March 2023 - Stories from MapleLeafsDaily

O'Reilly shares details of gruesome finger injury

Sheldon Keefe reveals reasons for the absences of two Leafs forwards

Sheldon Keefe hints at how he plans to deploy his goaltenders down the stretch leading up to the playoffs

Flyers forward fights two Senators during the same stoppage of play

Defenseman appears to be headed back to the press box after another tough game

Leafs make surprising roster move ahead of Fridays practice, could make Leafs debut this weekend

Bruins fan tries to vilify Auston Matthews for the most ridiculous reason

Bruins forward knocks out Blue Jackets forward with a single punch

Connor McDavid gets a 2 minute minor for a hit that should have been 5, a game and a suspension

5-foot-7 Alex DeBrincat drops the gloves and annihilates Flyers winger in spirited fight

Panthers goaltender allows one of the softest, ugliest goals of the season less than 24 hours after stonewalling the Leafs

Swedish netminder officially headed to Toronto

Former Leaf identifies the number one issue for this Leafs team heading into the playoffs

Former Leaf blames young defenseman for Panthers' late game-tying goal

Former NHLer blasts his son and the Florida Panthers during radio guest appearance in Toronto

Keefe comments on speculation that one of his assistants will be leaving for a head coaching job this summer

Disgraceful behaviour by Matthew Tkachuk during interaction with Justin Holl caught on video

William Nylander draws one of the absolute wildest penalties of the season; chalk this one up as the worst call of the year

Paul Maurice has a full blown meltdown on the bench, throws tantrum of the century before Panthers come back to beat Leafs

More than two decades ago, the Leafs nearly made a move that would have drastically changed the course of the franchise

Leafs actually holding an important piece out of their lineup, even though he's completely healthy

Twenty-two years ago today, an irate Flyers fan fell into the penalty box with Leafs legend Tie Domi

Bruins may be the latest team who circumvents the cap to gain advantage in the playoffs

Leafs top defensive prospect expected to travel to Toronto this week just in time for the playoffs

Luke Schenn imparting some wisdom on his blueline teammates; drops amazing quote about clearing the zone

Mitch Marner's teammates dunk on him for his unique play during Sunday's game

Insider looks at all of the goalie movement this past summer; Leafs grade pretty high, while Jack Campbell grades poorly

Projected starter for the Leafs for tonight's game against Florida

Analyst discusses what Leafs forward's next contract could look like and whether or not the team can make it work

Luke Schenn just moved into his new place in Toronto and you'll never guess who his new neighbour is

Leafs confirm the plan for O'Reilly's return to game action

Sheldon Keefe addresses speculation about tension between him and Michael Bunting

Sheldon Keefe confirmed following practice on Tuesday that one of the Leafs' forwards will miss some time due to injury

Some confusion in Toronto on Tuesday as an unknown player attends Leafs practice

Leafs hype video in honour of the team clinching 7th straight playoff berth on Monday

Michael Bunting touches on his Sunday evening benching, incident with Sheldon Keefe

Leafs goalie carousel continues with latest announcement regarding Joseph Woll

Leafs officially clinch a spot in the 2022-23 Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to one of their biggest rivals

Two young Leafs join a pair of all-time Leaf greats in the franchise record books

Video surfaces from 11 years ago of Luke Schenn talking about one day playing playoff hockey in Toronto; He'll now have that chance

If reports are true, the Leafs could be losing a key member of their coaching staff

Insider walks back comments about Auston Matthews after ridiculous run of late

It's early, but the Leafs appear to have dodged a bullet ahead of the trade deadline

Analyst and former GM comments on how prepared he believes the Leafs actually are for the playoffs

Following last night's win over the Preds, the Leafs are very close to locking up home ice

Leafs own a surprisingly good record in the second of back-to-back games this season

Leafs to trade one of their goalies this summer

Leafs may have found their top defensive pairing for playoffs and it doesn't include Morgan Rielly

Leafs defenseman unlikely to be in the playoff lineup

Former Leafs netminder gifts David Pastrnak one of the easiest goals he'll ever score for his first 50-goal season

