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George Springer is a 36-year-old, right-handed hitting, DH/OF, who signed a six-year contract with the Jays back in 2021, for $150 million, so an average of $25 million a year. He’s now played (counting on his fingers), five of those six years. He seems like just a great guy. Always seems happy. Over those five […]
*Here’s hoping the Flyers front office is smart enough to know that being kinda close to a wild card spot and kinda playing well isn’t a good reason to not sell some pieces this week. Here’s hoping. That said, solid win over the Leafs last night in the shootout. RECAP ! *It’s not the big shiny deadline move folks are looking forward to, but the Flyers got themselves a New Guy and lucky for you we have an in-house subject matter expert to tell you all about him. [ BSH ] *It really is ...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-24-10. On the team’s performance: Good battle by our group tonight. Really good second period. We had a lot of opportunities. We didn’t capitalize on them, but I thought our game was good […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s team-low 8:23 in ice time vs. Philly: “It’s about where he’s slotted right now… It is what it is” appeared first on Maple Le...
After picking up a big win over the Bruins on Saturday, the Flyers again hit the road for a quick trip up north to face off against the Maple Leafs. Coming in to face another team also well — if still a little distantly — in the fight to remain in the hunt for a playoff spot, this wasn’t going to be an easy matchup for the Flyers, but despite the depleted lineup they had to deal with in this one, they were able to gut this one out and come away with the win in the shootout, and extend their wi...
Red Sox 7 Blue Jays 6 I know it is spring, but it would be nice to win occasionally. Cody Ponce threw 2 innings, allowed 4 hits, 1 earned with 2 strikeouts. Not bad for his first time out there. Other pitchers: Hitters, Starters: Others: Tomorrow the Jays host the WBC’s Team Canada. Kevin Gausman […]
The Philadelphia Flyers are wallowing down in the mushy middle of the standings and this is the week where we care less about the games and just want to see transactions pop up before Friday’s trade deadline. Naturally, they’re visiting the Maple Leafs in Toronto so a whole lot of eyes will be on them. Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: NBCSP, Amazon Prime 📻: 97.5 The Fanatic Pregame reading Sean Couturier finally scored a goal after going almost three months withou...
It’s likely the final home game as a Leaf for several players in this Monday night matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers (7:30 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). Game Day Quotes Bobby McMann on what the organization has meant to him, ahead of possibly his final home game as a Leaf: It is hard to put into […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Game #61 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Is the game on TV? Yes, first pitch is at 1:07 PM (what? why?) on NESN. I’m guessing this broadcast be similar to a few days ago, though, when NESN simply streamed the home team’s feed, so don’t expect to get your daily dose of Tom Caron. What’s the lineup? What should we watch for? […]
The Maple Leafs left the Olympic break hoping to embark on some sort of winning run to give themselves a fighting chance at the playoffs. Three games later, they’re all but out of it. Not only are the Leafs 0-3 since the break, but they emphatically lost all three games, making it crystal clear that […] The post With trade deadline week upon us, the Maple Leafs’ question marks start at the very top — Leafs Notebook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Ahead of Monday’s game against Philadelphia, head coach Craig Berube discussed the response he’s expecting from the players, uniting Auston Matthews and William Nylander on the top line, the uncertainty around the trade deadline, and the decision to scratch Nick Robertson. What is your sense of the group, and what sort of response are you […] The post Craig Berube on uniting Matthews & Nylander on the top line amid the Leafs’ struggles: “They’re arguably our two best players… Go out and cont...
In today’s installment of our daily thrice weekly occasional spring series, I wanted to ask about the World Baseball Classic. Exhibition games kick off tomorrow, WBC squads facing off against MLB teams. The Jays host Team Canada at their usual 1:07pm ET spring timeslot. Canada then visits the Phillies on Wednesday before flying to Puerto […]
Muddy middle battle.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are continuing to lose, and they should be sellers at the 2026 NHL trade deadline because of it. One of the Maple Leafs' top trade candidates with the deadline almost here is pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) center Scott Laughton. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Laughton ahead of the deadline. Colorado Avalanche The Avalanche should be on the hunt for another bottom-six forward ahead of the deadline as they prepare for th...
