“Obviously, it feels pretty special. I’m lucky enough to have spent as much time here as I have. I’m just very grateful and thankful for all of this and to have that [celebration and presentation] in the dressing room after. It’s special to me and something that I’ll always remember.” – Logan Shaw “We are […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-3 win over the New York Rangers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 31-29-13. On the team’s performance: I could tell early on that we were lacking a little juice tonight — travel, a tough game in Boston, and we used up a lot of energy. […]
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It’s a four-point game in the tank wars as the Maple Leafs host the 31st-place Rangers at Scotiabank Arena (7:30 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the approach to this meeting between two non-playoff teams: Again, we are trying to approach every game with the competitiveness we need. I love the young […]
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Ahead of Wednesday’s game against NYR, head coach Craig Berube discussed the feel-good win in Boston, the motivation level against the bottom-feeding Rangers, and the vibe shift brought about by the mentors’ trip. What were the vibes like around the team after a big win in Boston? Berube: Good. I know we are not in […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 30-29-13. On the keys to the victory: Well, special teams were a big key, obviously, with the penalties. The PK did a really good job, and the power play came up with a big […]
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The season from hell continues as Maple Leafs fans get to revisit the Brandon Carlo trade for three hours on tonight’s Leafs vs. Bruins broadcast (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Jake McCabe on the type of game he’s expecting vs. the Bruins tonight: It is always a highly competitive guy against these guys. […]
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“I thought we played two really good periods, but you just can’t afford to give up a lead to a team that is that quick and talented. Good on our guys coming back. No excuses [for the first period performance], but our guys should be proud of the way they battled back for the [last] […]
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Ahead of Tuesday’s game in Boston, head coach Craig Berube discussed his lineup changes, the challenge against the Bruins, and the mentors’ trip. Easton Cowan made the comment about the group deflating on Saturday night. What have you made of how he’s been handling the losing in his first season? Berube: I don’t know if […]
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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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