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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.

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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.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 29

Game Review: Maple Leafs earn badly needed, relatively stress-free regulation win in Pittsburgh

Boy, did the Maple Leafs ever need a win like this. Not once did Toronto trail in this game, and they cruised to victory in the final 10 minutes. It wasn’t perfect, but for tonight, we’ll enjoy the two points in regulation for the first time since the Leafs’ November 5 win over Utah.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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.

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 / TheLeafsnation / November 29

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs’ supporting cast finally breaks out in 7-2 victory vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been waiting for a night like this for weeks. And, while it wasn’t the prettiest 60 minutes of hockey, it was a great sight to see the supporting cast show up in a major way against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 29

Maple Leafs' performance raises concerns, but Easton Cowan offers hope for the future

Toronto did not expect to have a rookie who already produces quality minutes, but it is a more than pleasant surprise.

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

Stuart Skinner stops 26 shots as the Oilers blank Kraken

Avalanche continue early-season rampage, overwhelm Canadiens

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers

Key 'swing teams' at the NHL’s Thanksgiving standings juncture

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 29

Maple Leafs’ Nylander will play vs. Penguins, Domi and Myers re-enter lineup, Maccelli, Jarnkrok, Benoit out

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will play Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, head coach Craig Berube confirmed to travelling reporters.

Quinn Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

'I’m Doing It': Scribe on Maple Leafs Trading Future Star in Quinn Hughes Deal

In another world, where the Toronto Maple Leafs have 30 points and are playoff contenders, looking to capitalize on a window to win, does the organization take a run at a generational defenseman that could put them over the top?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

The Maple Leafs Aren’t Getting What They Paid For in Their Depth Players

Some games matter less for their final score than for what they reveal. With a back-to-back on the schedule, last night’s 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals will slip quickly out of the news cycle.

Brad Treliving News / 6IX ON ICE / November 29

Grading Brad Treliving’s major moves as Toronto Maple Leafs GM

After Kyle Dubas was fired, the Toronto Maple Leafs wasted no time hiring Brad Treliving to be their next GM. Coming from Calgary, Treliving had a very mediocre past, but that didn’t stop MLSE from bringing him on board.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 29

Daily Faceoff lists Maple Leafs as ‘swing team’ at U.S. Thanksgiving

Is there still room for optimism surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs? Our friends at Daily Faceoff listed the Maple Leafs as one of five key ‘swing’ teams at the U.S.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Maple Leafs Coach Had Excuses After Loss to Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped yet another road game Friday night, blowing a two-goal lead and watching the Washington Capitals storm back for a 4–2 win.

Craig Berube News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Craig Berube Reveals Reason for Scratching $15 Million Maple Leafs Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another late collapse Friday night against the Washington Capitals, and one of their high-priced forwards could do nothing to help his team.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Inside the William Nylander and Craig Berube Dynamic for the Toronto Maple Leafs

According to Elliotte Friedman, William Nylander and Craig Berube share a genuine mutual respect. They’re often seen laughing and talking during practices, showing that their relationship is far from tense.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / November 28

Insider Reveals Untold Argument Between William Nylander and Former Coach

William Nylander is one of, if not the most polarizing player in the NHL. His dynamic skill set allows him to produce massive numbers and make it look relatively easy in the process.

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Easton Cowan Is Forcing the Maple Leafs to Rethink Everything

For months, the consensus around Easton Cowan was firm: he’d need some seasoning with the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies before he’d be ready for the NHL.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

The Logic Behind the Maple Leafs Trading Auston Matthews

Every once in a while, an idea hits the hockey world that sounds so outrageous you almost admire the audacity. When Nick Kypreos first tossed out the idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs might, at some point, have to consider trading Auston Matthews, most of us filed it under Classic Kyper — the kind of radio hit that wakes up a slow Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 28

The Toronto Maple Leafs are at a crossroads, but what should they do?

Teetering near the bottom of the standings, the Leafs find themselves nearing a crossroads. Built solely for the here and now, the Leafs are an older team and do not have a first-round pick in each of the next two seasons.

Easton Cowan News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

Rising Star Easton Cowan Helping Push the Toronto Maple Leafs Depth Scoring

Easton Cowan has firmly earned his place in the Maple Leafs’ lineup after scoring a crucial late goal in Toronto’s 2-1 overtime win against the Blue Jackets.

Easton Cowan News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Is Easton Cowan Forcing a Lineup Shakeup in Toronto?

The storyline of Easton Cowan’s season keeps changing. He’s gone from a maybe to spot duty to a full-on lineup option in Toronto. What was supposed to be a developmental season for the rookie is quickly turning into something much bigger, as Cowan continues to earn the trust of his coach and his teammates, particularly in high-pressure moments.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Maple Leafs to activate Auston Matthews, Nicolas Roy from IR

Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Nicolas Roy will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Blue Jackets, per Mark Masters of TSN.

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