Recently by Mike Brophy
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NHL
Maple Leafs face crapshoot with 8th-overall draft pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have the eighth pick in this year's draft, and if they are looking for a player that will make an immediate impact, they might want to think about trading up. Way up.
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NHL
5 guys who belong in the Hockey Hall of Fame
It's that time of year again -- the time when those that sit in judgment
decide who will be lucky enough to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of
Fame. Here are four players and a coach who have been overlooked.
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NHL
Maple Leafs boast few untouchables
Upgrading the roster to Stanley Cup contender status in 2014-15 figures to be a monumental task for the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing the playoffs this season.
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NHL
Stanley Cup storylines: Kings wary of Rangers resolve
Three storylines for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final between the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers from Staples Center on Hockey Night in Canada (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET).
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NHL
Stanley Cup final has been really, really strange
This has been one strange Stanley Cup final between the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers. Really, really strange.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey gods give Rangers a wink just in time
The Los Angeles Kings dominated the ice on Wednesday, particularly in the second half of the
game, but it was the New York Rangers stayin' alive on Broadway to force a Game 5 on Friday night.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Dustin Brown, Kings on the verge of another Stanley Cup
To think, the Los Angeles Kings came this close to trading Dustin Brown a few years ago.Things were not going great and somebody had to pay the price. Might as well be the captain.Fortunately, the Kings had a change of heart and now Brown and his teammates are on the verge of winning their second Stanley Cup in three seasons.
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NHL
Wayne Gretzky stands up for Sidney Crosby
Wayne Gretzky, considered by many to be the greatest player in hockey history, fully expects Sidney Crosby to bounce back from a poor showing in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Hockey Night in Canada
3 storylines for Game 3 of Kings-Rangers
Hockey Night In Canada's Mike Brophy looks at two Rangers that need to have a big showing on Broadway ahead of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final series in New York on Monday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET).
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Hockey Night in Canada
Deficits don't mean squat to resilient Kings
The Los Angeles Kings have not held a lead in either of the first two games of the Stanley Cup final, but it means little when it comes to winning, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Dustin Brown does it all for the Kings
Just a tip, the New York Rangers might want to keep an eye on Dustin Brown.The Los Angeles Kings aggressive captain who does it all - chips in on offence, hits like hell and occasionally scores the game-winning goal in double overtime - put his team two games closer to winning its second Stanley Cup in three seasons.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Marian Gaborik comfortable as Kings' extra weapon
When he skates onto the ice all he needs to do is worry about doing his job. He doesn't have to drive the bus; just don't sit back and be a passenger.It is the perfect role for Marian Gaborik.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Justin Williams jumps out to early lead for Conn Smythe Trophy
The race for the Conn Smythe Trophy is on.Everybody knows what you do in the first three rounds puts you in contention for the trophy, but it is your performance in the Stanley Cup final that determines your ultimate fate.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Meet the Los Angeles Kings
With the Stanley Cup final set to begin Wednesday night, take a tour around the Los Angeles Kings' dressing room with quick facts on the coach, general manager and every player who has suited up in the post-season.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Conn Smythe Trophy race down to 7 players
There are no runaway candidates to win the Conn Smythe Trophy after three rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs, but here are the players with the best chance heading into the Kings-Rangers final.
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NHL
Kings reign supreme in Game 7
Game 7 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings ended a series for the ages between, arguably, the two best teams in the NHL.
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NHL
Little to no edge for either Blackhawks, Kings
In many ways, it is appropriate. The series many hockey fans were anticipating, the showdown between the two most recent Stanley Cup winners, is going to a Game 7.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Patrick Kane, Drew Doughty provide plenty of drama in L.A.
