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Like numbers? Check these out. Tonight the Knicks (40*-22) outshot the Raptors (35-26) 56% to 45%, piled up 32 assists on 46 baskets, and dominated the glass 44–28. This marked their third consecutive game with all five starters scoring in double figures, and the 11th time in their last 19 games they’ve held an opponent […]
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs’ miserable stretch of hockey coming out of the break, Craig Berube’s disastrous season behind the bench, and the possible deadline moves to come in the next few days. Episode Topics The Maple Leafs’ grim 0-3-1 stretch coming out of the Olympic break, […] The post Confidence level in Leafs brain trust low as trade deadline nears – MLHS Podcast EP114 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Knicks (39*-22) head to Toronto to face the Raptors (35-25) in a matchup of top-five East teams. The Raptors defend well (seventh in defensive rating) but are middling offensively, led by Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, with guest appearances by our old friends, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett. New York has defeated Toronto 11 […]
Canada 7 Blue Jays 10 It looked like a runaway, early, the Jays were up 7-0 after 2 innings. But Team Canada tied things in the top of the eighth. Then the Jays scored three more in the bottom of the inning. Kevin Gausman cruised through his two innings, allowing a hit and a walk […]
They’ve played 60 games and have 22 to go. That’s a possible 44 points available if they were to somehow run the table the last six weeks of the season. That’s probably not happening. However, after losing to Washington 3-1 in their first game after the Olympic break, Philadelphia has managed to beat the Rangers, then eke out victories against the Bruins and, on Monday night, Toronto. That’s six of a possible eight points. It puts them four points out of a wildcard spot heading into Tuesday ni...
“We did a much better job of slowing down [Chicago] through the neutral zone. You’re not going to contain them for 60 minutes, but we slowed them down enough to be able to defend with numbers and get pucks stopped. We did a lot of good things.” – John Gruden “As prospects, they continue to […] The post Luke Haymes & Jacob Quillan score big goals in Toronto Marlies’ 5-2 win over Chicago appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Knight likely became the first out LGBTQ athlete to appear on 'Saturday Night Live' last weekend. The post Hockey hero Hilary Knight’s ‘SNL’ appearance a first for out LGBTQ athletes appeared first on Outsports .
The Flyers went to yet another shootout Monday night as they took on the Toronto Maple Leafs up in Canada, and Trevor Zegras – along with Dan Vladar’s stellar goaltending – was the hero. His continued success in the shootout is something that could be a sneaky important skill for the Flyers as they look to move forward and compete for the playoffs. Trevor Zegras has been one of the most electric players in the shootout over his six-year NHL career – scoring highlight reel goals after high...
And you thought the Jays were Team Canada. This is a 1:00 Eastern start and it is on Sportsnets The Jays lineup has a bunch of the regulars: And Kevin Gausman is starting. Hazel Mae posted the Team Canada lineup: Team USA is playing the Giants at 3:00 Eastern. I don’t think that one is […]
The New Jersey Devils are expected to trade defenceman Dougie Hamilton before Friday's trade deadline and while the Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs have been heavily linked the past few weeks, it turns out there's a new team that could surprise, and come out on top. Keep an eye on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kyle Dubas long coveted Hamilton while he was running the Maple Leafs, and the idea to buy low on Hamilton at the moment is intriguing Dubas a lot. The Penguins c...
Trade rumors are boiling over in this pre-deadline Media Bytes, with Trocheck’s market taking shape and fresh reporting casting a shadow over Adam Fox’s future.
Don’t fear, Canadian friends! The Knicks (39*-22) are in your country to face the Raptors (35-25), not to start a war. Unless they lose. Then maybe Canada becomes an existential threat. This tilt features two top-five Eastern Conference teams, with New York third and Toronto fifth. Both have won six of their last 10 games. […]
Looking at Toronto's top performing prospects from the past week, plus some small notes on how some others are moving teams and roles.
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Friday That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see who stands out this week!
All the players who are locked in.
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...