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Arizona Diamondbacks post trio in MLB Network Top 25 Players

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll ranked ninth on MLB Network’s Top 100 Players Right Now countdown earlier tonight. The two-time All-Star, who was ranked 32nd on the Top 100 Players Right Now countdown last year, finished one spot ahead of five-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays and one spot behind 2025 […]

Avdija OUT for Tonight’s Blazers-Raptors Game

The Portland Trail Blazers will be looking for their fifth win in a row when the surprising Toronto Raptors come to town tonight. The Blazers are fresh off a stout 127-110 win against the visiting Miami Heat on Thursday. The only real negative came in the form of an apparent aggravation of the back issues […]

Friday Bantering: Jays Bits

We made it to another Friday. I had my birthday yesterday and didn’t really do all that much differently than a normal Thursday, which made it a nice day. I had a cardio tennis class, which is just a run-yourself-into-the-ground-for-an-hour thing, and squash last night, which, again, is run-yourself-into-the-ground. And there were calls from our […]

Decision time is approaching on the Leafs’ course of action for the ’25-26 season – MLHS Podcast EP111

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs’ recent dip in results, non-stop injury issues, Brad Treliving’s ultimate course of action for the 2025-26 season, and Easton Cowan’s development plan.  Episode Topics The recent 1-2-2 stretch, more and more injuries adding up, and is the season getting away from the […] The post Decision time is approaching on the Leafs’ course of action for the ’25-26 season – MLHS Podcast EP111 appeared first on Maple Leafs...

Mitch Marner on whether it will hurt to hear boos from Leafs fans in Toronto: “Maybe in a way, but not really… They’re probably going to try to get me off my game”

Ahead of his return to Toronto as a member of the Golden Knights, Mitch Marner discussed the emotions of the game, the video tribute, and the possibly frosty reception from the fans. You faced the Leafs last week, but how does it feel now, facing them in Toronto? Marner: I am obviously not used to […] The post Mitch Marner on whether it will hurt to hear boos from Leafs fans in Toronto: “Maybe in a way, but not really… They’re probably going to try to get me off my game” appeared first on Ma...

Raptors vs. Trail Blazers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Portland Trail Blazers (23-22) will try to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Toronto Raptors (27-19) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Moda Center as 3.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on KUNP and TSN. The over/under is 226.5 for the matchup. Trying to gain an edge on Friday’s game? See the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in this article. How to Bet on Raptors vs. Trail Blazers Pick the Trail Blazers (+3.5) t...

Welcome back, traitor: Remembering six of the ugliest receptions for returning stars

It’s been a week of returns in the NHL. On Monday, we saw Jonathan Toews’ first game back in Chicago, returning to the city where we won three Cups as a visitor for the very first time. The fans gave him a hero’s welcome , the sort of outpouring of emotion you rarely see in the sports world. It was a collective “thank you” to a player who meant so much to a franchise and its fan base. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJQTNxj0p3o Tonight, Mitch Marner will return to Toronto, and the reception wi...

Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Vegas Golden Knights are moderate favorites (-121) playing at the Toronto Maple Leafs (+101) at Scotiabank Arena on Friday. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Golden Knights (-121) Underdog: Maple Leafs (+101) Total: 6 Best Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Promo Codes How to Watch Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Toronto, Ontar...

Raptors vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Portland Trail Blazers (23-22) will attempt to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the Toronto Raptors (27-19) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Moda Center as 4-point underdogs. The contest airs at 10 p.m. ET on KUNP and TSN. The matchup’s point total is set at 225.5. Raptors vs. Trail Blazers Odds Raptors odds to win: -174 Trail Blazers odds to win: +146 Spread: Raptors (-4) Total: 225.5 How to Bet on Raptors vs. Trail Blazers Game Time and Information ...

Canadiens vs. Sabres Top Six Minutes: Montreal can’t overcome a bad start to a critical game

First period Tage Thompson’s line gets the puck to the front of the net just 15 seconds in. That can’t happen with the same regularity it did last week if Montreal wants to win. At the 44-second mark, Buffalo gets the puck past Lane Hutson at the blue line, and Jason Zucker scores on the ensuing two-on-one. Montreal didn’t hear the wake-up call 30 seconds earlier. The Habs have begun to come alive a bit after the goal. Kaiden Guhle takes Zucker’s helmet directly to the ch...