Drew Doughty giveth (his team a chance) and Patrick Kane taketh (it away).The two young superstars were front and centre in one of the most exciting and dramatic periods - games, for that matter - of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Patrick Kane gains steam with new linemates
Struggling through the first four games of the Western Conference
final, Patrick Kane needed a bump, and Chicago coach Joel Quenneville gave
it to him by playing him with youngsters Andrew Shaw
and Brandon Saad.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Blackhawks top Kings in another playoff barn-burner
Defence wins championships.That is the popular refrain around the NHL. You may be able to score goals, but unless you can keep pucks out of your net, you'll never win.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Kings' defencemen adding punch
As if the Los Angeles Kings don't have enough firepower up front, their
sudden dominance over the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago
Blackhawks is initiating from the back end.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Kings rolling while Blackhawks look out of gas
In a year when the Stanley Cup playoffs have been wildly unpredictable - the Kings have suffered through two three-game losing streaks for heaven sakes - it is a little presumptuous to suggest the final is set in stone. Anything can happen. Yet if you follow the script, the Habs and Hawks will stage last-minute comebacks and...Well, that probably won't happen.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Jeff Carter powering Kings' push-back vs. Chicago
With his fourth goal in two games (fifth in three), Jeff Carter has helped the Los Angeles Kings erase an early 1-0 deficit and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference final.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Tyler Toffoli a clutch performer for Kings
Playing on a line with veteran centre Jeff Carter and another kid,
Tanner Pearson, the Kings' Tyler Toffoli has continued to prove his ability to play his
best hockey at the most important time of the season.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Jonathan Quick to Kings' rescue
Jonathan Quick's second-period stop on Brent Seabrook was one of the saves of the playoffs and a turning point in the Kings' Game 2 win in Chicago.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Kings continue to thrive in face of disaster
It seems the only time the Los Angeles Kings have excelled in these Stanley Cup playoffs is when their backs are to the wall.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Kings' Jeff Carter embraces leadership role
He's never been regarded as one of the game's great
leaders, but Jeff Carter suddenly finds himself thrust into a mentor-like role
with the Kings while skating on a line with youngsters Tyler
Toffoli and Tanner Pearson.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Creating chances, getting dirty goals on Kings' to-do list
Although the Los Angeles Kings are accustomed to playing while trailing a series in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, it is not a position they are comfortable with. Forward Tyler Toffoli says there is much to improve upon in Wednesday's Game 2 in Chicago on Wednesday
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Hockey Night in Canada
Blackhawks keep their home dominance intact
For the first time in franchise history, the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have peeled off seven straight home victories.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Blackhawks vs. Kings: Western Conference final preview
With the NHL's Western Conference final set to begin Sunday with Game 1 of the Blackhawks-Kings series, here's a breakdown of the matchup along with a prediction.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Jonathan Toews in running for 2nd Conn Smythe
As we near the midway point of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Chicago
Blackhawks captain and 2010 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Toews is among a group of leading contenders for the
prestigious playoff MVP trophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Canadiens, Bruins know best team doesn't always win Game 7
The Montreal Canadiens look to channel the hot play and good fortune of the franchise's 1993 Cup-winning team when they play Game 7 against the favoured Boston Bruins.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Rangers' Brian Boyle a giant pest to Sidney Crosby, Penguins
A look at Brian Boyle's stats could make you think his contribution to the
success of the New York Rangers is minimal, but the big defenceman has been one of the chief tormentors of Sidney Crosb and the Penguins.
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NHL
Penguins' Sidney Crosby thrown off his game
That Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby find himself acting out of frustration suggests he is not focused on helping his team win, but on getting even.
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Hockey Night in Canada
John Gibson's playoff debut reminiscent of Ken Dryden
Ken Dryden, the Hockey Hall of Famer, could appreciate more than most the circumstances and remarkable accomplishment of one Mr. John Gibson, goalie of the future (and present, apparently) for the Anaheim Ducks.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs who remain won't have a Mr. Nice Guy coach
With the decision to not only retain, but extend, head coach Randy
Carlyle's contract, new Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan
and general manager Dave Nonis have pointed the finger at the players
for this season's fatal flop.
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Hockey Night in Canada
NHL refs don't give a hoot who wins
Here is a little news flash: NHL referees do not have anything against your favourite team. Nor do they plot how best to get your team bounced from the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Canadiens winning over Canadians
They can be a polarizing team, but the Montreal Canadiens are becoming more appealing with every playoff win.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Mike Keenan not eyeing return to NHL
With four NHL head coaching jobs open, coupled with the fact he just won
the KHL title, you'd think Mike Keenan would be itching to get
back to the NHL. You'd be wrong.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Marian Gaborik the king of all trade-deadline pickups
A strong case could be made that Los Angeles Kings sniper Marian Gaborik has been the most significant acquisition from this year's trade deadline.
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Hockey Night in Canada
John Tortorella will be back
If he realizes that he doesn't always have to be the whole show and
tempers the drama that seems to follow him wherever he goes, there is a
very good chance John Tortorella will coach again in the NHL.
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Hockey Night in Canada
NHL Western Conference semifinals preview
The NHL's Western Conference semifinals begin Friday night with Minnesota visiting Stanley Cup champion Chicago. Here's a breakdown of that series and the Ducks-Kings matchup.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Game 7 heroes will emerge
With three Game 7s on tap for Wednesday night, who will be the heroes? Here are six candidates, one from each team, as well as six others who could be difference makers:
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Hockey Night in Canada
Youthful Blue Jackets have bright future
Despite being bounced from the post-season Monday
night by the Pittsburgh Penguins, there is every indication the Columbus Blue Jackets are poised to become a contender.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Alex Ovechkin trade could help Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is one of the NHL's most dominant scorers, but it appears the time is right for the Washington Capitals to move their captain.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Is history about to repeat itself with Sharks?
