“The game in Belleville (4-0 loss) was a wake-up call for us. I think we had a great response. I thought we played really well and capitalized on the chances they gave us.” – Bo Groulx “Once you’re mentally engaged and physically engaged, the execution drives itself. I like the response [to the Belleville loss]. […]
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Coming off one of their better 60-minute efforts of the season against Columbus (not saying much, granted), Craig Berube ran three new lines to start this big Saturday night clash in Montreal. I’ll give Berube credit for hyping up the importance of this game after Friday’s practice, making no bones about calling it a big […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 9-10-3. On Joseph Woll’s performance: Well, he was excellent. I pulled him there because we were just giving freebies to them. I just said I’d had enough. On whether the pull was to wake […]
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This latest chapter of the Leafs-Habs rivalry comes at a time when the two sides are among the highest-scoring and leakiest teams in the NHL through the first quarter of the season. Both are hoping to turn around their recent fortunes amid an underwhelming month of November (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). Game Day Quotes Canadiens […]
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19 days ago
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Ahead of Saturday’s game in Montreal, Craig Berube discussed Sammy Blais entering the lineup against his hometown/former team, the boost from Joseph Woll’s return, and the challenge against the Canadiens. “I’m really motivated. Kind of a little more of a chip on my shoulder tonight, for sure.” – Sammy Blais on facing the team that […]
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“We have to rebuild our game right now because we’re having a tough time. I’m not going to sit here and point any fingers. I’ll start with myself, but at the end of the day, we have to be quicker in our decision-making. We don’t have the team right now that can spot two goals. […]
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After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Max Domi’s struggles, the special teams, Troy Stecher fitting into the lineup, the upcoming road trip, and the status of his many injured players. What is your take on Max Domi’s game this season? Berube: Inconsistency. In and out. He does some good things. I am trying to think […]
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20 days ago
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We’re not really in the business of moral victories, but the Maple Leafs played well in this game and easily could have grabbed two points. They will have to settle for one and hope to get healthier in the coming days, but there were genuine signs of progress and reason for optimism in this game. […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 9-9-3. On the team’s performance: I thought we played a pretty good game all around. The guys worked, competed, and did a lot of good things. Overtime… It’s the way it goes. […]
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Scott Laughton returns to the lineup as the Maple Leafs attempt to avenge a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier this season (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Scott Laughton on returning from his second injury of the season: You come back for two games or five periods, and it is obviously […]
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Ahead of Thursday’s game against Columbus, Craig Berube discussed Scott Laughton’s return, building on Tuesday’s win, and the workloads of John Tavares and Joseph Woll. Does the win on Tuesday release some of the pressure or tension for the team? Berube: It does. It does for a bit, but we have to carry on here […]
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In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the Maple Leafs’ .500 record at the quarter pole, Brad Treliving’s media address, possible reasons for optimism, the Troy Stecher addition, and the team’s ongoing injury concerns. Episode Topics Overall thoughts on the Leafs’ 9-9-2 start, the Leafs’ underlying five-on-five concerns, and […]
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Only William Nylander, ever the polarizing figure, could score on his own net to start the game (amid a five-game losing skid for the team), then shrug it off to score the game-winner in overtime. It has to be a first in NHL history, to start with an own goal and finish with an OT […]
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22 days ago
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 9-9-2. On the team’s performance: I thought we battled hard. The guys were competitive. I thought that our checking game was pretty good, for the most part, throughout the game. We managed […]
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23 days ago
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The 28th and 30th-place clubs will do battle as both the Blues and Maple Leafs are desperate to kickstart a turnaround in fortunes tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Easton Cowan on Matthew Knies’ prediction that Cowan will break out offensively tonight: I feel confident. I’ve been scoring a lot […]
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Ahead of Tuesday’s game against St. Louis, Craig Berube discussed Brad Treliving’s comments in his quarter-mark media availability, Jacob Quillan’s season debut, and the play of the Leafs’ offseason additions through 19 games. Brad Treliving expressed full faith in you and the team’s ability to turn this around. What do you and your staff need […]
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At his quarter-mark media availability, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving discussed the team’s 8-9-2 start, the play of his offseason additions, the club’s injury situations (Chris Tanev, Anthony Stolarz, and Auston Matthews), and his faith in his head coach to pull the team out of its current rut. Treliving’s Opening Statement Treliving: Obviously, as we […]
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Mired in their first five-game losing streak since April 2021, the Maple Leafs are in desperate need of a turnaround this week. Earlier today, we dove into the coaching angle on the Leafs’ disappointing 8-9-2 start to the season. Let’s now dig into the good and bad of the individual performances, Elliotte Friedman’s report about […]
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After his first practice as a Maple Leaf, defenseman Troy Stecher discussed his experience in the league, the skill set he brings to the lineup, his history with Morgan Rielly, and his first impressions of his new team. What was your reaction when you found out the Maple Leafs claimed you off waivers? Stecher: Just […]
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After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the addition of Troy Stetcher to the blue line, Philippe Myers’ struggles, Nic Roy’s injury, and the call-up of Jacob Quillan. What are your first impressions of Troy Stetcher as he’s joined the team? Berube: Good guy; a solid guy. His character stands out to me, and his effort. […]
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As we approach the 20-game checkpoint of the season, the Maple Leafs currently own a record under .500, the second-worst points percentage in the Eastern Conference, and the second-worst goal differential. The 8-9-2 record has been fully earned to date, and understandably, the pitchforks are out. The Leafs haven’t played well or even attempted to […]
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“In the first 10 minutes, again, we didn’t match their intensity… We can make excuses all we want — having younger defenseman in there and so forth — but I don’t think they were the issue. I just didn’t think we matched their intensity or were ready to go at the start. You can’t spot […]
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The Maple Leafs are finding ways to lose games right now. For the first time since April 2021 (i.e., the Covid-impacted, Canadian division season), they’ve dropped five in a row. In a battle between two teams who have struggled to possess the puck enough at five-on-five and are consequently among the league’s worst second-period clubs […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s fifth straight defeat, a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 8-9-2. On where the game got away from the team: Two mistakes in the third period. That’s about it. On why closing out games has been a challenge: Last year, […]
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With Joseph Woll between the pipes for the first time this season, the Maple Leafs are hoping to avoid their first five-game losing streak since April 2021 as the injury adversity continues to mount (Brandon Carlo is out day-to-day). Two Original Six rivals square off tonight in Chicago (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes […]
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