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It can be difficult to choose a “player of the game” in a team sport when each player is so important to the success of the team. But sometimes a player will go above and beyond and earn some special recognition. After Saturday’s game, Evan chose Frederik Andersen for that shout out, and deservedly so. […]
When the Minnesota Wild parted ways with longtime right-shot defenseman Matt Dumba, it was clear that Brock Faber was the heir apparent. The thought of Faber filling Dumba's skates was more of a changing of the guard than believing Faber would one-for-one replace Dumba. At his peak, Dumba was a goal...
It's been a long hard slog of nearly must-win games.
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the field of candidates in the Maple Leafs’ executive search, the arguments for/against Mike Gillis as the next President of Hockey Ops, the names bandied about in the GM conversation, and Mats Sundin and Gary Roberts interviewing for potential front-office roles. Episode Topics Latest […] The post Feeling out the field of candidates in the Maple Leafs’ executive search – MLHS Podcast Ep. 118 appeared first on Maple Lea...
After the final practice ahead of the series opener against Rochester, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed the team’s playoff preparation, the decision in goal, and the impact of Easton Cowan, Jacob Quillan, Noah Chadwick, Alex Nylander, and Bo Groulx. What did you think of the energy in practice ahead of the playoffs? Gruden: […] The post John Gruden, ahead of the Marlies’ playoffs, on the growth in Easton Cowan: “You can see he has matured… He’s definitely a confident young ma...
The Toronto Maple Leafs cast a wide net in their search for a new general manager following the firing of Brad Treliving, and now the field is narrowing fast. NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported Monday that the Maple Leafs are advancing to the finalist stage of their interview process this week. "No guarantee on timeline," Seravalli posted, "but it wouldn't be a surprise to see a new GM in place by the end of the week." That is a faster timeline than most expected. When the search began...
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, Matthew Knies discussed his name popping up in trade rumours, the reasons for the team’s failure, and his desire to remain in Toronto. Where and why did you think the season went off the rails? Knies: To begin with, I don’t think we put ourselves in a good […] The post Matthew Knies reflects on the Leafs’ failures defensively in 2025-26: “I wasn’t expecting to have the plus-minus I did” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
“What I like most about [the performance] is the way we played in the second and third periods. I think that should be our standard. You can see a different pace coming out after that first period, and we got the results to show for it. At the end of the day, you can’t control […] The post Jacob Quillan scores game-winner, Toronto Marlies finish regular season with weekend sweep of Laval appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers grinded out a sometimes ugly 115-105 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead. Much of that success was due to their defense and how they shut down forward Brandon Ingram, thanks in part to the services of Dean Wade. Toronto’s leading scorer was […]
The New Jersey Devils have hired a new GM; The Toronto Maple Leafs are considering bringing a couple of franchise greats back into the fold in advisory roles; and the Nashville Predators' search for a new general manager is also reaching the final stages. Insider Frank Seravalli gives us a detailed breakdown on Monday of where things stand. He says that the Preds have eliminated two candidates, telling their two assistant GMs, Jeff Kealty and Scott Nichol, that they are no longer under c...
We heard the news last week that the Toronto Maple Leafs are considering bringing former franchise icon Mats Sundin back into the fold in a front office advisory role of some kind. Now comes word on Monday that another former Leafs great could be brought back as well for another important off-ice role. According to insider Darren Dreger, speaking on TSN's First Up, Gary Roberts is being eyed for a position with the new-look Leafs. Mats Sundin, Mike Gillis... Gary Roberts? Thi...
It sounds like things are getting closer for the Toronto Maple Leafs to land on a new general manager. After reporting that something could happen by the end of this week , insider Frank Seravalli is now listing the names of two of the 'Finalists' for the open GM job. Sources say two of the 'finalists' advancing in the Maple Leafs GM search this week are #NHLBruins assistant GM Evan Gold and #NYR assistant GM Ryan Martin. There is likely a third (or more?) candidate to meet with the team for a...
It’s OGWAC time, as we celebrate one of the best running subplots of any NHL postseason: The Old Guy Without a Cup. That grizzled veteran who's done it all over a long career, but has yet to get their name on the sport’s most hallowed trophy. Can they finally win the big one? Will they run out of time? Will they get the first pass from the team captain, and if so, will they cry? Will we all cry? You know the drill. The greatest OGWAC story ever told was Ray Bourque back in 2001. Teemu Selanne’...