From the San Jose Sharks point of view, the seeds of doubt have been planted after two straight losses to Los Angeles, which once trailed 3-0 in their first-round playoff series. It's time the Sharks stand up as a group and say, "Enough!"
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Hockey Night in Canada
Marian Gaborik finds his niche with Kings
For once, Marian Gaborik is not his team's go-to guy. He was acquired to give
the Kings some solid secondary scoring, and with three goals in four
playoff games he's getting the job done.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Sidney Crosby must share Penguins blame
With their heavily favoured team deadlocked in its series against Columbus, Penguins fans are pointing fingers at goalie Marc-Andre Fleury and coach Dan Bylsma. But captain Sidney Crosby shouldn't be let off the hook either.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Steven Stamkos needs help from Lightning
The No. 1 off-season priority of Tampa Bay general manager Steve Yzerman should be finding a top-level talent to skate with superstar Steven Stamkos on the team's first line.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Matt Cooke deserves huge suspension from NHL
Hey, Stephane Quintal, I'll make it easy for you: The rest of the playoffs and 41 games -- half a season -- for Matt Cooke as punishment for his hit on Tyson Barrie.
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Hockey Night in Canada
3 NHL teams already face must-win scenarios
For all intents and purposes it is do or die for the Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Blackhawks might be tough, but so far, not so smart
Teams need to display toughness, both physical and mental, to succeed in the playoffs, but Chicago is threatening to go out quickly after last year's Stanley Cup win due to bad decisions on the ice.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Patrick Kane is all grown up
Blackhawks star Patrick Kane has put his bad-boy image behind him, becoming one of the game's most reliable players.
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Hockey Night in Canada
NHL playoffs: Offence trumps defence on opening night
If defence wins championships, as they love to say in the NHL, then
somebody forgot to tell the participating teams on the opening night of
the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Hockey Night in Canada
NHL playoffs: On the hot seat
Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is one of a handful of NHL post-season participants who will be
under the gun to perform at a high level if their teams are to enjoy
success.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Randy Carlyle takes his share of the blame in Leafs' collapse
When it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs extremely disappointing 2013-14 season, there is plenty of blame to be shared. As Mike Brophy writes, coach Randy Carlyle accepted his slice of the pie on Tuesday and offered his thoughts on where the season went wrong for the Leafs.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Soft Maple Leafs a challenge for Brendan Shanahan
The mere fact that player after player met with the media Monday morning and insisted the Toronto Maple Leafs are a good team tells you a little something how delusional this group is. New team president Brendan Shanahan has his work cut out for him to try to turn things around.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Western Conference playoff preview
With the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs set to begin Wednesday night, here's
a look at the first-round matchups in the Western Conference, along
with predictions for each series.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs serve up another embarrassing effort
The Maple Leafs enjoyed success early in the season, but as the months wore on and the games became tougher, they wilted.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Mike Babcock deserves coach of the year award
For guiding the Red Wings to the franchise's 23rd straight playoff appearance amid a slew of injuries, Mike Babcock ought to win this year's Jack Adams Award.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Shanahan announcement overshadows Leafs' listless effort
Brendan Shanahan, who was officially named president of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, will have decisions to make on the immediate future of key members in the organization, including GM Dave Nonis and head coach Randy Carlyle.
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Hockey Night in Canada
What the Leafs should do in their final 2 games
Here are a few suggestions for the Toronto Maple Leafs to try over their final two regular-season games, now that the playoffs are out of the question.
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NHL
Maple Leafs need to upgrade, not overhaul
The Toronto Maple Leafs do not need a major overhaul, but rather an upgrade of talent, especially on defence, and a new direction is required.
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Hockey Night in Canada
No end to Maple Leafs' misery
Eliminated from the playoff conversation, the Toronto Maple Leafs will now be forced to watch as better teams compete for the Stanley Cup.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs not addressing flat performance vs. Jets
A loss to the Winnipeg Jets Saturday pretty much sealed the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff fate, and many of the players weren't in the mood on Monday to discuss their rather flat performance.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs drive another nail in their own coffin
While the Toronto Maple Leafs have yet to be mathematically eliminated from the post-season, their puzzling 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night certainly inches them closer to extinction.
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NHL
Leafs look to James Reimer to save season
With four games remaining, the Toronto Maple Leafs will rest their playoff hopes on the inconsistent shoulders of backup goaltender James Reimer.
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NHL
James Reimer, Nazem Kadri come to Leafs' rescue
The Toronto Maple Leafs were rescued by two players some still consider afterthoughts following a 4-3 overtime win Thursday night against the Boston Bruins.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Randy Carlyle takes it easy on Leafs
Toronto head coach Randy Carlyle rewarded his players with an optional practice Wednesday morning, a day
after the Maple Leafs snapped their eight-game losing streak.
