2 h. ago Our final Maple Leaf camp takeaways – and sunset for Brendan Shanahan

Before embarking on a new season, some old business to clear up, via Brendan Shanahan.  The deposed president of the Maple Leafs didn’t think his “Shanaplan” was the expensive failure that two playoff series wins in nine years might indicate, reminding Prime Video’s Faceoff: Inside the NHL series that he left the Bay Street house […]

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28 h. ago Maple Leafs juggle exhibition, practice lines around Dennis Hildeby’s start

To be or not to Hildeby. That is the question, actually one of many, as the Maple Leafs embark on tonight’s final NHL exhibition game in Detroit ahead of Wednesday’s regular-season opener. Dennis Hildeby is expected to start in net, looking to extend a strong pre-season (a .944 save percentage in two games) and make […]

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2 d. ago Legendary Maple Leafs announcer to receive special tribute during final season

The Maple Leafs will honour longtime broadcaster Joe Bowen with a tribute game Dec. 16 as he enters his final season after 44 years as the iconic voice of Leafs Nation.

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7 d. ago James Reimer must cede his old No. 34 to rightful heir Auston Matthews

Who should walk past James Reimer as he was quizzed on Auston Matthews’ inheriting his sweater number than the captain himself in a bit of kismet. No one is suggesting seniority should have prevailed when Reimer and his 10-year age difference returned to the Leaf camp this week – with Matthews’s 34 worn by every […]

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7 d. ago Maple Leafs’ rejuvenated Morgan Rielly sets sights on making it right this season

Morgan Rielly understands the assignment. With the issues involving the Maple Leafs as training camp and the preseason heads into the final week — where Max Domi and Matias Maccelli fit best, the status of goaltender Joseph Woll, whether Easton Cowan will make the team — let’s not forget Rielly’s desire to return to a […]

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3 w. ago Maple Leaf kids show spunk in losing rookie event opener to Senators

The final score Saturday won’t be remembered by the Maple Leafs talent evaluators as much as the spirit of their rookie squad. Opening the Prospects Showdown at the Bell Centre in Montreal against the Ottawa Senators’ freshmen, they were down three at one stage before a strong rally nearly tied an eventual 4-3 loss. Luke […]

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