During their latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas discussed Timothy Liljegren‘s situation in Toronto and both agreed that the defenseman has fallen out of favor with the Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube. Saying several defensemen are ahead of Liljegren on the depth chart, his style of play hasn’t meshed with the…
In the following potential trade scenario, the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to bolster their roster during their Stanley Cup window by acquiring two-time Stanley Cup champion Blake Coleman from the Calgary Flames. However, they’d have to give up Nick Robertson and Timothy Liljegren to bring in Coleman. Does that trade make any sense for…
After Thursday night’s win over the New Jersey Devils, with two games in the books, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a 1-1 split. They sit atop the Atlantic Division—tied with five other teams. Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews have already taken center stage, logging heavy ice time as expected. Meanwhile, the team’s performance…
The Toronto Maple Leafs ventured into New Jersey to play the second of back-to-back games against a Devils team that was rested following their overseas trip. The Devils had an extended break after they defeated the Buffalo Sabres in two games in Czechia. They returned on Sunday; this was their first game since arriving home….
During a recent interview, John Tavares took a moment to reflect on his time under Sheldon Keefe as the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for a new chapter under head coach Craig Berube. Tavares expressed his gratitude for Keefe’s contributions to the team and how the former coach played a pivotal role in his development and…
The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their season with a frustrating 1-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Despite a game that head coach Craig Berube described as one he was “happy with,” the Maple Leafs could not solve Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault. Here’s a breakdown of the good, the bad, and the ugly from their…
The Montreal Canadiens celebrated a thrilling 1-0 shutout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was the Maple Leafs’ first shutout loss since November 2021. The night’s hero was Montreal’s goaltender Sam Montembeault, whose stellar 46-save performance anchored the team and kept the Maple Leafs’ high-powered offense at bay. Here are three takeaways from last…
Sam Montembeault made history on the opening night of the 2024-25 regular season, setting an NHL record for the most saves in a season-opening shutout with 47 as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. The 27-year-old netminder was unbeatable, frustrating Toronto’s offense and helping the Canadiens kick off the season in style….
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman is reporting that speculation surrounding Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren may no longer be simple speculation. He writes, in his latest 32 Thoughts column, “Sounds like Toronto is working to find a landing spot for Timothy Liljegren. He’s down the depth chart, not a situation anyone is happy with.” There…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation has taken an unexpected turn, with news surfacing that Joseph Woll is dealing with a lower-body injury. As the season begins, Woll’s status raises concerns about his availability and whether the team’s goaltending depth is being tested earlier than expected. Woll has a history of being injured, but how…
