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Why Easton Cowan Is Perfect for Berube’s Maple Leafs

Given new head coach Craig Berube‘s proclivity for tough-minded players, Easton Cowan should be a key figure for his team. Cowan is a bulldog. He plays with an in-your-face style and has high-end offensive talent.

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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Hyman & Tavares

One of the most significant questions facing the Toronto Maple Leafs is what to do with Mitch Marner. Despite the rampant speculation about trading him, such a move seems unlikely given Marner’s no-movement clause and the team’s investment in him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Viral Sports News / 4 minutes ago

Toronto Maple Leafs and Free Agents Have Interest in Deals

The Toronto Maple Leafs continued their brutal drought of advancing in the postseason. They were eliminated in the first round by the Boston Bruins, beginning their offseason earlier than they had hoped.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 6 hours ago

With Berube in place, Treliving turns his attention to upgrading Leafs’ roster

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has a busy summer ahead of him. The team announced Craig Berube as their new head coach and once the associate coaches are confirmed, likely within the next week or so, Treliving will turn his attention to how he’s going to manage upgrading the Maple Leafs roster for next season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 23 hours ago

Maple Leafs Negotiating with Bertuzzi and Domi on Long-Term Deals

The Toronto Maple Leafs are wasting no time trying to solidify their roster for the upcoming season. Following the appointment of Craig Berube as their new head coach, the focus now shifts to the roster with key players like Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi entering free agency.

Max Domi News / NHL Trade Talk / 18 hours ago

Maple Leafs to Bring Max Domi Home for Good?: Contract Talks Begin

Yes, NHL hockey is a professional sport. And because it is, there’s an expectation that professional athletes will sell their skills to the team that offers them the most money.

Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / 19 hours ago

Craig Berube Impresses at Maple Leafs’ Press Conference

In a recent episode of the Jeff Marek Show, Marek and Matt Marchese analyzed the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ introductory press conference for their new head coach, Craig Berube.

Max Domi News / TheLeafsnation / 20 hours ago

Report: Maple Leafs and Max Domi have talked about an extension

It was a homecoming when Max Domi signed a one-year contract with the Maple Leafs last summer. With the legacy and fan-favourite reputation left behind by his dad, former enforcer Tie Domi, the printing of the name “Domi” on a modernized Leafs jersey struck a chord with fans from the new and old generations.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 20 hours ago

Maple Leafs Need to Channel Their Inner Doug Gilmour Moving Forward

While the Toronto Maple Leafs have made two significant changes two years in a row, first relieving general manager Kyle Dubas of his functions in 2023 and, firing head coach Sheldon Keefe after the Maple Leafs’ latest first-round elimination, hockey is played on the ice and not behind the bench or upstairs.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / 21 hours ago

Toronto Maple Leafs 2023-24 Report Card: Auston Matthews

Auston Matthews‘ 2022-23 season was, relative to previous seasons, somewhat disappointing. He “only” scored 40 goals and 85 points, which, although in the upper echelons of the league’s production numbers, was sub-par to his previous seasons in just about every aspect of his game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 22 hours ago

Toronto Marlies 2023-24 year in review: Who stays and who goes?

With the Berube era officially underway, the focus in Leaf land has turned to the summer. The organization will certainly undergo many changes between now and training camp, which includes the Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hardwood Heroics / May 24

WNBA News: Toronto to Get 1st WNBA Franchise Outside the United States in 2026

The WNBA has been one of the leagues that’s been gaining a lot of steam in recent years. The influx of outstanding young talent in recent years has created intriguing narratives that don’t lose out to the NBA in terms of generating fan interest.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Maple Leafs Could Benefit From Martin Necas Addition

The Toronto Maple Leafs have returned to the drawing board after another first-round playoff exit. They have already relieved Sheldon Keefe of his duties as head coach and replaced him with Craig Berube, and more moves are expected before the team hits the ice for the 2024-25 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 23

Predicting which Maple Leafs defencemen and goaltenders remain on 2024-25 roster

After predicting which Maple Leafs forwards will be returning next season, it’s time to dive into the defensive corps and goaltenders. It’s setting up to be a very entertaining offseason in Toronto after Craig Berube was hired as head coach and management hinted that changes could be coming to the roster.

Sheldon Keefe News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23

Maple Leafs Off Hook with Keefe’s Contract Extension

The New Jersey Devils made official on Thursday the hiring of Sheldon Keefe as the team’s next head coach. The former Toronto Maple Leafs bench boss was

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

John Tavares Needs to Remain Maple Leafs Captain in 2024-25

In a recent post titled “Do the Maple Leafs Need to Make a Captain Change?” by my colleague Karine Hains, she expressed her belief that it might be time for John Tavares to give up the captaincy of the Toronto Maple Leafs and allow Auston Matthews to become the official captain of the team.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Toronto Maple Leafs 2023-24 Report Card: Mitch Marner

After back-to-back 95-plus point seasons, Mitch Marner entered 2023-24 with hopes of eclipsing the 100-point mark for the first time in his career. Playing alongside 69-goal scorer Auston Matthews certainly helped elevate those hopes, but injuries limited him to 69 games and he didn’t hit triple-digits.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Holmberg, Berube, Bertuzzi & Robertson

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll examine three things happening with the team. First, is Pontus Holmberg emerging as more of a go-to player for the team as he plays in the World Championships?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / May 23

Toronto’s New Head Coach: Here’s What To Expect

The Toronto Maple Leafs introduced their new head coach with a press conference on Tuesday. Here’s what we learned about the hire. This was the first time Craig Berube faced the media as a member of the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Former Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach Finds New Job

Head Coach Sheldon Keefe has found a new full-time gig in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils. The former Leaf bench boss had always done a decent job navigating the drama that is the Leaf Land.

Mitch Marner News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Will the Toronto Maple Leafs Mitch Marner Make Team Canada?

During the traditionally usual time for the all-star break next season, the NHL is experimenting with the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off. The tournament will be a traditional round-robin format including Canada, USA, Finland, and Sweden.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 10 hours ago

Penguins sign two more players to new contracts

The Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping two more players in the fold.

Penguins sign young defenseman to three-year extension

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Viral Sports News / May 21

Toronto Maple Leafs Rumors: Mitch Marner Unlikely to Return

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ brutal postseason performance continued in 2024 as they were eliminated by the Boston Bruins in the first round. With their season over, Maple Leafs rumors have already started picking up with Mitch Marner in the middle of them.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Expect more big changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Despite another 100-point regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons, eliminated by the Boston Bruins in seven games.

Craig Berube News / Yardbarker / May 17