[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense was crucial in their 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The ice time distribution among defensemen revealed interesting strategies, particularly as Coach Craig Berube navigates early games. Coach Berube is still learning about the Maple Leafs and their defensemen. How are Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, Morgan Rielly, and his…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs are becoming known for being cautious about player injuries. Head coach Craig Berube emphasizes this approach regarding key players John Tavares and Joseph Woll. With the early season in full swing, the team has shown that it prioritizes its players’ health and long-term contributions. In his recent comments in the…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs have started their 2024-25 season with a 2-1-0 record, collecting four points in three games. While there have been some defensive hiccups and power-play struggles, the team’s offensive firepower and critical performances from several players have fueled their early success. In other words, except for one superstar, their best players…
[ad_1] Columnist Josh Wegman of The Score recently highlighted five potential landing spots for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren, who has been a healthy scratch in the team’s first three games. He’s not the only columnist coming up with trade speculation as insiders and analysts are trying to make the pieces make sense. Despite…
[ad_1] In the Maple Leafs’ home opener win against the Penguins, there were notable trends regarding ice time distribution among the forwards. Head Coach Craig Berube seemed to lean heavily on his top forwards while also dealing with the absence of key players such as John Tavares, who was out due to illness. Matthews and…
[ad_1] A recent episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable delved into the trade rumors surrounding Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren. With Liljegren’s future in Toronto uncertain, these hockey analysts discussed whether the young Swede would be moved and speculated on potential landing spots, including the Edmonton Oilers as a rumored trade destination. As Liljegren…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs improved their record to 2-1 on the season with a 4-2 victory at home over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins. Key players for the Maple Leafs in this contest were Max Domi, William Nylander, Matthew Knies, and Mitch Marner. ### The Bad: Maple Leafs Line Shakeups We are going to start…
[ad_1] As the new NHL season kicks off, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ special teams performance is crucial to the team’s play. While the power play remains unchanged, the penalty kill is seeing some shifts in personnel. New head coach Berube is giving three players lots of short-handed minutes this season. Pontus Holmberg (6:55 TOI), Steven…
[ad_1] In a recent update on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ injury situation, head coach Craig Berube provided key information regarding the status of two prominent players: captain John Tavares and goaltender Joseph Woll. Tavares appears to be nearing a return after battling an illness, while Woll’s status remains uncertain as he has not yet resumed…
[ad_1] A recent trade proposal could bolster the Toronto Maple Leafs blue line by acquiring Rasmus Ristolainen from the Philadelphia Flyers. In exchange, Toronto would send Timothy Liljegren, a former first-round pick, to Philadelphia. Along with Ristolainen, the Maple Leafs would receive a 2026 fourth-round pick. This deal raises the question: who wins and loses…
