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Maple Leafs' Johnsson to make NHL debut as Matthews inches closer to return

The Maple Leafs are being cautious with injured superstar Auston Matthews, affording rookie Andreas Johnsson the chance to make his NHL debut on Wednesday.

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Time to rest? Leafs face possibility of fatigue ahead of stretch run

There are questions about whether fatigue is affecting key players and Toronto’s chances with the postseason just a month away.

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Maple Leafs add depth down the middle by acquiring Tomas Plekanec

The 35-year-old will likely see time on one of Toronto's top three lines while Auston Matthews remains sidelined.

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Babcock confirms Auston Matthews sidelined with shoulder injury: 'He’ll get looked at more (Friday)'

Auston Matthews' injury could open up more opportunities for the Leafs

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NHL trade rumors: Senators could move Karlsson, while Jets, Leafs look to add depth for playoff run

Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson is one of the biggest names that could be moved before the NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline.

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Soshnikov trade gives Maple Leafs flexibility ahead of NHL trade deadline

Toronto sent Nikita Soshnikov to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday for a fourth-round draft pick.

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Five takeaways from Maple Leafs' perfect five-game homestand

The surging Maple Leafs are getting contributions from the entire lineup, with goalie Frederik Andersen leading the way

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NHL Trade Rumors: Plekanec, Brassard, van Riemsdyk drawing interest

Centers and scoring wingers are in short supply and high demand as the NHL trade deadline nears on Feb. 26.

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Maple Leafs beat Ducks, but lose goaltender Andersen to injury

Andersen left during the second period of Monday's game after colliding with Ducks' forward Corey Perry.

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NHL trade rumors: Flames, Jets look to add depth for playoff push, while sellers Canucks, Oilers prepare for future

The Canadian teams in the Western Conference could be pretty busy before the NHL trade deadline on Feb. 26.

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NHL Trade Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Senators each in different spots

Less than a month from the trade deadline, the three Canadian Eastern Conference teams find themselves in three very different situations.

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Maple Leafs at All-Star break: Five takeaways from Toronto's season so far

With the postseason a near certainty, there are still a few unanswered questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs at the NHL All-Star break.

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NHL Trade Rumors: Deadline outlooks for Jets, Flames, Oilers, Canucks

With the NHL trade deadline about a month away, the four Canadian teams in the Western Conference find themselves in different positions.

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NHL Trade Rumors: Leafs on different path from Canadiens, Senators before deadline

The Maple Leafs are looking to improve their roster at the Feb. 26 trade deadline in order to prepare for a long play off run this spring, while the Canadiens and Senators plan to deal away pricey veteran assets as they look ahead to next season.

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Maple Leafs hit bye week in good spot, making same mistakes

The Maple Leafs are in a good spot in the standings hitting their bye week, but are making many of the same mistakes.

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Maple Leafs mid-season report card: Dips from first quarter, but overall still solid grades in Toronto

They fell into third place, but the Maple Leafs are still in solid playoff positioning heading into the second half of NHL season.

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World Junior Championship 2018: Canada prepares for quarterfinal meeting with Switzerland

Five things to know going into Canada's quarterfinal meeting with Switzerland on Tuesday.

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2018 World Junior Championships: Scoring depth and goaltending carries Canada

Team Canada is not relying on one or two superstars to carry the scoring load at this year's WJC.

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Magic Mitch, December doldrums and five takeaways from Maple Leafs' midweek games

It's been an up-and-down week for Toronto, with an 8-1 matinee thrashing of Carolina contrasted by a 4-2 loss in Columbus.

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'I don't think it's going to be easy' — Struggling Maple Leafs look to get back on track

Toronto has lost three straight and finish the month with a five-game road trip.

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Five takeaways from Maple Leafs winning weekend

The Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers this weekend.

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Banged-up Matthews may miss Leafs game against Edmonton

Status up in the air after morning skate.

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Five takeaways from the Maple Leafs' Western Canada road trip

The Maple Leafs took two of three games on their trip to Western Canada. Take a look at the five key takeaways from each game.

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Ovechkin too much for Leafs, who play 13 of next 16 on the road

Hat trick by Ovechkin lifts him to top of goals scored.

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Five takeaways from Maple Leafs' streak-busting loss to lowly Coyotes

Some postgame thoughts after the Toronto Maple Leafs had their six-game winning streak snapped Monday night.

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Maple Leafs Report Card: Impressive grades at quarter mark of NHL season

The Sporting News professor hands out first-quarter grades to a Toronto Maple Leafs team sitting third overall in the NHL.

