Trayce Jackson-Davis may be forcing the Raptors to rethink their frontcourt hierarchy
Trayce Jackson-Davis brought an unexpected spark against Detroit —and gave Toronto another reason to rethink its frontcourt rotation.
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Maple Leafs Not Looking For 'Band-Aid Solution' To Defensive Woes
The somewhat promising start to the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been handed a big blow over the last week. Three straight losses and they once again find themselves in last place in the cut-throat Atlantic Division. The trade rumors are flying once again, as the team has made it clear, from all accounts, that they are looking to bolster the blueline. But the latest report from Elliotte Friedman is that we should not expect a "band-aid solution", or the trade of a top asset wit...
Report: Maple Leafs Deliver Message To Rivals On Trade Assets
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered their third straight loss Saturday night, 4-1 to the New York Islanders. The situation on […]
Sergei Bobrovsky on Maple Leafs’ recent struggles: ‘We have to come together, play on the same page’
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the New York Islanders on Saturday night, in one of the sloppiest games so far the season. The game had a very limited flow, the puck seemed to be bouncing for both teams all night long, and in the end, the Leafs couldn’t complete the comeback, losing 4-1 to drop…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky Struggles & McKenna’s Ups and Downs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of situations worth watching after Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders. One involves a veteran goalie brought in to give the…
The Raptors should bring back this blue throwback jersey sooner rather than later
On the 80th anniversary of the 1946-47 Basketball Association of America (BAA) season, the Toronto Raptors get a rare opportunity to mark the occasion of the city’s first professional basketball team. But, unfortunately, they probably won’t take it. The National Basketball Association as we know it has its roots in the BAA, which later went […]
The Blue Jays’ Unexpected Deadline Sparkplug
The Blue Jays’ 5-1 loss to the Cardinals on August 2 dropped Toronto to 52-60, the kind of record that usually would’ve made a team a clear seller heading into the next day’s trade deadline. For the Jays, however, the situation wasn’t quite so simple. The Blue Jays came within two outs of winning the […]
Auston Matthews believes Maple Leafs passed up on too many scoring chances in loss to Islanders
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews feels his team let too many quality looks go to waste in their 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday. It was an uninspired performance from the team as a whole, with not a whole lot of noteworthy things taking place in the offensive end for the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs Need More From Depth Players In Wake Of John Tavares' Injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs got bad news when star center John Tavares suffered a major injury Thursday against Buffalo. But while the Buds will miss Tavares, other Leafs players now have a golden chance to step up and contribute meaningfully. Which Leafs will make the most of increased opportunities?
The Opener: ALCS, Game 5, Athletics
Happy birthday to former All-Star and three-time Gold Glover Bobby Knoop, who turns 88 years old today. Knoop spent six of his nine MLB seasons (from 1964-72) with the Angels, and his lengthy post-playing career as a coach included 18 more seasons on the Angels’ coaching staff. Prior to an Angels/Blue Jays game in Toronto […]
Darko Rajakovic says Raptors adopted ideas from Pedro Martinez
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has revealed that his team has already incorporated some tactical ideas discussed with Real Madrid coach Pedro Martinez during the offseason. The two coaches spent several days together in Las Vegas during Toronto’s preparations for the NBA Summer League, exchanging basketball concepts and discussing different offensive strategies. Rajakovic explained […] The post Darko Rajakovic says Raptors adopted ideas from Pedro Martinez appeared first on TalkB...
Darko Rajakovic explains why he studies European basketball coaches
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has emphasized the importance of learning from coaches around the world, explaining that studying different basketball philosophies is a key part of his offseason preparation. The Serbian coach believes that constantly evolving strategies, player development and changes in the game make it essential for coaches to continue improving their […] The post Darko Rajakovic explains why he studies European basketball coaches appeared first on TalkBasket.ne...
The Raptors have to get better at these things this season
Samson Folk & Joe Wolfond discuss the Raptors. The post The Raptors have to get better at these things this season first appeared on Raptors Republic .
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Islanders, Flyers, Kraken, Maple Leafs and more
Zach Hyman returns to the Oilers lineup. Brandon Montour leaves the Kraken's game. John Tavares is out week-to-week.
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Islanders, Flyers, Kraken, Maple Leafs and more
Zach Hyman returns to the Oilers lineup. Brandon Montour leaves the Kraken's game. John Tavares is out week-to-week.
Ryan Reaves on What Makes the Maple Leafs a First-Class Organization
Ryan Reaves didn’t have the best run with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He’ll be the first to tell you that. But when he looks back at his time in Toronto,…
Today in Blue Jays History: Ed Sprague’s Home Run
34 years ago Remembering a Classic Blue Jays Comeback: Game 2 of the 1992 World Series 34 years ago In the ninth inning, with the Blue Jays trailing 4-3, Ed Sprague delivered a dramatic pinch-hit home run, propelling Toronto to a thrilling victory in Game 2 of the 1992 World Series. Game one saw the […]
‘I don’t care if the shot is gonna fall or not.’ Darko Rajaković thinks Allen Graves should let it fly
Allen Graves has had a bit of a rough outing in the Raptors’ preseason games, but his coach sees things as going all according to plan. In two games played, the forward has averaged just over 19 minutes of playing time, posting numbers of seven points, five and a half rebounds, and an assist and […]
Why the Maple Leafs should target Blackhawks defenceman Kevin Korchinski
The calls for the Toronto Maple Leafs to make improvements on their backend have gradually increased in volume as the 2026-27 season has progressed. It was an area of concern coming in because the unit as a whole was categorized as old and slow, with no meaningful additions outside of Darren Raddysh in the offseason….
Report: Maple Leafs will only move premium assets for difference maker on defence
The Toronto Maple Leafs will reportedly only move on from premium assets if they get a difference-maker back on the back end, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. “ They’ve made it very clear they are not interested in a Band-Aid solution,” Friedman said during Saturday Headlines. “They have said that they will pay a premium asset…
4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Islanders: Sorokin outduels Bobrovsky, McKenna’s overall response
It’s been a brutal week for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it certainly hasn’t been forgettable. Toronto lost its third consecutive game, falling 4-1 to the New York Islanders on Saturday evening. The game was much closer than the eventual scoreline indicated, as Simon Holmstrom added two goals in the third period, but the point…
Islanders Beat the Maple Leafs 4-1: As Team Visits the City for the Second Time This Season
Islanders beat the Maple Leafs 4-1. Nevertheless, this was a costly victory for the team. Both Cal Ritchie and Matias Maccelli left the game in the first period with an injury. However, their goaltender, Ilya Sorokin, was excellent in this game. It is a sports truism that if a team does not score, it cannot […]
Game Review: Maple Leafs’ offense hits a wall against stingy Islanders
The Maple Leafs’ offense hit the skids in a low-event game against the Islanders, who were down to 10 forwards after the first period. At five-on-five, the Maple Leafs generated just six high-danger chances (by Natural Stat Trick’s count) before garbage time late on, and none came from the top line in 11 minutes of […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs’ offense hits a wall against stingy Islanders appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Islanders 4 (EN), Maple Leafs 1: Costly but gritty win
The Islanders pulled off an impressive 4-1 win in Toronto despite losing two forwards for most of the game, with both Cal Ritchie and Matias Maccelli limping off to destinations unknown in the first period. Ritchie was the first to leave, on his first shift, but he was at least able to skate off after […]
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs play uninspired hockey in 4-1 loss to Islanders
It was a night to forget for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they dropped their third straight contest in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday. There wasn’t a whole lot of positive momentum generated from the Leafs top guns, as both Auston Matthews and William Nylander each had one shot on…
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