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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann thinks the Maple Leafs played a step behind the Boston Bruins on Saturday night, and it cost them in a big way. McMann spoke to the media postgame, and was asked about where he felt the team went wrong in their 5-3 defeat to the Bruins. “I think our neutral zone was a big one that we can clean up,” McMann said. “I think we could have … [Read more...] about Bobby McMann feels Maple Leafs played too sluggish vs. Bruins

There’s not going to be a lot of heartbreak over Cayden Primeau being claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. Primeau was a Cane first, they wanted him back and as long as the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t interfere (they probably won’t) he’ll soon be assigned to their AHL affiliate. The imminent return of Joseph Woll sparked the waivers decision and realistically there isn’t much of a … [Read more...] about Cayden Primeau’s departure and the importance of Maple Leafs having a third string option

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby will start Sunday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Craig Berube confirmed. “I just think (Anthony) Stolarz has been obviously overworked, we all know that,” Berube said Sunday afternoon. Craig Berube confirms Dennis Hildeby will start vs. Hurricanes. — Arun Srinivasan (@Arunthings) November 9, … [Read more...] about Leafs pregame notes: Dennis Hildeby to start vs. Hurricanes, Berube impressed by Robertson’s tenacity

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson will be clashing against some familiar faces on Saturday against the Boston Bruins. This will be his first time facing off against the likes of Fraser Minten and Alex Steeves, a sight Robertson admitted was ‘weird’ after getting accustomed to having them as teammates. But while it will take some time getting adjusted to the new … [Read more...] about Nick Robertson speaks on expectations facing former teammates Minten, Steeves vs. Bruins

It’s a relatively quiet Saturday afternoon but there’s still some consternation about the Toronto Maple Leafs. There’s always noise, and the contrast between the team’s first-ranked 5-on-5 offence and 31st-ranked power play is creating a distortion effect, at least as it relates to how the team is analyzed and perceived. If you succumb to the outrage industrial complex, you may … [Read more...] about The contrast between Maple Leafs’ 5-on-5 offence vs. power play is distorting reality