April 2023 - Stories from MapleLeafsDaily

Tampa Bay Lightning reporter makes outlandish claim about Leafs players following series conclusion

Jon Cooper still can't give the Leafs their due, even after losing the series

A brief recap of the Leafs' playoff stats from their series against Tampa

Leafs' live reactions to the OT winner

Luke Schenn the unlikely hero for the Leafs in the first round

Joe Bowen fumbles play call on series clinching OT goal for the Leafs

Auston Matthews makes his way to his dad in the stands to share a special moment following Game 6 victory

Leafs actually make history with OT win in Tampa on Saturday

A wild stat regarding Leafs rookie Matthew Knies from round 1

Sheldon Keefe describes the feeling of seeing Tavares' OT winner cross the line

Tavares ends the drought with OT winner in Game 6 to eliminate Tampa

Referees trying to steal Game 6 from the Leafs with soft call on T.J. Brodie

Pat Maroon shows lack of self awareness with comment about Michael Bunting

NHL Officials announced for Game 6 in the Leafs vs. Lightning series

More questions in Toronto, as Sheldon Keefe refuses to discuss his Game 6 lineup due to injury concerns

Sheldon Keefe taking a lot of heat for putting so much trust in one of his blueliners

Leafs may be making major change on blueline for Game 6

Pat Maroon's comments about his dirty hit on Mark Giordano are infuriating

Jon Cooper's comments seem to indicate that he expects his team to make quick work of the Leafs in Game 6

Former Leafs goaltender snaps his losing skid in elimination games; is this an omen for the Leafs tonight?

Leafs captain's comments about the team's mood on Friday highlights one major flaw for the team

Comments from Sheldon Keefe seem to indicate that Michael Bunting will return for Game 6

Leafs reportedly dealing with multiple injuries; several line changes possible for Game 6 in Tampa

Sheldon Keefe concerned about Pat Maroon's penchant for bad hits in the series

Former Leaf blasts Justin Holl's terrible play live on the air

Leafs reflect on failing to close out series at home in Game 5

How the officials screwed the Leafs on Pat Maroon's 2nd period penalty

Keefe defends Leafs blueliner after a horrible Game 5

Officiating plays a key role in Game 5 loss for the Leafs; no less than 4 missed calls against the Lightning

Officials refuse to give the Leafs a 5-on-3 in Game 5 despite very obvious trip on Matthews

Leafs GM may have turned down extension with team

Leafs forward Ryan O'Reilly touches on the opportunity the Leafs have to eliminate the Lightning on home ice tonight

Avs superstar rips officials after missing tripping penalty puts his team on the brink of elimination

Officials for tonight's possible series-clinching game announced and it could be excellent news for the Leafs

Florida Panthers victory gives Leafs a pretty fun and unique opportunity

Insider believes Keefe is making the right lineup decision ahead of Game 5

Two Leafs speak with the media on Thursday, ready for the challenge in Game 5 against Tampa

Michael Bunting finally addresses the hit on Erik Cernak in Game 1 that got him suspended

Leafs winger reveals what it was like watching games during the suspension

Jon Cooper says that the scouting report on Andrei Vasilevskiy is completely inaccurate

Michael Bunting reacts to being a healthy scratch for Game 5

Sheldon Keefe comes to a decision on whether or not to play Michael Bunting in Game 5

Sheldon Keefe promotes young Leaf following excellent performances in Games 2, 3 and 4

Andrei Vasilevskiy comments on the Leafs filling his net through 4 games

Matthew Knies reacts to Sheldon Keefe's comments about keeping him in the playoff lineup

Former Leafs reveals what he thinks the Leafs should do with Bunting, praises Keefe's coaching in series

Leafs reportedly included in 2023-24 Global Series; here's what you need to know

Lightning winger gets away with same play that sent Nylander to the box in Game 4

Lightning head coach takes credit away from the Leafs after epic comeback win in OT

Five Leafs among the top 15 in playoff scoring, including four in the top 10

Player Safety continues to baffle fans with their decisions as Makar suspension far more lenient than Bunting suspension

