Wednesday FTB: Stuck in a rut, on and off the ice
As we dig out of the storm, the Leafs need to decide how to sign out of this mess
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As we dig out of the storm, the Leafs need to decide how to sign out of this mess
After the Gold Medal game of the 2026 World Junior Championships, Václav Nestrašil was surrounded by crowded by media, cameras and microphones...
With everyone inside and outside the organization labeling this either a “must-win” or a “huge” game for the Maple Leafs, they gave up six goals plus an empty-netter and an overturned goal, and mustered just 13 shots on goal through 40 minutes. That really says it all. At a time when they needed to knuckle […] The post Game Review: A statement loss in a must-win game for the Maple Leafs appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The New Jersey Devils were looking for a little nostalgia when they made John MacLean the fourth member of the team’s Ring of Honor in a pregame ceremony Tuesday night at Prudential Center. What they got instead was deja vu. That’s because these Devils, who lost 4-3 to the Winnipeg Jets, are way more reminiscent […]
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-20-9. On where the game got away from the team: We had a couple of bad breaks go off our guys, but at the end of the first period, we turned the puck over, […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ miserable 0-4-1 homestand: “Until we decide to do things right and keep the puck out of our net — goalies included — this is what we’re going to get” appeared first on Maple ...
Play it like you mean it.
The 53rd game of the regular season doesn’t get any more “must-win” than this one for the Maple Leafs against the Buffalo Sabres tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff on a four-point game against the Leafs: We are trying to drive home the point that […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres – Game #53 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Ahead of Tuesday’s game, Craig Berube discussed the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler’s 10-point game, starting Joseph Woll, and the challenge against the Buffalo Sabres. Darryl Sittler and Tiger Williams both spoke with you and the team today. Knowing your playing-day tendencies, was Tiger the more thrilling experience for you? Berube: Haha, no, it was […] The post Craig Berube on the lessons the current Leafs can take away from Darryl Sittler’s address: “The pride of the Leafs, what is ex...
Jonatan Clase is a 23-year-old (24 in May), switch-hitting outfielder from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He came to us in trade from the Mariners, along with catcher Jacob Sharp, for Yimi Garcia. Sharp played in New Hampshire in 2025, hitting .161/.271/.206 in 68 games He has played 60 major league games, and lost his rookie […]
The Portland Trail Blazers went 1-2 this week, earning a win over the Miami Heat to start the week, then falling to the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics in the absence of Deni Avdija. During a week where Portland’s offense struggled with consistency, one player really stepped up his performance; this week’s Blazer of the […]
The last home game before the break needs to be a good one.
In Mariners news… Around the league…
Dylan Cease (how come I’ve been saying his name Cleese like he’s John Cleese son?) is a 30-year-old, right-handed pitcher whom the Jays signed to a 5-year, $210 million contract. It is more than possible that the last couple of years of that contract won’t go well. Cease has pitched seven seasons in the MLB […]
Toronto came into this homestand looking like a team that might add, but the slide has flipped the conversation quickly. With the Maple Leafs falling further out of the wild card picture and the deadline clock getting louder, league chatter is starting to sound like it might be time for the team to start considering selling. The vibe around the market is shifting toward Toronto selling pieces, and the longer the skid lingers, the more obvious that path becomes. Maple Leafs seller...
It's been a while since my last prospect report. I've been watching what I can and following the rest on social media and the boxscores, so let's see who's been hot!
Wait, do they fly or take the QEW?
What are the best bets for the upcoming Toronto Maple Leafs versus Buffalo Sabres matchup at Scotiabank Arena, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. ET? We have tips for you below. Best Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs +110 25 G in 46 GP Tage Thompson, Sabres +150 27 G in 51 GP John Tavares, Maple Leafs +180 19 G in 52 GP Alex Tuch, Sabres +220 17 G in 50 GP ...
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been full of praise for Joan Garcia and has labelled the summer signing “the best goalkeeper in the world.” Garcia swapped Espanyol for Barcelona in the summer and has gone on to impress in his first season for Hansi Flick’s side. Laporta spoke about Garcia at the Catalan Sports Gala […]
Darko Rajakovic wears many hats. As the Head Coach, he takes his leadership seriously, stands up for his players, and is always open and forthcoming. As an Offensive Coordinator, his system which encourages multiple passes and cuts has resulted the Raptors finishing in the top 7 in assists in each of his first two seasons […]
After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Nylander’s apology for yesterday’s incident, Jacob Quillan’s limited action against Colorado, and the message to the team amid the recent struggles. William Nylander apologized for what happened on camera yesterday and mentioned he was frustrated. How does the organization deal with him on the issue? Berube: He made a […] The post Craig Berube on William Nylander’s (overblown) middle-finger incident: “I mean, come on… He knows it’s wrong, and h...
A few weeks ago, we wrote that the Maple Leafs’ two-plus week stretch — featuring a gruelling four-game road trip, followed by a difficult five-game homestand — would likely decide their fate for the 2025-26 season. Unfortunately for the Leafs, it’s not been a positive outcome. Following an admirable enough 2-1-1 road trip, the Leafs […] The post Selling and resetting is fast becoming the only logical path forward for the Maple Leafs appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
After Monday’s practice, William Nylander discussed his on-camera incident from the press box on Sunday and his progress toward a return from injury. Nylander: First off, I want to apologize for my actions yesterday. I acted out of frustration, so I am sorry about that. Leafs players in the press box realized they were on […] The post William Nylander on flipping the bird to the TSN camera: “Not a good idea… Not a good thing to do… I apologize about that” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotsto...
The 29-19 Toronto Raptors are currently the 3rd-best team in a wide-open Eastern Conference, but things aren’t the same over the in the West. It’s pretty obvious that the Western Conference poses the biggest threat to take home this season’s NBA Championship, but who makes it from the Eastern Conference is up in the air. […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a transition year after losing Mitch Marner and bringing in a few new players as tests to try to make up for it. The defense has been banged up, goaltending has been a rotating door due to injury as well, and more moves are going to be made for the team that is five points back of a playoff spot. While some players are playing their final season with the Maple Leafs, others will be sticking around due to their elevated play this season. Bobby McMann could very we...
With the way Connor McDavid’s teammates are playing — Zach Hyman, who’s been sizzling for the Edmonton Oilers for almost two months and connected with McDavid for the game-tying goal against the Washington Capitals, and Evan Bouchard, who recorded a six-point night against them — the topic on everyone’s mind just got even bigger: leaving…