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Is Craig Berube showing signs of change? A deep dive into the Maple Leafs’ recent improvements

The Maple Leafs hit the halfway mark of the season in unfamiliar territory: on the outside looking in of a playoff spot, in a dog fight to make the cut.  We’ve spent a lot of time in the first half of the season discussing the team’s five-on-five struggles, head-scratching lineup deployment, power-play issues, and some […] The post Is Craig Berube showing signs of change? A deep dive into the Maple Leafs’ recent improvements appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders – Game #41 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

After collecting nine of the last 10 points, can the Maple Leafs keep their good form rolling when they visit a banged-up Islanders team? (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC) Game Day Quotes Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer on facing his hometown Maple Leafs: Growing up watching Leafs games, I wasn’t too far outside (Toronto). It will […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders – Game #41 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Craig Berube on Troy Stecher’s impact on the Leafs: “This guy is legit.. He has some snarl and isn’t afraid to speak up, to the other team or to our team… I really like what he brings”

Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Islanders, Craig Berube discussed Matt Benning entering the lineup, Troy Stecher’s impact, Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s selection to Team Sweden, and William Nylander’s status. What are your thoughts on Matt Benning making his Leafs debut? Berube: Yeah, we’ll get him in tonight. Coming into training camp, I thought he had a […] The post Craig Berube on Troy Stecher’s impact on the Leafs: “This guy is legit.. He has some snarl and isn’t afraid to speak up, to th...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Matt Benning, ahead of his Leafs debut, on his return to the NHL: “My confidence is still there”

Ahead of his Maple Leafs debut, defenseman Matt Benning discussed his return to the big leagues after battling injuries and biding his time in the AHL. Tonight in New York, Benning will dress for his first NHL game since October 29, 2024. Did you ever think at any point that this opportunity might not come […] The post Matt Benning, ahead of his Leafs debut, on his return to the NHL: “My confidence is still there” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 1 month ago | 1 read

GM #40: Winnipeg Jets @ Ottawa Senators

Will the Winnipeg Jets ever win another game? Guess we will have to keep tuning in to find out…but the team keeps finding ways to lose even when the statistical information suggest that they shouldn’t. After blowing a big lead in their last outing versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, the hockey team will head to the nation’s capital for a match against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday evening. The True Northers are in the midst of an 8 game losing streak that has seen the franchise plummet to t...

From Arctic Ice Hockey | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Islanders Gameday: Brother, can you spare more than two goals?

The Islanders host the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night on Long Island with a couple more lineup updates. Marshall Warren has been returned to Bridgeport, which — along with yesterday’s practice — would seem to indicate another run of Adam Boqvist on his offhand on the third pair with Scott Mayfield. And Bo Horvat, as […]

From Lighthouse Hockey | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Insider: Canadiens To Trade 'Excess Roster Pieces' For Upgrade

The Montreal Canadiens have been hammered by injuries this season. Several key pieces are currently out of the lineup. But eventually , players like Jake Evans, Patrik Laine, Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook will all be back.  But that will make for a crowded forward corps. Habs insider Marco D'Amico feels the team will have to trade some excess roster pieces. I don't see how the Canadians don't make a trade between now and the trade deadline to maybe alleviate themselves  with some of th...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Morning Flurries: MacKinnon earns second star of December honors

After being named the NHL’s first star of November, Nathan MacKinnon followed it up with second star of December honors. Sandwiched between two other Team Canada centers, MacKinnon finished the month with 26 points in 14 games including 14 goals. Can the Colorado Avalanche superstar surpass the franchise record 57 goals this season? He currently […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Why Flyers’ Trevor Zegras should’ve made Team USA’s Olympic roster

On Friday, the United States revealed its roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics. Initially, we knew that six players were confirmed for the team: Toronto’s Auston Matthews, Florida’s Matt Tkachuk, Ottawa’s Brady Tkachuk, Vegas center Jack Eichel, Bruins defender Charlie McAvoy, and Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes. The rest of the mix was widely speculated and, to some, seemed to be set in stone. But Team USA’s general manager Bill Guerin and his inner circle still had some tough decis...

