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That was a fun way to wrap spring training. The Blue Jays smoked Tampa Bay, 14-1, with most of the regulars getting in on the action. The highlights: We also got some news. Angel Bastardo and Yariel Rodriguez have been told that they didn’t make the opening day roster. Rodriguez had a good World Baseball […]
At Timo Meier’s best, he’s a barreling power forward who can run over people in his pursuit of the puck and the net. He fires one-timers, creates rebound after rebound, and is a 30-goal threat. At Timo Meier’s worst, he is a drifter. There does not seem to be a strong point to his game […]
First pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays is at 1:05 at TD Park and the Rays will be providing tv and radio coverage.
As the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season slowly crawls to an end, all eyes have naturally shifted towards the offseason and the major question marks surrounding the organization’s future. We started the conversation last week, noting the paths forward based on their current outlook for draft picks over the next three years. Some commenters, always keeping me […] The post Let there be no doubt: The Maple Leafs need to clean house this offseason, GM included appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Toronto Raptors continue their travels to Arizona, where they will go toe-to-toe tonight with the Phoenix Suns. These teams meet twice a year, with the first contest going in Toronto’s favour. So far on this road-trip, the Raptors are 1-1. They beat Chicago effortlessly and followed that up with a close but frustrating loss […]
Too many injuries.
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz has had more than his share of injury troubles since joining the team. Saturday night, he didn't even make it through warmups before suffering his latest setback. A puck in the throat left him charging off the ice, and heading to hospital. Here's a look at what happened to Anthony Stolarz during warmup 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL pic.twitter.com/ugKffkWcaT — TheLeafsNation (@TLNdc) March 21, 2026 Stolarz was supposed to start the game in net for Toronto, but i...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 29-29-13. On the difference in the game: The first period was good. We took a dumb penalty, in my opinion, and they scored. It was an unnecessary penalty. In the second period, they took […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s comment that the Senators’ first goal deflated the team: “I don’t understand this ‘deflated’ stuff, to be honest with you… It’s a cop out” ap...
Another dominant win in the Battle of Ontario
The Senators are rested, and the Maple Leafs are tired, but can Toronto put on a competitive showing for their home crowd at the Canadian Tire Centre? (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the challenge against the Senators: It’s always a tough game against them. We are going to have to […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #71 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
So much Tkachuk discourse. So very much.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 21, 2025, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to grab a win in Spring Training. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread […]
I have a busy Saturday, in front of leaving for Japan on Sunday, so getting this together Friday night. The Jays are in Bradenton, Florida, which is a very pretty town. But the game isn’t going to be on TV. Also the Jays Prospect are playing the Phillies prospects in Clearwater. And this game is […]
From Wednesday against Washington until Tuesday against Detroit, the Sens are in the midst of a stretch of game where they play five games in seven nights. Every game is their playoffs, and I'd say the margins here are even more intense, trying to leapfrog at least two
The Denver Nuggets haven’t looked like a championship contender at almost any point since Nikola Jokić returned from his knee… The post Recap: Nuggets find a way against the Raptors, reclaim 5th spot in the West appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
For the second game in a row, a defenseman won the game for the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime, this time by rookie Alexander Nikishin, who notched his 10th goal of the season just 41 seconds into the extra period. The Canes started off their road trip with a tight, 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto […]
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The Maple Leafs will need a great effort to avoid embarrassment against the hard-working Hurricanes, who currently sit at the top of the Eastern Conference with 92 points (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). Game Day Quotes Max Domi on the reason for his former team’s year-over-year consistency: I think they have a really good nucleus […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Game #70 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
William Nylander was not present at practice for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, but he was present in head coach Craig Berube's office for a little meeting. The coach elaborated with the media on what they discussed. And it wasn't the weather. Berube on Nylander: "Spoke to him today. I'm like, 'I don't know if you're playmaker now or are you going to shoot?' He needs to shoot & he understands that & that's on the PP too. He agreed. More direct & shoot pucks ... We need him to shoot t...
Blue Jays 2 Twins 1 The Jays got a bunch of hits (10) but only 2 runs, so they are in mid-season form. And they got good pitching. They loaded the bases in the first, with the help of a couple of errors, with no outs but managed not to score. I did say mid-season […]
Ahead of Friday’s game against the Hurricanes, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews’ surgery, the message to William Nylander after a few games without a point, and the challenge against Carolina. William Nylander hasn’t been at his top level lately. What are you hoping to see from him tonight, and what is your sense […] The post Craig Berube on the message to William Nylander after three games without a goal: “Are you a playmaker now, or are you going to shoot?” appeared first ...
Red vs Blue.
Like many of you, this Nuggets fan felt broken after Wednesday night’s embarrassing and indefensible loss to a team in the midst… The post Preview: Defenseless Nuggets to host fun, high-effort Raptors team appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
Even after recording the best record in their league, winning a pennant, and getting to within a fateful bounce or two of winning the World Series, the road is not always easy in perhaps the league’s most competitive and balanced division. That is precisely where the 2026 Blue Jays find themselves. 2025 was a resounding […]
Spring Training is winding down. The Jays sent some regulars to Fort Myers to play the Twins and Max Scherzer gets the start. Straw, Lukes, and Sanchez are playing in the outfield. Schneider is there to DH. And Tyler Heineman and Leo Jimenez are playing too. I’ve enjoyed watching Arjun Nimmala and Josh Kasevich too […]