Lightning winger's overconfidence during interview after 40 minutes comes back to bite him in the ass

Several Leafs newcomers are excelling in Toronto, but one unsung hero deserves a ton of credit for how well he's played

Analyst makes wild prediction and loses his mind live on the broadcast after the Leafs tie the game against Tampa to force OT

Sheldon Keefe addresses the elephant in the room with Michael Bunting coming back; some potential line combinations for Game 5

The Leafs' epic comeback is even better with Joe Bowen's play-by-play

Auston Matthews' post-win comments are a pretty good indicator of where the Leafs' heads are at right now

Leafs bench reaction to last night's OT winner by Alex Kerfoot

Sheldon Keefe loses it on the referees after another phantom penalty call

Remember this Matthew Knies play if the Leafs come back to win Game 4

Brutal decision-making from William Nylander costly for the Leafs as bad penalty results in a goal against

Insider retracts statement about O'Reilly following trade to Toronto

Officiating team for Leafs/Lightning Game 4 announced

Leafs facing possible roster changes for tonight's Game 4

Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe could face a difficult decision if the Leafs take a 3-1 series lead over Tampa tonight

Sheldon Keefe asked about the impact Ryan O'Reilly has had on the Leafs; his answer just says it all

Sheldon Keefe reveals how he feels about Matthew Knies' performance so far in the playoffs

Alternate angle of Dubas' argument with Lightning fan shows how fired up the Leafs GM was during Game 3

Keefe salty with media when asked why the Leafs didn't make Samsonov available to speak after Game 3

Comparing the Pat Maroon hit last night to the hit that got Kyle Clifford suspended in last year's playoffs

Stamkos explains his decision to attack Auston Matthews in Game 3

The NHL's Department of Player Safety slaps Leafs winger with supplemental discipline for incident on Saturday

Joe Bowen's play calls on the O'Reilly and Reilly goals will give you chills

Kyle Dubas and Jason Spezza's reactions to O'Reilly's goal to force OT and Rielly's goal to win Game 3 were amazing

Sheldon Keefe's post-game comments about the Leafs' OT win make him sound like a proud father

Sheldon Keefe rightfully upset about Stamkos attacking Matthews; Keefe accuses Lightning of manipulating the officials

Lightning winger gets away with boarding in overtime, could face a possible suspension

Lightning head coach Jon Cooper appears to accuse the referees of being in the Leafs' pocket following Game 3 loss

Steven Stamkos attacks Auston Matthews during Game 3 scrum

Leafs GM Kyle Dubas caught up in a heated exchange with Lightning fans

Morgan Rielly injures Brayden Point and all hell breaks loose in Game 3

Controversial goal at the end of the first period has some Leaf fans concerned about Ilya Samsonov's play

Officials announced for Leafs/Lightning Game 3 in Tampa

Sheldon Keefe gives cheeky response when asked about any potential roster changes for Game 3

Lightning could receive a big boost ahead of Game 3 against the Leafs

Luke Schenn reveals the damage he sustained as a result of a fight with Tanner Jeannot

Oilers down 2-1 in series thanks to a highly controversial OT goal

Scary scene on Long Island leads to referee leaving the game; in a strange, roundabout way, it's good news for the Leafs

Leafs fan caught eating disgusting snack on camera during Game 2

A look at some of the worst penalties and missed calls in Leafs/Lightning series

Leafs winger reportedly playing his way off the team with extreme lack of discipline

Lost in the excitement of last night, Auston Matthews lands multiple huge open ice hits last night against the Bolts

Wild situation involving Lightning winger Tanner Jeannot leads to a Leafs fan being kicked out of Scotiabank Arena

Pat Maroon attempts to spear a Leafs fan with his stick

Jon Cooper makes asinine comment about Leafs' center depth

Report: Cooper wanted to pull Vasilevskiy from last night's blowout loss, but the veteran goalie refused to leave the net

Sheldon Keefe and Matthew Knies comment on his impressive performance in his first career playoff game

Lightning head coach blames referees for his team being blown out by the Leafs on Thursday