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NHL
Paul Ranger perseveres with Maple Leafs
To no one's surprise, the Toronto Maple Leafs have nominated Paul Ranger for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the player best exemplifying the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Mimico boys David Bolland, Clarkson step up for Leafs
On a night when their team needed them both, Maple Leafs newcomers Dave Bolland and David Clarkson came through tp keep Toronto's fading playoff hopes alive.
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NHL
Randy Carlyle gets Maple Leafs on the ball
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle brought a little levity to morning practice when he tossed a couple of orange road-hockey balls onto the ice to begin proceedings.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs headed towards disappointing finish
The hopes, dreams and wishes of improving on last season's first-round defeat in the playoffs are almost over for the Toronto Maple Leafs after a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs playing their way out of post-season
The Toronto Maple Leafs put forth their best effort in a while but still fell 4-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday and probably played themselves out of the playoffs, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Randy Carlye goes back to drawing board with slumping Leafs
Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle spent a good portion of Thursday's practice at MasterCard Centre with the whiteboard in his hand, teaching his players in an effort to help the team snap its six-game losing streak.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs need to play with less 'fear' from the get-go
Slow starts, early deficits and frantic late-game surges have all contributed to the Toronto Maple Leafs' six-game losing streak.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Jonathan Bernier's return can't cure Leafs' blues
With No. 1 goaltender Jonathan Bernier back between the pipes after
missing five games with the pulled groin, the Toronto Maple Leafs
continued their downward slide in a 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs' starting goalie uncertain for Blues game
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle would not tip his hand Monday when asked who would start in
goal Tuesday night against the powerhouse St. Louis Blues.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs' playoff chances take hit after loss to Devils
The Maple Leafs' playoff chances took another hit on Sunday night after the New Jersey Devils handed Toronto its fifth consecutive defeat 3-2, writer Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs surrender key tilt with Canadiens
The Maple Leafs spotted the Montreal Canadiens a 2-0 early in the first
period and although Toronto battled to get back to even it wound up being in a losing effort as Montreal won 4-3, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs hope to have Dave Bolland back Saturday
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still dealing with various injuries including No. 1 goalie Jonathan Bernier, but they are hoping to get Dave Bolland back on Saturday night, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs struggle to contain Steven Stamkos
The Toronto Maple Leafs allowed the Lightning's scoring ace Steven Stamkos to wander
around their defensive zone freely and he responded by scoring three
goals in a 5-3 Tampa Bay victory on Wednesday, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Inconsistent Leafs fail to take advantage of short-staffed Wings
The Maple Leafs enjoyed fabulous wins over the Ducks in Anaheim and Kings in Los Angeles, but had unsuccessful outings in San Jose, Washington and finally in Detroit, where the severely short-staffed Red Wings beat them 3-2 Tuesday night, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
James Reimer leads Maple Leafs into Detroit
James Reimer may have been designated the Toronto Maple Leafs backup goalie, but with the season winding down and starter Jonthan Bernier sidelined, Reimer will carry the ball in Detroit against the Red Wings on Tuesday, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs' comeback falls short against Capitals
After falling behind 3-0 before the game was nine minutes old, the Toronto Maple Leafs staged a comeback but fell short, ultimately losing 4-2 to the Capitals in Washington, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs' Phil Kessel silencing critics with stellar play
Nobody has ever denied Phil Kessel was a good hockey player. Some would even say great. There were questions, however, about his mental makeup, but that's no longer an issue, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
James Reimer leads Maple Leafs' rally over Kings
James Reimer played his best game of the year as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2
in the middle of their five-game road trip on Thursday, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
6 Maple Leafs who need to step up for playoffs
If the Toronto Maple Leafs are to enjoy success in the post-season they will have to rely heavily on the usual suspects, but the rest of the roster will have to up its game too, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs struggle to keep up with Sharks
The Maple Leafs knew this three-game California swing would be difficult, writes Mike Brophy. They were never really in the game in San Jose where they were humbled 6-2 by the host Sharks on Tuesday.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs begin 'Death Valley' road trip with big win
In what has been described as the single toughest five-game road stretch for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, they got off to a favorable start by beating a Stanley Cup favorite.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Troy Bodie making an impact with Maple Leafs
Troy Brodie was integral in helping the Maple Leafs strike first against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, writes Mike Brophy. He had two assists in the game as Toronto recovered from surrendering a two-goal to win 4-3 in overtime.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs prospects low in rankings
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis decided not to part with any of his prospects during the trade deadline, but the hockey world doesn't think too highly of what his team has in its stable, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs' power play boom or bust
The Toronto Maple Leafs' power play has been money in the bank for most of the season, but lately the unit's gaffes have led to an alarming number of short-handed goals by opponents.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs overcome Martin St. Louis, power-play woes in New York
The Toronto Maple Leafs survived the arrival of superstar Martin St.
