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A week to go, all the main teams in action and the Islanders with perhaps their most beatable opponent of the remaining four games. Here’s the expected lineup and combos, with Max Shabanov staying in, Mat Barzal playing center, Tony DeAngelo returning from injury, and Kyle MacLean sitting out: Anders Lee – Bo Horvat – Simon Holmstrom Brayden […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs ' GM search has been loaded with rumors of potential candidates. But after the news dropped today by insider Pierre LeBrun, it appears that one man may be emerging as a top candidate. The Leafs have obtained permission to speak with Florida Panthers' assistant general manager Sunny Mehta. But Toronto will have to act fast, as the New Jersey Devils, who just joined the GM hunt this week , have also received permission from the Cats to talk to him. The Leafs and the...
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The Hockey Show , Canada's only campus-produced radio show that strictly talks hockey, returns to the studio tonight with a couple of outstanding guests as we continue to shine light on Manitoba's hockey scene! As you may know, we committed to giving Sledge Hockey Manitoba and Team Manitoba parahockey more coverage than they've ever received, and we'll continue that effort tonight by welcoming two players to the studio to talk about recent events with their team and the Sledge Hockey Manitoba ...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, which dropped the Leafs’ record to 32-32-14. On the team’s effort: I mean… The game didn’t have a lot of intensity in it. We did some good things. We had opportunities, but we didn’t capitalize on any of them. They got […] The post Craig Berube on Artur Akhtyamov making his first career NHL start vs. the Islanders: “He has really fast reflexes and is competitive as hell… I like the kid a lot” appeared firs...
If anyone wanted a job working in hockey, this might be the year that jobs can be had. We already know the Nashville Predators are hunting for a general manager to replace the outgoing Barry Trotz, the Toronto Maple Leafs need someone for their general manager position, and the New Jersey Devils are looking for someone for their GM office as well. As of today after another somewhat shocking announcement, there's another high-ranking hockey job that will be available at the end of the season, s...
Will it be the Great 8’s final game in Toronto? (7:30 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Alex Ovechkin on the decision to contemplate his retirement decision over the summer: It is just health-wise. I’ll talk to my family and to Ted (Leonsis) and KP. We’ll see. If I were 35 or 25, it would […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals – Game #78 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Capitals, head coach Craig Berube discussed the players’ attitude amid trying times, Easton Cowan’s impressive stretch run, Jake McCabe’s shot blocking, and possibly Alex Ovechkin’s final visit to Toronto. Amid a tough few weeks for your team, has any player stood out for their attitude or something they brought […] The post Craig Berube on the impression Easton Cowan has made down the stretch: “He’s really showing me something with his willingness to be...
Two non-playoff teams in a game in April, who can say no to that?
The Toronto Maple Leafs added to their 2026 college free agent crop last week by signing defenseman Hayes Hundley (University of St. Thomas), who is set to make his AHL debut for the Toronto Marlies against Utica this morning. Hundley is the second defenseman that the Leafs have signed this cycle, following the acquisition of […] The post The 411 on new Leafs prospect Hayes Hundley ahead of his Toronto Marlies debut appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't hired a new GM yet, but they've already managed to create controversy. Toronto retained Neil Glasberg and The Coaches Agency to help run the search for their next head of hockey operations, and people noticed something almost immediately: Sunny Mehta, Florida's assistant general manager and one of the more talked-about candidates for the job, is a Glasberg client. The same person managing Toronto's search also represents one of the people being consi...
Expect some big roster changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer, and it starts with defenceman Morgan Rielly. The longest-tenured Maple Leaf has been all over the place this season, and has been one of the many reasons Toronto hasn't reached expectations. Rielly's inconsistent play defensively has led to several turning points in games, and with a much needed culture change on deck for the Maple Leafs, reports have surfaced stating the team is ready to move on. Nick Kypreos: Re Morgan R...