They have home ice vs Rochester in the best of three first round.
On April 18th in 1942, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 3-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final becoming the first NHL team to ever recover from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series and win the round, or in this case the Stanley Cup. In fact, only 3 of the 172 times a NHL team has trailed 3-0 in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series have they comeback to
With anywhere up to 10 candidates having been interviewed already, some twice, we're getting a report on Sunday night that the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office executive search is suddenly coming down to the final strokes. According to insider Frank Seravalli, we’re now just about at “The Finalists” stage: Sources say the Maple Leafs are advancing to the ‘finalist’ stage of their interview process this week. No guarantee on timeline but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a new GM in place...
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, goaltender Joseph Woll discussed his individual performance level this year, the reasons for the team’s failure, and his goals for increasing his workload next season. Looking back on missing the start of the season due to personal leave, are you able to share more details now, if you’re […] The post Joe Woll on the feeling of the Leafs missing the playoffs: “The Game 7 loss last year felt pretty crappy… This is a whole different animal… I do...
DENVER, CO — Ball Arena was the stage, and playoff hockey was the entertainment. Fans and pundits alike were not disappointed in the slightest. The arena and its patrons started in a frenzy, and as Gangsters Paradise rang out, the frenzy built into downright bedlam as the white pom poms flew. With three Stanley Cup banners […]
The talk of the Toronto Maple Leafs trying to trade Morgan Rielly has been ongoing since about this time last year. The 13-year veteran is a lifelong Leaf and the longest-serving member of the club. Most observers feel, though, that it's time to move on from Rielly and remake the blueline. However, there's the little issue of a hefty contract and a full no-move clause. The 32-year-old has to agree to a deal first. With a whopping four years remaining on his deal at a $7.5 million c...
Over the past few weeks, as the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season painfully wound down, all the attention shifted to who will take control of the franchise. We looked at the Leafs six (!) AGMs at a high level (most of whom should probably go), as well as who the Leafs should try to emulate (hint: […] The post The Maple Leafs’ top job is too big for “learn as you go” candidates appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Toronto Maple Leafs put on a dismal performance throughout the entire regular season, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in surprising fashion. Forward Nick Robertson is one of the many players who aren't likely to return next season, and as a pending restricted free agent, Robertson isn't shy talking about the elephant in the room. Robertson spoke to the media to finish out the year, and made it very clear, he's unsure what the future holds. The pesky winger has been in and out of the lineu...
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, John Tavares discussed the reasons for the team’s failure and his view on his own role in the team’s underwhelming results this year. From your perspective, where did the season go wrong? Tavares: We never seemed to get on track the way we needed to. Our game, obviously, […] The post John Tavares on his role in the Maple Leafs’ disappointing season: “I was on for too many goals against… I just have to be more consistent” appeared first on Map...
The Toronto Maple Leafs missed out on one of their top candidates for their new front office when analytics guru Sunny Mehta was snapped up by the New Jersey Devils. But there is no shortage of other candidates, as reported by insider Elliotte Friedman. He tells us there is a list of seven—that he knows of—that have already spoken with MLSE CEO Keith Pelley and the Leafs organization: Ryan Bowness, 42, Islanders Assistant General Manager and Director of Player Personnel...
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, Morgan Rielly discussed the team’s major on-ice failure and his uncertain future with the organization. When you look back on the season, where do you think it went wrong for the team? Rielly: I think there were different points, earlier in the year, when we were kind of […] The post Morgan Rielly on whether he’d be open to a trade this offseason: “When that conversation happens, we’ll deal with it accordingly… I’ve always wanted to stay… I s...
The Toronto Maple Leafs held their end-of-season media availability on Thursday, and two of the more notable names on the roster made their feelings about the future very clear . Morgan Rielly, who has worn a Leafs sweater for 13 seasons and carries a full no-movement clause in his eight-year, $60 million contract, was asked how he would feel if the organization asked him to waive it. "It's a challenging thing to answer when those conversations haven't happened yet," Rielly said. "But afte...