Louis on Broadway. They also survived their own dysfunctional power
play in a rare 3-2 win over the Rangers in New York on Wednesday.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs still trying to shake Olympic hangover
With a 2-1 defeat to the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves winless since the Olympics, and they're trying to find the formula to fix that, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Trading for rental players a risky move
Mike Brophy explains why trading for unrestricted free agents is a risky move for general managers as these 'rental players' may leave in the summer.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs surviving through post-Olympic lull
The Toronto Maple Leafs are losers of their first two post-Olympic games and yet they have put two points in the bank. Thank goodness for overtime losses, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs' defence crumples in loss to Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs scored four goals and held three different leads, but
their awful play in the defensive zone ultimately cost them a 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders in Long Island Thursday night.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs' Cody Franson rounding out game with physical play
When Cody Franson first arrived in Toronto to play for the Maple Leafs, he admitted hitting had never been a big part of his game. He said because of his size, some people were disappointed in the six-foot-five, 213-pound defenceman's lack of physical play. Now, it is a key ingredient in his game.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs can learn from Team Canada's defensive style
There are plenty of lessons to be learned from the defensive style Team Canada played to win the gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Phil Kessel sparks Maple Leafs' 3rd-period rally past Canucks
With Vancouver holding a 1-0 lead and the Maple Leafs sleepwalking through the game, the Canucks super-pest Alexandre Burrows clipped Phil Kessel in the chin with his stick, a move that backfired as Kessel led a third-period rally that ended in a 3-1 win for Toronto.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Jonathan Bernier tightens grip on Leafs' crease
Goalie Jonathan Bernier made his fifth straight start Thursday against Tampa Bay and was the best player in the Leafs' 4-1 win over the Lightning.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Coach Randy Carlyle humiliated by Leafs' effort
The Toronto Maple Leafs allowed the players to bring their fathers to Florida for a two-game road trip, an annual occurrence, and then thoroughly embarrassed their pops by dropping a 4-1 decision to the Panthers in Florida.
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NHL
Maple Leafs treat dads to Florida road trip
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have their fathers in tow for their Florida swing against the Panthers on Tuesday and Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.
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NHL
Red-hot Phil Kessel keeps Maple Leafs rolling
Phil Kessel reached the 30-goal plateau for the fifth time in six 82-game seasons after a hat trick that led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at Air Canada Centre on Saturday night, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs seek 'better brand of defence'
Despite five straight wins at home and an 8-1-1 run in their last 10
games, Leafs coach Randy Carlyle is not planning the parade route. Not even
close.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Leafs benefit from splitting up Jake Gardiner, Morgan Rielly
Splitting up defencemen Jake Gardiner and Morgan Rielly on Thursday was a significant change that could benefit the Toronto Maple Leafs moving forward, writes Mike Brophy, who takes a closer look at Toronto's 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Phil Kessel undeterred by Sochi safety concerns
With the Sochi Winter Olympics just days from beginning, the threat of terrorism has cast a pall over the event. Already, a number of NHL players
have indicated they will leave their family members and
friends at home.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs' top line finishes off Lightning
The second line came through with some offence, but when the game was on
the line, it was the Toronto Maple Leafs' first line that won the game, writes Mike Brophy. James van Riemsdyk took a pass from Phil Kessel and drilled his 21st goal of the season, giving Toronto a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs goalies aim to regain early season success
After struggling in the last couple of games, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltenders Jonathan Bernier and James Reimer look to regain that early season confidence and solid performance on ice that has led the team to a successful season so far, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs find ways to recover in loss to Jets
The Toronto Maple Leafs have played a lot worse and still won games this season than they did in Winnipeg Saturday, writes Mike Brophy. On this occasion the Leafs fell behind 4-1 but battled hard to force overtime in what turned out to be a 4-5 loss to the Jets.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs come up flat in Dallas
Despite the recent success, the Maple Leafs are still a far way off from
being considered a being a serious threat to go deep in the playoffs as
they lost 7-1 to the Dallas Stars on Thursday.