Bunting snubs Sheldon Keefe, winds up benched for the rest of the game

Justin Holl delivers one of the heaviest hits of the season, absolutely destroying Rasmus Asplund

Mitch Marner makes Leafs history once again, but a teammate is on pace to destroy his record

Four Leafs prospects playing in the CHL all finished their seasons above a point-per-game

Leafs 5th round pick finishes 2nd in OHL scoring

Noel Acciari posting some elite defensive numbers for the Leafs

Leafs prospect turning heads in the USHL, puts together a statement game on Saturday

Sheldon Keefe's post game comments let everyone know how he feels about Auston Matthews' game right now

Former Leaf drops the gloves and gets demolished by Pens' Josh Archibald

Sheldon Keefe calls out Matt Murray following loss to Hurricanes

Two Leafs prospects move on to Frozen Four, one eliminated and now eligible to sign ELC

Washington Capitals star wants out, requests a trade

Sheldon Keefe Shuffles D pairs after defenseman has to leave team abruptly

The playoffs are drawing near and this Leafs hype video will get you amped up!

Massive Ryan O'Reilly update!

Habs winger could be facing a major consequences for showing the damage to his face, publicly blasting Player Safety in social media video

Panthers anthem singer provides a number of excuses for botching the Canadian National Anthem

Rasmus Dahlin throws violent reverse hit on an unsuspecting Nico Hischer, absolutely crushes him; clean or dirty?

Blues GM makes some surprising comments on Leafs GM Kyle Dubas

Coyotes Owner arrested on felony charges; Coyotes could lose their temporary arena deal with ASU

Leafs players cause some accidental damage at BB&T Arena

Leafs blueliner not claimed on waivers, headed to the Toronto Marlies

US President, Joe Biden, chirps the Leafs in visit to Parliament in Ottawa

Sheldon Keefe explains the decision to scratch Morgan Rielly

Sheldon Keefe raves about his new-look top line after last night's win

Brad Marchand speaks his mind, says top-heavy Atlantic Division is getting screwed

Luke Schenn lands bone-jarring hit on Ryan Lomberg

Controversial goal allowed after Matt Murray appears to make save of the year

Auston Matthews draws some laughs from the media post-game

Veteran forward busted in a lie following Leafs game

Former Leafs legend and fan favourite reportedly interested in buying the Sens

Morgan Rielly scratched by Sheldon Keefe

Leafs place blueliner on waivers ahead of game against Florida

Sheldon Keefe says the Leafs have big plans for the injured Nick Robertson

NHL takes a cheap shot at the Leafs with image of McDavid to celebrate his 60th goal

Noel Acciari talks about his fight with Matt Martin, how it came about and how great Martin was for the way he handled it

Player Safety has apparently made its decision on Noel Acciari's hit from behind on Brock Nelson

Former Leaf announces his retirement, takes the next step in his post hockey career

Matthews shows some attitude and refuses to answer media question

Auston Matthews shares his thoughts on the Leafs adding Matthew Knies soon

Keefe and Matthews comment on criticism of the Leafs' inconsistency in March

Sheldon Keefe says Leafs forward will miss some time due to reaggravating injury last night

Leafs shuffle lines in a big way at practice

Matthew Knies watch officially begins in Toronto

Former Leaf comes to the defense of Sheldon Keefe amid heavy criticism

Leafs prospect does something that hasn't been done by any Leafs prospect since Mitch Marner in 2015-16

Nylander drops a very blunt quote, which lets us know exactly where his head is at right now amid a scoring slump

Sheldon Keefe facing heavy criticism for how he's managing his line combinations right now; plus playoff line projections

Samsonov reveals that he's leaving the team with 3 games remaining on their road trip

Former Leafs goalie prospect puts up the performance of a lifetime after Leafs trade him for peanuts

Leafs winger leaves Isles forward bloodied after a massive questionable hit, could face a suspension

Ilya Sorokin makes save of the year; of course, it was against the Leafs

The Leafs lead the entire NHL in this stat since the trade deadline, which should be exciting for Leafs Nation ahead of the playoffs

Leafs missing a very important member of the D corps against the Islanders; tonight's projected lineup

Former Leafs fan-favourite earns multi-game suspension for repeatedly striking a downed opponent

