After Monday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the mentors trip, the message to the players during the final stretch of a lost season, Anthony Stolarz’s status, and William Nylander catching Stolarz high with a puck in warmups. What kind of a spark might the mentors’ presence provide for the group? Berube: It is always […]
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As the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season slowly crawls to an end, all eyes have naturally shifted towards the offseason and the major question marks surrounding the organization’s future. We started the conversation last week, noting the paths forward based on their current outlook for draft picks over the next three years. Some commenters, always keeping me […]
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“I thought we were opportunistic. I even told them after 40 minutes of play. Our special teams were outstanding, but we were giving up too many [high-danger scoring chances for Hartford]. We made some plays when we had to, and you’re going to have nights like this, but it’s not a recipe for success moving […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 29-29-13. On the difference in the game: The first period was good. We took a dumb penalty, in my opinion, and they scored. It was an unnecessary penalty. In the second period, they took […]
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The Senators are rested, and the Maple Leafs are tired, but can Toronto put on a competitive showing for their home crowd at the Canadian Tire Centre? (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the challenge against the Senators: It’s always a tough game against them. We are going to have to […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 29-28-13. On the team’s performance against a top team: I thought it was pretty competitive all around. The difference is that I thought we took too many penalties — unnecessary, a couple of […]
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The Maple Leafs will need a great effort to avoid embarrassment against the hard-working Hurricanes, who currently sit at the top of the Eastern Conference with 92 points (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). Game Day Quotes Max Domi on the reason for his former team’s year-over-year consistency: I think they have a really good nucleus […]
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Ahead of Friday’s game against the Hurricanes, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews’ surgery, the message to William Nylander after a few games without a point, and the challenge against Carolina. William Nylander hasn’t been at his top level lately. What are you hoping to see from him tonight, and what is your sense […]
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“We didn’t get away from our system and structure, and that’s what kept us in it. We just chipped away. We have a good belief in the dressing room, and that’s a big win for us.” – Logan Shaw “We played a pretty strong game. We killed some penalties there and got away from our […]
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After Thursday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the Fan Day event, the positives of the Leafs’ passionate fan base, and Auston Matthews’ status. This was a big day for the community and the fan base. What does it mean to you to see all the kids out supporting you and the Sceptres? Berube: It’s […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 29-28-12. On the team’s performance: Special teams were the difference in the game. We gave up two PK goals in the first period. For me, we have to do a better job there […]
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For the second time in as many days, the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed a college free agent, this time inking 23-year-old right-shot forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year contract. This is the second consecutive season that the Maple Leafs signed a product of Union College, after snaring defenseman John Prokop in the last cycle. […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have begun the UDFA period by signing right-shot defenseman Vincent Borgesi to a two-year entry-level contract. The Northeastern University product will join the Toronto Marlies to begin his professional hockey career. The 22-year-old, who appears to go by “Vinny” on his Northeastern player page, is listed at 5’8/185, which is the […]
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The Maple Leafs will host Hamilton native Matthew Schaefer for his first-ever NHL game in Toronto tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Matthew Schaefer on his first-ever NHL game in Toronto: It is awesome. I’m coming home to the roots a little bit. I came to the games with my […]
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Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Islanders, head coach Craig Berube discussed the team’s play since Auston Matthews’ injury, the use of iPads on the bench, and the points of emphasis as the team plays out the string. You emphasized the lack of a response to the Matthews hit at the time. Is it something […]
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In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Auston Matthews injury incident, Matthews’ future in Toronto, the Leafs’ culture problem, and the play of Easton Cowan and the call-ups during the recent wins. Episode Topics The Auston Matthews incident/injury, warning signs, and the impact on the organization moving forward (1:20) The […]
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“I thought the execution was great. The first 10 [minutes] were as good as we’ve played for a long time. [Rochester] didn’t touch the puck much, and we were doing a good job of spending time in their end, wearing out the back of the net, and making them defend. That just sends the right […]
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On the first day of the NHL GM meetings in Florida, GM Brad Treliving discussed Matthews’ injury, the Radko Gudas suspension, and the Leafs’ path forward heading into the offseason with TSN’s Geno Reda. Most importantly, how is Auston Matthews doing? What are you seeing as the timeline for his injury? Treliving: Well, he is […]
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In November of 2011, then-Bruin Milan Lucic was chasing down a loose puck in Boston. Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, identifying that he could prevent a mini-breakaway, charged out and played the puck. Lucic lost the race, but he decided to plow right through Miller in open ice anyway. Nobody on the Sabres responded, and Lucic […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 29-27-12. On the team “sitting back” in the third period with a 3-0 lead, but ultimately withstanding the scare: Well, I don’t think we sat back. They just came hard. I didn’t think we […]
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The Maple Leafs’ team plane made it through the winter storm for a Sunday night battle in Saint Paul against a hungry Wild team that’s lost three of its last four games (7:30 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the challenge defensively against the Wild, especially with Oliver Ekman-Larsson absent due […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 28-27-12. On the team’s performance: I thought the team competed hard. Buffalo is playing extremely well. They’re good at home. But I thought we hung in there and got a point. Yeah, there […]
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On Saturday Headlines, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman provided his latest intel on the fallout around the league and within the Maple Leafs organization after the Radko Gudas knee on Auston Matthews, whose season is over due to a Grade 3 MCL tear. Friedman on the level of league-wide chatter about the incident: At this time of […]
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The season from hell continues for the Maple Leafs, who are now without their captain as they wrap up the season series against the Buffalo Sabres (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). Game Day Quotes Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff on what kind of crowd he is expecting in Buffalo tonight, with the Leafs’ current struggles: I […]
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Ahead of Saturday’s game in Buffalo, head coach Craig Berube discussed Radko Gudas’ five-game suspension, Auston Matthews’ season-ending injury, and the continuation of a rollercoaster season in Toronto. What was your reaction to the five-game suspension for Radko Gudas? Berube: Looking at it, we lose our guy — our captain — for the year. I […]
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