Source: Chris Johnston, Sportsnet.ca, December 17, 2019 TORONTO — That’s a little more like it. This incarnation of the Toronto Maple Leafs is built to be a glamour team, with multiple eight-figure paycheques and jaw-dropping skill splashed across every forward line and defensive pair. It took until a Tuesday in mid-December for the beautiful game to finally… Continue reading Maple Leafs finally dazzle with jaw-dropping skill in win over Sabres
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6 Maple Leafs who have benefitted most from Sheldon Keefe’s takeover
Source: Sonny Sachdeva, Sportsnet.ca, November 26, 2019 One week ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs were putting the finishing touches on a six-game losing streak, their tumultuous 2019-20 season in a full-on spiral. Seven days later, Sheldon Keefe’s entered the fray to reinvigorate the young club. The six-game slide’s been swapped for two straight wins, with Keefe’s Leafs… Continue reading 6 Maple Leafs who have benefitted most from Sheldon Keefe’s takeover
Maple Leafs fire head coach Mike Babcock amid 6-game losing streak
Source: Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press, November 20, 2019 Sheldon Keefe, coach of AHL’s Marlies, to take over behind bench The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Mike Babcock and replaced him with Sheldon Keefe. Babcock had a record of 9-10-4 in 2019-20 for the struggling Leafs, who are 0-5-1 in their last six… Continue reading Maple Leafs fire head coach Mike Babcock amid 6-game losing streak
History repeats itself as Leafs eliminated by Bruins yet again
Source: Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press, April 23, 2019 Toronto knocked off by Boston for 3rd time in 7 years Standing in the same locker room, in the same building, the Toronto Maple Leafs had the same feeling. Emptiness after another Game 7 loss to a team that has become their unsolvable playoff riddle. Tuukka Rask… Continue reading History repeats itself as Leafs eliminated by Bruins yet again
7 Maple Leafs in desperate need of a big Game 7 against the Bruins
Source: Luke Fox, Sportsnet.ca, April 22, 2019 BOSTON — Every Game 7 needs its hero. But when you consider the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster ahead of their deja vu-showdown in Boston, a few components need to elevate more than others. Frederik Andersen has been a backbone in net (.950 save percentage at even-strength), even in the losses. Morgan… Continue reading 7 Maple Leafs in desperate need of a big Game 7 against the Bruins
Maple Leafs hope to change playoff fortunes with crucial Game 1 win
Source: Tim Wharnsby, CBC News, April 11, 2019 Toronto has fallen behind in each of the past two post-season series they’ve lost In a seven-game playoff series, it’s almost as important to enjoy a strong start as it is to finish well. Just ask defencemen Jake Muzzin and Ron Hainsey as well as head coach Mike… Continue reading Maple Leafs hope to change playoff fortunes with crucial Game 1 win
Leafs head to Boston with goal of putting last year behind them
Source: Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press, April 10, 2019 ‘We have another opportunity. We’d like to be better than them,’ coach Babcock says All the Toronto Maple Leafs want to do is look forward. Their recent history with the Boston Bruins, however, makes it hard not to take a long gaze in the rear-view mirror.… Continue reading Leafs head to Boston with goal of putting last year behind them
Auston Matthews makes Leafs history in win over Sabres
Source: The Canadian Press, February 25, 2019 1st Toronto player to score 30-plus goals in his first 3 seasons Auston Matthews set a franchise record for the 102-year-old Maple Leafs on Monday night but his eyes are on the rest of Toronto’s season. Matthews scored in a four-goal second period as Toronto downed the Buffalo… Continue reading Auston Matthews makes Leafs history in win over Sabres
Rielly scores winner as Leafs take Battle of Ontario win over Sens Social Sharing
Source: Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press, February 7, 2019 Toronto defenceman reaches career-high 53 points The fans left happy after a back-and-forth game Mike Babcock deemed “way too entertaining for the coach.” And his team won. Trailing 2-1, the Maple Leafs scored three goals in four minutes late in the second period Wednesday to pull… Continue reading Rielly scores winner as Leafs take Battle of Ontario win over Sens Social Sharing
‘I’m proud to be a Maple Leaf’: Auston Matthews signs 5-year extension Social Sharing
Source: CBC Sports, February 6, 2019 Star centre will earn an average annual salary of $11.634M Auston Matthews uttered the word “special” eight times in his first discussion with reporters after signing a five-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The 21-year-old star centre talked of it being a special day for… Continue reading ‘I’m proud to be a Maple Leaf’: Auston Matthews signs 5-year extension Social Sharing