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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Maple Leafs on verge of hiring Brad Treliving as next GM: Reports
The former general manager of the Calgary Flames is expected to get the post to replace Kyle Dubas after a nearly two-week search for a new boss.
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Report: 'All signs now point' to Maple Leafs hiring Treliving as GM
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Monday, May 29, 2023
Farm futures: Five Marlies that could play a role with the Maple Leafs
Holmberg has shown he can play in the NHL but was caught in the numbers at the trade deadline.
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Trading Auston Matthews, hiring Patrick Roy: We asked Maple Leafs fans what they would do as GM
We decided to ask fans what they would do if they were running the Leafs this summer. The 162 responses ranged anywhere from reasonable to outlandish.
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Sunday, May 28, 2023
Why Brendan Shanahan still believes in the Maple Leafs core
The Leafs president has remained steadfast in his support for the Core Four while watching the atmosphere around them grow more turbulent each season.
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Saturday, May 27, 2023
How much each Maple Leafs free agent can expect to make — here or elsewhere
A deep dive by AFP Analytics points to what all 10 Leafs free agents will likely command based on comparables over the years.
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'Golden Misfits' as valuable as ever, 2023 draft FAQ, and 4 other NHL items
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Friday, May 26, 2023
DeBoer believes Stars can pull off miraculous comeback: 'Why not us?'
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Bruce Arthur: Leafs’ best window to change Core Four is quickly closing. Will they be forced to run it back?
The Leafs are in more jeopardy than they’ve ever been, and closer than ever to not moving an inch, at their core. And a vacant GM job isn’t helping.
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Nick Kypreos: New Maple Leafs GM’s first order of business: the John Tavares contract problem
One of Kyle Dubas’s big mistakes was giving Tavares $11 million a year and then disrupting the pecking order — and chemistry — of a young Leafs team.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
‘Well-rounded’ Leafs prospect Fraser Minten enters the Memorial Cup circle
Minten feels he is faster, more physical, more confident, but he won’t predict when he’ll join the Leafs.
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Report: Treliving 'very high' on Maple Leafs' list to replace Dubas
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Kyle Dubas breaks silence after being fired by the Leafs: ‘Onward’
In a tweet posted Tuesday, the former GM said thank you, but left many questions surrounding both his departure and his future unanswered.
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Monday, May 22, 2023
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Brad Treliving and 5 other potential candidates for Leafs' GM job
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Dave Feschuk: The Leafs didn’t say goodbye to Kyle Dubas because of money. It was about power, and a lack of faith
In thanking Dubas for his contributions, Shanahan was nothing but respectful. But make no mistake, this parting was far from amicable. The coldness now runs deep.
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Friday, May 19, 2023
Bruce Arthur: The Leafs cracked. Replacing Kyle Dubas won’t be easy, but they had to try
Like every Leafs playoff year for decades, moving on with a new GM is a chance at redemption and potential disaster.
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You be the Maple Leafs GM: From Auston Matthews to Sheldon Keefe, what would you do this off-season?
Trade talk. The coaching decision. Sorting through the goalies. There’s a long list of things for armchair general managers to get through.
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Is Mitch Marner the odd man out? Six potential trade packages for the Maple Leafs star
Based on his contract, Marner makes the most sense to be traded. From Charlie McAvoy to Thatcher Demko, here are some possible scenarios.
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Nick Kypreos: The Maple Leafs opened the door for Kyle Dubas to return. Why both should think twice
If Dubas is suffering from burnout he should take time to address those important challenges and not commit to the contract extension Leafs offered.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Leafs’ ‘Core Four’ want to stay together — but should they?
The next six weeks will most likely determine whether Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander and John Tavares will stay in Toronto.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Joseph Woll might be the Maple Leafs’ goalie of the future. But first he’s closing off a chapter of his past
Fresh off a “dream” experience with the Leafs, the rookie is back with the Marlies and being thrust into a do-or-die game on Wednesday night.
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Report: Blue Jackets spoke to Babcock, Laviolette about coaching job
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Bruce Arthur: Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas is willing to wheel and deal. But there is one trade he won’t make
Dubas said Monday he would be open to moving one of the Leafs’ core players after another playoff letdown. What he won’t do? Leave for another team.
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Monday, May 15, 2023
Will Kyle Dubas remain with the Maple Leafs? He says he doesn’t want to be a GM anywhere else
The Leafs executive said Monday he needs to discuss things with his family before making any decisions about his future with the organization.
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Change is coming to the Maple Leafs. But for the better?
The clock is ticking loudly if the Leafs expect to pull off a blockbuster trade involving a core forward. Everything must be on the table now.
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Maple Leafs report cards — and a vote for running it back
The core of the Leafs roster would quite easily produce a 100-point season again and give everyone another run in the spring. Change doesn’t always equal progress.
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Sunday, May 14, 2023
Damien Cox: The Leafs suddenly have several options in net. But the best way forward is a riddle
The Leafs must settle on a GM, and fast, before sorting out what to do with Ilya Samsonov, Joseph Woll and Matt Murray. They might need to add a free agent.
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Saturday, May 13, 2023
Shades of Gilmour-Gretzky in Leaf Morgan Rielly’s Game 5 non-goal. Maybe puck-tracking tech wasn’t so bad
Leafs legend Wendel Clark plays down impact of controversial call in Friday’s loss to the Florida Panthers — as do the Leafs who bowed out at Scotiabank Arena.
