Ahead of Saturday’s game in Montreal, Craig Berube discussed Sammy Blais entering the lineup against his hometown/former team, the boost from Joseph Woll’s return, and the challenge against the Canadiens. “I’m really motivated. Kind of a little more of a chip on my shoulder tonight, for sure.” – Sammy Blais on facing the team that […]
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It's like they're starting the season over again.
Game 21: Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet E/O/P (English), TVA Sports (French) Streaming: CBC Gem, ESPN+
For the first time this season, the Montreal Canadiens’ skaters seemed to get demoralized by their goaltending on Thursday night. They responded well after Samuel Montembeault allowed a goal just as the game began by tying the game before the first period was up, but another two quick goals to begin th...
After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Max Domi’s struggles, the special teams, Troy Stecher fitting into the lineup, the upcoming road trip, and the status of his many injured players. What is your take on Max Domi’s game this season? Berube: Inconsistency. In and out. He does some good things. I am trying to think […]
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We’re not really in the business of moral victories, but the Maple Leafs played well in this game and easily could have grabbed two points. They will have to settle for one and hope to get healthier in the coming days, but there were genuine signs of progress and reason for optimism in this game. […]
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The Leafs are still holding themselves back.
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 9-9-3. On the team’s performance: I thought we played a pretty good game all around. The guys worked, competed, and did a lot of good things. Overtime… It’s the way it goes. […]
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One less injured player.
Scott Laughton returns to the lineup as the Maple Leafs attempt to avenge a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier this season (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Scott Laughton on returning from his second injury of the season: You come back for two games or five periods, and it is obviously […]
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Ahead of Thursday’s game against Columbus, Craig Berube discussed Scott Laughton’s return, building on Tuesday’s win, and the workloads of John Tavares and Joseph Woll. Does the win on Tuesday release some of the pressure or tension for the team? Berube: It does. It does for a bit, but we have to carry on here […]
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Apparently, the transition from the Edmonton Oilers to the Toronto Maple Leafs is a seamless one for Troy Stecher. Some players can’t handle the stress of playing in the Toronto market, particularly as they’re off to one of their slowest starts in a decade. But for Stecher, it’s just another day, especially after getting out…
Will Kirill Marchenko score for the Columbus Blue Jackets versus the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the best call before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Kirill Marchenko Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Maple Leafs
Anytime Goal Odds: +195 (Bet $10 to win $19.50 if he scores a goal)
Marchenko Goals Betting Stats
Marchenko has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season.
Marchenko has recorded a point in 17 gam...
When the Columbus Blue Jackets meet the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, is Dmitri Voronkov likely to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are available below, so take advantage before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET.
Dmitri Voronkov Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Maple Leafs
Anytime Goal Odds: +235 (Bet $10 to win $23.50 if he scores a goal)
Voronkov Goals Betting Stats
In every game Voronkov has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded t...
Will Adam Fantilli score for the Columbus Blue Jackets versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the best bet are provided below.
Adam Fantilli Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Maple Leafs
Anytime Goal Odds: +210 (Bet $10 to win $21.00 if he scores a goal)
Fantilli Goals Betting Stats
In every contest Fantilli has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s gone under the prop total.
Fantilli has registered a point in n...
Will John Tavares score for the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Columbus Blue Jackets, on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the best call are provided below.
John Tavares Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blue Jackets
Anytime Goal Odds: +135 (Bet $10 to win $13.50 if he scores a goal)
Tavares Goals Betting Stats
Tavares has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop.
Through 20 games played this season, Tavares has recorded 25 poin...
Will Nicholas Robertson score for the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday? Stats and info are available here, to help you make the right bet before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET.
Nicholas Robertson Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blue Jackets
Anytime Goal Odds: +290 (Bet $10 to win $29.00 if he scores a goal)
Robertson Goals Betting Stats
In 19 games played this season, Robertson has recorded 11 points (with two multi-point games).
In five of 19 games this s...
More or less blue, how will this game work out?
It was the little things that helped make the Maple Leafs' Pride Night stand out this season.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are still looking to trade Yegor Chinakhov after the young forward asked for a trade, but they aren't just going to give him away for nothing. The Toronto Maple Leafs made an attempt to bring in the Russian from the Blue Jackets when they offered the team Nick Robertson for Chinakhov. Columbus rejected the trade, per Elliotte Friedman. While, for the most part, it was believed that Nick Robertson needed a fresh start elsewhere, he has been playing on the top line and ...
I love trades and I love rankings, and I’m a Maple Leafs fan so it goes without saying that I love misery. For today’s post, I figured I’d combine all of those things into one piece, with a ranking of all the times that the Maple Leafs have traded away a first-round pick. After all, it feels like a timely topic right about now. After some digging, I found there have been 29 separate trades in Leafs history in which they’ve traded away a total of 31 first-round picks, so I did what any normal p...
As good as the hockey was at the U18 Nationals in Newfoundland & Labrador, spots for U18 Worlds in January were on the line. So, who impressed?
It is no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs have to do something to get some life into the team and make the playoffs in the first year without Mitch Marner. Whether that comes with a big move or a few smaller roster-shifting moves, something has to and is going to get done eventually. The Calgary Flames are last in the NHL and should absolutely sell what they can. They aren't winning with the core they have. The proof is in the last few years of failed attempts to make the playoffs. These ar...
There’s an unfortunate pattern developing for the Penguins during this 1-4-1 stretch to start November. There was that 3-0 third-period lead against the Toronto Maple Leafs, followed by four unanswered goals and a regulation loss last Monday. Last Thursday, there was that 3-0 second-period lead against the Washington Capitals. That was gone by the end […]
On Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, the Chicago Blackhawks face the Toronto Maple Leafs — will Connor Bedard score a goal? There are stats and insights below, to help you make the right wager.
Connor Bedard Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Maple Leafs
Anytime Goal Odds: +155 (Bet $10 to win $15.50 if he scores a goal)
Bedard Goals Betting Stats
In one game Bedard has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s eclipsed the prop total.
Through 17 games, Bedard has 25 points, in...