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Hockey Night in Canada
James Reimer's solid game sends Leafs to 6th straight victory
Maple Leafs stopper James Reimer has desperately been trying to find his game and, despite a shaky start, settled down and took advantage of some goal support as Toronto defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 Tuesday night, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Phil Kessel sparks Maple Leafs to 5th consecutive win
Phil Kessel scored a goal and added an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 for their fifth consecutive victory, writes Mike Brophy.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Nazem Kadri turns it up a notch for Maple Leafs
One day after centre Nazem Kadri addressed trade rumors, saying he'd prefer to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he came out with guns a-blazing, writes Mike Brophy. Kadri provided his team with two assists as the Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Saturday.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Nazem Kadri trade rumours don't sit well with Leafs forward
With the NHL's trade deadline set for March 5 and neither the Leafs nor
Nazem Kadri playing to their potential, there has been much speculation about a deal that sends the young forward out
of town.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs feasting on shootout chances
Whether you love the shootout or hate it, the Toronto Maple Leafs are dining out on it this season, writes Mike brophy. For the second straight home game and ninth time this season, the Maple
Leafs were victorious in the shootout defeating the visiting Buffalo
Sabres 4-3.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs taking steps in right direction
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn't necessarily play well, but they didn't blow it, writes Mike Brophy. Toronto held on to a two-goal lead and defeated the Bruins 4-3 to win their second game in a row.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs all smiles after much-needed win
The Toronto Maple Leafs, who had lost four games in a row while falling out of a playoff position, scored a 3-2 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils on a rare Sunday night home game at Air Canada Centre and lo and behold there were smiles all around.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Maple Leafs find positives in loss to Capitals
Toronto fell 3-2 to the Washington Capitals
on Friday, but
the Maple Leafs gave a much better account of themselves than they have
in recent games, writes Mike Brophy.
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Slumping Maple Leafs lacking fight
The Toronto Maple Leafs were embarrassed 6-1 by the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, consequently dropping out of a playoff spot. If Leafs general manager Dave Nonis is looking for a list of things he should be concerned about, he has plenty of options, writes Mike Brophy.
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10 questions concerning the Toronto Maple Leafs
With back-to-back losses and a heavy schedule the rest of January, the Toronto Maple Leafs must be asking themselves a lot of questions. Here are 10 possibilities ...
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Leafs turn in 'passive' effort against Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs had every reason to win but found a way to lose 5-3 against the New York Islanders on Tuesday, writes Mike Brophy.
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Maple Leafs' goalie situation uncertain
We may get some insight into how Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle feels about his two goalies
when he announces who will start against the New York Islanders on Tuesday
night.
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Maple Leafs return to reality in loss to Rangers
The Maple Leafs were listless to the point of embarrassment in
dropping a 7-1 decision to the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday night.
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Maple Leafs' mid-season report card
As the Toronto Maple Leafs seek to find an extra gear over the remainder of the NHL season, here's how I grade the team's individual performances in the first half.
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Maple Leafs' Tyler Bozak gets job done at Winter Classic
Tyler Bozak might not be a No. 1 centre by most people's standards, but with the Toronto Maple Leafs he's getting the job done, writes Mike Brophy. Bozak scored two goals including the shootout winner as the Leafs defeated the
Detroit Red Wings 3-2 at the Winter Classic on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs had no choice but to sign Dion Phaneuf
Love him or hate him, there is no denying the Toronto Maple Leafs had no choice but to sign captain Dion Phaneuf to a long-term deal rather than risk losing him in the off-season as an unrestricted free agent, writes Mike Brophy.
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Tyler Bozak's return sparks Maple Leafs in win over Hurricanes
Tyler Bozak returned to the Toronto Maple Leafs top line after missing 12 games with an oblique injury and the centre made an immediate impact, drawing three assists and leading his team to a 5-2 win over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes Sunday at Air Canada Centre, writes Mike Brophy.
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Maple Leafs write twist in shootout script
Maybe the Toronto Maple Leafs should just save some time by proceeding directly to the shootout. For the fourth straight game the Leafs went to the shootout, beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Friday.
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Leafs' James Reimer 'not happy' about getting pulled
As a prelude to their Winter Classic matchup, the Toronto
Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings provided HBO's '24/7' cameras with an enticing storyline, involving Leafs goalie James Reimer in Toronto's 5-4 shootout loss, writes Mike Brophy.
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James Reimer, Leafs rebound to snap skid
James Reimer improved to 4-0 in the shootout this season with his 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes
at home Thursday night. Reimer played superbly helping the struggling
Maple Leafs snap a two-game losing streak, writes Mike Brophy.
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James Reimer expects more from slumping Leafs
No excuses. That, in a nutshell, is what Toronto Maple Leafs
goalie James Reimer was suggesting after he and his team dropped a 3-1 home ice loss
to the 27th place Florida Panthers at Air Canada Centre, writes Mike Brophy.
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Sidney Crosby helps bring Leafs back down to earth
One would assume every team that plays the Pittsburgh Penguins prepares with same strategy: Keep an eye on No. 87. But the Toronto Maple Leafs couldn't contain Sidney Crosby Monday, and it cost them.
