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Looking at potential top 5 prospects in this year's draft who Toronto could pick IF they miss the playoffs, IF they win the lottery and get a top 5 pick, and IF they don't trade it instead of using it. That's a lot of ifs...
From Pension Plan Puppets | 7 days ago | 0 reads
As we dig out of the storm, the Leafs need to decide how to sign out of this mess
From Pension Plan Puppets | 7 days ago | 0 reads
After the Gold Medal game of the 2026 World Junior Championships, Václav Nestrašil was surrounded by crowded by media, cameras and microphones...
From In the Pressbox | 7 days ago | 0 reads
With everyone inside and outside the organization labeling this either a “must-win” or a “huge” game for the Maple Leafs, they gave up six goals plus an empty-netter and an overturned goal, and mustered just 13 shots on goal through 40 minutes. That really says it all. At a time when they needed to knuckle […] The post Game Review: A statement loss in a must-win game for the Maple Leafs appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 7 days ago | 0 reads
The New Jersey Devils were looking for a little nostalgia when they made John MacLean the fourth member of the team’s Ring of Honor in a pregame ceremony Tuesday night at Prudential Center. What they got instead was deja vu. That’s because these Devils, who lost 4-3 to the Winnipeg Jets, are way more reminiscent […]
From All About The Jersey | 7 days ago | 1 read
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-20-9. On where the game got away from the team: We had a couple of bad breaks go off our guys, but at the end of the first period, we turned the puck over, […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ miserable 0-4-1 homestand: “Until we decide to do things right and keep the puck out of our net — goalies included — this is what we’re going to get” appeared first on Maple ...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 7 days ago | 0 reads
Play it like you mean it.
From Pension Plan Puppets | 7 days ago | 1 read
The 53rd game of the regular season doesn’t get any more “must-win” than this one for the Maple Leafs against the Buffalo Sabres tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff on a four-point game against the Leafs: We are trying to drive home the point that […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres – Game #53 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 7 days ago | 3 reads
Ahead of Tuesday’s game, Craig Berube discussed the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler’s 10-point game, starting Joseph Woll, and the challenge against the Buffalo Sabres. Darryl Sittler and Tiger Williams both spoke with you and the team today. Knowing your playing-day tendencies, was Tiger the more thrilling experience for you? Berube: Haha, no, it was […] The post Craig Berube on the lessons the current Leafs can take away from Darryl Sittler’s address: “The pride of the Leafs, what is ex...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 7 days ago | 3 reads
The last home game before the break needs to be a good one.
From Pension Plan Puppets | 8 days ago | 1 read
Toronto came into this homestand looking like a team that might add, but the slide has flipped the conversation quickly. With the Maple Leafs falling further out of the wild card picture and the deadline clock getting louder, league chatter is starting to sound like it might be time for the team to start considering selling. The vibe around the market is shifting toward Toronto selling pieces, and the longer the skid lingers, the more obvious that path becomes. Maple Leafs seller...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 8 days ago | 1 read
It's been a while since my last prospect report. I've been watching what I can and following the rest on social media and the boxscores, so let's see who's been hot!
From Pension Plan Puppets | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Wait, do they fly or take the QEW?
