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With the Toronto Blue Jays in the middle of a captivating playoff run and the Toronto Maple Leafs starting a new season with a victory over the rival Montreal Canadiens, an NBA Preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics probably wasn’t top of mind for many people. Just don’t tell that to anyone […]
From Raptors HQ | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed his top line’s performance in the season opener, his message to Matias Maccelli in practice, the plan for Easton Cowan, and the areas for improvement on the power play. Practice Lines – October 10 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – MaccelliMcMann – Tavares – NylanderJoshua – Domi […] The post Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan will enter the Leafs’ lineup soon: “He is close… We will see what happens” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hots...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 1 read
What a time to be in Toronto, eh? The NHL announced Friday that due to the MLB Postseason, Monday’s Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs game at Scotiabank Arena will move from 4 PM ET to 2 PM ET. Game Two of the MLB ALCS is being hosted at Rogers Centre that same Monday. Cool thing for those of our readers attending on Monday: Following Wings vs Leafs, fans can stick around in their seats and watch Game Two of the ALCS on the big screen. Opening night did not go so well for the Red Wing...
From Winging It In Motown | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
A big night in Toronto sports. This game generally lacked the level of competitive fire or physical intensity you might expect — or at least hope for — in a season opener between the Leafs and Habs, but it did get off to a hot start for the Leafs. A couple of good shifts by […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs do enough to win season opener over Montreal appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in the season opener. On the team’s performance: There was a lot of good, and there was stuff we have to work on, obviously. We did a good enough job to win the game. I thought our third period was […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ performance in their season-opening win over Montreal: “Our puck play was the root of our problems, but we did a good enough job to win the game” appeared first on Ma...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
For the 29th time in NHL history, the Maple Leafs and Canadiens square off to open their regular season schedules (7:00 p.m., Sportsnet One). The Maple Leafs face just two playoff teams from last season this October, and one of them is tonight’s opponent, who finished with just 91 points last season (17th in the […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Game #1 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Ahead of the season opener, Craig Berube discussed Matias Maccelli’s opportunity on the top line, Nick Robertson making the opening-night lineup, Easton Cowan remaining with the team, and the challenge against the Canadiens. It is a big opportunity for Matias Maccelli right out of the gate. How many games will you give him to find […] The post Craig Berube on Nick Robertson making the Leafs’ opening night lineup: “He worked extremely hard and played well… He des...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Unlike last season, the Maple Leafs’ brass made sweeping changes to the Toronto Marlies over the summer. While the coaching staff remains firmly in place from the season before, many familiar faces among the player personnel have moved on to pastures anew this past offseason. With that in mind, let’s break down the changes by […] The post Toronto Marlies 2025-26 Season Preview: Significant turnover, higher expectations appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
We’re on the eve of the Maple Leafs’ home/season opener, and as always, storylines abound in Leafland. Earlier today, we weighed the decision-making around Eason Cowan’s development path to start the season. Let’s now jump into some final preseason notes and thoughts on the opening-night lineup decisions. Notes – The Leafs’ NHL rosters went 0-2-1 […] The post Leafs Notebook: Scrutinizing Craig Berube’s lineup adjustments post-Laughton injury appeared first on Maple Le...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
On the eve of the season opener, GM Brad Treliving discussed the waiver pickups of Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau, Joseph Woll’s absence, his forward group after the Scott Laughton injury, and his depth at all positions on the roster. What went into the waiver pickup of Cayden Primeau? Treliving: Regarding Cayden… Obviously, with Joe […] The post Brad Treliving on the plan for Easton Cowan: “I want him playing” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
On the eve of the new season, Craig Berube discussed the addition of Sammy Blais to the roster, the plan for Easton Cowan, and the differences in this year’s team vs. last. Practice Lines – October 7 Lines at final Leafs practice before regular season opener Knies – Matthews – MaccelliMcMann – Tavares – NylanderJoshua […] The post Craig Berube on reuniting with Sammy Blais in Toronto: “A heavy, heavy hitter with no fear… He has really goo...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
