With the Toronto Maple Leafs ' fifth loss in a row and seventh of their last eight games, they have fallen out of the playoff race unless they have a very strong finish. With how the Eastern Conference playoff race is, they are going to need at least 95 points to get in at this point. The team is eight points back with surging teams like the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens all firmly ahead of them. This is seen as a transition year for the Maple Leafs after losing Mitch M...
Spring training: when the sunlight is bright and falls upon certain players more than others. A new pitch, a new swing, or a fresh face can all capture the attention of fans and writers alike eager to emerge from the cold tyranny of a baseball-less winter. At Blue Jays spring training in 2022, Yosver Zulueta […]
Player props can be found for Scottie Barnes and Karl-Anthony Towns, among others, when the Toronto Raptors host the New York Knicks at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to Watch Raptors vs. Knicks
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: MSG and SportsNet
Live Stream: Fubo
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Venue: Scotiabank Arena
NBA Props Today: Toronto Raptors
Scottie Barnes Props
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REB
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17.5 (Over:...
Things change quickly in the NBA. Just over a week ago, the Toronto Raptors started their five-game road trip by conceding 25 points and 13 rebounds to DeAndre Ayton in a 110-93 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was Toronto’s fourth loss in six games and considering the franchise’s history with west coast trips, […]
Looking at potential top 5 prospects in this year's draft who Toronto could pick IF they miss the playoffs, IF they win the lottery and get a top 5 pick, and IF they don't trade it instead of using it. That's a lot of ifs...
As we dig out of the storm, the Leafs need to decide how to sign out of this mess
After the Gold Medal game of the 2026 World Junior Championships, Václav Nestrašil was surrounded by crowded by media, cameras and microphones...
With everyone inside and outside the organization labeling this either a “must-win” or a “huge” game for the Maple Leafs, they gave up six goals plus an empty-netter and an overturned goal, and mustered just 13 shots on goal through 40 minutes. That really says it all. At a time when they needed to knuckle […]
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The New Jersey Devils were looking for a little nostalgia when they made John MacLean the fourth member of the team’s Ring of Honor in a pregame ceremony Tuesday night at Prudential Center. What they got instead was deja vu. That’s because these Devils, who lost 4-3 to the Winnipeg Jets, are way more reminiscent […]
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-20-9. On where the game got away from the team: We had a couple of bad breaks go off our guys, but at the end of the first period, we turned the puck over, […]
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Play it like you mean it.
The 53rd game of the regular season doesn’t get any more “must-win” than this one for the Maple Leafs against the Buffalo Sabres tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff on a four-point game against the Leafs: We are trying to drive home the point that […]
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Ahead of Tuesday’s game, Craig Berube discussed the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler’s 10-point game, starting Joseph Woll, and the challenge against the Buffalo Sabres. Darryl Sittler and Tiger Williams both spoke with you and the team today. Knowing your playing-day tendencies, was Tiger the more thrilling experience for you? Berube: Haha, no, it was […]
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Jonatan Clase is a 23-year-old (24 in May), switch-hitting outfielder from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He came to us in trade from the Mariners, along with catcher Jacob Sharp, for Yimi Garcia. Sharp played in New Hampshire in 2025, hitting .161/.271/.206 in 68 games He has played 60 major league games, and lost his rookie […]
The Portland Trail Blazers went 1-2 this week, earning a win over the Miami Heat to start the week, then falling to the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics in the absence of Deni Avdija. During a week where Portland’s offense struggled with consistency, one player really stepped up his performance; this week’s Blazer of the […]
The last home game before the break needs to be a good one.
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Dylan Cease (how come I’ve been saying his name Cleese like he’s John Cleese son?) is a 30-year-old, right-handed pitcher whom the Jays signed to a 5-year, $210 million contract. It is more than possible that the last couple of years of that contract won’t go well. Cease has pitched seven seasons in the MLB […]
Toronto came into this homestand looking like a team that might add, but the slide has flipped the conversation quickly. With the Maple Leafs falling further out of the wild card picture and the deadline clock getting louder, league chatter is starting to sound like it might be time for the team to start considering selling. The vibe around the market is shifting toward Toronto selling pieces, and the longer the skid lingers, the more obvious that path becomes.
Maple Leafs seller...
It's been a while since my last prospect report. I've been watching what I can and following the rest on social media and the boxscores, so let's see who's been hot!
Wait, do they fly or take the QEW?
What are the best bets for the upcoming Toronto Maple Leafs versus Buffalo Sabres matchup at Scotiabank Arena, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. ET? We have tips for you below.
Best Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs
+110
25 G in 46 GP
Tage Thompson, Sabres
+150
27 G in 51 GP
John Tavares, Maple Leafs
+180
19 G in 52 GP
Alex Tuch, Sabres
+220
17 G in 50 GP ...
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been full of praise for Joan Garcia and has labelled the summer signing “the best goalkeeper in the world.” Garcia swapped Espanyol for Barcelona in the summer and has gone on to impress in his first season for Hansi Flick’s side. Laporta spoke about Garcia at the Catalan Sports Gala […]
Darko Rajakovic wears many hats. As the Head Coach, he takes his leadership seriously, stands up for his players, and is always open and forthcoming. As an Offensive Coordinator, his system which encourages multiple passes and cuts has resulted the Raptors finishing in the top 7 in assists in each of his first two seasons […]
After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Nylander’s apology for yesterday’s incident, Jacob Quillan’s limited action against Colorado, and the message to the team amid the recent struggles. William Nylander apologized for what happened on camera yesterday and mentioned he was frustrated. How does the organization deal with him on the issue? Berube: He made a […]
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