Former Leaf reveals exactly what Keefe's motives are in placing Nylander on the third line

Leafs announce a pair of roster moves, sending two to the Marlies

Sandin fires shot at Leafs, reveals contract holdout was never about money or opportunity

The NHL has revealed Jersey supplier to replace Adidas and you might not be too happy about the decision

Two good contract comparables for Timothy Liljegren, who is eligible for an extension this summer

Sheldon Keefe says Nylander's recent demotion is about sending a message, needing more from him

Huge update regarding Leafs winger Nick Robertson

Details on why Samsonov didn't travel to Ottawa revealed

Criminal charges laid against son of a current NHL GM

Leafs winger returns to practice after significant injury scare; who comes out of the lineup to make room?

Leafs organization signs former Ottawa Senators 2nd round pick as an NCAA free agent

The media would have you believe the Bruins are vastly superior to the Leafs; the numbers over the last 23 games don't tell the same story

One specific stat points to the fact that home ice is the key to the Leafs beating Tampa in round one

Former Leafs Player Development Analyst/Marlies assistant coach reveals why the Leafs traded Rasmus Sandin

One Leafs winger a strong candidate for a contract extension after incredible run in Toronto

Brady Tkachuk showcases his diving skills against the Leafs, draws a penalty on one of the worst calls of the season

Keefe drops hilarious comment when asked about his team's 9-round shootout last night

Rasmus Sandin's recent struggles with the Caps have gone from bad to worse

Leafs winger drops an amazing quote when asked about setting a new career-high in goals

Sheldon Keefe has a very easy decision to make involving one of his defensemen ahead of Tuesday's game against the Islanders

Former Leafs goalie drags Nazem Kadri into Pride Night snub; Former Leafs GM Brian Burke publicly slams Reimer's decision

Matt Murray joins Leafs legend with a dismal, forgettable stat

Auston Matthews has a new favourite winger in Toronto, pushing coaches to continue with his new linemate

Matt Murray does not get the welcome from fans that he was hoping for in his return to Ottawa

Keefe provides update on injured forward

Jake McCabe's first goal as a Leaf was a beauty

Former Leafs goaltender's reputation takes a huge hit after he refuses to take part in special event

Keefe makes a surprising scratch ahead of tonight's tilt with the Sens

Details finally released regarding John Carlson's injury; it's one of the worst in NHL history

Keefe explains why the Leafs called up rookie goaltender Joseph Woll

Some truly saddening news coming out of Chicago regarding Jonathan Toews

Leafs announced a pair of AHL call-ups, including goaltender Joseph Woll; did a Leafs goaltender suffer yet another injury?

The other shoe is dropping for Rasmus Sandin in Washington; his last 3 games haven't been very good at all

Sheldon Keefe comments on the hit that injured Noel Acciari, has a message for the ref that didn't make the call

Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe confirms two roster changes ahead of tonight's Battle of Ontario

Leafs getting no help from the referees; Canes winger takes Leafs winger out of the game with no penalty call

Newly-acquired Leaf notches his first point of his tenure in Toronto

A nightmare scenario possible for the Leafs this summer, if a recent report is true

A compilation clip of some of Luke Schenn's heaviest hits ahead of his home re-debut tonight in Toronto

Leafs unveil Auston Matthews' epic custom skates for St. Patrick's Day

Sheldon Keefe announces surprising scratch for tonight's game against the Canes

Projected starters finally announced for the Leafs ahead of back-to-back against Carolina and Ottawa this weekend

Ridiculous stat goes to show just how little NHL officials favour the Leafs

Auston Matthews shares his feelings on the Leafs' 7D/11F setup over the past couple of weeks

Morgan Rielly shares story behind why the spelling of his last name is incorrect

Marc-Andre Fleury tries to pick a fight with Jordan Binnington while mic'd up

Leafs prospect mutually terminates KHL contract to head to Toronto

Leafs head coach addresses how he'll handle goaltending decisions ahead of upcoming back-to-back this weekend

Keefe shuffles defensive pairings at Wednesday's practice; a surprise demotion among them

Leafs' record-setting run comes to a disappointing end

Don't look now, but another former Leaf is thriving with his new team, scores in 3 straight games