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Five Takeaways from the Maple Leafs weekend sweep over the Bruins

The Maple Leafs took two straight games against Boston. Take a look at the five key takeaways from both games.

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Auston Matthews injury update: Maple Leafs star to miss first NHL game

The Maple Leafs will play without Auston Matthews Wednesday for the first time since drafting him No. 1 overall in 2016. He's listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

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Matthews may miss first game with Maple Leafs Monday

The young Leafs star exited Monday's morning skate eary and is a game-time decision.

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Five takeaways from Maple Leafs trip out west

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost two of three in California, further displaying the recent cracks in their collective game.

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Babcock on Maple Leafs: 'We've got to dig in'

The Maple Leafs lost two straight heading into four-game road trip which begins Monday.

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Leafs look to Leivo, Kapanen to replace injured veterans

With Matt Martin and James van Riemsdyk out injured, Josh Leivo and Kasperi Kapanen are expected to fill the void for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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NHL Rumors: Six possible trade targets to upgrade Maple Leafs' defense corps

The Maple Leafs score goals at an impressive rate, but on the other hand, they ned to stop allowing so many.

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Five takeaways from Maple Leafs key home victory over Kings

Toronto moved to 7-2 on the year with victory over Los Angeles in the Air Canada Centre.

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Maple Leafs play forces team's hand in bringing back Roman Polak

The Maple Leafs also sent rookie Calle Rosen to the minors and placed veteran center Eric Fehr on waivers.

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Leafs sign Roman Polak to one-year deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs added some defensive reinforcements with the signing of veteran blueliner Roman Polak to a one-year deal.

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Ripe with individual talent, Maple Leafs social focus is on team

The Toronto Maple Leafs take a more measured approach on social media than some of the other teams in the NHL.

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Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings: 5 Takeaways from Toronto's 6-3 victory

The Maple Leafs won their third straight game on Thursday, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 6-3.

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Maple Leafs' Frederick Andersen much more comfortable to start year two

Frederik Andersen feels much more comfortable in his second year in Toronto after injuries made his first offseason more difficult.

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Maple Leafs aren't losing, taking lessons from winning mistakes

The Maple Leafs might be 3-0-0, but haven't been perfect by any stretch through three games.

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Maple Leafs' inability to hold a lead almost costs them against Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs had difficult playing with a lead in 2016-17, and did so again on Saturday against the Rangers.

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Maple Leafs pick up Calvin Pickard in trade with Golden Knights

Toronto trade Tobias Lindberg, 2018 draft pick for Pickard in move to add depth in the net.

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Martin Marincin squeezed out of spot, placed on waivers by Maple Leafs

The 25-year-old defenseman has 175 games of NHL experience.

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Matthews tops Laine as Leafs thump Jets in season opener

Highly-touted sophomores Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine squared off in the NHL's 2017-18 curtain raiser, with the Leafs' star coming out on top.

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Don't expect Mike Babcock to coddle Maple Leafs' youngsters

The Maple Leafs' coach is putting away the kid gloves this season as expectations are raised.

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Maple Leafs training camp: Position battles heat up as preseason winds down

The NHL regular season begins in less than two weeks and the Maple Leafs still have roster decisions to make at center, the wing and on defense.

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Maple Leafs training camp: Position battles heat up as games begin

The Maple Leafs return from Niagara Falls to face off with the Senators in their first preseason game Monday, with jobs to be won up front and on defense.

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Maple Leafs training camp: Marleau, Hainsey, Moore are the 3 wise men

The Maple Leafs brought in three veterans this summer to help the team's young core on, and off, the ice.

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Maple Leafs training camp: Plenty of competition on defense

While the Leafs are deep and seemingly set at the forward position, there will be plenty of competition to fill out the defense corps during training camp.

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Connor Brown contract: Leafs finding ways to keep young team together

Lou Lamoriello is using a tried and true blueprint in keeping the Maple Leafs' talented core intact, the latest example being his signing of Connor Brown.

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Leafs kids: Let's see Matthews, Marner, Nylander and Co. do it again in 2017-18

The Maple Leafs made the playoffs last season with a group of youngsters leading the way. Now, can they all take the next step together this year?

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How Maple Leafs could make a John Tavares deal work next summer

He's extremely loyal to the Islanders, but if John Tavares hits the open market next summer, what are the chances he ends up wearing the blue and white Leafs sweater?

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Matthews, Leafs on faster track than McDavid, Oilers

It says here that Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs are positioned for a championship run sooner than Connor McDavid and the Oilers

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Maple Leafs' deep prospect pool good news for today and tomorrow

The Maple Leafs' list of talented youngsters goes beyond breakout NHL stars Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner, positioning the team for both current and future success

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