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Toronto Maple Leafs Week in Review: Finally, a Complete Effort

This last week of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey ended in a much-needed win. It was the kind of win that propels a team forward in the middle of a season. That Saturday night in Pittsburgh may have been exactly what this team needed to really get the fire started.

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Maple Leafs Working to Rebuild Themselves From Within

Some seasons turn on a big trade or a dramatic shakeup. This will not be one of those seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs. What’s happening with the Maple Leafs right now feels quieter, but no less critical.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Rielly Struggles Has Analyst Bullish on Big Trade Between Maple Leafs and Oilers

“His defensive play must be seen as awful this year for MacLean to be so bullish on the need for a change for him…” writes David Staples of the Edmonton Journal while breaking down the idea posed this week of a blockbuster deal that would send Morgan Rielly to the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Maple Leafs Win Against Penguins Can Be a Turning Point Again

Before their final game in November, the Toronto Maple Leafs were playing some of their worst hockey. Usually in this month, they manage to turn on the jets and go on a streak and have a strong record and their play reflected it. That was far from it this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 1

Easton Cowan’s emergence, Craig Berube’s questionable messaging, and reasons for optimism as the Leafs edge closer to full health – Leafs Notebook

The Maple Leafs can take a bit of a breath after a decisive win in Pittsburgh, followed by a two-day break, but big questions remain as they enter the month of December with an 11-11-3 record.

Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / December 1

Daily Faceoff projects Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford to make Team Canada’s World Juniors team

We’re into December, which means the World Juniors are just around the corner. Team Canada is expected to name its roster in the coming days, while holding a 10-day training camp in Niagara Falls from December 12-22.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30

Waiver claim paying off as former Oiler shines for Leafs

Waiver claim paying off as former Oiler shines for Maple Leafs

Troy Stecher wasn’t brought in with much fanfare, but he’s quickly becoming one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best in-season finds.

Toronto's performance raises concerns, but Easton Cowan offers hope

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Edmonton

Sabres' only hope for success is if owner Terry Pegula sells the team

Rangers lose again, but face a bigger problem than the loss

Five key 'swing teams' at the NHL’s Thanksgiving standings juncture

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 30

Maple Leafs fan therapy week 9: Toronto could be waking up just in time

This piece would’ve looked a lot different had I sat down to write it yesterday morning instead of this morning. Waking up on Saturday morning, the Leafs had just given up a two-goal lead to the Washington Capitals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Robertson, Hildeby, Primeau & Cowan

The Toronto Maple Leafs needed this one badly, even if the 7–2 final made it look far easier than it actually felt. If you squinted, Saturday’s game against

Dakota Joshua News / TheLeafsnation / November 30

Maple Leafs’ Dakota Joshua reflects on ‘confidence booster’ after blowout win vs. Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua put together his best game of the season against the Pittsburgh Penguins which felt like a long time coming for both him and the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Maple Leafs Not Making Organizational Changes in the Near Future

This season has been a tough one for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They find themselves in the bottom quarter of the NHL and have had a very hard time closing out games.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / November 30

Maple Leafs Coach Shares Injury Update After Penguins Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs did something on Saturday that they hadn't done in nearly a month, but they also kept losing players to injury. Defenseman Oliver

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 7-2 Win Over the Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs were in action last night on the second half of a back-to-back against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They came into last night’s game after dropping a game that they should have won against the Washington Capitals the night prior.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 30

Maple Leafs’ sellers guide: Premium goaltending and serviceable defence

Tis the season for shopping and while there has been plenty of talk about who Brad Treliving has been looking for, the best course of action for the Maple Leafs might be to quickly transition towards a retailer approach, possibly even a wholesaler.

Dennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / November 30

4 takeaways from Leafs-Penguins: Hildeby, balanced attack comes alive in most complete win of year

It took 25 games, but the Toronto Maple Leafs finally submitted a comprehensive effort through three periods, throttling the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2 on Saturday.

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Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 30

Craig Berube on a much-needed decisive win in Pittsburgh: “We talked about puck possession and a little more playmaking, and we did that… We possessed the puck more”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 11-11-3. On what a solid win like this can do for the team moving forward: Confidence.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 29

Maple Leafs erupt for 7 goals, sink Penguins

The visiting Toronto Maple Leafs salvaged their Thanksgiving weekend with a 7-2 thrashing of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Each player on Toronto's goal-starved third line snapped lengthy droughts in a dominant second period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 29