Two points and signs of progress, including in net, impress coach Sheldon Keefe. The power play, not so much.
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Monday, February 28, 2022
The Leafs found most of what they were looking for against Alex Ovechkin’s Capitals
Two points and signs of progress, including in net, impress coach Sheldon Keefe. The power play, not so much.
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Stanley Cup odds update: Where is the value in the current market?
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Maple Leafs' Campbell confident he'll 'snap out of' recent slump
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‘I give it to you straight.’ Campbell knows he’s been struggling, vows to turn it around for the Leafs
Campbell’s numbers since Jan. 1 have been troubling. He’s 3-2-1 with an .894 save percentage, and 3.42 goals-against average.
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Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews named one of NHL’s three stars of the week
Vancouver Canucks centre J.T. Miller and Tampa Bay Lightning centre Steven Stamkos were also honoured.
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NHL weeknight betting guide: True moneylines for Feb. 28-Mar. 3
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NHL Power Rankings: Each team's best asset before the trade deadline
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Sunday, February 27, 2022
Auston Matthews is the heir apparent to Alex Ovechkin, but that isn’t his goal
With the Leafs set to face Ovechkin’s Capitals on Monday night, Matthews is on track for a second Rocket Richard Trophy while playing a better all-around game patterned after another Russian, Pavel Datsyuk.
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Leafs digest 10-7 barnburner vs. Wings: 'I've never played a game like that'
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Saturday, February 26, 2022
WATCH: Maple Leafs beat Red Wings in wild game with 17 goals scored
Mitch Marner recorded his first career four-goal game and Micheal Bunting had a goal and four assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 10-7 in a barn burner.
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Leafs blitz Wings by a field goal on Mitch Marner’s monster night in Motown
Toronto’s 10-7 win over Detroit featured multiple goalie changes, hat tricks, incredible rallies. You kind of had to see it to believe it.
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Michael Bunting is the Leafs’ stare master. Don’t look into his eyes
Linemate Mitch Marner says Bunting stares at opponents constantly, part of the reason why he draws more penalties than anyone else in the NHL.
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Dave Poulin: For the Maple Leafs, this is the most intense time of the regular season. And the most important
The stretch leading up to the March 21 trade deadline is all about change, because change is still an option. Anything and everything is still possible.
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Friday, February 25, 2022
Nick Robertson gets the call with Leafs hit by stomach bug
This will be the 20-year-old forward’s third go-round with the Leafs in a promising but injury-riddled start to his professional career.
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Thursday, February 24, 2022
Have your say: Which defenceman should be the Leafs’ top trade target?
Workhorse blue-liner Jake Muzzin is now on long-term injured reserve with a concussion.
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The Leafs look to have some cap space before the trade deadline. So what do they do with it?
Arizona’s Chychrun, Chicago’s Fleury and Vancouver’s Miller could be on their radar now.
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‘He’s part of the family.’ Rodion Amirov overwhelmed by support from Maple Leafs, fans
The Leafs’ highly regarded 2020 first-round pick recently announced he had a brain tumour, and that he was undergoing treatment in Germany.
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Maple Leafs move to free up salary cap room ahead of NHL trade deadline
With Jake Muzzin unlikely to return in the regular season, Toronto made a series of moves to free up an estimated $5.65 million which would allow them to go after significant players on the market.
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Jack Campbell’s biggest stop might be putting an end to the questions about the Leafs’ goaltending
One thing is clear, Chris Johnston writes. The Leafs won’t go far in the playoffs if they lose the goaltending battle most nights.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
John Tavares mired in worst scoring slump in a decade, amid fears that age is catching up to Maple Leafs captain
After a hot start to the season, Tavares hasn’t scored in 10 games, and he’s a minus-12 since Jan. 8.
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Maple Leafs’ first-round pick Rodion Amirov diagnosed with a brain tumour
Amirov is undergoing treatment at a medical facility in Germany and will not return to play in the KHL for the remainder of the season.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Maple Leafs lose third straight, this one in overtime, falling victim to the Blue Jackets’ Patrick Laine change
Laine has found his offence again, with 12 goals in his last nine games.
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Jake Muzzin is out of hospital but his injury could intensify the Leafs’ search for blue-line help
The Toronto defenceman, with a team-worst minus-8, has had a rough year, not including injuries.
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Habs' St. Louis after win over Leafs: 'We're building a lot of swagger'
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Monday, February 21, 2022
Concern for Jake Muzzin after Leafs crash and get burned in Montreal
Playing their first regular-season game in Montreal since the Canadiens upset them in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs last spring, Toronto paid for defensive miscues and dropped a 5-2 decision.
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Leafs take a flyer on goalie Carter Hutton in trade with Coyotes
Hutton will add experienced depth with the AHL Marlies.
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Have your say: What should be the Leafs’ top priority on the trade market?
The Leafs have added depth on defence and in net in recent days.
