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Sheldon Keefe on the decision to start Ilya Samsonov against Detroit: “You have to...
Ahead of Sunday's game against the Red Wings, Sheldon Keefe discussed the decision to start Ilya Samsonov in net for the first time since...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Avalanche 5 vs. Leafs 3: “When MacKinnon’s line is out...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche which dropped the team's record to 21-11-8.
On where the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info
The Maple Leafs welcome the 2022 Stanley Cup champs to town for a marquee HNIC matchup (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet).
With the injuries (and recently,...
Sheldon Keefe on Tyler Bertuzzi’s chemistry with Tavares and Nylander: “He pairs really well...
Ahead of Saturday's game against the Avalanche, Sheldon Keefe discussed Pontus Holmberg's potential, the workload for Martin Jones, Tyler Bertuzzi's spot in the lineup,...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Islanders 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT): “Special teams were rotten...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders which dropped the team's record to 21-10-8.
On...
William Nylander’s mega deal, the four-game winning streak, and a new LW trade target...
In this week's MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the final terms of William Nylander's contract, the importance of retaining star talent,...
Sheldon Keefe on Ilya Samsonov being unavailable to the media after returning to the...
After Wednesday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed Ilya Samsonov rejoining the team and Matthew Knies' status after picking up a minor injury in practice.
Practice Lines...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 7 vs. Sharks 1: “We have spent way less...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 7-1 win over the San Jose Sharks which improved the team's record to 21-10-7.
On whether...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. San Jose Sharks — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast...
The NHL's second star of the week Martin Jones remains in net as the Maple Leafs look to sweep all four points from the...
Sheldon Keefe on William Nylander’s burgeoning leadership: “On a lot of nights, he has...
Ahead of Tuesday's game against San Jose, Sheldon Keefe discussed the plan with Ilya Samsonov, Joseph Woll's return to skating, Pontus Holmberg remaining in...
Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs locking down William Nylander for eight years: “Players of...
After Monday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed William Nylander's new mega contract and his development into a top-five highest-earning player in the league.
Practice Lines -...
Brad Treliving on signing William Nylander to a $92 million eight-year contract extension: “When...
GM Brad Treliving discussed William Nylander's new eight-year, $92 million ($11.5 million AAV) contract extension.
What does it mean to have William Nylander committed to...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Sharks 1: “Willy is unflappable… He took...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks which improved the team's record to 20-10-7.
On how...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. San Jose Sharks — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast...
The Maple Leafs enter a home-and-home set looking to avoid the trap game (x2) against San Jose. Four points is the expectation against a...
Sheldon Keefe on Nick Robertson remaining a scratch for the second consecutive game in...
After Friday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the team's improved defensive play over the last handful of games, the plan in net for Saturday in...
William Nylander’s new contract AAV to start with an 11? – MLHS Podcast Ep....
In this week's MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the recent reports of William Nylander's new contract AAV possibly landing over $11...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Ducks 1 (OT): “That’s three games in...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 2-1 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks which improved the team's record to 19-10-7.
On the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Anaheim Ducks — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info
Martin Jones will remain in goal and Pontus Holmberg will enter the lineup in place of Nick Robertson as the Maple Leafs look to...
Sheldon Keefe on scratching Nick Robertson vs. Anaheim: “Those touches from the breakout to...
Ahead of Wednesday's game against the Ducks, Sheldon Keefe discussed the plan to start Martin Jones for the second consecutive game in a back-to-back,...
Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 3 vs. Kings 0: “If there was ever a...
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings which improved the team's record to 18-10-7.
On the...
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Game in 10: Dominant performance from Auston Matthews and his line...
The Maple Leafs earned their split, and we have ourselves a series.
Auston Matthews and his line were fantastic. The Leafs got a penalty kill...
