Maple Leafs have a new playoff opponent in Blue Jackets, and hopefully a new playoff result

It’s the Leafs’ offence against John Tortorella’s defence in the NHL qualifying round.

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WATCH: How will the Leafs fare against the Blue Jackets? Star sports writers discuss the return of hockey and more

And, of course, Leafs young star and big storyline Nick Robertson came up in our conversation. Watch the latest episode of “Indoor Recess” here.

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We predict one of the host cities won’t make it to the NHL’s round of 16. It’s OK, Toronto, you can relax.

Kevin McGran breaks down the eight play-in series for the NHL playoffs.

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Food trucks, cannons and card tricks: A guide for a most unusual NHL post-season

The Stanley Cup playoffs start Saturday with 24 teams, two Canadian hubs and a long list of health and safety protocols. Here’s what you need to know.

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NHL Power Rankings: Each team's best Conn Smythe candidate

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Dave Feschuk: The Maple Leafs’ advantage after a long layoff is their ability to start quickly

The Leafs might want to flip the calendar to October, considering the way they score goals in the season’s first month.

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Leafs' Barrie seeking redemption in playoffs after 'up-and-down season'

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Play-in preview: High-powered Leafs tangle with grinding Blue Jackets

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Leafs’ Mitch Marner joins ownership group of esports company OverActive Media

Marner joins an ownership group that includes more than 80 individuals including the Kimel Family — Michael Kimel is part-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins — as well as tech entrepreneur Sheldon Pollack and Bell.

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50 years after Orr's flying winner, Bruins look to make history again

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The jump in Morgan Rielly’s step is a step in the right direction for the Maple Leafs

Leafs will need their top defenceman healthy and joining the rush in play-in series against Columbus.

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Babcock joins University of Vermont hockey as volunteer coaching adviser

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