Joe Bowen was at his best on Thursday; some of Bowen's most electric play calls from Game 2

Leafs' top 5 players explode offensively in Game 2, post an absurd amount of points in 7-2 win

Luke Schenn and Tanner Jeannot come together for an entertaining scrap

Mark Giordano fights former Leaf, sets the tone early in Game 2

Leafs confirm tonight's lineup for Game 2

Former NHLer chimes in on the Leafs following Sheldon Keefe/Wes McCauley discourse

Sheldon Keefe appears to have made a decision on whether or not to play Matthew Knies in Game 2

The NHL's officiating double-standard on full display; Bruins forward throws similar hit to Bunting's, but with no recourse

Two Leafs stars comment on the mood in the room following blowout loss

Officiating tandem for Game 2 of the Leafs/Lightning series

Sheldon Keefe appears to be prepping for some different line combinations in Game 2

Former Leaf shreds the Buds for being blown out at home in Game 1

Player Safety throws the book at Michael Bunting

Lightning conveniently announce injury to Cernak immediately before Michael Bunting's hearing with Player Safety

Leafs head coach confirms starting goaltender ahead of Game 2 on Thursday

Sheldon Keefe was asked whether nerves played a role in last night's loss; his response was an excellent one

Sheldon Keefe speaks out about Bunting's match penalty in Game 1, disagrees with the official's decision

Leafs captain takes a subtle shot at officials after blowout loss in Game 1

Leafs' record with Wes McCauley calling their playoff games vs their record without is very telling

Keefe makes surprising statement regarding Leafs goaltending decisions for Game 2

The conflict of interest with Wes McCauley and the Leafs cannot be ignored; the story of how Keefe got on the hit list of the NHL ref

Bunting ejected from Game 1, receives a hearing with Player Safety for head shot on Cernak

Leafs screwed by controversial goal, ruining any chance of a potential comeback

Jake McCabe absolutely flattens Bolts forward with massive open ice hit

Game 1 referee announced for Leafs/Lightning; Leaf fans aren't happy

Cooper and Stamkos offer their sentiments about the Leafs, prior to the start of their 7-game series

Luke Schenn drops stone cold quote about friendships in Tampa Bay during the playoffs

The Leafs will beat Tampa this year, and here's why

Leafs announce roster call-up ahead of Game 1 against Tampa

Insider reveals details about what is happening between Kyle Dubas and the Leafs

Popular Analyst caught saying something he shouldn't have with an embarrassing slip of the tongue when talking about the Leafs

Insider reveals why he isn't picking the Leafs to beat Tampa

By the numbers, the Vasilevskiy vs Samsonov battle this season was closer than most even realize

Sheldon Keefe drops a solid quote to help put everything into perspective before the playoffs

Drew Doughty issues a threat to Connor McDavid ahead of Kings/Oilers series opener

Two past Stanley Cup Champions lead by example for the Leafs on the eve of Game 1

Former Leaf returns to Toronto 6 weeks after being traded, spotted with Dubas, Spezza

Connor McDavid credits Auston Matthews for his own career year

Ryan O'Reilly drops the quote of the year when asked about his upcoming playoff run with the Leafs

Ilya Samsonov wanted to push himself extra hard at yesterday's practice, but one Leaf simply wouldn't allow it

Ryan O'Reilly recently turned down a special offer from the Leafs, but for a selfless reason

Auston Matthews comments on his late season offensive explosion and his health heading into the playoffs

Insider reporting a rift forming in Leafs' front office involving Kyle Dubas

Keefe explains the rationale behind his decision to scratch rookie winger Matthew Knies after excellent 3-game sample

Matthew Knies reveals who he will be living with during the playoffs; not a bad way to start his tenure in Toronto

Leafs rolling with two new power play units at practice on Sunday; Nylander finds himself bumped from the top unit

Leafs defense pairings announced for Game 1; one surprising scratch among them

Leafs' projected forward lines for Game 1 against Tampa, according to line rushes at Sunday's practice

NHL insider reveals what he thinks will happen with Kyle Dubas this summer

Matthew Knies speaks following first home practice, not taking anything for granted

