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Craig Berube on a big win in Florida for the Maple Leafs: “Probably one of the fastest-paced games we’ve played all year”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 12-11-3. On the team’s performance:  Good win. I thought that everybody contributed tonight. The goalie was good. It was a solid game all around. We checked hard and were physical. A lot of good […] The post Craig Berube on a big win in Florida for the Maple Leafs: “Probably one of the fastest-paced games we’ve played all year” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Panthers' Brad Marchand Feels Maple Leafs Still 'Playoff Team'

Brad Marchand loves to play the Toronto Maple Leafs, and apparently, he loves to defend them as well. Ahead of the Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers matchup on Tuesday night, Marchand spoke with the media, and essentially bashed all the 'haters' who feel the Maple Leafs are not a playoff team. Marchand made it very clear, he still feels they are, and everyone shouldn't be writing them off in December. "What are we, 25 games in? If you think that your playoff dreams are done 25 games in, you've ...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game #26 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Can the Maple Leafs take advantage of a Panthers team missing several key parts of its forward group as they look to build off Saturday’s win and start December off on the right note? (7:30 p.m. EST, TSN4) Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the type of challenge he expects from the Panthers:  It is […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game #26 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Maple Leafs & Stars Both To Have Defensman Miss Extended Time

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars are both expected to be without NHL regulars for some time as it was revealed Brandon Carlo (TOR) and Lian Bichsel (DAL) are both injured and not returning any time soon. Craig Berube says Brandon Carlo will miss extended time “He has to get something done. It didn’t go the way we thought” @TSN_Sports — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) December 2, 2025 Sounds like #TexasHockey Lian Bichsel will miss significant time with his injury sustained Sunday. — Frank...

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The Florida Panthers are solid favorites (-162) at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs (+137) on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Panthers (-162) Underdog: Maple Leafs (+137) Total: 6 Best Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Promo Codes How to Watch Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Sunrise, Florida Venue: Amerant Bank ...

Report: 3 Western Conference Teams In Advanced Trade Talks

The NHL's trade market has picked up in a major way, and expect to see some action in the very near future.  GM's around the league now have a pretty good idea of what their team's makeup is, as the American Thanksgiving milestone weekend has passed, and with the Christmas holiday break coming up, this is usually when we see a few trades trickle in before the calendar flips to the new year. According to hockey insider Chris Johnston, there's three teams to be on the lookout for: Chris Joh...

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Suzuki’s Olympic Chances

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Nick Suzuki continues to make a strong case for making the Olympic team, but there’s still no guarantee that he’ll snag one of the very few remaining spots. [ Sportsnet ] Cole Caufield awarded the Molson Cup for the month. [ Canadiens ] Martin St-Louis continues to hold himself accountable as well as his team. [ TVA Sports | La Presse ] Samuel Montembeault benefited from a reset. [ Montreal Gazette | The Athletic | La Presse ] The ca...

Craig Berube on whether last year’s Game 7 serves as motivation vs. Florida: “I don’t know if bringing Game 7 from last year does a whole lot for our group right now”

After Monday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the first meeting with the Panthers since last spring’s playoffs, Auston Matthews’ play since his return from injury, and his relationship with William Nylander. How much do you lean into last spring’s Game 7 versus the Panthers as motivation? Do you not even bring it up? Berube: […] The post Craig Berube on whether last year’s Game 7 serves as motivation vs. Florida: “I don’t know if bringing Game 7 from last year does a whole lot f...

Easton Cowan’s emergence, Craig Berube’s questionable messaging, and reasons for optimism as the Leafs edge closer to full health – Leafs Notebook

The Maple Leafs can take a bit of a breath after a decisive win in Pittsburgh, followed by a two-day break, but big questions remain as they enter the month of December with an 11-11-3 record. I’ll soon publish some thoughts on the areas for improvement in the team’s five-on-five play as it pertains to […] The post Easton Cowan’s emergence, Craig Berube’s questionable messaging, and reasons for optimism as the Leafs edge closer to full health – Leafs Notebook appeared first on Maple Leafs Ho...

Vyacheslav Peksa records first AHL victory as Toronto Marlies bounce back in Charlotte

“It’s a great response by our group. I give a lot of credit to the leadership group. They led the way. It just set the tone.” – John Gruden “Especially after giving up that second goal, which I’m sure he would have liked back, I thought he responded extremely well… For him to stay composed, […] The post Vyacheslav Peksa records first AHL victory as Toronto Marlies bounce back in Charlotte appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday will feature an NHL contest between the home favorite Florida Panthers (12-11-1, -166 on the moneyline to win) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (11-11-3, +140 moneyline odds) at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can see the Panthers look to hold off the Maple Leafs on ESPN+. Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida Favorite: Panthers (-166) Underdog:...

