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Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s first NHL point and fit on the Leafs’ top line: “He’s a dog on a bone out there… He’s a worker — a worker with skill”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 2-2-0. On the team’s performance: I thought we came out and played a good first period. We were doing things right and got the lead. In the second period, when a team is down, […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s first NHL point and fit on the Leafs’ top line: “He’s a dog on a bone out there… He’s a worker — a worker with skill” appeared first on Maple Leaf...

Preview: Toronto Raptors (3-1) at Boston Celtics (2-1) Preseason Game #4 10/15/25

    at      Toronto Raptors (3-1) at Boston Celtics (2-1) Wednesday, October 15, 2025 7:30 PM ET Preseason Game #4  Home Game #2 TV:  NBCSB, TSN, NBA-TV Radio:  98.5 Sports Hub, Sirius XM TD Garden    The Toronto Raptors are in Boston to take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden for the Celtics last preseason game.  This is the Celtics 4th preseason game and their 2nd home game.  It is the Raptors 5th preseason game and they will hav...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators – Game #4 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Despite the losing result on Monday vs. Detroit, the Maple Leafs seek to build on the many positives of their five-on-five process when they host a Nashville Predators team that’s off to a 2-0-1 start to the season (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Predators head coach Andrew Brunette on his team’s faster start […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators – Game #4 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Leafs Notebook: The causes for concern and reasons for optimism after a 1-2-0 start

Well, 1-2-0 isn’t the start you draw up, especially when you’re swept in a home-and-home with a division rival. But it’s too early to panic.  It would be one thing if the Leafs’ top players were producing and they were losing games, but the opposite has been true so far. William Nylander put his first […] The post Leafs Notebook: The causes for concern and reasons for optimism after a 1-2-0 start appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on finding the right fit for the Tavares-Nylander line: “I like a lot of the stuff the line did with Maccelli… We have to stick with it and see how it turns out”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game against Nashville, Craig Berube discussed Cayden Primeau’s readiness for his first start as a Leaf, the message to William Nylander after Monday’s loss, Nic Roy’s first three games, and the challenge against the Predators. Morning Skate Lines – October 14 No lineup changes for the Leafs tonight, coach Craig Berube confirms […] The post Craig Berube on finding the right fit for the Tavares-Nylander line: “I like a lot of the stuff the line did with Maccelli… We have to...

Elephant Rumblings: NLCS Game 2 set for tonight

Morning everyone! Rise and shine! Yesterday we were treated to a pair of LCS playoff games and boy was it interesting. The Athletics’ division rivals the Seattle Mariners came out swinging in Toronto, beating the Blue Jays 10-3 and giving themselves a huge 2-0 series lead. Even better for the M’s, they won both games […]

Game Review: Maple Leafs struggle for offense, concede late goal in frustrating regulation loss to Detroit

The Maple Leafs were hard done by in this 3-2 regulation loss to Detroit, but they also need more out of the top of their lineup. The Leafs were again guilty of some sloppy puck play in the early parts of this game. They started with a couple of icings by the top line, then […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs struggle for offense, concede late goal in frustrating regulation loss to Detroit appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on William Nylander’s start to the season: “We need more out of him… He needs to attack, shoot, and get on the inside more”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 1-2-0. On the team’s performance: It was a good, solid 60 minutes, in my opinion. I thought we controlled the play. There were plenty of opportunities to score. It didn’t go in enough. […] The post Craig Berube on William Nylander’s start to the season: “We need more out of him… He needs to attack, shoot, and get on the inside more” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotst...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #3 Projected Lines & TV Info

With all of their forward lines rejigged and Easton Cowan set to make his NHL debut, the Maple Leafs are looking for a response effort in the second half of a home-and-home set against the Red Wings (2:00 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the need for a response effort in […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #3 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on whether the Leafs’ uneven start is just early-season bumpiness: “I don’t accept it… I don’t care what time of year it is”

After Sunday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the decision to place Easton Cowan on the top line RW, Calle Jarnkrok’s hot start to the season, and the areas for improvement after the 1-1-0 start.  Practice Lines – October 12 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – CowanMaccelli – Tavares – NylanderRoberson – Domi – McMannJoshua […] The post Craig Berube on whether the Leafs’ uneven start is just early-season bumpiness: “I don’t accept it… I don’t care what time of year it is” appeared f...

Dennis Hildeby holds down the fort as Toronto Marlies overcome lacklustre start in home opener win over Rochester

After twice falling behind by three goals in Friday evening’s season opener in Rochester, a sharp goaltending performance from Dennis Hildeby ensured the Toronto Marlies didn’t suffer the same fate in their home-opening rematch against the Amerks. Once they broke the deadlock, the Marlies didn’t look back and were good value for the victory and […] The post Dennis Hildeby holds down the fort as Toronto Marlies overcome lacklustre start in home opener win over Rochester appeared first on Mapl...