Sheldon Keefe raves about recent play of one Leafs defensemen

Leafs captain delivers solid quote about past playoff failures

Leafs goaltender makes bold statement about the team ahead of the playoffs

Full schedule for Leafs/Lightning Round 1 series revealed; two scheduling conflicts at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto

Leafs starting goaltender for Game 1 confirmed

Leafs provide an update on the injured Matt Murray; two Leafs goalies at practice on Saturday, neither of which was Murray

Leafs recall veteran forward and fan-favourite ahead of Tuesday's Game 1 against Tampa

Auston Matthews showing that his head is in the right place before the playoffs

Leafs defenseman discusses having to play forward to close out the regular season

O'Reilly finally addresses whether or not he'd like to remain in Toronto beyond this season

All 8 first round matchups are now set; first round series predictions

Defenseman very upset over what John Tortorella did to him at the end of the season

Comparing last year's Leafs and Lightning to this year's playoffs rosters

The best spot for Matthew Knies in the Leafs' upcoming playoff series against Tampa

A former Leafs coach and a former Leafs executive both fired ahead of playoffs

Ryan O'Reilly's splits between St. Louis and Toronto a night and day difference

A look at how the Leafs have ended their seasons over the last 5 years; is this a step in the right direction?

Maple Leafs now share the longest active playoff streak with this Atlantic Division rival

Sheldon Keefe makes a surprising comment about Matthew Knies following Leafs' season finale

We now know when the Leafs/Lightning playoff series is set to begin

The Eastern Conference playoff matchups are finally set for the 2022-23 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Metro Division team reportedly has a ''blank check'' waiting for Kyle Dubas

Nylander the victim of one of the worst penalty calls of the season

Nylander not satisfied with career year, drops quote of the year

Huge opportunity for Matthew Knies tonight against the Rangers; Leafs running a defenseman on the wing again tonight

Leafs' goaltending situation still not ideal; team forced to sign a young goalie to an ATO for 4th straight game

NHL Insider reveals that Auston Matthews going the route of John Tavares and Johnny Gaudreau is one of 4 realistic options

Former Game 7 hero for the Leafs and a former Leafs coach reveal what they believe the Buds will accomplish in this year's playoffs

Blackhawks GM makes a major career announcement regarding Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews

Tonight's game against the New York Rangers has huge implications for the Leafs in the standings and in the playoffs; here's why

Matthew Knies slings legendary insult at Tampa Bay Lightning after Tuesday's big win

Analyst and former Leafs executive states his case for Knies in the Leafs' playoff lineup

Veteran Leaf discusses the recent string of amateur tryout goalies in Toronto

Young Leafs receives opportunity of a lifetime after traveling to Tampa and missing out on being able to see Matthews and Marner

Sheldon Keefe drops a great quote, showing where the Leafs are at mentally ahead of their playoff series against Tampa

Former Leafs goalie admits to being bitter when Kyle Dubas turned his back on him

Schenn declares open season on friends and former teammates

NHL officials continue to target Leafs winger, penalize him even when he's not committing any rule infractions

Ryan Hartman delivers one of the worst hits of the season on Nikolaj Ehlers

Former Leafs goaltender a big believer in Leafs rookie as an NHL goaltender

Ryan O'Reilly robs Matthew Knies of first NHL goal

Tampa's Corey Perry breaks hockey's code for fighting, sucker punches Michael Bunting after refs step in

Luke Schenn delivers an absolute beatdown on Pat Maroon

Former Leaf reveals what stood out about Knies' game the most in his NHL debut

On very short notice, Luke Schenn received the championship belt after a gutsy performance

Kyle Dubas provides an update on Leafs' top two goaltenders, reveals both of them are injured

Keefe announces substantial lineup changes with a defenseman playing forward

Massive goaltending/cap circumvention controversy in Toronto may finally have a proper resolution

Auston Matthews comments on Ilya Samsonov's ridiculous 45-save effort in Florida

Another Leafs prospect eliminated from the playoffs in Europe, headed to Toronto

Matthew Knies gives his thoughts on his Leafs debut and having the opportunity to play with Auston Matthews