Binnington ejected after starting a full-blown brawl with Wild after goal; suspension coming as well

Sheldon Keefe criticizes his team for missed opportunities, takes a subtle jab at shootouts

Sheldon Keefe makes some interesting comments about Morgan Rielly following last night's loss

Flyers GM responds to video of son throwing wheelchair

Auston Matthews reveals that lower production while he battled an injury has weighed on him

Luke Schenn explains why it was so important for him to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs

Keefe shuffles entire lineup ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Avs

Leafs get some good news in goal; projected starter for the Leafs for tonight's game against Colorado identified

Leafs sign NCAA standout to entry-level contract

Leafs GM Kyle Dubas gives his thoughts on players being forced to fight after a clean hit

New Leaf explains how he got his nickname, receives a special opportunity with Tim Hortons

Leafs superstar Auston Matthews finally reveals the details of the mysterious injury he's been playing through

Former Leafs goaltender suffers yet another injury

Son of former NHLer and current NHL GM may be in some major trouble� again

Huge news regarding top Leafs prospect, Matthew Knies

Two former Leafs headed back to Toronto, set to face off against the Buds on Wednesday

Long-tenured reporter touches on recent goaltending controversy in Toronto

Leafs GM Kyle Dubas provides an injury update on Ryan O'Reilly

Auston Matthews is heating up, which is great for the Leafs and not so great for everyone else

Young Leafs defenseman could be headed back to the press box as a healthy scratch after an awful game against Buffalo

Sheldon Keefe lays into Leafs over horrendous effort against the Sabres

Sheldon Keefe comments on Leafs G Matt Murray's play of late, absolves him of a lot of the blame for rough stretch

Matt Murray struggling to keep the puck out of the net, speaks out after allowing 4 goals in each of his last 5 games

With Flyers set to rebuild, Insider confirms Carter Hart likely to be traded

The voice behind the Miracle On Ice says Leafs will win the Stanley Cup

Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe discusses his decision to roll with a 11F/7D setup

Former Leaf has the best reaction to all of the Rasmus Sandin discourse in Toronto

NHL's hypocrisy on display once again with Tavares fine

Several Leafs players showing one of their pre-deadline adds a lot of love during their media availabilities

Sheldon Keefe, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews touch on Marner's brilliant steal and goal on Saturday night

Ilya Samsonov shares new nickname for Michael Bunting and compares him to the NHLs most hated player

Leafs correspondent has his doubts about how effective Matthew Knies will be for the Leafs when he signs his ELC

Oilers fan accusing the referees of colluding with the Leafs after video surfaces of what they're calling a ''missed goal''

The Leafs may have made a crucial error on trade deadline week

The Legendary Joe Bowen's commentary on huge goals by Mitch Marner and William Nylander in last night's 7-4 win over Edmonton

Keefe and Tavares react to slashing fine handed down by DoPS

Bunting responds to Kane calling him a diver following last night's win over the Oilers

Broadcast team calls Leafs prospect the most NHL-ready player in his entire league

Leafs goaltender injured; Keefe names starter for tomorrow's game against Buffalo

Department of Player Safety comes down on John Tavares for slash on Desharnais

Reinforcements on the way for the Leafs, Sheldon Keefe confirms

Evander Kane publicly slams Leafs forward for how he plays the game following win over Edmonton

Leafs Nation holds their breath as Matthew Knies hurt during playoff game

Lightning superstar appears to suffer concerning injury just weeks away from the playoffs

NHL officials screw the Leafs twice in the same period, send Matthews, Bunting to the box on ridiculous calls

Leafs' top European prospect may soon be on his way to Toronto

Campbell discusses the emotion of returning to Toronto tonight

Leafs prospect heating up at just the right time

Morgan Rielly chirps Leafs captain John Tavares over comments Tavares made about Connor McDavid

Matt Murray absent from Saturday's morning skate; should we be alarmed?

