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Bruce Boudreau sympathizes with Craig Berube’s frustration amidst Leafs ongoing struggles

On Wednesday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, T. J. Oshie came in with a positive player’s perspective, saying he expects the team to use this adversity as fuel for a playoff push.

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Maple Leafs Are Out of Excuses: 3 Problems That Must Be Fixed

The Toronto Maple Leafs got skunked by the Washington Capitals last night. The Capitals scored twice early, then largely sat back and played it cool. There was no reason not to; they knew they didn’t have much to worry about.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / December 19

John Tavares said Maple Leafs were too easy to play against in shutout loss to Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered an embarassing 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday night, and have now dropped three of their last four games.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19

Berube Is Coaching the Maple Leafs Out of What Makes Them Dangerous

There’s a rhythm to hockey that only comes when you listen closely. Listening to the Toronto Maple Leafs on the radio, with Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph calling the game, you start to notice it in the silences as much as in the goals.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-0 Loss Against the Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back at it last night against the Washington Capitals. And it is safe to say that may have been one of the worst games that they have played all season.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 19

Craig Berube says Maple Leafs players didn’t have same passion as Capitals after 4-0 loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs delivered another embarrassing loss in what’s been a season full of them so far, and head coach Craig Berube appears to be done mincing words.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 19

Auston Matthews believes power play woes come down to execution after Leafs’ loss to Capitals

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews did not register a single shot at 5-on-5 during a 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, and tried to find some positives after the blowout loss.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 19

3 takeaways from Leafs-Capitals: Matthews, Nylander invisible, power play reaches new low

Other than that, how was the play, Mrs. Lincoln? During the first game of a three-game road trip, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to show up, losing 4-0 to the Washington Capitals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 18

Game Review: Maple Leafs give up after falling behind in Washington

The head coach called his club’s patently poor effort against Chicago a “character win” after the Maple Leafs pulled a rabbit out of their hat late in the third period on Tuesday.

Craig Berube News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Leafs coach Craig Berube takes aim at team after shutout loss to Capitals

Things aren’t looking too good in Toronto right now. After a 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday, which kept the team in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube shared his displeasure with his club during a post-game media conference.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 18

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs reveal allergy to offensive zone in loss vs. Capitals

This Toronto Maple Leafs team seems incapable of capitalizing on momentum of any kind, and it’s getting more painful to watch by the day. On Thursday night,

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NHL News / Yardbarker / December 18

Maple Leafs' problems keep growing, but there is no easy fix

Things are getting ugly, and fast, for the Toronto Maple Leafs. And there's no easy way to correct all of their problems.

Capitals hand Maple Leafs first blanking in 71 games

Craig Berube elaborates on why he was screaming at Maple Leafs’ bench: ‘It’s the simple things’

Auston Matthews 'Asking Out' Is Suddenly Being Presumed in Toronto

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 18

Craig Berube on whether Matthew Knies deserves a Team USA Olympic spot: “He can be a real good player for them and complement some of the skill they’ve got… Hopefully, it happens”

Ahead of Thursday’s game in Washington, head coach Craig Berube discussed shifting Easton Cowan onto the second line, whether Matthew Knies deserves a spot on Team USA for the Olympics, the message to Matias Maccelli amid the string of healthy scratches, and the challenge against the Capitals. What kind of effort are you expecting from […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Maple Leafs Look to Build Momentum as Road Trip Opens in Washington

The Toronto Maple Leafs begin a three-game road trip Thursday night against the Washington Capitals. The Leafs are coming off a 3–2 third period comeback win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / December 19

Maple Leafs: Joe Bowen’s Special Night

Joe Bowen is “The Voice” of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has been for 44 years. I’ve heard Bowen calling Leafs games my entire life. There are so many childhood memories of listening to him call Leafs games.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Injuries, Stecher & Berube on the Hot Seat

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, there’s been enough good to keep you watching, and enough frustration to stop you from getting comfortable. That’s kind of where the Maple Leafs are living right now.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, OEL, Joshua & Analytics

There are nights when the Toronto Maple Leafs look like they are still finding their footing, and others when it feels like they’re still searching for the right balance.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18

Auston Matthews 'Asking Out' Is Suddenly Being Presumed in Toronto

For the first time in his career, some of the Toronto Maple Leafs fanbase have started to turn on Auston Matthews. It had always been Mitch Marner as the whipping boy, taking flak for his playoff performance, or William Nylander scrutinized for inconsistent effort, or even John Tavares for making $11 million to no fault of his own.

Marshall Rifai News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Leafs assign Marshall Rifai to AHL on conditioning loan

A young blueliner is getting back into action. On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that defenseman Marshall Rifai is being assigned to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, on a conditioning loan.

Matias Maccelli News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

3 Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs’ Matias Maccelli

It has been reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs are actively shopping some of their depth forwards in hopes of improving their roster. One of the names they are putting out there is Matias Maccelli.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Maple Leafs Reportedly Exploring Trade Market

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly exploring the trade market as they look to improve their roster. In a recent report from The Fourth Period, it was noted that general manager Brad Treliving is looking to add both a top-six forward and a top-four defenceman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 17

Breaking down the Toronto Maple Leafs top prospects and how their stock is rising

Having already traded their next two first-round picks, it goes without saying that the Toronto Maple Leafs are firmly focused on the season at hand. Outside the week-to-week performance of the team, there are other things to take into account.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Leafs' Anthony Stolarz 'not making progress' on injury, seeing specialist

Concerning news for one of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ backstops.

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Joseph Woll News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Maple Leafs To Activate Joseph Woll From Injured Reserve

Maple Leafs starter Joseph Woll will return to action tonight against the Blackhawks, head coach Craig Berube told reporters (including Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic).