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Lou Lamoriello Applauds Islanders Fans for Harsh Reception of John Tavares

Lou Lamoriello Applauds Islanders Fans for Harsh Reception of John Tavares

It’s been almost eight years since John Tavares made the decision to come home and join the Toronto Maple Leafs, and since then, nothing has quite matched the hostility of his return to Long Island.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Hockey’s Code Meets Modern Reality in Gudas–Domi Tilt

Hockey’s Code Meets Modern Reality in Gudas–Domi Tilt

There are fights, and then there are performances staged by context and expectation. The Radko Gudas–Max Domi encounter on March 30, when the Toronto Maple Leafs met the Anaheim Ducks in California, felt less like a raw settling of scores than a carefully choreographed act with high emotional stakes.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Maple Leafs' GM Role Linked to Former NHL Player After Keith Pelley's Comments

Maple Leafs' GM Role Linked to Former NHL Player After Keith Pelley's Comments

The Toronto Maple Leafs are about to enter a pivotal offseason that could shape the future of the franchise after parting ways with general manager Brad Treliving.

Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / April 1
The Maple Leafs’ Star Worship Problem

The Maple Leafs’ Star Worship Problem

I read a heated comment after Keith Pelley’s presser that stuck with me. In Toronto, the conversation still circles back to how brilliant fans think Auston Matthews is, while the rest of the club keeps stumbling.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

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How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1
Is Craig Berube Burning Out the Maple Leafs’ Stars?

Is Craig Berube Burning Out the Maple Leafs’ Stars?

Here’s something I’ve been chewing on since the Keith Pelley presser. The one question that’s still blowing in the wind is whether Craig Berube should be retained as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ head coach.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Pelley’s Press Conference Leaves Reason for Concern

Pelley’s Press Conference Leaves Reason for Concern

The Toronto Maple Leafs have some massive decisions to make and after Monday’s press conference, it’s unclear if, MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley is the right person to make them.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 1
Next Leafs’ GM needs to retool, not rebuild

Next Leafs’ GM needs to retool, not rebuild

With the Toronto Maple Leafs going in a different direction, the question is, what should be the goal of the next general manager? On Monday night, the Maple Leafs fired general manager Brad Treliving in the midst of a miserable season for the defending Atlantic Division champions.

Craig Berube News / NHL Rumors / April 1
What Does the Future Hold for Craig Berube in Toronto? Who Could Replace Him?

What Does the Future Hold for Craig Berube in Toronto? Who Could Replace Him?

Keith Pelley, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment President, addressed the media on Tuesday after firing general manager Brad Treliving on Monday. The Maple Leafs will begin a thorough search for their next president of hockey operations or general manager.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 1

The case for Sunny Mehta as the Maple Leafs’ next GM

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley made it clear that the next general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs would have to be data-centric, during his media availabilities on Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1
Former Player Among Top Candidates for New Maple Leafs GM

Former Player Among Top Candidates for New Maple Leafs GM

Following the firing of Brad Treliving on Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs have started an immediate search for a new general manager. President and CEO

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 1
Keith Pelley’s press conference was a downright disaster: Alberga’s Take

Keith Pelley’s press conference was a downright disaster: Alberga’s Take

Keith Pelley had a chance on Tuesday afternoon to set the tone for one of the most important Toronto Maple Leafs off-seasons in recent memory, and unfortunately, he fell well short.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1
MLSE CEO drops mic on Maple Leafs Stanley Cup efforts after firing GM

MLSE CEO drops mic on Maple Leafs Stanley Cup efforts after firing GM

The Toronto Maple Leafs made some unsurprising news on Monday, firing general manager Brad Treliving. This season has been a disaster in Toronto, and the leadership knows things need to change.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Three potential candidates for the Maple Leafs’ GM opening

Three potential candidates for the Maple Leafs’ GM opening

The announcement that Brad Treliving was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs was news that just about every fan of the team was hoping for. With the team officially set to miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade, MLSE President Keith Pelley clearly decided that Treliving’s ‘snot and grit‘ experiment had failed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 1
MLSE CEO Keith Pelley doesn’t believe rebuild is necessary in Toronto

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley doesn’t believe rebuild is necessary in Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs sent shockwaves through the hockey world on Monday evening when the club announced that Brad Treliving had been fired as general

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Brad Treliving News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Maple Leafs Worse Off Than When Brad Treliving Took Over

Maple Leafs Worse Off Than When Brad Treliving Took Over

When Brad Treliving was hired as general manager (GM) of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the expectation was clear: take a talented core and push it over the top.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Key Takeaways From MLSE CEO Keith Pelley’s Press Conference

Key Takeaways From MLSE CEO Keith Pelley’s Press Conference

After the news broke that the Toronto Maple Leafs had fired general manager (GM) Brad Treliving happened on late Monday night. MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley set up a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, and it may not of went as planned.

Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / April 1
Terry Koshan defines Brad Treliving’s time as general manager ‘unsuccessful’ after firing

Terry Koshan defines Brad Treliving’s time as general manager ‘unsuccessful’ after firing

The Toronto Maple Leafs had an eventful Monday evening, both on and off the ice.  General manager Brad Treliving was fired 80 minutes before puck drop, as the Maple Leafs squared off with the Anaheim Ducks for the first time since Radko Gudas’ knee-on-knee hit that knocked captain Auston Matthews out for the season.

Elliotte Friedman News / TheLeafsnation / April 1
Friedman: Maple Leafs eying Mike Gillis as potential candidate to be next GM

Friedman: Maple Leafs eying Mike Gillis as potential candidate to be next GM

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly eyeing Mike Gillis as a potential candidate to be the team’s next GM, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / April 1
Berube Needs to Break Up the Tavares-Nylander-Cowan Line

Berube Needs to Break Up the Tavares-Nylander-Cowan Line

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a weird spot right now. One of their lines — the John Tavares, William Nylander, and Easton Cowan trio — is actually playing really well.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / March 31
Craig Berube breaks silence on future after Brad Treliving firing

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube breaks silence on his future after Brad Treliving firing

Following the victory against the Ducks, the Leafs delayed their inevitable elimination from playoff contention, but they are still 11 points out of a playoff spot.

Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Treliving firing
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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31
Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate

Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Brad Treliving firing

The former Maple Leafs player and current assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been named by two experts as a realistic candidate to take over the role Treliving vacated in Toronto.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31
Maple Leafs Linked To Mike Gillis For GM Vacancy

Maple Leafs Linked To Mike Gillis For GM Vacancy

The Maple Leafs have shown an interest in former Canucks general manager Mike Gillis in the exploratory stages of their search for a new GM, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said Tuesday on Sportsnet 590’s “The FAN Hockey Show.” Toronto announced Monday night that they had fired Brad Treliving, who had one year left on his contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 31
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tavares, Nylander, Treliving & Pridham

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tavares, Nylander, Treliving & Pridham

You couldn’t quite script this one, though if you tried, you’d probably make it cleaner than it was. The Toronto Maple Leafs came out flat against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, fell behind, and spent most of the game looking like a team still processing the news of the day.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 31
If the Leafs rebuild, what assets do they have?

If the Leafs rebuild, what assets do they have?

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired GM Brad Treliving earlier this week, ending an era that can only be described by one word: disappointment. The team went 132-92-27 during his tenure and even won a playoff series against the Ottawa Senators last year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / March 30
Maple Leafs part ways with GM Brad Treliving

Maple Leafs part ways with GM Brad Treliving amid disappointing season

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that they fired general manager Brad Treliving. 

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