Two Leafs stars give rave reviews of newly-acquired D-man after playing with him on the road; it's not who you might think either

Jakob Chychrun's peculiar diet is raising a lot of eyebrows and turning many stomachs

Keefe reveals surprising news about Matthews

Sheldon Keefe explains why Kerfoot is still on the top line

Leafs hoping former goaltender gets start tomorrow night in Toronto; opposing coach seems hesitant to give Campbell the nod

Despite being part of the main practice group, Simmonds won't play on Saturday; here's why

Marner's carjackers reportedly apprehended by Toronto Police

Sheldon Keefe running some questionable forward lines at Leafs practice

Veteran winger joins Leafs for first practice since they acquired Ryan O'Reilly

If Matthew Knies turns out like one potential NHL comparable, he'll be a massive addition for the Leafs

Ovechkin gives a nervous Rasmus Sandin a proper welcome to Washington; Sandin goes on to play one of the best games of his career

A week after being traded and getting a shot on the top line with his new team, former Leaf benched and demoted

The most ridiculous ''Auston Matthews wants out'' theory has dropped, and it's completely asinine

Connor McDavid publicly admits that Auston Matthews is the better goal scorer

Insider under fire after denying doubting Leafs' goaltending after publicly criticizing Leafs prior to the deadline

Luke Schenn was the last belt-holder and is not currently with the team; Leafs had to get creative to crown new champion

Former Ottawa Senator doubles down on comments that the Sens will be better than the Leafs by next season

Following some speculation that Matthew Knies may not be on the Leafs' playoff roster, a veteran NHL scout shares his opinion on Knies

Trash hit from Winnipeg Jets player injures one of the top talents in the NHL; the league needs to do more to protect its stars

Leafs top prospect channels his inner Auston Matthews with amazing curl, drag and snipe while being pressured by defenders

Report: Leafs could move one of their goaltenders this summer

Elliotte Friedman touches on the Leafs in his latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast

NHL Podcaster believes Matthews will get traded this off-season

Former Leafs prospect placed on waivers a week after being traded

Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe comments on the performances of a number of his players following thrilling 4-3 win in New Jersey

Analyst says it's time for the Leafs to re-evaluate how they deploy Morgan Rielly, since his level of play hasn't been up to par

Three of the most violent plays over the last 20 years all happened on this day, in 2004, 2007 and 2011

NHL continues to show its anti-Leaf bias after Sharks coach faces no supplemental discipline for tearing a strip off of officials

Early returns on Jake McCabe excellent for the Leafs

The legendary Joe Bowen delivers two incredible play calls on goals by Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews

Suspension on the way for Philly's Tony DeAngelo; all hell breaks loose after Tony D spears a Lightning forward in a sensitive area

Samsonov explains injury scare in warmup

Leafs name starters for tonight and Saturday's games following poorly attended morning skate

One Leafs goalie prospect likely coming to North America, another likely to leave the organization this summer

Leaf Forward undergoes surgery, Keefe provides update on possible return date

Sheldon Keefe reveals why he took Timothy Liljegren out of the lineup this past week

Journalist and podcaster fires a shot at Leafs Nation over their response to the Leafs laying an egg in Vancouver

Leafs Nation isn't too happy about the Sandin trade right now, but we shouldn't declare the Caps the winners of the deal right away

Former Leaf continues to amass points since being traded

Timothy Liljegren understands his role on this team; his attitude and his latest comments prove that

Former Leaf all but guarantees who the Leafs' starter will be to begin the playoffs

William Nylander comments on Myers' hit on Tavares, standing up for his teammate, and Jake McCabe stepping in

Leafs head coach confirms the worst for newly aquired forward Ryan O'Reilly and an update on captain John Tavares

Leafs' lineup undergoes massive transformation at Monday's practice

Leafs' depth at forward being tested after injuries to O'Reilly, Tavares and Matthews this weekend

Leafs forced to use two of their 4 post-deadline call-ups

A lengthy rough stretch for Tampa could mean a new round 1 opponent for the Leafs

A recent roster decision has many thinking Sheldon Keefe is out of his mind

Cryptic message from NHL Insider reveals two potential new franchises if/when the league decides to expand again

Young Canucks fan absolutely rips Leafs during commercial break arena contest

The moment Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson gave Patrick Kane the news that he was about to become a New York Ranger (Video)