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Coyotes trade Carter Hutton to Maple Leafs for future considerations
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The Leafs and Canadiens are miles apart. Last year’s playoff series is a distant memory
Here’s a closer look at the Canadian rivals’ widely divergent paths since Montreal’s first-round win on the way to the Stanley Cup final last spring.
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Playing matchmaker: Trade fits for notable names in the NHL rumor mill
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Sunday, February 20, 2022
With big Ilya Lyubushkin in the house, Leafs leave door open on blue line: ‘May the best defenceman win’
Nicknamed the “Russian Bear,” the physical defenceman comes from Arizona and will compete with a handful of Leafs for playing time.
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Leafs trade Nick Ritchie to Coyotes after home loss to Blues
The Leafs get forward Ryan Dzingel and defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin from Arizona for Ritchie, who had recently joined the Marlies.
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Saturday, February 19, 2022
Leafs trade Ritchie to Coyotes in exchange for Dzingel, Lyubushkin
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The Leafs might soon need homegrown help on defence. Filip Král and Joseph Duszak will take their best shot
The progress of the Marlies blueliners fits the Leafs blueprint and there might be openings on the horizon.
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Friday, February 18, 2022
Leaf Michael Bunting gains ground in Calder Trophy race
Two Red Wings remain the front-runners, but Bunting has strengthened his case for NHL rookie of the year in recent weeks.
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Vegas' LTIR dance, the Wild's quiet dominance, and 3 stunning Habs stats
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
Leafs hold on to early lead in win against Penguins
Auston Matthews scored 21 seconds into the game, and the Leafs never looked back.
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Sundin optimistic about Maple Leafs: 'The playoff success is going to come'
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What’s Nick Ritchie’s status with the Toronto Maple Leafs? It’s complicated
The free-agent signing is currently with the AHL Marlies, and the re-acquisition of centre Adam Brooks makes it more unlikely he’ll be back in the NHL with Toronto soon.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Coaches are praising the play of the Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner
Keefe suggests Marner might be the smartest player he has coached.
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Have your say: Are you happy with MLSE’s ticket policy as capacity limits increase?
With half-capacity now OK for Leafs home games Thursday and Saturday at Scotiabank Arena, MLSE had to pivot quickly to make 10,000 tickets available.
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Michael Bunting is making the most of his opportunity on the Maple Leafs’ first line
In his first full season in the NHL, the 26-year-old winger is leading all rookies in goals.
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Mitch Marner and the Leafs get Kraken, avoid a road trip shutout
Alex Kerfoot, once the subject of a Seattle Twitter teaser ahead of the expansion draft, became the first Leaf to score at Climate Pledge Arena, his first in 12 games.
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Monday, February 14, 2022
Maple Leafs visit a familiar face in Kraken coach Dave Hakstol
The former Leafs’ assistant is enjoying his opportunity as the first-ever coach of the Seattle expansion franchise. Just don’t ask him about that Game 7 loss to the Habs.
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What we've learned ahead of the Olympic men's hockey knockout round
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NHL Power Rankings: 1 player from each team that must improve in the 2nd half
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Sunday, February 13, 2022
The Leafs need more from John Tavares and William Nylander to avoid a road sweep. They get the message
The core forwards will look to snap their longest goal droughts of the season on Monday night in Seattle.
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Saturday, February 12, 2022
Leafs dominate at full strength, but Thatcher Demko was the difference in loss to Canucks
On Saturday in Vancouver, Leafs goalie Petr Mrázek was outshone by Vancouver’s Demko, who faced 53 shots.
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Wayne Simmonds returns to the Leafs with new-dad energy
The Leafs forward, a father for the second time, rejoined the Leafs in time for Saturday game in Vancouver.
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Jets to be allowed full capacity at Canada Life Centre on Wednesday
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Friday, February 11, 2022
Jack Campbell’s rising numbers could be creating a goaltending controversy with the Leafs
All-star goalie has a 3.86 goals-against average and an .873 save percentage since Jan. 5. Mrázek’s numbers are 2.20 and .917 over the same stretch.
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The Leafs were blindsided in Calgary, snapping their win streak at six
Mitch Marner’s goal-scoring streak also ended at eight games, three shy of Babe Dye’s team record.
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Thursday, February 10, 2022
Mark Fraser leading Maple Leafs charge to change hockey culture: ‘Our team showed great deal of confidence as allies’
For a Black hockey player trying to fit in, in a mostly white sport, it can be a challenge.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Leafs clear Auston Matthews to face Flames after head injury scare
All-star centre returns to full practice ahead of Thursday’s game after leaving Monday’s win following knee to the head.
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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Versatile Pierre Engvall is proving he can handle a bigger role with the Leafs
Third-liner has played up and down the lineup without a problem, and could be poised for more minutes next year.
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Leafs optimistic Auston Matthews avoided concussion against Hurricanes
Matthews appeared to suffer head injury late in Monday night’s win over Carolina after an awkward collision in the corner behind the Hurricanes’ net.
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