GDT: Leafs want to hand the Kraken a regulation loss
Don't go to the bullpen, Leafs.
From Pension Plan Puppets | 3 months ago | 2 reads
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Don't go to the bullpen, Leafs.
From Pension Plan Puppets | 3 months ago | 2 reads
At the end of a five-games-in-eight-days stretch, the Maple Leafs will need to dig deep as they seek their third straight win against the 2-0-2 Seattle Kraken (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Lane Lambert on the challenge presented by his former team: They’re a dynamic hockey team with tremendous individual skill. They don’t […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Seattle Kraken – Game #6 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Seattle Kraken head coach Lane Lambert discussed his time as an assistant coach in Toronto, the matchup against the Leafs, and his new team’s start to the season. Coming back to Toronto, you know this Leafs team very well. What do you expect out of them? Lambert: They’re a dynamic hockey team with tremendous individual […] The post Kraken head coach Lane Lambert on his experience in the Toronto market with the Leafs: “I’d certainly heard stories about how you walk down the street and this or...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Lorentz returns.
From Pension Plan Puppets | 3 months ago | 2 reads
After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the teaching moments for Easton Cowan in his last game, load managing Auston Matthews, Anthony Stolarz’s big performance against the Rangers, and more. Practice Lines – October 17 Leafs lines at practice Knies – Jarnkrok* – CowanMaccelli – Tavares – Nylander Robertson – Domi – McMann Lorentz – Roy […] The post Craig Berube on keeping Easton Cowan on the bench for most of the third period vs. NYR: “He pushed a little bit too much… He knows; he i...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 3 reads
On October 17th in 2013, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier flubbed a 174 foot clearing attempt that bounced off the end boards before deflecting off his skate and into the net, giving the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 lead with seven minutes to play. The miscue was awarded to Hurricanes' defenseman Ron Hainsey with an assist to netminder Cam Ward, but credit goes to hard-charging
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Laba forced his way onto the roster, but the ripple effects are everywhere, from Juuso Parssinen’s future to the kids stuck waiting in Hartford.
From Blueshirt Banter | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Trust the process—even when it hurts. The Rangers’ latest loss to Toronto was full of good signs, bad luck, and one very overdue goal.
From Blueshirt Banter | 3 months ago | 2 reads
We’re two weeks into the season, and it’s too early. Too early for panic, too early for trades, too early for rankings, too early for conclusions. In fact, it’s too early for everything but a Friday mailbag that will distract you from doing work you weren’t going to do anyway. Let’s do this. >> Read the full post at The Athletic (Want to read this post on The Athletic for free? Sign up for a free trial .)
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Maple Leafs and Rangers recorded just four shot attempts each at five-on-five in the first period of this game, with special teams time taking up nearly half the period. Before the game, Craig Berube remarked that the Rangers looked more like the Leafs in their own zone this season (they’ve shifted from man-to-man to […] The post Game Review: Anthony Stolarz outbattles Shesterkin, Maple Leafs edge Rangers in OT appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-1 overtime win over the New York Rangers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 3-2-0. On the team’s performance: It was good to see the power play get a goal. There were four penalties in the first period, so that really sums up that period for […] The post Craig Berube on Anthony Stolarz stealing the Leafs a win in the third period vs. NYR: “We have to be better than that, but it was a win” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 2 reads
After 170 scoreless minutes, the Rangers finally broke through—only to watch Auston Matthews end it in OT.
From Blueshirt Banter | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Two games!
From Pension Plan Puppets | 3 months ago | 2 reads
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The Maple Leafs are seeking consecutive wins for the first time this season when they host the 2-3-0 New York Rangers tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the challenges presented by the Rangers under new head coach Mike Sullivan: They’ve got a lot of good players — […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers – Game #5 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Lots of new faces.
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In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs’ 2-2-0 start to the regular season, first impressions of the new faces up front, Craig Berube’s lineup configuration, and Easton Cowan’s first NHL games. Episode Topics General impressions of the Maple Leafs’ 2-2-0 start to the season (0:50) Craig Berube’s lineup […] The post Takeaways from the Leafs’ first four games + Easton Cowan’s start – MLHS Podcast EP100 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rangers, Craig Berube discussed Steven Lorentz sitting out as a healthy scratch, the team’s response to Easton Cowan taking a few “cheap shots” versus the Predators, and the challenge against NYR. Morning Skate Lines – October 16 Note: Maintenance for William Nylander (expected to play) Leafs lines at skate […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ response after Easton Cowan took a few cheap shots: “It’s situational… We got a power play on the one, so you ...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 6 reads
No lineup changes expected.
From Pension Plan Puppets | 3 months ago | 1 read
Koblar has suited up for Leksands' pro league team much earlier than we had guessed, and with a much bigger role too. So let's talk about how he's looked.
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Another Leafs game and another Jays game too.
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The Leafs did the thing and got us all back on board. Now it's time for the Jays to do the same.
From Pension Plan Puppets | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Maple Leafs’ stars woke up offensively, and their depth scoring continued to chip in as they lit up the Nashville Predators for seven (two empty-netters) on Tuesday night. The Leafs largely carried over their five-on-five ascendancy from the final 40 minutes of the Red Wings game in the first period of play. They’re more […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs’ stars roar to life offensively in 7-4 win over Nashville appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 2-2-0. On the team’s performance: I thought we came out and played a good first period. We were doing things right and got the lead. In the second period, when a team is down, […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s first NHL point and fit on the Leafs’ top line: “He’s a dog on a bone out there… He’s a worker — a worker with skill” appeared first on Maple Leaf...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Curse of the SEGABABA!
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