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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs squander solid regulation effort with lousy overtime effort vs. Sharks

When you look at the box score of tonight’s Toronto Maple Leafs game, the numbers aren’t terrible. The San Jose Sharks outshot them 32-30, indicating a strong performance for both goaltenders in regulation, and the Sharks came out on top.

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Craig Berube on the Leafs coughing up the lead vs. SJ: “We turned pucks over… We were passive… We didn’t finish them off”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 14-11-5. On a 2-0 lead getting away from the team: In the third period, we didn’t come out and dictate how to play the game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Sharks Tie it Late & Beat the Maple Leafs 3-2 in Overtime

The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking on the San Jose Sharks in their first matchup of the season at Scotiabank Arena. Both teams come into this game having played well in their last 10 games.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Sharks' Ryan Reaves on facing Leafs: 'They basically said I couldn't play anymore. And I'm back'

Veteran tough guy Ryan Reaves has always made for a good interview, including during his two-year stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs that ended last season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

4 Unsung Heroes Driving the Maple Leafs’ Recent Success

It’s tough to reconcile the alternately good and bad realities facing the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. On one hand, they have won five of their past seven games and have points in five straight while re-asserting themselves firmly in the Atlantic Division mix.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

How a 'What If' Maple Leafs Trade Made Nazem Kadri Grow Up

I recall seeing Nazem Kadri play in Toronto as if it happened yesterday. The young player could electrify a room. He was lively, passionate, and perhaps more than a bit uncontrolled at times.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Easton Cowan, Sam Dickinson looking forward to clash between ex-London Knights teammates

Easton Cowan and Sam Dickinson won a Memorial Cup together with the London Knights. Now, they’re set to square off against each in the National Hockey League, with each rookie playing a prominent role.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Leafs practice notes: Hildeby projected to start vs. Sharks, no timeline for Tanev, Thrun makes season debut

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby is projected to start Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks. Hildeby and Artur Akhtyamov split reps during Thursday’s optional skate, but the 24-year-old goaltender is line to make his third consecutive start.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Coach Rules Out Season-Changing Move for Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still without a clear return timeline for defenseman Chris Tanev, and head coach Craig Berube isn’t entertaining any dramatic moves without more information.

Henry Thrun News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Maple Leafs’ Henry Thrun motivated to prove himself ahead of season debut against familiar foe

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing to take on the San Jose Sharks Thursday night, with a new face on the blue line, as Henry Thrun is being inserted

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Craig Berube shows love to Ryan Reaves ahead of veteran’s return to Toronto

Thursday night marks the return of Ryan Reaves to Toronto after the former Maple Leaf was traded to the Sharks this summer. Reaves’ exit from the city came after he spoked candidly about feeling the team ‘lacked trust’ in his game last season, leading to limited playing time and an AHL stint.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Celebrini, Hildeby, Mermis, OEL & Tanev

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into tonight’s game against the San Jose Sharks on the heels of a solid stretch, winning five of their last seven games despite injuries to their top two goaltenders.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Maple Leafs Make Roster Move After New Injury Development (edited)

The Toronto Maple Leafs made significant roster changes Wednesday as injuries continued to impact their blue line. The club placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on injured reserve and recalled Henry Thrun from the Toronto Marlies ahead of Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks.

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Bobby McMann News / 6IX ON ICE / December 11

Bobby McMann suspended: Are the Toronto Maple Leafs treated unfairly by NHL Player Safety?

The Toronto Maple Leafs won their fourth game in their last five games on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dennis Hildeby played exceptionally and continues to increase his stock.

Craig Berube News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube Makes Feelings Clear After NHL’s Punishment Decision

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be forced into roster adjustments ahead of Thursday’s meeting with the San Jose Sharks after Monday’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning left them without forward Bobby McMann.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Maple Leafs Coach Craig Berube Responds to William Nylander Move

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter Thursday’s matchup against the San Jose Sharks after winning four of their last five games, but with an adjustment to their forward lines in search of more production.

Matias Maccelli News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Maple Leafs need to find their lineup fit for Matias Maccelli

Don’t look now, but it seems like Craig Berube has found his press box fixture. Matias Maccelli hasn’t played a game in December and from the look of the practice line rushes, not even Bobby McMann’s suspension was enough to pull him back in.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Maple Leafs Weekly: Hildeby, Tanev & Mock Trades

Another week has wrapped for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and there’s plenty to sort through. This past week there was a lot of news surrounding the team. But before we get into that, let’s take a closer look at how well they played.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Dakota Mermis’ injury creates a now or never situation for Matt Benning and Maple Leafs

In this busy time of year one of my favourite traditions is to a few moments to discuss the Leafs defensive depth situation. It didn’t seem likely that there would be any need to understand the depth beyond Dakota Mermis, but thanks to his injury on Monday night, here we are discussing who replaces Mermis on the Leafs roster.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10

Insider Hints That Chris Tanev’s Season & Career Are in Trouble

Something shifted this week in speculation about when Chris Tanev might return to the Toronto Maple Leafs. This week, videos from the intermission of the Maple Leafs’ 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning showed Tanev skating.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 10

Chris Tanev makes return to Maple Leafs’ practice, with a catch

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ blueline has been depleted by injury, and Chris Tanev is one of the leading players they need back in their lineup. The last time anyone saw Tanev was when medical staff had to carry him off the ice on a stretcher in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers on November 1.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

Leafs injury news: Dakota Mermis placed on IR, Henry Thrun recalled

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, retroactive to Dec. 8, according to a team statement Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / December 10

Healthy Scratch Rekindles Trade Talks for Maple Leafs Scorer

The Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling this season. In their first campaign without superstar scorer Mitch Marner, the Leafs have failed to replicate that offensive threat, and they are outside of the playoff race as a result.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9

NHL suspends Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann for high-sticking

The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended.

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Scott Laughton News / 6IX ON ICE / December 9

Scott Laughton has revitalized the Toronto Maple Leafs’ fourth line

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 6–2–2 in their last ten games, and are currently two points out of a playoff spot. The Leafs’ recent play has been a sharp contrast to what we’ve seen in the last two months.