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Shane Bieber

At the trade deadline in 2025, the Jays traded for Shane Bieber, who hadn’t pitched in the majors to that point in 2025, coming off Tommy John surgery in 2024. The Guardians received Khal Stephens (who I mentioned was named by his Kryptonian parents). Shane didn’t pitch for the Jays until August 22nd (my wife’s […]

The Hockey Show - Episode 696

The Hockey Show , Canada's only campus-produced radio show that strictly talks hockey, is out in the big world, broadcasting from the Hockey For All Centre in west Winnipeg tonight as part of the 2026 Female World Sport School Challenge ! The tournament games are beign broadcast on the UMFM Second Stream internet stream all weekend, but we'll dive back onto the radio frequency with an on-location show! Live radio means anything can happen, so be ready for some fun tonight on The Hockey Show at...

Freddie Freeman and the Sick Kids

For those who have forgotten, in early December, Canadian Ryan Reynolds posted his now-annual video announcing the yearly fundraiser for Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, which ran until Christmas 2025. The short video featured guest Freddie Freeman, who is also famously Canadian and is generally considered one of the nicest people in baseball. Freeman gets […]

Emergency Applesauce: Ready Freddy

The Mets had an incredibly active 24-hour period, trading for Luis Robert Jr, Freddy Peralta, and Tobias Myers in exchange for Luisangel Acuña, Truman Pauley, Jett Williams, and Brandon Sproat. Just a week ago, fans were discussing how the team was having a terrible offseason, but the additions of Bo Bichette and this trio of […]

3 Potential Trade Destinations For Maple Leafs' Stolarz

The Toronto Maple Leafs are about to have three healthy and active goalie who should all be in the NHL, and it isn't a good strategy to run three goalie for very long. The Maple Leafs might end up having to do that for a short period of time, but Anthony Stolarz, who is returning from injury very soon, should be a trade candidate by how the other two have played. Nick Kypreos said, "There are teams out there that need a goalie and not a lot is available at the position. So, if Anthony Stolarz ...

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Defenseman Lands on Latest Trade Board

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t expect Simon Benoit to be part of deadline chatter, but that’s exactly where things are trending now that he’s landed on The Athletic’s trade board .  With the Leafs trying to reshape a crowded blue line and rival teams hunting for cheap, dependable depth, Benoit’s name is suddenly making the rounds as a realistic trade piece. Why Benoit has become a trade candidate for Toronto Benoit checks a lot of deadline boxes for teams that want a simple add that f...

Game Review: Maple Leafs struggle to solve John Gibson, run out of steam in third period in OT loss to Detroit

On the one hand, the Maple Leafs were swept by Detroit in the season series tonight, and that will cost them in the standings throughout the rest of the campaign. On the other hand, in a game where the Leafs played with five defensemen nearly all night due to OEL’s injury-related departure, their leading scorer […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs struggle to solve John Gibson, run out of steam in third period in OT loss to Detroit appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s learning curve after a lost battle in OT vs. Detroit: “It’s normal for a young guy… He has to get stronger and make better decisions at times”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-17-9. On a tight 2-1 contest:  Pretty even game. I thought we had a lot of chances in the first two periods, and we couldn’t get it by him. They made a […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s learning curve after a lost battle in OT vs. Detroit: “It’s normal for a young guy… He has to get stronger and make better decisions at times” appeared first on M...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #50 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

It’s a big one tonight at Scotiabank Arena: Can the Maple Leafs avoid the season-series sweep against the Red Wings and narrow the gap in the standings to six points with a game in hand? (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan on the challenge he expects from the […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #50 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on Chris Tanev’s decision about season-ending surgery: “He hasn’t decided…. That’s him — he wants to play”

Ahead of Wednesday’s game against Detroit, Craig Berube discussed the decision to start Joseph Woll in net, Chris Tanev’s status, and the challenge/significance of the matchup against the Red Wings. What drove the decision to go back to Joseph Woll for tonight’s start in goal? Berube: I get that last game was a tough game. […] The post Craig Berube on Chris Tanev’s decision about season-ending surgery: “He hasn’t decided…. That’s him — he wants to play” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .