40 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: Mitch Marner making little fuss on the verge of 100 points

Much fewer than 100 Maple Leafs have ever reached 100 points. Only three in fact since NHL expansion, though a fourth is about to join. Mitch Marner comes into Tuesday’s game in Buffalo needed a goal or assist to join Doug Gilmour, Darryl Sittler and Auston Matthews. All did it twice, Gilmour holding the record […]

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3 d. ago Leafs notes: Toronto’s first place race takes precedence over any help for Habs

The Maple Leafs found themselves on the fence Saturday night where the cross-border playoff picture was situated. Toronto was in the unique pre-game position of denying the Montreal Canadiens a playoff spot at least another day with a regulation win, while the reverse would help a fifth Canadian team qualify. Keep in mind it’s a […]

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4 d. ago LEAFS NOTES: Berube expects ‘another level’ from Calle Jarnkrok

For another practice at least, Calle Jarnkrok was in the Maple Leafs’ top six. Whether Jarnkrok should be on a line with centre John Tavares and William Nylander for the longer term is debatable, but what matters most is that Leafs coach Craig Berube is fine with using the veteran winger there when he sees […]

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6 d. ago LEAFS NOTES: Trip back to Florida for playoffs a strong possibility

The Maple Leafs likely haven’t seen the last of the Sunshine State’s palm trees. While Wednesday night in Tampa Bay wrapped a combined eight games against the Lightning and Panthers this season, the Leafs either draw one of them in the playoffs’ opening round or, should they face the Ottawa Senators and get through, the […]

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7 d. ago LEAFS NOTES: Marner closes in on 100 points, Lorentz in playoff mode

For Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner, the first 100-point season in his National Hockey League career is tantalizing close. Going into Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers and with six games remaining, Marner had 94 points. We figure it’s safe to predict that he will reach the milestone, as Marner has produced at much better […]

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8 d. ago LEAFS NOTES: Craig Berube happy with the process, Leafs players glad for Vlad Guerrero Jr.

They’ve won four in a row and are 8-1-1 in their past 10 games. So, yes, the Maple Leafs are on the right side of coach Craig Berube as they head into Florida for a back-to-back set against the Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning. What’s more, the Leafs — with a lead for first […]

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9 d. ago LEAF NOTES: Will he get 50? Nylander with six goal of milestone

The Maple Leafs won’t have a Rocket Richard Trophy winner this season and Alex Ovechkin is deservedly getting all the goal headlines after passing Wayne Gretzky. But with two on Saturday, William Nylander is now six away from becoming the fifth Leaf to reach 50. Rick Vaive did it three times, Auston Matthews twice, including […]

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9 d. ago LEAF NOTES: Will he get 50? Nylander within six goals of milestone

The Maple Leafs won’t have a Rocket Richard Trophy winner this season and Alex Ovechkin is deservedly getting all the goal headlines after passing Wayne Gretzky. But with two on Saturday, William Nylander is now six away from becoming the fifth Leaf to reach 50. Rick Vaive did it three times, Auston Matthews twice, including […]

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2 w. ago GAME DAY: Leafs look to end California trip on winning note versus Ducks

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (44-25-4) at ANAHEIM DUCKS (32-32-8) When: Sunday, 8 p.m. TV: Sportsnet Ontario Radio: FAN 590 Odds: Toronto – 170, Anaheim + 145 THE BUZZ The Maple Leafs, who held first place in the Atlantic Division entering play Sunday, look for a winning record on their three-game California trip after a 3-1 victory in […]

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2 w. ago LEAF NOTES: Time to get penalty kill consistent as NHL schedule ends

If Craig Berube can’t come back from California with a sweep, he wants the Maple Leafs to clean up their penalty killing. Asked by reporters Thursday in San Jose, before the first of three West Coast contests, what areas the Maple Leafs should give most attention to with 11 matches remaining, the coach quickly segued […]

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3 w. ago LEAFS NOTES: Loss of Laughton, Johnson underline Flyers’ playoff reality

When the Philadelphia Flyers traded Scott Laughton and Erik Johnson, it was more than just farewell. Coach John Tortorella knew it meant the playoff ship had sailed without himself and the rest of the team. On March 1, Philadelphia’s record was 27-26-8 and there was a whiff of hope for playoffs. Ten losses in the […]

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3 w. ago LEAF NOTES: Starting role in goal for playoffs still wide open

The solo Joe Show is not yet a go for playoffs. While Joseph Woll is considered the current favourite to start the playoffs for Toronto, based on his strong play before Saturday night’s game in Nashville, coach Craig Berube didn’t sound like he’d tailor the remaining 12 regular-season games to favour Woll ahead of Anthony […]

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3 w. ago LEAFS NOTES: Starting role in goal for playoffs still wide open

The solo Joe Show is not yet a go for playoffs. While Joseph Woll is considered the current favourite to start the playoffs for Toronto, based on his strong play before Saturday night’s game in Nashville, coach Craig Berube didn’t sound like he’d tailor the remaining 12 regular-season games to favour Woll ahead of Anthony […]

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4 w. ago LEAF NOTES: Auston Matthews returns to form as Toronto’s Rocket Man

There hasn’t been much mention of Auston Matthews defending his Maurice (Rocket) Richard goal trophy this year. So how about the 70th anniversary of the Richard Riot in Montreal for the Maple Leaf captain’s first two-goal night in three months? Putting up a pair on the power play on Monday as part of a 6-2 […]

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