Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas wasn't specifically looking to add a woman to Toronto's front office. Hayley Wickenheiser was simply the best fit. One of the top players in women's hockey history, Wickenheiser was named the club's new assistant director of player development Thursday. The four-time Olympic gold medallist will monitor Leafs prospects in […]
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William Nylander wants long-term deal from Maple Leafs
William Nylander made it clear he wants to stay in Toronto for the long haul. Now it's up to the restricted free agent's representatives and Maple leafs general manager Kyle Dubas to make it happen. On hand Wednesday night to lend his support to the Smashfest ping-pong tournament, Nylander said his preference is to sign […]
Auston Matthews, Leafs talking contract extension: report
The Toronto Maple Leafs put up a franchise-best 49 wins last season, eventually losing in the first round of the playoffs for the second consecutive year, but with a second star lining up at centre next season, they're hoping to shed the title of "talented up-and-comers" in favour of Stanley Cup contenders. Auston Matthews says […]
John Tavares joins hometown Maple Leafs on 7-year deal
Star forward John Tavares celebrated Canada Day on Sunday by announcing he's coming home to realize a boyhood dream of playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The crown jewel of this summer's free-agent class, the Mississauga, Ont., native has agreed to a seven-year contract worth $ 77 million US, with an average annual value of $ 11 […]
Leafs name Kyle Dubas new general manager
The Toronto Maple Leafs have appointed Kyle Dubas as their new general manager. It's a promotion for the 32-year-old, who has been the team's assistant GM since 2014. The club announced last week that Lou Lamoriello would be transitioning from general manager to a senior adviser role. More to come. Let’s block ads! (Why?)
Leafs legend Dave Keon, Olympic great Alex Despatie headline Canada's Sports Hall of Fame newcomers
A Hockey Hall of Famer, a four-time Grey Cup champion, a two-time Olympic silver medallist and a six-time Paralympian are among this year’s class of eight inductees to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Leading the way is Dave Keon, who had a knack for scoring big goals at big moments and won four Stanley Cups with […]
Babcock wants Leafs to embrace challenge of Game 7
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season has come down to one game, and head coach Mike Babcock wants his players to embrace the situation. Toronto earned a 3-1 home win over the Boston Bruins on Monday night to tie their best-of-seven NHL opening series 3-3. The Leafs will head into the deciding contest Wednesday night (7:30 p.m. ET, CBC) at TD […]
Tomas Plekanec comes through when Leafs need him most
For Toronto Maple Leafs newcomer Tomas Plekanec, it was like it was 2010 all over again. Plekanec was at his plucky best in an increased role in the middle of the second line with Patrick Marleau and Mitch Marner, helping keep the top line of the Boston Bruins off the scoresheet — for one night anyway — at the Air Canada Centre on Monday. The […]
Leafs limp home after Beantown beatdown: 'We can try and change the story'
The Toronto Maple Leafs had designs on a long playoff run when they boarded Wednesday’s flight to Boston, confident of their chances ahead of a first-round series with the Bruins after a record-breaking regular season. Now they’re simply looking for a way — any way, really — to slow down a juggernaut that’s bashed them […]
Leafs left licking wounds after another blowout loss to Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock says he’s never seen a line score 20 points in two games. Until his team’s six-period horror show at TD Garden, that is. David Pastrnak had a hat trick to go along with three assists, linemates Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron set up four goals apiece, and the […]