Matthews responds to McDavid’s crossbar challenge: ‘Bet you can’t hit a billboard from 50 feet’

Connor McDavid laid down a challenge, and Auston Matthews has one-upped the stakes. Earlier this week, the Edmonton Oilers’ superstar sent out a cryptic tweet, challenging Matthews to go ‘crossbar and in’. The tweet sent the hockey world into a frenzy,…

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5 centres with term the Maple Leafs could consider on the trade market

According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving is open to trading assets before the March 7 trade deadline, if Toronto is acquiring a centre who has term left on their contract. With John Tavares expected to re-sign, Auston…

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5 bold Toronto Maple Leafs’ predictions for 2025

2024 has been a very entertaining year surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs, and 2025 has the potential to blow 2024 out of the water. The Maple Leafs are in a great spot, they have a new voice behind the bench in Craig Berube, who is doing wonders for the…

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Why the Maple Leafs need to trade for a two-way defenceman

The Toronto Maple Leafs need more production from their blueline. The Maple Leafs rank dead last in the NHL when it comes to goals from their defencemen, with just seven goals through their first 37 games. Through the month of December, the Maple Leafs…

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Leafs’ Robertson, Reaves, Myers will play vs. Sabres, Minten, Holmberg, Timmins out

In the second game of a back-to-back, the Toronto Maple Leafs are making a number of adjustments to their lineup. Head coach Craig Berube confirmed Nick Robertson, Ryan Reaves and Philippe Myers will play Sunday against the Buffalo Sabres. Fraser Minten,…

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Craig Berube, Jake McCabe focused on preventing Sabres’ chances off the rush

Ahead of Sunday’s game, the Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 12-point lead over the Buffalo Sabres in the Atlantic Division standings, but they’re not taking their opponent lightly. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube and defenceman Jake McCabe both highlighted…

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Bobby McMann’s return, Max Pacioretty’s surge should give Matthew Knies a needed push

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward group is starting to get healthy, and with the internal competition heating up for spots on left wing, Matthew Knies needs to get back into his groove. The 22-year-old winger was off to a great start for Toronto, leading…

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5 gifts the Maple Leafs should put on their Christmas list

The holiday season is upon us and the Toronto Maple Leafs need to get...

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Easton Cowan isn’t expected to miss Canada camp after leaving game vs. Oshawa

Toronto Maple Leafs top prospect Easton Cowan isn’t expected to miss Canada’s World Juniors selection camp next week after leaving Friday’s game against the Oshawa Generals. Cowan set the OHL’s unofficial record for most consecutive games with a point,…

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Maple Leafs’ Max Pacioretty activated from LTIR, Jake McCabe placed on IR retroactive to November 30

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty has been activated from long-term injured reserve (LTIR), while defenceman Jake McCabe has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to November 30, the team announced Saturday. Maple Leafs D Jake McCabe has…

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Devils’ Jack Hughes wants to play with Auston Matthews at 4 Nations Face-Off

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes was named to Team USA’s roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off and the natural centre is well aware he’ll likely be moving to the wing for the tournament. While Hughes is totally fine with sliding over, he’s begun his…

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Maple Leafs place Bobby McMann on IR, assign Alex Steeves to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

On Saturday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they placed Bobby McMann on the injured reserve (IR) and assigned forward Alex Steeves to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. Maple Leafs F Bobby McMann has been placed on IR (retroactive to November 27) and F…

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Jordan Binnington becomes St. Louis Blues’ all-time wins leader

Binnington’s 152 wins surpasses Mike Luit’s 39-year-old team record.

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TLN After Dark: Is Fraser Minten ready for the next step?

It’s only been two games of NHL action for the 20-year-old Fraser Minten, but he’s looked terrific so far. With a goal (the game-winner against Vegas) and an assist in his first two games, Fraser Minten has earned opportunities in more prominent roles on…

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Brad Treliving is proud of Maple Leafs’ developing identity under Craig Berube

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving sat down with Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic to discuss what he’s seen so far from his hockey club under new head coach Craig Berube. Needless to say, positive vibes are in the air, and Treliving is…

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Could the Maple Leafs leverage their goaltending depth in trade talks?

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman released his latest 32 Thoughts article on Thursday, and made a very interesting point related to Toronto Maple Leafs’ trade talks. Friedman pointed out the fact Leafs’ GM Brad Treliving turned down trade offers asking for…

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Knee Jerk Reaction: Leafs pull out gutsy performance shutting out Golden Knights 3-0

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t letting the injury bug ruin November. Entering Game 20 of the 2024-25 season Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights, Toronto was without six regulars up front, but it didn’t matter one bit. The Maple Leafs pulled off a…

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Woll confirmed starter vs. Golden Knights, Grebenkin, Minten make debuts, Holmberg at centre

It’s been a whirlwind few days for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are facing a wave of injuries heading into Wednesday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Nikita Grebenkin and Fraser Minten are expected to make their season debuts on Wednesday — it…

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The case against the Maple Leafs moving Mitch Marner to centre

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube admitted on Tuesday, he's...

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Maple Leafs place David Kampf on injured reserve with lower-body injury

The Leafs have called up Fraser Minten from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

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The Maple Leafs have found a way to stay hot without Auston Matthews

The Maple Leafs are 5-1-0 without Auston Matthews this season.

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Around the NHL: Jack Campbell waived, Andrei Vasilevskiy sets NHL record, 5 teams to watch on trade market

The 2024-25 NHL season continues to be full of storylines as we approa...

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Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves suspended 5 games for illegal check to the head on Oilers’ Darnell Nurse

Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended five games by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, after delivering an illegal check to the head on Edmonton Oilers’ defenseman Darnell Nurse. Reaves was immediately assessed a five-minute…

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Knee Jerk Reaction: Mitch Marner puts Maple Leafs on his back with 200th goal, OT winner vs. Oilers

The Connor McDavid Eras Tour was in town Saturday night and Mitch Marn...

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