Considering the gut-wrenching scene of Game 1, in which the star centre’s face collided with Corey Perry's knee at high speed, the sight of Tavares with blades on his feet and a puck on his stick was a pleasant surprise to the hockey world.
Before passing Bobby Orr for the fastest start by a defenceman in the modern history of the NHL, Morgan Rielly was asked how many more mornings he might wake up co-leading the league’s scoring race with teammate Auston Matthews.
Throwback Thursday ushered the type of big-boy, no-nonsense hockey game that the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to solve once they crash head-on into another contender for seven games straight.
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William Nylander has less than a month before he either has to sign a contract or sit out the whole season. While many feel he'll remain with the Leafs, trade speculation is ramping up. If it comes to that point, here are five potential trade destinations.
Auston Matthews skated with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday for the first time since he injured his left shoulder against the Winnipeg Jets on Oct. 27.
Nazem Kadri recorded the fifth hat trick of his career and added an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Acquiring Jake Muzzin well before the Feb. 25 trade deadline was viewed as a bonus by the Leafs because they expect him to take some time before feeling comfortable.
HC analyst Brian Burke explains why he doesn't think William Nylander is that good at the "blue collar" aspects of playing the centre position for the Maple Leafs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs' need is the same as it ever was: a right shot defenceman would be nice to get. But how could they go about accomplishing that and what else might the Leafs do before the trade deadline passes on Feb. 25? Luke Fox looks into Toronto's needs.