“It wasnt a recipe for success by any means (in reference to the high-octane offense on both sides). [Chicago] is playing extremely well and play very fast. We are happy to get out of there with a point. We scored some goals, but gave them some gifts. We didn’t protect the front of the net […] The post Toronto Marlies score two shorthanded goals, come from behind three times to earn point against Chicago appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Next up would be Anthony Santander, but he’ll be going on the 60-day IL Let’s skip to Davis Schneider. Davis Schneider is a 27-year-old, right-handed hitting, left fielder/second baseman. Last year he played 59 games in left and 24 games at second. He was drafted in the 28th round of the 2017. He’s the only […]
Jays 4 Tigers 4 I know it is spring and all, but I’d like a win again, one day. But we were able to watch a bunch of minor league types (some of whom I had never heard of) Pitchers: Hitters, Starters: Others: The Jays are now 2-6-2 on the spring. Tomorrow, the Jays are […]
The Edmonton Oilers, despite the return of assistant coach Paul Coffey behind the bench, still need to address their defensive concerns ahead of Friday's trade deadline. This much is clear. They have been linked to a couple of candidates. We know that their interest in Toronto Maple Leafs' puck-mover Oliver Ekman-Larsson "is real." But according to insider Frank Seravalli, the Oil are also "fixated" on Blues top-four d-man Justin Faulk. According to Frank Seravalli Oilers are fixated on ...
We don’t get many regulars today, who wants to work on a Sunday (more like who wants to ride the bus to Lakeland on a Sunday). Our starter is Grant Rogers who pitched in Vancouver and New Hampshire last year. And there are only a couple of guys in the batting order who are sure […]
With the NHL Trade Deadline less than a week away, the Edmonton Oilers have recently been linked to defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Toronto Maple Leafs. “I do think Edmonton’s interest in Ekman-Larsson is real,” said Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast. “And I think it’s just going to be really interesting to see…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a mess and their captain Auston Matthews isn't shying away from it. Matthews spoke to reporters after the team's loss to the rival Ottawa Senators Saturday night, and called out his team for their pride in their play. I thought we started better. We just kind of lost it there. Just really disconnected throughout all three zones. Just bad. Just fairly embarrassing, to be honest with you. We need to have more pride in our play, no matter where we’re at, n...
Brad Treliving has a 'For Sale' sign up around the Toronto Maple Leafs. After what was one of their worst performances of the season against the rival Ottawa Senators Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena, it's been reported that Treliving has made it known throughout the league, mostly anyone on the team is available, for the right price. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman recently reported on what the Leafs were going to do, and had this to say: There’s a lot of talk about the UFAs and what they cou...
The Wizards keep doing the improbable this season. Last night, for example, they shot 47.1% from three, were +21 on the scoreboard from deep (16 made threes to Toronto’s 9), and lost by nine. Once again, it wasn’t that close. Bright side: the Wizards need to keep on losing, and at least they made the […]
Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Time/Place: 1:05 p.m., Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FLSB Nation Site: Bluebird BanterMedia: MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
After every Leafs game, we try our best to write a detailed review recapping the game’s events and providing insight into individual performances, storylines, and other notes beyond the boxscore. Tonight, there is no point in any of it. This was as unprofessional a performance as you’ll see in the NHL from the Maple Leafs. […] The post Game Review: 2025-26 Maple Leafs sink to new low in loss to Senators appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-24-9. On whether the team has quit: No, I don’t believe that. I don’t worry about that. On how the players can manufacture more pride in their game: When I look at the game […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ lack of “pride” during their losing streak: “[The players] have to bring the heart and competitiveness that’s needed… That’s on them” appeared first on Mapl...