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Game Review: Woll holds Toronto in it, Cowan comes up clutch as Maple Leafs pull one out of the fire in Columbus

There are a few different ways to look at this 2-1 overtime win for the Maple Leafs in Columbus, and the correct take will be revealed in time. One is that process-wise, this was closer to an illustration of Brad Treliving’s “even in games we’ve won, we haven’t won the game” expression than it was […] The post Game Review: Woll holds Toronto in it, Cowan comes up clutch as Maple Leafs pull one out of the fire in Columbus appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

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Craig Berube on Easton Cowan scoring a huge third-period goal in Columbus: “He has ice water in his veins… He doesn’t feel the pressure… He just plays”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-1 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 10-10-3. On the team’s performance:  Well, it was a good PK in the first period. The period was even, but we took three penalties. The guys did a good job killing the […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan scoring a huge third-period goal in Columbus: “He has ice water in his veins… He doesn’t feel the pressure… He just plays” appeared first on Maple...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 8 days ago | 1 read

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Game #23 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Reinforcements have arrived as a desperate Maple Leafs team looks to avoid a season-series sweep at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/Sportsnet 360). Game Day Quotes Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason on the season series against the Leafs: They’ve been really good games. The one was a little lopsided […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Game #23 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 8 days ago | 1 read

Craig Berube on the performance of healthy scratch Dakota Joshua: “Just okay”

Ahead of the game in Columbus, head coach Craig Berube discussed the return of Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews, and Nic Roy to the lineup, the importance of the road trip, and the healthy scratching of Dakota Joshua. What will it mean for the group to get Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, and Nic Roy back tonight? […] The post Craig Berube on the performance of healthy scratch Dakota Joshua: “Just okay” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

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Maple Leafs Place Forward Sammy Blais On Waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed forward Sammy Blais on waivers as the organization activated Auston Matthews and Nicolas Roy from injured reserve.  The transaction required clearing roster space, leading to Blais hitting the wire and rookie Jacob Quillan being reassigned to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. With Matthews and Roy set to return against the Columbus Blue Jackets , the Leafs needed immediate flexibility. Blais lands on waivers after limited opportunity Blais registered one ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 8 days ago | 3 reads

Auston Matthews on the hit he took from Nikita Zadorov in Boston: “I mean, I am three feet away from the boards, and he hits me in the numbers…”

Ahead of his return to the lineup in Columbus, captain Auston Matthews discussed his injury, the team’s struggles in his absence, and the keys to turning around the team’s fortunes. What has the last little stretch on the sidelines been like for you, and what are your feelings about getting back into the lineup? Matthews: […] The post Auston Matthews on the hit he took from Nikita Zadorov in Boston: “I mean, I am three feet away from the boards, and he hits me in the numbers…” appeared first...

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Toronto Marlies complete weekend sweep of Iowa on the back of stellar performances from Artur Akhtyamov and the PK 

“I like the result. I like the goaltending. I like our penalty kill. I loved some of the blocked shots from our PK. They actually won us that game. I thought they were outstanding. “We were too sporadic. It’s still not our template on how we want to play a full game, but again, I […] The post Toronto Marlies complete weekend sweep of Iowa on the back of stellar performances from Artur Akhtyamov and the PK  appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 9 days ago | 0 reads

Wildcard Goalie Added To Team Canada Olympic Goalie List

The teams that played for the 4 Nations Faceoff aren't going to be the same as the teams the four nations will be bringing to the Olympics. While Canada won, there are going to be changes at all positions, especially the volatile goaltending position. There are a number of possibilities in net, but I think only one thing is for certain. Jordan Binnington, after helping Team Canada win gold, has a spot amongst the three goalies that will be brought. But Darren Dreger reported, "Scott Wedgewood ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 9 days ago | 0 reads

Craig Berube on Joseph Woll’s positive impact on the Leafs: “He was so pissed off at me for pulling him the other night, but I like that… He wanted to fight”

After Tuesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players, the upcoming road trip, the play of Simon Benoit this season, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s strong start to the campaign. Practice Lines – Nov. 25 “Knies, Matthews, and Roy all practiced today, and they looked good. They did finish practice, but we still have […] The post Craig Berube on Joseph Woll’s positive impact on the Leafs: “He was so pissed off at me for pulling him the other night, but I like that… He w...