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Struggling Leafs thrash league-leading Hawks
To cycle or rush, that is the question when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs, writes Mike Brophy. But in a 7-3 win over the NHL's No. 1 team, the Chicago Blackhawks, Saturday at home, the Maple Leafs did a little bit of both.
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Reeling Maple Leafs turn to video study
After a strong defensive game against the Kings, the Leafs' old habits and lack of commitment to defence were prevalent
in Thursday night's loss to the Blues. Hence, they were asked to gather at the
MasterCard Centre Friday for a little film review.
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Maple Leafs caught in dangerous slide
Soon -- very soon -- the playoffs could be in doubt for the Toronto Maple Leafs, writes Mike Brophy, especially after a listless 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.
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Maple Leafs outplay Kings in losing effort
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won a number of games they probably didn't deserve to win. So it was just a little strange to see a reversal of form Wednesday night when the Maple Leafs outplayed and outshot the visiting Los Angeles Kings only to lose a 3-1 decision.
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Dion Phaneuf 'not happy' about suspension
Dion Phaneuf was not pleased about being dinged with a two-game suspension Tuesday for his hit from behind on Bruins defenceman Kevan Miller on Sunday night.
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Leafs' loss to Bruins the least of their worries
The bad news is the Toronto Maple Leafs' mini two-game winning streak has come to an end thanks to the Boston Bruins. But even worse is Toronto's tough upcoming schedule.
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Maple Leafs earning wins the hard way
The Toronto Maple Leafs built a 3-1 lead after two periods in Ottawa only to
let it slip away against the Senators. Toronto, however, recover to win 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday.
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Nazem Kadri leads Leafs with emotional return
Nazem Kadri scored two goals in the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 overtime win
over the Dallas Stars and afterwards said the game was dedicated to his
grandfather, also named Nazem, who passed away at age 77 this week.
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Phil Kessel joins Leafs' long injury list
Toronto's leading scorer Phil Kessel left practice early Wendesday and was heard to be cussing as he entered the dressing room. Coach Randy Carlyle confirmed later that Kessel "didn't feel well in one area of his body."
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Dallas Eakins fighting to improve Oilers
First as a scrappy journeyman who clawed his way to an 18-year pro career, and now as the first-year head coach of a talented but frustrating Edmonton team, Dallas Eakins has never been one to back down from a challenge.
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Injury-depleted Maple Leafs keep sliding
Injuries and a lack of discipline continue to be issues for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
So it was no surprise then that Toronto lost 4-2 to the San Jose Sharks -- the Maple Leafs' fifth loss in a row.
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Maple Leafs' blue-liners not contributing to offence
There are a number of holes in the Toronto Maple Leafs' game these days,
but perhaps the most glaring is the lack of scoring support from the
blue-line.
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Leafs focusing on positives after 7th straight road loss
Call it unlucky seven for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs fell 4-2 to the Canadiens in Montreal on Saturday for their seventh straight road loss.
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Maple Leafs' road woes continue in Buffalo
Picking up two points in two games this week does not exactly make the
Toronto Maple Leafs road
warriors. The Leafs held leads of 1-0 and 2-1, but ultimately dropped their sixth straight road game 3-2 in overtime against the Buffalo Sabres.
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Leafs' surge runs out of power in Pittsburgh
The storyline continues for the Maple Leafs, writes Mike Brophy. Toronto simply refused to
shoot the puck and despite building a 4-1 lead over the Penguins in
Pittsburgh Wednesday night, they wound up suffering a 6-5 shootout loss.
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Leafs' Joffrey Lupul won't make trip to Pittsburgh
Toronto forward Joffrey Lupul suffered a grade 2 groin strain in Monday's 6-0 home loss to Columbus and will not
accompany the Leafs for the start of their three-game road trip, which
opens in Pittsburgh Wednesday night.
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James Reimer, Maple Leafs embarrassed at home
Goaltending has covered up for a lot of mistakes and indifferent play this season for the Maple Leafs, but James Reimer wasn't pulling rabbits out of hats Monday night as Toronto was crushed 6-0 by the Columbus Blue Jackets, writes Mike Brophy.
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James Reimer's spectacular game key to Maple Leafs' victory
The Maple Leafs were out-shot again, but goalie James Reimer was spectacular in keeping his club in the game with 49 saves and leading them to a 2-1 shootout win over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, writes Mike Brophy.
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Phil Kessel's ice-time cut raises questions
The Maple Leafs insist Phil Kessel is 100 per cent healthy even though there are suspicions
he has a nagging wrist injury. Kessel has seen fewer than 16 minutes of ice time in each of the past three games. His season average is 18:57.
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Cody Franson, Leafs get dose of Predators' stingy ways
When Nashville stunned Toronto with three straight third period goals en route to a 4-2 victory, Maple Leafs defenceman Cody Franson wasn't surprised that the Predators were stingy beyond belief after they pulled ahead.
