Can the Maple Leafs hit the reset button on the road and stop the bleeding against the Seattle Kraken? (10:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario) Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the areas for improvement for Anthony Stolarz after his loss to Vegas: When you look at him, the game, and the tape, he tried to […]
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On TSN Overdrive, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving discussed his disappointment in the recent downturn in results, the current trajectory of the season, and the report that the organization has cut back on sports science staff. Is it going too far to say the team is happy to be out of Toronto right now? Where […]
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Ahead of Thursday’s game, Craig Berube discussed the desperate situation in the standings, William Nylander nearing a return, and the message to the team entering a four-game road trip. What is the message to the group as you embark on the pre-Olympic break four-game road trip? Berube: Obviously, it is a huge trip, starting with […]
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In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs’ stunning downturn during the recent homestand, how the organization reached its current low point, Auston Matthews’ leadership, the players’ apparent disconnect from the fan base/reality, and the unlikability of the 2025-26 Maple Leafs. Episode Topics The shocking downturn in home results during […]
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With everyone inside and outside the organization labeling this either a “must-win” or a “huge” game for the Maple Leafs, they gave up six goals plus an empty-netter and an overturned goal, and mustered just 13 shots on goal through 40 minutes. That really says it all. At a time when they needed to knuckle […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-20-9. On where the game got away from the team: We had a couple of bad breaks go off our guys, but at the end of the first period, we turned the puck over, […]
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The 53rd game of the regular season doesn’t get any more “must-win” than this one for the Maple Leafs against the Buffalo Sabres tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff on a four-point game against the Leafs: We are trying to drive home the point that […]
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Ahead of Tuesday’s game, Craig Berube discussed the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler’s 10-point game, starting Joseph Woll, and the challenge against the Buffalo Sabres. Darryl Sittler and Tiger Williams both spoke with you and the team today. Knowing your playing-day tendencies, was Tiger the more thrilling experience for you? Berube: Haha, no, it was […]
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After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Nylander’s apology for yesterday’s incident, Jacob Quillan’s limited action against Colorado, and the message to the team amid the recent struggles. William Nylander apologized for what happened on camera yesterday and mentioned he was frustrated. How does the organization deal with him on the issue? Berube: He made a […]
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A few weeks ago, we wrote that the Maple Leafs’ two-plus week stretch — featuring a gruelling four-game road trip, followed by a difficult five-game homestand — would likely decide their fate for the 2025-26 season. Unfortunately for the Leafs, it’s not been a positive outcome. Following an admirable enough 2-1-1 road trip, the Leafs […]
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After Monday’s practice, William Nylander discussed his on-camera incident from the press box on Sunday and his progress toward a return from injury. Nylander: First off, I want to apologize for my actions yesterday. I acted out of frustration, so I am sorry about that. Leafs players in the press box realized they were on […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-19-9. On his takeaways from the loss: I thought we came out and were fine. We made two puck-play mistakes, and it was in our net. Execution was the cause of a couple of […]
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It doesn’t get any easier, to say the least, for the slumping Maple Leafs in this Sunday matinee against the probable 2025-26 President’s Trophy winners (1:30 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the many challenges presented by the Avalanche: Definitely, the speed at which they way play is high-end. It is about […]
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“We like the result. I like the process throughout as well. I thought we managed it well [third period], kept them to the outside, and didn’t give many Grade A’s [scoring chances].” – John Gruden Bolstered by a solid goaltending performance from Ken Appleby, the Toronto Marlies scored early and often in this game to […]
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After Saturday’s optional practice, Craig Berube discussed his players coping with a grueling schedule ahead of the break, Scott Laughton’s ice time against Vegas, William Nylander’s status, and the number of stitches he received after his gym accident. Why did you decide not to hold a full practice today? Berube: We played yesterday, we practice […]
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I’m not in the mindset to award any brownie points for the Maple Leafs’ comeback effort in the second period of this game. It’s better than quitting altogether, I suppose. But in the circumstances — facing a Vegas team that stormed back to snatch a win from them a week ago, with the emotional weight […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-18-9. On the team’s performance: In the first period, they carried the play. They had the pace. We didn’t. They won more battles than us. They were on their toes, and we weren’t. […]
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“They were better than us in the third period. They played desperately. We can’t shoot ourselves in the foot like that.” – John Gruden “We knew they had a really good power play, and they showed it. We kind of shot ourselves in the foot, and I was part of it. I took a stupid […]
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BOOOOOO! (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). You can boo Marner if you'd like, but please be respectful during the moment of silence for his schedule B bonuses — Kevin Papetti (@KPapetti) January 23, 2026 Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the return of Anthony Stolarz to the crease: It’s a huge boost. He has been working […]
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In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs’ recent dip in results, non-stop injury issues, Brad Treliving’s ultimate course of action for the 2025-26 season, and Easton Cowan’s development plan. Episode Topics The recent 1-2-2 stretch, more and more injuries adding up, and is the season getting away from the […]
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Ahead of his return to Toronto as a member of the Golden Knights, Mitch Marner discussed the emotions of the game, the video tribute, and the possibly frosty reception from the fans. You faced the Leafs last week, but how does it feel now, facing them in Toronto? Marner: I am obviously not used to […]
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On the one hand, the Maple Leafs were swept by Detroit in the season series tonight, and that will cost them in the standings throughout the rest of the campaign. On the other hand, in a game where the Leafs played with five defensemen nearly all night due to OEL’s injury-related departure, their leading scorer […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-17-9. On a tight 2-1 contest: Pretty even game. I thought we had a lot of chances in the first two periods, and we couldn’t get it by him. They made a […]
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It’s a big one tonight at Scotiabank Arena: Can the Maple Leafs avoid the season-series sweep against the Red Wings and narrow the gap in the standings to six points with a game in hand? (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan on the challenge he expects from the […]
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Ahead of Wednesday’s game against Detroit, Craig Berube discussed the decision to start Joseph Woll in net, Chris Tanev’s status, and the challenge/significance of the matchup against the Red Wings. What drove the decision to go back to Joseph Woll for tonight’s start in goal? Berube: I get that last game was a tough game. […]
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