Joe Bowen's call on John Tavares' OT winner on a marathon shift was absolutely electric

Matthews, Tavares and Samsonov among those who commented on exciting Leafs debut for Matthew Knies

Auston Matthews breaks yet another franchise record

Leafs rookie Matthew Knies rocked by huge hit in the neutral zone in his NHL debut

Leafs playing with EBUG again as NHL denies the Leafs the opportunity to recall Joseph Woll on an emergency basis

Samsonov contract extension not yet a sure thing, according to a report

Popular Leafs blueliner appears to be a healthy scratch for tonight's game

Injured Leaf back on the ice on Monday; when should we expect him back?

What the Leafs' lines could look like with Matthew Knies tonight against Florida

Newest Leafs championship belt winner will hit you right in the feels

Leafs defenseman flattens Habs captain, but what happens next will give you a chuckle

Leafs provide updates on two injured players heading into the final week of the season

Keefe discusses goaltending situation and the arrival of Matthew Knies

Matthew Knies' jersey number for the Leafs revealed

BREAKING: Leafs officially sign Matthew Knies; next steps already in motion

Last practice of the season and Keefe surprises people with lineup decisions; no NHL goalies taking part

Canadiens' defenseman actually sticks up for the Leafs amid heavy criticism of the Buds' late game decision-making

Samsonov comments on his 2nd period injury scare that had Leafs Nation holding their collective breath

Sheldon Keefe makes surprising revelation about the decision to put Jett Alexander in as the EBUG last night

Wayne Simmonds' comments show that he's willing to do whatever it takes to win a Stanley Cup in Toronto

Canadiens defenseman takes a shot at Leafs and Jett Alexander after Habs' embarrassing 7-1 loss

Huge news regarding top Leafs prospect Matthew Knies

Sheldon Keefe tears a strip off of the referees after brutal penalty call

Wayne Simmonds makes fast work of Montreal Canadiens forward in first period fight

Leafs sign emergency goalie for tonight's game

Sheldon Keefe cuts media member off, slams him for assuming Wayne Simmonds' Leafs career is over

Leafs only dressing one goaltender tonight due to cap-related reasons

Leafs scratch two top defensemen for tonight's game against Montreal

Sheldon Keefe continues to shuffle the deck, assembles new forward lines ahead of Saturday night's game against the Habs

Two mystery goaltenders present for Leafs' practice on Saturday; Woll returned to Marlies, Samsonov on the ice

Analyst makes shocking declaration about Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov

To the surprise of many, Matthew Knies does not win the Hobey Baker Award; could sign in the NHL as early as tomorrow

Leafs make a pair of late night roster moves; appear to be giving one Leaf a final farewell at home

Ilya Samsonov's self-assessment of where his game is at is just as great as you'd expect it to be

I'm sure Sheldon Keefe is glad to have all of the Leafs' deadline pickups, but one stands out among the rest in his eyes

Sheldon Keefe blown away by the way one of his lines has been playing of late and it's not either of the top two lines

Sheldon Keefe makes surprising comment about Ilya Samsonov after tough loss in Boston

Injury timing awful for the Lightning; Bolts ravaged by a string of injuries right before playoff series against the Leafs

With Tampa being blown out by the Isles, the Leafs have accomplished something very important ahead of round 1

Insider reveals one potential hurdle in a deal between Leafs and top prospect Matthew Knies

Former Leaf could really cash in this summer; asking price on UFA market revealed

Leafs make a pair of roster moves, use the cap savings to activate Ryan O'Reilly from LTIR

Leafs defenseman returns to the team, shares details of his leave of absence

Ty Voit a step ahead of all Leafs prospects in the month of March, named 1st star among Leafs prospects

Keefe reveals why he decided to have Bunting and Jarnkrok flanking Matthews on the top line and load up on line 2

Top prospect Matthew Knies confirms that there has been no talk with the Leafs yet

Samsonov reflects on his time in Toronto and preparation for playoffs in what could be his first playoff run as a 1 goalie