From Pension Plan Puppets | 8 days ago | 0 reads
What are the best bets for the upcoming Toronto Maple Leafs versus Buffalo Sabres matchup at Scotiabank Arena, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. ET? We have tips for you below. Best Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs +110 25 G in 46 GP Tage Thompson, Sabres +150 27 G in 51 GP John Tavares, Maple Leafs +180 19 G in 52 GP Alex Tuch, Sabres +220 17 G in 50 GP ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 1 read
After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Nylander’s apology for yesterday’s incident, Jacob Quillan’s limited action against Colorado, and the message to the team amid the recent struggles. William Nylander apologized for what happened on camera yesterday and mentioned he was frustrated. How does the organization deal with him on the issue? Berube: He made a […] The post Craig Berube on William Nylander’s (overblown) middle-finger incident: “I mean, come on… He knows it’s wrong, and h...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 8 days ago | 0 reads
A few weeks ago, we wrote that the Maple Leafs’ two-plus week stretch — featuring a gruelling four-game road trip, followed by a difficult five-game homestand — would likely decide their fate for the 2025-26 season. Unfortunately for the Leafs, it’s not been a positive outcome. Following an admirable enough 2-1-1 road trip, the Leafs […] The post Selling and resetting is fast becoming the only logical path forward for the Maple Leafs appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 8 days ago | 2 reads
After Monday’s practice, William Nylander discussed his on-camera incident from the press box on Sunday and his progress toward a return from injury. Nylander: First off, I want to apologize for my actions yesterday. I acted out of frustration, so I am sorry about that. Leafs players in the press box realized they were on […] The post William Nylander on flipping the bird to the TSN camera: “Not a good idea… Not a good thing to do… I apologize about that” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotsto...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 8 days ago | 1 read
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a transition year after losing Mitch Marner and bringing in a few new players as tests to try to make up for it. The defense has been banged up, goaltending has been a rotating door due to injury as well, and more moves are going to be made for the team that is five points back of a playoff spot. While some players are playing their final season with the Maple Leafs, others will be sticking around due to their elevated play this season. Bobby McMann could very we...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 9 days ago | 1 read
With the way Connor McDavid’s teammates are playing — Zach Hyman, who’s been sizzling for the Edmonton Oilers for almost two months and connected with McDavid for the game-tying goal against the Washington Capitals, and Evan Bouchard, who recorded a six-point night against them — the topic on everyone’s mind just got even bigger: leaving…
From In the Pressbox | 9 days ago | 1 read
The Boston Bruins have been playing very well as of late and are holding down a wildcard spot in the East. They have a better chance than many in the tight playoff race to make the postseason, but they are trying to add to get back in after a tough 2024-25 season. The Bruins may have been the final team taken out of the bid for Rasmus Andersson when he went to the Vegas Golden Knights , which shows that Boston is trying to make additions, whether that be a rental, players with term, or rental ...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 9 days ago | 1 read
The eyes of the hockey world were on Toronto this weekend. That’s not unusual, because it's the home of the league’s most important team and whenever they’re not on screen, all the other teams should be asking “Where are the Maple Leafs?” But this time, there were a few specific reasons. The first was Mitch Marner, finally returning to Toronto for the first time since his summer departure to Last Vegas. On Sunday, it was a rare afternoon game, this one featuring a visit from the league’s...
From In the Pressbox | 9 days ago | 0 reads
Toronto got hit with a 4-1 loss, followed by about 41 cm of snow
From Pension Plan Puppets | 9 days ago | 3 reads
With Alexander Zharovsky’s rise in the KHL, I reached out to an old friend and colleague, Ivan Letyagin, to get his input on the Montreal Canadiens prospect’s situation. “Zharovsky is a very talented player, playing now in my homeland city in Ufa,” Letyagin begins. “His talent and potential are so huge that I would say that there have not been any such hockey players in Russia for a long time.” There is a slight pause before Letyagin moves on to try to compare him to other top talent...
From Eyes On The Prize | 9 days ago | 1 read
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-19-9. On his takeaways from the loss: I thought we came out and were fine. We made two puck-play mistakes, and it was in our net. Execution was the cause of a couple of […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ energy on the bench during a fourth straight loss: “It’s quiet, and that’s not going to help… You have to cheer for your teammate, and you have to have energ...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Brock Nelson wasted no time showing why the Avalanche went out and paid him. The veteran center torched the Maple Leafs for a hat trick as Colorado kicked off its three-game road trip with a convincing 4–1 win Sunday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena. Nelson scored twice early and added an empty-netter late to finish with his 26th and 27th […]
From Mile High Hockey | 9 days ago | 2 reads