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Craig Berube on the Leafs’ lack of “pride” during their losing streak: “[The players] have to bring the heart and competitiveness that’s needed… That’s on them”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-24-9. On whether the team has quit: No, I don’t believe that. I don’t worry about that. On how the players can manufacture more pride in their game: When I look at the game […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ lack of “pride” during their losing streak: “[The players] have to bring the heart and competitiveness that’s needed… That’s on them” appeared first on Mapl...

Friedman: Maple Leafs broadening their scope on potential trade deadline moves; OEL on Oilers’ radar

As the Maple Leafs disgrace themselves against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, Elliotte Friedman provided the following updates on the team’s deadline picture six days out from the March 6 trade deadline:  Friedman: A lot of the talk was about the UFAs, and what they could do, but the word around the Maple Leafs […] The post Friedman: Maple Leafs broadening their scope on potential trade deadline moves; OEL on Oilers’ radar appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Recap: Bruins stymied by Vladar in 3-1 loss to Philly

In a tightly played contest, it ended up being Dan Vladar who made a few extra saves. The former Bruin out-dueled Jeremy Swayman, stopping 26 of 27 shots and leading the Flyers to a 3-1 win. Vladar was at his best in the second period, when he stopped all 16 shots he faced. This game […]

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #60 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

The trade winds are swirling as the Maple Leafs play the first of three matchups against the Senators in the final 22 games of the season (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). Game Day Quotes Scott Laughton on the challenge of remaining focused as the team faces looming trade-deadline turbulence:  I haven’t really changed much. I take […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #60 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on the Leafs leaking goals against this season: “Probably the biggest downfall in our game compared to last year”

Ahead of Saturday’s game against Ottawa, head coach Craig Berube discussed Easton Cowan’s return to the lineup, the team’s struggles in the goals-against column, and the message to the team after two rough losses in Florida. Why is now the right time to get Easton Cowan into a game? Berube: Coming off the break, we […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs leaking goals against this season: “Probably the biggest downfall in our game compared to last year” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Maple Leafs Goalie Logjam Could Provide Surprise At Trade Deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking at selling at the trade deadline, that much is inevitable at this point after their dreadful performances in Florida coming out of the Olympic break.  And while pending UFAs are definitely on the table, and many of them surely to be moved, another area of the team that GM Brad Treliving could (should?) deal from is in goal. The team has three legit NHL goaltenders. One of them could bring back some nice assets for a team desperately in need of re-stocki...

Saturday Habs Headlines: Zachary Bolduc says there’s another level he can reach

Montreal Canadiens news and notes “I have a lot more in my toolbox than what I’ve shown so far,” Zachary Bolduc admits after being a healthy scratch on Thursday night. [ La Presse ] Pierre LeBrun believes the Los Angeles Kings could be interested in acquiring Patrik Laine. [ The Athletic ] With Noah Dobson reaching 40 points on the season to join Lane Hutson, the Canadiens have had two defencemen reach that milestone for the first time since P.K. Subban and Andrei Markov in 20...

Pierre LeBrun names Lightning as a possible landing spot for Steven Stamkos

Let’s start this off by stating the chances of Steven Stamkos ending up in Tampa between now and next Friday are extremely low. If we were betting people, we would put it at a 17.5% chance, but it’s an off day, it’s the height of trade deadline craziness, and you’re probably bored at work on a Friday, so why not spend a few minutes diving a little deeper into a Stamkosian reunion. [Ed. Note. After this was published Steven Stamkos himself clarified the situation by stating that there was ...

Michigan State Hockey Preview/Game Thread Ohio State

The Buckeyes of Ohio State come to Munn this weekend in the final home stand of the regular season. Friday night is an 8:30pm puck drop and Saturday is at 8pm. Both games are available on BTN. MSU sits atop the rankings in both polls and in the conference. Winning all remaining games will set […]

Maple Leafs Reject 1-For-1 Trade Proposal From Oilers

Toronto has been linked to Edmonton plenty this winter, but one proposed one-for-one never got off the ground.  On his latest trade board, Nick Kypreos reported the Edmonton Oilers were “prepared to send” Andrew Mangiapane to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Matias Maccelli , and “the feeling is the Leafs weren’t too interested in it.” Why Toronto Said No to the Oilers’ One-for-One Offer Mangiapane’s season hasn’t popped, with seven goals and 14 points in 51 games, and the Oilers have been...

Insiders: Oilers Interest in Maple Leafs Player Is 'Real'

 The Edmonton Oilers have already convinced legend Paul Coffey to come back behind the bench to help out with the team's struggling defensive play. But word is starting to grow that the team will also look to add a top-four type d-man at the deadline.  One team that has a few pieces on the blueline that could be up for grabs is the Toronto Maple Leafs . And apparently, according to insider Elliotte Friedman , the Oilers have their eye on the biggest name involved: I do think Edmonton...

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ lack of urgency in Florida: “It is my job to make sure they have it… We have no time to take shifts and periods off”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-23-9. On the team’s slow start to the game:  It is a tough start, right? We got down three. The shorthanded goal was tough. We know Florida. We know they’re going to come out […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ lack of urgency in Florida: “It is my job to make sure they have it… We have no time to take shifts and periods off” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotsto...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game #59 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

As the playoffs slip away, the Maple Leafs face a big four-point game against the Florida Panthers — pretty much a must-win if there is any hope of salvaging the season (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4) Game Day Quotes Scott Laughton on the need for more urgency from the team as the playoffs slip away:  We […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game #59 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

6 Trade Destinations Named for Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann

The future of pending free agent Bobby McMann is up in the air at this point. It's thought that the Toronto Maple Leafs would like to re-sign him, and that he wants to stay, but for how much is still in question. In addition, what would they be able to land in a trade deadline deal for him? Can they get a first-round pick? If so, they'd have to seriously consider it.  If the two sides can't come to an agreement on an extension, and/or a trade offer is too good to pass up, let's run throug...

No rest for the weary: Lightning at Carolina Preview

Game Fifty-Seven: Tampa Bay Lightning (38-14-4) at Carolina Hurricanes (36-15-6) Time: 7:00 PM EST Location: Lenovo Center, 19 minutes from where Nuke Laloosh pitched to Crash Davis TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, FDSNSO, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning +130 Know the Opponents: Canes Country The Tampa Bay Lightning did what they had to do against the Toronto Maple Leafs and picked up a 4-2 victory on Wednesday night. Now, it’s on to Carolina to meet a we...