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The Blue Jays have signed Cody Ponce who pitched in the KBO last year. Cody went 17-1 with a 1.89 ERA and was the KBO’s MVP. He’s a RHP, 31 years old. He adds to a deep starting rotation, unless they see him as a reliever. He played for the Pirates in 2020 and 2021. […]
This is no winter holiday.
UPDATE: The Trail Blazers have announced center Donovan Clingan (illness) is available to play). The Portland Trail Blazers kick off their five-game road trip with an early tip today against the Toronto Raptors. While the Raptors have been a pleasant surprise in the East so far this season, both teams are riding two-game losing streaks […]
Brad Marchand loves to play the Toronto Maple Leafs, and apparently, he loves to defend them as well. Ahead of the Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers matchup on Tuesday night, Marchand spoke with the media, and essentially bashed all the 'haters' who feel the Maple Leafs are not a playoff team. Marchand made it very clear, he still feels they are, and everyone shouldn't be writing them off in December. "What are we, 25 games in? If you think that your playoff dreams are done 25 games in, you've ...
Can the Maple Leafs take advantage of a Panthers team missing several key parts of its forward group as they look to build off Saturday’s win and start December off on the right note? (7:30 p.m. EST, TSN4) Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the type of challenge he expects from the Panthers: It is […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game #26 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Portland Trail Blazers are facing off against the Toronto Raptors on the road to kick off a long five-game road trip. With losses in two straight games to the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, the Blazers are looking to rebound with a win. However, the Raptors have been one of the NBA’s […]
Everyone is hungry for points.
The baseball free agent signing frenzy hasn’t taken off yet. After the Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease for seven years and $210 million, which seems like an overpay, there are a few free agents who could help the Royals. Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, and Alex Bregman are among the remaining big names. There are a […]
Welcome to the second quarter of the season! Blowing the lead in Charlotte on Saturday, then getting blown out in New York on Sunday should not change your opinion on how the Raptors performed over the first 21 games. By winning 2 of every 3 games and getting the 14th victory two months (or 27 […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars are both expected to be without NHL regulars for some time as it was revealed Brandon Carlo (TOR) and Lian Bichsel (DAL) are both injured and not returning any time soon. Craig Berube says Brandon Carlo will miss extended time “He has to get something done. It didn’t go the way we thought” @TSN_Sports — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) December 2, 2025 Sounds like #TexasHockey Lian Bichsel will miss significant time with his injury sustained Sunday. — Frank...
The Toronto Raptors return to the Scotiabank Arena for the start of a five-game homestand with a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on TSN. A combination of poor shooting and defensive mishaps resulted in the Raptors dropping their last two games against the New York […]
The Jays signed Max Scherzer to a one-year contract in February of this year. For one-year and $15.5 million. At 40, it wasn’t bad money, even for a future Hall of Famer. In 2024, he started nine games for the Rangers, and, since the Jays had a number of starting pitchers, they could afford to […]
The Florida Panthers are solid favorites (-162) at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs (+137) on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Panthers (-162) Underdog: Maple Leafs (+137) Total: 6 Best Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Promo Codes How to Watch Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Sunrise, Florida Venue: Amerant Bank ...
This past week was pretty busy when it comes to news and updates for Toronto's prospects, plus some small notes I didn't get from the previous week.
The NHL's trade market has picked up in a major way, and expect to see some action in the very near future. GM's around the league now have a pretty good idea of what their team's makeup is, as the American Thanksgiving milestone weekend has passed, and with the Christmas holiday break coming up, this is usually when we see a few trades trickle in before the calendar flips to the new year. According to hockey insider Chris Johnston, there's three teams to be on the lookout for: Chris Joh...
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Nick Suzuki continues to make a strong case for making the Olympic team, but there’s still no guarantee that he’ll snag one of the very few remaining spots. [ Sportsnet ] Cole Caufield awarded the Molson Cup for the month. [ Canadiens ] Martin St-Louis continues to hold himself accountable as well as his team. [ TVA Sports | La Presse ] Samuel Montembeault benefited from a reset. [ Montreal Gazette | The Athletic | La Presse ] The ca...
After Monday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the first meeting with the Panthers since last spring’s playoffs, Auston Matthews’ play since his return from injury, and his relationship with William Nylander. How much do you lean into last spring’s Game 7 versus the Panthers as motivation? Do you not even bring it up? Berube: […] The post Craig Berube on whether last year’s Game 7 serves as motivation vs. Florida: “I don’t know if bringing Game 7 from last year does a whole lot f...
The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday with their now-customary injury list intact. The Blazers released the latest injury update for the game and their hefty suitcase full of non-functional players is making the trip to Canada. Portland’s PR department announced that Scoot Henderson (hamstring tear), Jrue Holiday (calf strain), Damian […]
The Maple Leafs can take a bit of a breath after a decisive win in Pittsburgh, followed by a two-day break, but big questions remain as they enter the month of December with an 11-11-3 record. I’ll soon publish some thoughts on the areas for improvement in the team’s five-on-five play as it pertains to […] The post Easton Cowan’s emergence, Craig Berube’s questionable messaging, and reasons for optimism as the Leafs edge closer to full health – Leafs Notebook appeared first on Maple Leafs Ho...
“It’s a great response by our group. I give a lot of credit to the leadership group. They led the way. It just set the tone.” – John Gruden “Especially after giving up that second goal, which I’m sure he would have liked back, I thought he responded extremely well… For him to stay composed, […] The post Vyacheslav Peksa records first AHL victory as Toronto Marlies bounce back in Charlotte appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Tuesday will feature an NHL contest between the home favorite Florida Panthers (12-11-1, -166 on the moneyline to win) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (11-11-3, +140 moneyline odds) at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can see the Panthers look to hold off the Maple Leafs on ESPN+. Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida Favorite: Panthers (-166) Underdog:...
We’ve officially reached the month of December, the busiest month every offseason in terms of free agency signings and high-profile trades. So far, there’s been just one major free agency signing, Dylan Cease to the Blue Jays for 7 years and $210 million, and a cluster of other notable ones, such as Josh Naylor back […]
Ahead of the first Leafs vs. Panthers matchup of the 2025-26 season, Brad Marchand discussed the play of both teams so far this season, last spring’s playoff series, and the challenge when matching up against Auston Matthews. What does a matchup against the Leafs mean, given the two teams’ recent history? Marchand: Well, it is […] The post Brad Marchand on the Maple Leafs’ slow start to the season: “With the media attention and the fan support in Toronto, things get blown way out of proporti...
Tiago Splitter, The Portland Trail Blazer’s current Interim Head Coach, got his first head coaching job with Paris Basketball in 2024. His stint in Paris was short, but in his only season he took Paris Basketball to the French Championship as well as the French Cup. He also qualified the club for the EuroLeague playoffs, […]
As one of the 'Hockey Canada Five' who were acquitted of alleged sexual assault charges this past summer, Cal Foote was eligible to return to the NHL as of today. He has now signed a new contract in North America, though not at the top level. His deal is with the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League. Cal Foote has signed an AHL contract with the Chicago Wolves for the rest of the season. — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 1, 2025 Defenseman Cal Foote has signed a ...