Hollywood mega star reveals his Leafs fandom

Photo of Ryan O'Reilly following last night's loss in Vancouver, causing some panic from Leafs Nation

Here's how much the Leafs have left with which to try to sign Matthew Knies

Luke Schenn lands bone-jarring hit on ex-teammate J.T. Miller

Several Leafs and head coach Sheldon Keefe comment on the power play on which the top unit allowed two short-handed goals

Leafs winger gives his thoughts on surviving another trade deadline despite several rumours that he'd be traded

NHL Insider says Leafs pursued two other star defensemen leading up to the deadline before settling on the McCabe deal

One of the Leafs' newly-acquired players was injured last night in Vancouver; Keefe provides an update

Former Leaf explodes offensively in first game with his new team

Jake McCabe steps up, fights Tyler Myers over questionable hit on captain John Tavares

Leafs superstar injured during the 1st period of the Leafs/Canucks game, but crisis averted

Keefe and Dubas give different answers when asked about the health of Timothy Liljegren; plus Leafs line combos against Canucks

Things are falling off the rails in Tampa; head coach Jon Cooper benches 3 star players

Leafs GM Kyle Dubas reveals the potential plans for the 1st round pick he acquired in the Rasmus Sandin trade

Tanner Jeannot's first fight for the Lightning was a doozie; Jeannot knocks out Stillman with nasty uppercut

Insider reveals just how close the Leafs were to trading Alex Kerfoot

What Friday's lack of moves means for the Leafs' roster as we approach the playoffs

Former Leaf says his thank you's and goodbyes to Leafs Nation and the city of Toronto after being traded

Leafs GM Kyle Dubas provides his thoughts on Auston Matthews' ''down year''

Former Canucks coach makes surprising comment about the Leafs ahead of tonight's game in Vancouver

Great news in the Leafs' goaltending department as the team's projected starter for tomorrow's game is identified

Former Leaf traded for his own brother on deadline day; this has never happened before in NHL history

GM Kyle Dubas explains why the Leafs decided to trade Rasmus Sandin, reasons for targeting Schenn, Gustafsson

Huge announcement as former Leafs blueliner gets the biggest opportunity in his young career following trade out of Toronto

Leafs/Flames come together on a deal just before the deadline, swapping depth forwards

Leafs head coach may have just taken a shot at a recently traded winger

Report: Leafs not done, working on a deal involving a current roster forward

Insider identifies possible insurance goaltender for the Leafs on deadline day

Former Leafs goaltender finds himself in some hot water after whipping a water bottle at a referee following OT loss (VIDEO)

Luke Schenn opens up about how important and special his second stint with the Leafs is to him

Luke Schenn absolutely drills Jonathan Huberdeau in his first game back as a Leaf

Sheldon Keefe announces some roster changes as newly acquired blueliners set to play for the Leafs against the Flames

Another Leafs trade target off the board as Max Domi is in the process of being traded

Analysts reveal how the Leafs may be planning to deploy Luke Schenn

Former Leaf gets the opportunity of his life with his new team

Sheldon Keefe rips into his star players after an abysmal showing against the Oilers

Red Wings forward shipping off to Boston; Bruins acquire a winger who was linked to the Leafs on last night's broadcast

Leafs defenseman leaves game after scary slip and collision

Justin Holl drops the gloves and gets destroyed by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins after huge hit on Kailer Yamamoto

NHL Insider reveals who the Leafs' final trade deadline target might be

Jake McCabe pulls off the ultimate teammate move on Wednesday and Luke Schenn is the beneficiary

Oilers decline to discuss whether or not Campbell will get his first start against his former Leafs

Dubas reportedly displeased with current Leafs defenseman

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner showing some sass to Oilers beat reporter ahead of Leafs/Oilers game

Popular Leafs personality commends GM Kyle Dubas for finally injecting an abundance of ''sandpaper'' and intangibles into the roster

Leafs reveal jersey numbers for two newly-acquired defensemen

Insider wonders whether the Blue Jackets are planning to send an insurance goaltender to the Leafs

Former Leaf believes young Leafs blueliner quietly requested a trade

Auston Matthews gives his thoughts on deadline moves so far, gives Jake McCabe his personal stamp of approval