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Have your say: What should be the Leafs’ top off-season priority?
After reaching the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2004, the Leafs were eliminated on home ice by the Florida Panthers on Friday night.
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Dave Poulin: Who’s in charge of the Maple Leafs’ future? The chain of command could be turned upside down here
It’s usually ownership calling the shots, moving down through managers, then coaches and finally to the players. That may not be the case in Toronto.
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Friday, May 12, 2023
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Game 5 live blog: Florida scores power-play goal to take early lead
We’ve got you covered with live news and analysis from the Toronto Maple Leafs game tonight as they take on the Florida Panthers in Game 5.
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Leafs need instant offence from Auston Matthews. Game 5 could be his last shot
Matthews had no goals through the first four games as the Maple Leafs faced elimination against the Florida Panthers on Friday night at Scotiabank Arena.
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Leafs G Ilya Samsonov, F Matthew Knies skate for first time since suffering injuries
Both Samsonov and Knies aren't available for Game 5 with Leafs again facing elimination against Florida.
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
How Justin Holl raising his game against Panthers gave the Leafs a chance to stay alive
Polarizing Leafs blueliner was in the mix all night in Game 4 win in Florida, blocking shots, making hits and setting the tone for defence.
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Bruce Arthur: With Leafs on brink, Mitch Marner thrives in Game 4 pressure-cooker
No Toronto star has elicited more criticism in the series against Florida, but the winger was poised and confident in season-saving victory.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs betting: Looking for in-series value after Game 4s of Round 2
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Game 4 live blog: Joseph Woll starts as Toronto tries to avoid sweep in Florida
We’ve got you covered with live news and analysis from the Toronto Maple Leafs game tonight as they take on the Florida Panthers in Game 4.
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Keefe believes in Matthews, Marner: 'They're the reason why we're here'
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Maple Leafs shuffle lines, defence pairings ahead of Game 4 vs. Panthers. Here’s what they are and why
Coach Sheldon Keefe explains the method to his actions for Toronto’s do-or-die game tonight.
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Bruce Arthur: The Maple Leafs have to know every game could be their last together
The stars say they’re blocking out the noise before Game 4, but it’s a waiting to suffocate them.
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Joseph Woll named Maple Leafs’ starting goalie for must-win Game 4
Ilya Samsonov will miss Wednesday’s contest with an upper-body injury while Matt Murray will serve as Woll’s backup.
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Bruce Arthur: Matthews, Marner, Tavares, Nylander. No Leafs star should be untouchable now. Game 3 was a turning point
I’ve been a proponent of giving the Leafs’ core players a chance to grow, but at some point failure isn’t accidental.
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Sunday, May 7, 2023
Reinhart scores OT winner to give Panthers 3-0 series lead over Leafs
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Leafs vs. Panthers Game 3 live blog: Toronto regains the lead after Samsonov leaves injured
We’ve got you covered with live news and analysis from the Toronto Maple Leafs game tonight as they take on the Florida Panthers in Game 3.
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Saturday, May 6, 2023
Leafs 'confident and optimistic' despite series hole vs. Panthers
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Bruce Arthur: The Leafs have lost their margin for error. If they lose their nerve in Game 3, it’s over
Florida is a mugger with a crowbar lurking around every corner, all the time. The Leafs have to pull out all the stops Sunday night in Florida. There’s no other option.
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There’s no panic among the Maple Leafs. And for fans, there are still reasons to BeLeaf
While that might seem like the sky is falling for a fan base bracing for more playoff disappointment that’s not the vibe in Maple Leafs dressing room.
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Friday, May 5, 2023
There are more than Leafs fans pulling for Toronto to beat Florida in the second round
The success of the Leafs is good for TV, for the Canadiens, and for hockey-related revenue.
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Panthers’ Sam Bennett fined, but not suspended, for cross-checking Leafs’ Michael Bunting
Bennett was fined $5,000 (U.S.), the maximum allowable under the NHL’s CBA, the Department of Player Safety announced Friday.
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Leafs' Knies likely out for series vs. Panthers with concussion
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NHL weekend best bets: Devils, Maple Leafs to pick up first wins in series
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
Leafs and Panthers Game 2 live blog: Toronto looking to even series with much-needed win at home
We’ve got you covered with live news and analysis from the Toronto Maple Leafs game tonight as they take on the Florida Panthers in Game 2.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs betting: Looking at in-series value after Game 1 of Round 2
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Jeff ‘ODog’ O’Neill back on air with TSN OverDrive show today after unspecified ‘leave’
O’Neill had missed several shows last week for unspecified reasons, and his co-host Bryan Hayes didn’t say much on the subject.
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Maple Leafs trolls? Or anti-heroes? Meet the fans who wear the visiting team’s jersey at every home game
This father and daughter are season-ticket holders from Toronto. They’re also Habs fans who’ve bonded by cheering for whoever plays against the Leafs.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Conn Smythe Trophy betting: Who to play from the contenders after Round 1
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McCabe doubts Panthers' ticket restrictions will keep Leafs fans out
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Lightning's Stamkos: 'This is the only jersey I ever want to wear'
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Jeff ‘ODog’ O’Neill ‘on leave’ from TSN’s Overdrive afternoon show
The popular broadcaster has been an analyst with TSN radio since 2013.
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