Topi Niemela's first career AHL goal was a huge one for the Marlies to force OT

The Leafs may have just gained an edge on the Lightning in Round 1, thanks to the Rangers

Bolts showing that they're prepared for a very rough playoff series against the Leafs

Former NHL ref exposes the reason behind bias against Bunting

Leafs players assemble to respond to the most ridiculous question of all time

O'Reilly shares his thoughts about returning against the Bruins

A number of changes observed in the Leafs' lineup at practice with Ryan O'Reilly returning to the lineup

Leafs select starting goaltender for Thursday's game in Boston

Two forwards appear to be scratches for tomorrow's game against the Bruins, which could mean a significant return is imminent

Mitch Marner narrowly escapes career-threatening injury, comments on the incident after the game

Leafs winger credits new teammate for recent scoring surge and increased work ethic

Joseph Woll's reaction to falling and losing his stick on the Blue Jackets' first goal is awesome

Former leaf criticizes how Pride night has been handled this season

Marner not happy about being rested ahead of playoffs

One Leaf chose not wear pride sticker on his helmet or use pride tape during warmups

Sheldon Keefe attempting an epic second line experiment on Tuesday night against the Blue Jackets

Leafs place forward on LTIR on Tuesday

Leafs organization signs an NCAA free agent who outscored Matthew Knies this year

Huge Ryan O'Reilly update, plus several interesting roster changes

Matt Murray reportedly dealing with multiple injuries

Leafs' projected starter for tonight's game a bit of a surprise

Leafs' most recent call-up all but confirms the worst for Matt Murray

Projected top-3 pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft struck by tragedy

Leafs announce the passing of a former player

Projected 1st overall pick Connor Bedard reportedly passed on an opportunity to play with a top Leafs prospect

Leafs goaltender reveals how he feels after having to play on back-to-back nights

Leafs defender understands and accepts his role and where he sits in the pecking order for the playoffs

Leafs bench boss Sheldon Keefe calls for a change to the penalty shot rules

Keefe explains why veteran defender was a healthy scratch against the Wings

Ilya Samsonov discusses the latest injury to Matt Murray

Leafs GM Kyle Dubas going after NHL officials for being petty and unprofessional

Forward takes his glove off after suffering an injury against the Leafs, realizes he lost a part of his finger

Leafs winger takes two cross-checks to the back and finds himself in the penalty box for it

Referee shows an outright abuse of power, assesses Bunting a ridiculous 10-minute misconduct

Keefe calls out William Nylander for John Tavares' recent even-strength scoring struggles

Matt Murray injured following accidental collision right before the playoffs

Leafs' top defensive prospect's jersey number revealed as he is set to debut in North America

Former Leaf waived by his new team just weeks after being acquired

Three Leafs to miss tonight's game against Detroit, per Sheldon Keefe

Luke Schenn lines up Brady Tkachuk at the blueline and absolutely flattens him

Tim Stutzle's latest dive was an absolute embarrassment

William Nylander the victim of one of the worst penalty calls of the season

Keefe reunites popular line midway through Saturday's win over Ottawa; will it be permanent, or was it just a one-off?

William Nylander drops nickname for new Leaf and it's a pretty significant nickname theft

Sens forward tries to hit Luke Schenn, but gets the worst of the exchange

Sheldon Keefe confirms his goaltenders ahead of their back-to-back, Zorhona to make Leafs debut

Keefe reveals how he feels about the Leafs' play during the entire month of March

Sheldon Keefe reveals what he believes is Ryan O'Reilly's best asset

Leafs reveal what they gave Mark Giordano for setting new NHL record; no, it wasn't a golden shin pad..

William Nylander comments on recent struggles following nightmarish 8-game run, reveals what his current mindset is

Are you curious to know what the Leafs have in Radim Zahorna? A former NHL analyst identifies his closest NHL comparable

NHL Alumni Association delivers massive showing of love and respect to the late Borje Salming

Sheldon Keefe makes a surprising comment about the Leafs' playoff lineup with 8 games left to play

Auston Matthews just 4 goals away from joining an elite list