Kämpf and Kaše have had a positive impact on special teams in particular. Of late, the power play (25 per cent, sixth in the league) and penalty kill (third at 87.5 per cent) have helped overcome a lack of finish at even strength. All of that represents a bonus for the Leafs, who landed Kämpf ($1.5 million U.S.) and Kaše ($1.25 million) at bargain prices on the free-agent market.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Leafs build on home-ice advantage by blanking Predators
The New York Rangers will be in town Thursday, then Pittsburgh Saturday as the Leafs finish a three-game homestand. Home has been very good for the Leafs, now 8-2-1 at Scotiabank Arena. They have played more home games than any other team.
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Watch: Dion Phaneuf looks back at the highs and lows of his time on Maple Leafs
Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf formally announces his retirement and reflects on some of his regrets during his playing days and some moments he remembers fondly.
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Have your say: Who is your favourite Leafs captain of the last 30 years?
With news that former Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf is officially retiring, we ask the fans to pick their favourite team leader in recent history.
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Rosie DiManno: The Leafs were the worst in the Dion Phaneuf years. But the retiring ex-captain always faced the music, and regrets Stickgate
Phaneuf shouldered the burden during a rough Leaf patch, and for however much he may have been disparaged from the outside, I never heard a single ill word from his teammates on or off the record, Rosie DiManno writes.
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The Leafs will give forward Kyle Clifford another shot
Kyle Clifford, who was also part of the Jack Campbell trade with the Kings in 2020, is back in the Maple Leafs organization, acquired from the St. Louis Blues for future considerations.
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Maple Leafs acquire Clifford from Blues for future considerations
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Former Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf announces retirement
The 36-year-old Edmonton native captained the Leafs from June 2010 until February 2016, when he was traded to the Ottawa Senators. The Leafs went three seasons without a captain before naming John Tavares to fill the role in 2019.
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Looking ahead to the 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame ballot: Who will get the call?
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Monday, November 15, 2021
Dave Feschuk: Maple Leafs’ line juggling reunites Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews
Coach Keefe sees Marner as a better match from Matthews than Nylander. Marner has a history of helping others score.
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Points from the point: The Predators’ Roman Josi presents a challenge to the Leafs
Josi is tied for lead among NHL defenceman with 16 points, six more than the Leafs’ Rielly.
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NHL division odds: New favorites emerge after season's 1st month
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Sunday, November 14, 2021
Joseph Woll is a rarity in hockey these days. He’s a goaltender who has been developed by the Leafs
“It’s been a little bit longer of a road for me,” Woll said after winning his first start five years after being drafted. “I’m just proud of being here.”
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Saturday, November 13, 2021
The Leafs shake things up and change their back-to-back luck with a win in Buffalo
Rielly’s wrister in the final seconds lifts Leafs over Sabres.
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Friday, November 12, 2021
Strengthened by the core: William Nylander, Auston Matthews lift Leafs to overtime win
Nylander scores tying goal late in third, Matthews wins game in extra session.
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Chris Johnston: John Tavares is chasing the Olympic carrot and the Leafs stand to benefit
The captain has shown he can play a complete game, a must if he hopes to earn a spot on the Canadian team.
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John Tavares expected back in Leafs lineup tonight against the Flames, Jack Campbell to get the start
There’s a strong possibility Joseph Woll will make his Leafs and NHL debut in Buffalo.
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The pandemic has been a game changer for Barb Underhill, whose legacy with the Leafs goes beyond cleaner edges
“I do know that things have definitely opened up for women,” says Underhill, who has been mentoring her female replacement as the club’s skating coach, “and I also know that the two worlds of figure skating and hockey have really come together.”
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
William Nylander has a shot — plenty of them, actually — at a career year with the Leafs
The 25-year-old forward is second to Ovechkin in shots on goal, and tied for the Leafs’ lead in scoring.
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