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Canucks Send Memo To 31 Teams, Submits 4 Players in Particular On Trade Block

Jim Rutherford and the Vancouver Canucks are ready to do business. We have known this since Monday. But we're now learning that the team even sent out a memo to the other 31 teams around the NHL that they, in particular, are looking to trade any of their pending unrestricted free agents. That means four names are definitely up for grabs: Jim Rutherford told PJ that all their pending UFAs are available: Kiefer Sherwood, Teddy Blueger, Evander Kane and Derek Forbort. — Taj (@taj1944) November 25...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 9 days ago | 1 read

As the market calls for everything from coaching changes to rebuilds, where should the Maple Leafs go from here?

As the Maple Leafs’ struggles have mounted over the past few weeks, fan/media scrutiny has understandably escalated. As we all know, it will only get louder unless the team can somehow work its way out of its current funk in short order.  From what I’ve seen, most of the criticism has been fair. The team […] The post As the market calls for everything from coaching changes to rebuilds, where should the Maple Leafs go from here? appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 9 days ago | 1 read

Oilers' Forward Mentioned As Trade Candidate

The Edmonton Oilers have five players who are out of the lineup and injured right now, but they are starting to get healthier with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kasperi Kapanen both skating at practice. There is still Curtis Lazar and Noah Philp out of the lineup, but once healthy, the Oilers don't have enough space to hold everyone. The team already lost Troy Stecher on waivers to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and one of their forwards could be next, via trade. Frank Seravalli said, "I'd be curious to s...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 10 days ago | 1 read

Penguins could get first look at Tristan Broz this week

The Penguins will try to snap their November slump by calling up one of their top prospects for his NHL debut. Tristan Broz, 2021 second-round pick turned top-line center in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, was called up by the Pens ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against the visiting Buffalo Sabres. Broz, who started out his college career with Minnesota […]

From PensBurgh | 10 days ago | 1 read

NHL Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – November 25

We have only one game on the NHL slate Tuesday, and anytime goal-scorer odds are available in this article. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) +115 to score Oilers vs. Stars Game Time: 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 25 Draisaitl’s stats: 14 goals in 24 games Jason Robertson (Stars) +130 to score Stars vs. Oilers Game Time: 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 25 Robertson’s stats: 13 goals in 22 games Connor McDavid (Oilers) +14...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 10 days ago | 1 read

Craig Berube on the Leafs sitting last in the Eastern Conference through 22 games: “Everybody is frustrated… We all feel it and want to be better… Everyone has to grind right now”

After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players, the defensive inconsistencies, the team’s current frustration level, and the big road trip ahead. Practice Notes – Nov. 24 Craig Berube offered the following updates on the Maple Leafs injuries: Jake McCabe: Fine to play against Columbus  Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, and Nic […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs sitting last in the Eastern Conference through 22 games: “Everybody is frustrated… We all feel ...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 10 days ago | 1 read

Denver Barkey continuing to produce for Phantoms

It’s been another busy week of action in the books for the Phantoms, and after kicking off their week with a big win on home ice against a high-powered Rochester team (holding the top scoring offense in the league to just two goals), they took their show on the road for a pair of games against Providence and Hartford on the weekend. That weekend back-to-back ended in a split, with a strong response game pulled together against the Wolf Pack after a tough loss to the Bruins on Friday, bringing ...

From Broad Street Hockey | 10 days ago | 1 read

A potentially make-or-break road trip, more confounding lineup decisions, and lagging special teams – Leafs Notebook

An NHL team can’t make the playoffs in November, but it can sure dig itself a hole it can’t climb out of.  As things stand today, the Maple Leafs are sitting dead last in the Eastern Conference, a position that has been fully earned. They are last in points percentage, own the worst goal differential […] The post A potentially make-or-break road trip, more confounding lineup decisions, and lagging special teams – Leafs Notebook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 11 days ago | 0 reads

Monday Morning Fly By: On a roll

*What a weekend it’s been! When we last spoke, the Flyers were coming off a big win over the Blues, wherein they put together a much improved start to the game, all things considered. [ BSH ] *Friday also brought us the news that the Flyers might just be looking to upgrade their center situation. [ BSH ] *Friday, even more importantly, saw the Flyers paying tribute to the late great Bernie Parent. [ Inquirer ] *That tribute would continue into Saturday’s game, which was in other...

From Broad Street Hockey | 11 days ago | 1 read