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Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Maple Leafs Are Learning to Play the Berube Blueprint

You can feel it before you can quite define it. The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to look like a Craig Berube hockey team. It’s not just in the results, because Saturday’s win easily could have gone either way.

John Tavares News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Leafs’ Tavares Not Slowing Down as He Approaches Milestone

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares has continued to defy age as he chases after career goal number 500. The 35-year-old alternate captain has tallied 12 points (five goals, seven assists) through the first nine games of his 17th NHL season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Craig Berube raves about getting to coach John Tavares after OT winner vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has been behind an NHL bench for three different teams now, and when you’re a veteran coach, you tend to appreciate the players who show up and work as if it’s a 9-5 job every day.

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Dennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Maple Leafs return Dennis Hildeby to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby has been returned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team confirmed Sunday. Hildeby was called up an hour before Saturday’s contest against the Buffalo Sabres to serve as Cayden Primeau’s backup, while Anthony Stolarz received the night off.

Nick Robertson News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Leafs’ Nick Robertson expresses confidence in his game after scoring 1st goal of season

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson is feeling confident about his game, after scoring his first goal of the season during Saturday’s 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Win Over to the Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Buffalo Sabres in the second half of a back-to-back at home last night. In the first game, the Maple Leafs put forth a terrible performance and lost 5-3.

Jake McCabe News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe credits increased physicality as key to OT win vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe believes his increased physicality was a key catalyst to their overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

4 takeaways from Leafs-Sabres: Tavares caps off excellent game with OT winner, McCabe sets the tone

John Tavares scored the overtime winner for the Toronto Maple Leafs, steering his team to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Tavares notched the 499th goal of his career, capping off an excellent performance where he was arguably the team’s best player.

John Tavares News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 26

Game Review: John Tavares continues hot start as Maple Leafs snap three-game losing streak

Sheldon Keefe once quipped about Jake McCabe: “He arrives at the puck in a bad mood.” McCabe wasn’t a standout physical presence in the first stretch of games this season — after finishing second on the defense in hits last season (behind Simon Benoit), he was credited with only 10 hits in his first seven […]

Jake McCabe News / Bleacher Report / October 25

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares gets high praise from Craig Berube after memorable night

The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently the second sports team in Canada’s largest city. That’s a position they are not used to since Leafs followers follow their sport and team as if it’s their devout religion.

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Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 25

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 4-3 OT win over Buffalo: “I liked our jam… We were a little bit pissed off”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 4-4-1. On the team’s performance: A gritty win is how I kind of look at it.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25

John Tavares scores late as Maple Leafs down Sabres in OT

John Tavares scored at 1:28 of overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-3 win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Tavares scored on a breakaway after a Buffalo turnover.

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

John Tavares Scores Overtime Winner to Lift Maple Leafs Past Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Buffalo Sabres in the second game of a back-to-back home-and-home set. The Sabres were winners of four of their last five games heading into this game, including a 5-3 win last night in Buffalo.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander listed as late scratch vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is officially out for Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. Nylander participated in the warm-up per usual, but was ruled out of the game shortly before the puck dropped.

Dennis Hildeby News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Maple Leafs recall Dennis Hildeby

Heading into the back half of a back-to-back set against Buffalo, the Maple Leafs have added some extra goalie depth.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Struggles Continue, Woll, Nylander & Primeau

The Buffalo Sabres moved to .500 against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 5–3 win Friday night in Buffalo. It was a statement game for Buffalo, who got two goals from Mattias Samuelsson — the first multi-goal performance of his career — and a short-handed dagger from Alex Tuch late in the third period.