Brad Marchand on the Maple Leafs’ slow start to the season: “With the media attention and the fan support in Toronto, things get blown way out of proportion up there… They were one goal away from beating us in the playoffs”

Ahead of the first Leafs vs. Panthers matchup of the 2025-26 season, Brad Marchand discussed the play of both teams so far this season, last spring’s playoff series, and the challenge when matching up against Auston Matthews. What does a matchup against the Leafs mean, given the two teams’ recent history? Marchand: Well, it is […] The post Brad Marchand on the Maple Leafs’ slow start to the season: “With the media attention and the fan support in Toronto, things get blown way out of proporti...

Tiago Splitter Tested Blazers Speed Run in Paris

Tiago Splitter, The Portland Trail Blazer’s current Interim Head Coach, got his first head coaching job with Paris Basketball in 2024. His stint in Paris was short, but in his only season he took Paris Basketball to the French Championship as well as the French Cup. He also qualified the club for the EuroLeague playoffs, […]

Breaking: Acquitted Hockey Canada Player Cal Foote Signs New Contract

As one of the 'Hockey Canada Five' who were acquitted of alleged sexual assault charges this past summer, Cal Foote was eligible to return to the NHL as of today. He has now signed a new contract in North America, though not at the top level. His deal is with the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League.   Cal Foote has signed an AHL contract with the Chicago Wolves for the rest of the season. — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 1, 2025 Defenseman Cal Foote has signed a ...

A New Chapter Begins: Melo Acquires ASA’s Premier Racing Platforms

Marty D. Melo, owner of MDM Promotions, formally announced the acquisition of the ASA STARS National Tour, ASA Midwest Tour, CRA Super Series, CRA All-Stars Tour, and TrackTV from Track Enterprises. The acquisition represents a… The post A New Chapter Begins: Melo Acquires ASA’s Premier Racing Platforms first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .

Islanders News: Capped; Malakhov on the Max’s

The Islanders took another regulation loss because this sport is alternately frustrating and fun in the “on any given Sunday afternoon…” kind of way. It was funny to hear the coaches in post-game because Washington’s Spencer Carbery was basically, “Eh, well, we were OK” and “we [were fortunate to get] a 2-0 lead and were […]

Game Preview: Calgary Flames at Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes are back tonight with another home game against the Calgary Flames at 5 PM in the Lenovo Center with a chance at the top spot in the Metropolitan Division.  Friday’s 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets was a get-right game for the Canes, who before that had only won two of their last […]

Maple Leafs Targeting Former Top-6 Forward, Could Trade Offseason Acquisition

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking to switch a few things up on their roster and the Nashville Predators are headed into full seller mode with how things have gone over the past two seasons. This sets up a possibility of a trade involving the two teams. According to Elliotte Friedman, "I'm hearing that there is interest from the Leafs in a Michael Bunting reunion. Not sure what gets it done, but I believe Maccelli may be part of the return." Bunting is in the final year of his three-yea...

Game Review: Maple Leafs earn badly needed, relatively stress-free regulation win in Pittsburgh

Boy, did the Maple Leafs ever need a win like this. Not once did Toronto trail in this game, and they cruised to victory in the final 10 minutes. It wasn’t perfect, but for tonight, we’ll enjoy the two points in regulation for the first time since the Leafs’ November 5 win over Utah. It […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs earn badly needed, relatively stress-free regulation win in Pittsburgh appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on a much-needed decisive win in Pittsburgh: “We talked about puck possession and a little more playmaking, and we did that… We possessed the puck more”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 11-11-3. On what a solid win like this can do for the team moving forward:  Confidence. We talked about puck possession and a little more playmaking, and we did that tonight. There were a […] The post Craig Berube on a much-needed decisive win in Pittsburgh: “We talked about puck possession and a little more playmaking, and we did that… We possessed the puck more”...

TBC: Certified Beauties

It has been a pleasure to have had the opportunities to read some great books over the last week that has allowed us to interview great authors on The Hockey Show . While I'm completely aware of the need for these authors to promote their books to help sales, it's been a better experience getting to know the people writing these books through our conversations. That holds true for today's book review as Teebz's Book Club is proud to review Certified Beauties: More of Hockey's Greatest Untold S...