The roster is set… for now. While the regular season is about to begin, it still feels like there is quite a bit to sort through in Toronto, but in the meantime, we have our first look at the new faces arriving and some minor moves to contemplate. The Leafs’ initial roster has been set, […] The post How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season? appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed left-shot winger Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers on Monday. They also officially managed to pass all four of their waived players — Dakota Mermis, Henry Thrun, Matt Benning, and Michael Pezzetta — through the waiver wire and will keep them under club control to start the 2025-26 […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the final cuts, Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward, and the Blue Jays’ killer start to the ALDS. Practice Lines – October 6 Lines at first Leafs practice post training camp Knies – Matthews – MaccelliMcMann – Tavares – Nylander Joshua – Domi – Robertson Lorentz – Roy […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward in practice: “No decisions have ...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the final game of the preseason. On the team’s performance: Hard-working game by our guys. We were in control of the game, and then we took the penalties. That is a pretty talented power play over there. […] The post Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: “We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he’s ready” app...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
Preseason comes to a close with a mostly AHL lineup for the Maple Leafs tonight in Detroit (7:00 p.m., TSN4). Game Day Quotes James Reimer on his first game day since re-joining the Leafs on a PTO: It is exciting and fun. I never imagined I’d be back. This week has been a lot of […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #6 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
Ahead of Saturday’s game in Detroit, Craig Berube discussed rejigging his lineup down the middle after Scott Laughton’s injury, Ben Danford’s camp, David Kampf passing through waivers, and more. Practice Lines – October 4 Lines at Leafs morning skate Robertson – Haymes – JarnkrokLettieri – Quillan – CowanBarbolini – Shaw – A.NylanderPezzetta – Pare – […] The post Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in pract...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Scott Laughton’s injury, David Kampf stepping into the lineup, Matthew Knies’ potential for further growth, and his left-shot options for the right wing up front. Practice Lines – October 3 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – DomiMcMann – Tavares – NylanderMaccelli – Roy – JoshuaLorentz – Kampf […] The post Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton’s injury ...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
Scott Laughton will miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season due to a lower-body injury (week-to-week). Scott Laughton is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, per @LeafsPR David Kampf in a regular sweater at practice @TSN_Sports — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 3, 2025 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – DomiMcMann – Tavares – […] The post Scott Laughton out week-to-week, unavailable to start the Leafs’ regular season appeared firs...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate game of the preseason. On the team’s performance: The first period was good. I thought we had good energy and played a good period. We got into penalty trouble, obviously, in the second. We were short […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Red Wings: “Overall, we have to be quicker, stronger, and better with our puck play” appeared...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read
What may well be the Maple Leafs’ full opening-night lineup will host the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate preseason game tonight in Toronto (7:00 p.m., Sportsnet One). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the expectations for Max Domi on the Matthews line: I have to see it more in the games, but they have […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #5 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Last year I made a joke about how we’d all sit around and wait for the inevitable Steven Stamkos re-signing in Tampa to be massively overshadowed by some other trade, and, uh, as you all know, that didn’t happen. This year I got nothin’. Pull up a chair and let’s see what happens.
From On the Forecheck | 5 months ago | 1 read
It is difficult to start this because it feels like I have already written it. A while ago, SBNation decided to let their hockey sites go, and it briefly seemed like I would be cut loose, never to write again. While I am incredibly grateful to the people who donated to the GoFundMe, shared content this past season, and helped facilitate the move to an independent Five For Howling, it is time for this to end for me. I, Carl Pavlock, will be stepping down from Five For Howling in all...
From Five For Howling | over 1 year ago | 1 read
So, the Anaheim Ducks just got pants’d on live TV with hockey night in Canada 9-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In what can only be seen as the bottoming out of this season so far, we saw the variance between two ends of the hockey spectrum in almost every way. At one end, the Toronto Maple Leafs. A team between 2007 – 2016 that had been consistently at the bottom of the Northeast/Atlantic Division, now reaping the rewards of their full rebuild. A team with high draft picks demanding high c...
From Anaheim Calling | almost 2 years ago | 2 reads
Seriously, what more can this guy do? | Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images Period 2 coming up. Skinner letting in a few meh goals. Remember, he’s a rookie backup and everyone is praising Holland for Ekholm. What seems to have been forgotten is that our starter is unplayable and we are relying on a rookie to play 80% of the remaining regular season games and then to win 16 more in playoffs. I love Skinner but it’s a big ask!
From The Copper & Blue | over 2 years ago | 1 read