From Broad Street Hockey | about 1 month ago | 5 reads

Game Review: Matthews’ hat trick leads resilient Leafs’ comeback in wild win over Jets

The Maple Leafs erased 4-1 and 5-4 deficits in a classic Bob Cole “everything is happening”-style hockey game to kick off the 2026 portion of the schedule in thrilling fashion. This was no Picasso defensively (or in net, for Joseph Woll), but playoff-bound teams need to win a few wild ones along the way over […] The post Game Review: Matthews’ hat trick leads resilient Leafs’ comeback in wild win over Jets appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ come-from-behind 6-5 win over the Jets: “Good resilience and character coming back… I liked the guys’ attitude; everyone kept playing”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-5 win over the Winnipeg Jets, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 19-15-6. On the team coming back from 2-0, 4-1, and 5-4 down to win in regulation: Good resilience and character coming back tonight. We were coming back the whole game, but we stuck with […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ come-from-behind 6-5 win over the Jets: “Good resilience and character coming back… I liked the guys’ attitude; everyone kept playing” appeared ...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews returning to lineup vs. Jets

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting a big boost to their lineup for Thursday night's game against the Winnipeg Jets, as captain Auston Matthews is returning to action. Matthews missed the Leafs last game against the New Jersey Devils after blocking a shot last weekend against the Detroit Red Wings. He finished the game, but the swelling was too much the past few days, keeping Matthews out of the lineup against New Jersey. The Leafs went on to win the game 4-0, thanks to Joseph Woll standing on...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets – Game #40 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Auston Matthews returns to the lineup as the Maple Leafs hope to kick a tired, struggling Winnipeg Jets team while it’s down tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario/TSN3). Game Day Quotes Jets head coach Scott Arniel on his team losing its seventh straight game (0-4-3) in Detroit last night:  It is getting […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets – Game #40 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 1 month ago | 1 read

GM #39: Winnipeg Jets @ Toronto Maple Leafs

As a lifelong fan of all three reincarnations of the Winnipeg Jets hockey team, I am well aware that us fans have had to deal with more than our fair share of disappointment over the years. Yet, I am not sure that any prior version of the Jets have been as disheartening as the 2025-26 roster. Coming off a fantastic campaign that saw them win their first President’s Trophy, the True North franchise’s trajectory has absolutely plummeted this season, with the club going from the best team in...

From Arctic Ice Hockey | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Report: Team USA's Olympic Roster Leaked Days Before Unveiling

While Team Canada's Olympic team was named on New Years Eve, Team USA's team wasn't suppose to be known until Friday, however, thanks to some detective work from a few reporters , the team has been leaked. And yes, there's a bunch of players left off the roster that already have people shaking their heads. But, let's start with who was named, or will be named, and there's already six we know are heading to Milan. Auston Matthews, Brady Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk, Jack Eichel and Ch...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Logan Shaw makes franchise history, Toronto Marlies end 2025 with third straight win

“I thought we played extremely well. The kill in the first period — the five-minute [major] — was huge. It was a huge momentum boost for us. The special teams were a huge part of this win, but I thought our five-on-five game was really solid. We didn’t give them much and kept them to […] The post Logan Shaw makes franchise history, Toronto Marlies end 2025 with third straight win appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Craig Berube on Nick Robertson’s growth this season: “A more confident person, on and off the ice… I see that swagger in him… He’s a gamer”

After Wednesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Nick Robertson’s growth, the team’s mood entering the new year, and the status of his many injured players. Where have you noticed the most growth in Nick Robertson’s game this season? Berube: I haven’t been here that long, but what I’ve seen from Nicky is more maturity and a […] The post Craig Berube on Nick Robertson’s growth this season: “A more confident person, on and off the ice… I see that swagger in him… He’s a gamer” appeared first ...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Game Review: Banged-up Maple Leafs earn character win over Devils to close out 2025

coauthored by Alec Brownscombe & Anthony Petrielli The Maple Leafs saved our favourite win of the season so far for the last game of 2025. The relationship between fans and players has been a topic of debate lately in Leafland, partly sparked by Auston Matthews’ goal celebration against Chicago, in which he gestured to his […] The post Game Review: Banged-up Maple Leafs earn character win over Devils to close out 2025 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Craig Berube on a character win over New Jersey: “The one thing I take away from it — everyone was bought in”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 18-15-6. On what he liked most about the win: Everybody contributing. Everybody did their job. The goaltender was really good. All around, it was pretty solid hockey by everybody. That is the one […] The post Craig Berube on a character win over New Jersey: “The one thing I take away from it — everyone was bought in” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 2 reads