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We’re two weeks into the season, and it’s too early. Too early for panic, too early for trades, too early for rankings, too early for conclusions. In fact, it’s too early for everything but a Friday mailbag that will distract you from doing work you weren’t going to do anyway. Let’s do this. >> Read the full post at The Athletic (Want to read this post on The Athletic for free? Sign up for a free trial .)
The Maple Leafs and Rangers recorded just four shot attempts each at five-on-five in the first period of this game, with special teams time taking up nearly half the period. Before the game, Craig Berube remarked that the Rangers looked more like the Leafs in their own zone this season (they’ve shifted from man-to-man to […] The post Game Review: Anthony Stolarz outbattles Shesterkin, Maple Leafs edge Rangers in OT appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-1 overtime win over the New York Rangers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 3-2-0. On the team’s performance: It was good to see the power play get a goal. There were four penalties in the first period, so that really sums up that period for […] The post Craig Berube on Anthony Stolarz stealing the Leafs a win in the third period vs. NYR: “We have to be better than that, but it was a win” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
After 170 scoreless minutes, the Rangers finally broke through—only to watch Auston Matthews end it in OT.
Two games!
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The Maple Leafs are seeking consecutive wins for the first time this season when they host the 2-3-0 New York Rangers tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the challenges presented by the Rangers under new head coach Mike Sullivan: They’ve got a lot of good players — […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers – Game #5 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Lots of new faces.
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs’ 2-2-0 start to the regular season, first impressions of the new faces up front, Craig Berube’s lineup configuration, and Easton Cowan’s first NHL games. Episode Topics General impressions of the Maple Leafs’ 2-2-0 start to the season (0:50) Craig Berube’s lineup […] The post Takeaways from the Leafs’ first four games + Easton Cowan’s start – MLHS Podcast EP100 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rangers, Craig Berube discussed Steven Lorentz sitting out as a healthy scratch, the team’s response to Easton Cowan taking a few “cheap shots” versus the Predators, and the challenge against NYR. Morning Skate Lines – October 16 Note: Maintenance for William Nylander (expected to play) Leafs lines at skate […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ response after Easton Cowan took a few cheap shots: “It’s situational… We got a power play on the one, so you ...
No lineup changes expected.
Koblar has suited up for Leksands' pro league team much earlier than we had guessed, and with a much bigger role too. So let's talk about how he's looked.
Another Leafs game and another Jays game too.
The Leafs did the thing and got us all back on board. Now it's time for the Jays to do the same.
The Maple Leafs’ stars woke up offensively, and their depth scoring continued to chip in as they lit up the Nashville Predators for seven (two empty-netters) on Tuesday night. The Leafs largely carried over their five-on-five ascendancy from the final 40 minutes of the Red Wings game in the first period of play. They’re more […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs’ stars roar to life offensively in 7-4 win over Nashville appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
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...
Curse of the SEGABABA!
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 .
When Marco Rossi scored a goal to put the Minnesota Wild ahead 1-0 in the fourth round of the shootout, all eyes went back to the other end of the ice. How would Jesper Wallstedt -- who'd already turned away Adrian Kempe, Trevor Moore, and Kevin Fiala -- hold up in a huge-pressure situation? If...
It's SEGABABA time.
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 .
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...
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 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...
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 .