On last week’s 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman noted that the Maple Leafs are eyeing the Boston Bruins’ retool with a similar goal in mind. The Boston retool is something we’ve discussed before in the lead-up to the Leafs’ trade deadline. The Bruins made a series of trades and ultimately ended up with three top-nine […] The post Is more urgency needed for getting the Maple Leafs’ new management in place? – Maple Leafs Notebook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
After Tuesday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the emergency call-ups of Luke Haymes and William Villeneuve, John Tavares’ strong finish to the season, and the challenge against Alex Ovechkin on Wednesday. What is the current outlook for Oliver Ekman-Larsson? He was skating with William Villeneuve today. Berube: Well, he finished practice, so we will […] The post Craig Berube on the amount he works with the Leafs’ analytics team: “We’re in pretty good contact with them throughou...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to look much different to start next season, and veteran forward Max Domi is one of the Leafs prime trade candidates. Domi has been inconsistent as ever since he's joined the Maple Leafs, working hard to find a secure role within the lineup, but essentially, Craig Berube hasn't been able to find him a permanent home. Domi's inconsistencies are going to lead to a trade this offseason, even with Domi holding a 13-team no-trade clause. The versatile veteran has t...
There's a culture change coming for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in order to make the drastic changes they need in the dressing room, the team is going to need to move on from defenceman, Morgan Rielly. Rielly's the longest tenured Maple Leaf and with a new general manager, and possibly a new head coach coming in this summer, look for Rielly to be approached about waiving his no-movement clause. Word is Brad Treliving and Rielly spoke at the end of last season in their exit interview and Treli...
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Mats Naslund knows the pressure on Cole Caufield to score 50. [ La Presse | Radio-Canada ] Is this Nick Suzuki’s year to win the Selke? [ La Presse | TVA Sports ] Montreal’s first step back to the playoffs was to remember how to have fun playing hockey. [ Montreal Gazette ] The Habs have come a long way from last year. [ The Athletic ] The Victoire want to keep up their momentum, despite still missing key players. [ La Presse ] ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in turmoil, as the team's culture has been on display, and it's horrid. A captain unprotected, a sophomore NHL player ( Matthew Knies ) chirping at a former fourth-line center, and general manager Brad Treliving getting fired. The situation continues to degrade, as speculation rises about where captain Auston Matthews, a Gold Medal winner with Team USA in Milan-Cortina, could land next in the NHL. Matthews' entire career has been spent with the To...
Brendan Shanahan has been biding his time since being let go by the Toronto Maple Leafs from his job as team president one year ago. He joined the NHL’s hockey operations department in an advisory capacity and has served as a Hockey Canada consultant. But he's still anxious to get back to leading a team's hockey operations, and according to Arthur Staple of The Athletic, the New Jersey Devils are the "best fit" if they look to bring in a new boss man. "The guy that's out ther...
The names are flying fast and furious for the front office openings in Toronto. The latest word from insider Elliotte Friedman is that we shouldn't expect Doug Armstrong to be leaving St. Louis to take a position with the Maple Leafs . "The timing isn't right," the insider reports on his 32 Thoughts Podcast. But he does name two other intriguing candidates whom he has heard are possibilities. I think they want to try something a bit different... One name I do think is g...
Welcome to the Game Day Thread for the games in the week of 4/6. Pretty good week last week although the second period seems to be our kryptonite. Four games this week and we need some points in all. Still looking like a photo finish for that second wild card spot. Only a few more killer late starts (really killer for those of us in the Eastern Time Zone) and then we’ll finish out at home. Just a reminder – we’re always looking for new people to chat with and to be part of our community. ...
Bruce Cassidy is looking for work after being fired by the Vegas Golden Knights. However, if one team offers him a coaching position this summer, reports are he's likely going to hold off, and look elsewhere. Insert the Toronto Maple Leafs. A team that has limited direction at the moment and is in search of a new general manager, after Brad Treliving was recently fired. There's speculation brewing that CEO Keith Pelley is also going to let Craig Berube go at the end of the season, and if there...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs had a very up and down season and their inconsistencies were felt throughout their entire lineup. Forward Nick Robertson was one Maple Leaf who wasn't able to produce throughout the entire season, and heading into the offseason, there's a good chance Robertson is moved. The former second-round pick asked for a trade last offseason, but Brad Treliving denied the request and signed him to a one-year deal. Head coach Craig Berube doesn't fully trust Robertson, so even thou...
With the Toronto Maple Leafs having such a frustrating 2025-26 season, it is very likely that they will be making several changes to their roster this offseason. One trade candidate who should be watched closely during the offseason is defenseman Simon Benoit. Due to this, let's take a look at three teams that could look to acquire Benoit during the summer now. San Jose Sharks The Sharks should be on the hunt for defensive help this offseason, as they have several pending UFA bluel...