One Of These Four Teams Will Win The 2025 World Series: Brewers, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Mariners

This is not a thoughtful and incisive overview of the ALCS and NLCS. I was looking up some things yesterday and figured I'd share them rather than not. First of all, I was extremely pleased to watch the Blue Jays hardly break a sweat while humiliating the Yankees. But then I thought . . . shit, the Blue Jays are now  really  close to going to the World Series. . . . which means they could actually  win  the World Series. . . . But then I thought, I no longer live outside To...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/12/25

Globe Celtics’ Chris Boucher carves out a role protecting his teammates and providing a veteran presence on a young team NESN Jayson Tatum Makes Bold Championship Guarantee Before 2025-26 Season Anfernee Simons Dishes On Making Celtics Debut In Preseason Loss To Raptors Celtics Wire Xavier Tillman on learning from Boucher's example at the 4 for Celtics Celtics jersey history No. 40 - Rick Brunson (2000) Today in Boston Celtics history: Larry Bird's debut; first-ever NBA 3-pointer J...

Weekly Roundup: Red Wings Clean Up After Home Opener Snafu

The 2025-26 NHL Regular Season is well underway, and while it wasn’t exactly the start that head coach Todd McLellan wanted in his first official “home opener” since taking the job, the veteran coach is probably resting a little easier this Sunday after the Red Wings handled their business against the Toronto Maple Leafs at LCA Saturday night. Editor’s Note: I mentioned starting these “weekly roundup/recap” stories in a previous article. This is the first of what hopefully will be many. T...

Game Preview: Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards

The Toronto Raptors continue pre-season action with a matchup against the Washington Wizards at 3:00 p.m. EST on Sportsnet.  Here are three storylines to pay attention to during the game.  A potential starting five debut? It’s been 248 days since the Raptors traded for Brandon Ingram and fans have yet to see him take the […]

Game Review: Maple Leafs a clear second-best in Detroit, now need response in rematch

After winning their home opener, the Maple Leafs carried the same lineup into this game on the road.  In Detroit, it was a different story. Not only did the Red Wings lose their home opener, but they got crushed to the point where they were booed off the ice (it doesn’t only happen in Toronto, […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs a clear second-best in Detroit, now need response in rematch appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 loss in Detroit: “Until we want to value the importance of second periods and how we need to play them, this is what can happen”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the second game of the season. On where the game went wrong: The second period. I thought we started off fine in the second, but we didn’t close anything off in our zone. We spent too much time […] The post Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 loss in Detroit: “Until we want to value the importance of second periods and how we need to play them, this is what can happen” appeared first on Maple Leafs ...

Preseason: Cleveland Cavaliers (0-2) at Boston Celtics (1-1) Game#3 10/12/25

   at Cleveland Cavaliers (0-2) at Boston Celtics (1-1) Sunday, October 12, 2025 7:00 PM ET Preseason Game#3 Home Game #1 TV: ESPN, NBCSB, FDSN Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WTAM/WMMS, Sirius XM TD Garden  The Celtics return home to continue their preseason with a visit from the Cleveland Cavaliers.  The Celtics are 1-1 after a win over the Grizzlies and a loss to the Toronto Raptors. The Cavaliers are 0-2 after losing 2 games to the Chicago Bulls.  This is the third of 4...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #2 Projected Lines & TV Info

The Maple Leafs are hoping to stay perfect to start the season as they visit a Red Wings team seeking a bounce-back effort after an ugly season-opening loss to the Canadiens (7:00 p.m., Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on expecting a big push from the Red Wings after their blowout loss in their home […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #2 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/11/25

Globe Austin Rivers let go of his NBA dreams early. That’s what set him up for his next chapter. Sure, things will be a lot different for the Celtics this season, but the cupboard is far from bare Celtics squander 27-point lead in exhibition loss against Raptors Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Raptors 10/10/25 CelticsBlog 10 takeaways from a Celtics preseason collapse in Toronto 5 things we’ve learned in Celtics preseason (so far) Anfernee Simons makes solid debut in T...

Comments from the Other Side - Raptors 10/10/25

This game meant nothing and didn't show us much.  Brown and White sat out and all of the Raptors starters sat out.  The Celtics built a 26 point lead while their starters played but the end of the bench guys couldn't hold it and staged a basketball giveaway in the 4th quarter.  It was an entertaining game and I'm liking what I see from Garza, Minott, Boucher and Gonzalez.  I liked how much they still like Boucher.  And love that they think of Pritchard as a Raptors Kil...