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Maple Leafs' turnover woes continue
Despite their impressive 13-7-1 record through all the injuries and suspensions they've endured, the Toronto Maple Leafs are not playing the type of hockey that is conducive to going deep
into the playoffs.
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David Clarkson gets overdue reward in Leafs' win
David Clarkson claims the win is what counts the most, but there is no denying he got a huge monkey off his back with his first for the
Toronto Maple Leafs in their 5-2 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
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Maple Leafs lack identity, says coach Carlyle
Despite the Maple Leafs' solid 12-7-1 start to the season, Randy Carlyle is not satisfied with his team's
play. The coach wants more puck possession, a more physical approach and better performance
in the defensive zone.
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Maple Leafs' James van Riemsdyk back where he belongs
James van Riemsdyk was back on the wing where he feels more comfortable and it showed as he broke a five-game pointless streak with two goals in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres Saturday night.
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Star wingers need to step up for depleted Leafs
Losing your top three centres is not an ideal situation for any team. It does not, however, give the rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs players a pass for the time those players are out of service, writes Mike Brophy. So perhaps Toronto's 3-1
loss to the last place Buffalo Sabres should not come as a surprise.
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Maple Leafs let momentum slip away against Wild
The Minnesota Wild controlled a game the Maple Leafs appeared to be on the verge of winning, writes Mike Brophy. Then a costly mistake and a bad bounce led to Toronto falling short 2-1 in the shootout on Wednesday.
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James Reimer's athleticism shines through
If Jonathan Bernier was brought in to be the Toronto Maple Leafs' No. 1
goalie, incumbent James Reimer sure has not given up the crease without a
fight.
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Leafs defenceman Paul Ranger regaining NHL form
After a slow start - which was to be expected after sitting out three seasons and then playing last year in the American Hockey League - Leafs defenceman Paul Ranger's game is gathering some momentum.
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Patrice Bergeron is Maple Leafs' worst enemy
The Toronto Maple Leafs may want to start paying a little closer
attention to Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron when the teams hook up in
Boston, writes Mike Brophy. It was, after all, Bergeron who stomped on the hearts of Leafs Nation last season and he was back at it Saturday night when the Bruins beat the
Maple Leafs 3-1.
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Jonathan Bernier makes up for late blooper
Jonathan Bernier appeared to be well on his way to earning his second shutout of the
season before he let in
what can only be described as a fluke goal, writes Mike Brophy. But the Maple Leafs goalie made amends in the shootout for a 2-1 Toronto win.
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Randy Carlyle wants more from his Maple Leafs
With his club off to an impressive 10-5-0 start this season, one might
think Randy Carlyle would be over the moon. On the contrary, the demanding coach is concerned with the Leafs' failure to pay attention to the details
that ultimately separate winning teams from losing ones.
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John-Michael Liles in limbo with Maple Leafs
While his teammates prepare to face the New Jersey Devils On Friday
night, veteran defenceman John-Michael Liles continues to play the
waiting game, hoping for a chance to show he belongs in the Leafs' lineup.
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Leafs' David Clarkson credits Devils for his success
Friday's home game against his former team, the New Jersey Devils, is
a special one for the Leafs' David Clarkson, even if the 29-year-old winger insisted he'll simply
go out and try to do his job, which of late has been to check the other
team's top scorers.
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Wounded Leafs can learn from Senators' survival tactics
Things don't look good for the Toronto Maple Leafs with two of their top three centres -- David Bolland and Tyler Bozak --
injured and expected to be out for a while. But that doesn't mean the
wheels have to come off the bus.
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Leafs move James van Riemsdyk to centre
With the injury bug biting the Toronto Maple Leafs' top two pivots, James van Riemsdyk was moved into the centre position on the Maple Leafs' top line between Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul at Monday's practice.
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Nazem Kadri needs to step it up on Leafs' top line
Toronto's No. 1 centre's job belongs to Nazem Kadri, the Maple Leafs' second leading
scorer last season. For what it is worth, he did not play well in a 4-0 loss to
Vancouver on Saturday and will need to step it up before his team's next game Friday against New Jersey.
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Jonathan Bernier takes turn working magic for Leafs
Shockingly -- not really -- goaltending continues to be the focus of the Toronto Maple Leafs season. It may continue that way for a while, but nevertheless, the results have
been satisfactory, especially after a 4-2 win over the Flames in Calgary Tuesday.
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Red-hot Phil Kessel digging deeper for Maple Leafs
Phil Kessel could go the next seven games without a goal. That is his history -- streaky scorer. Runs hot then runs cold. For now he's on a hot streak and man, are the Toronto Maple Leafs happy about that.
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Team depth key to Maple Leafs' early success
There is no denying the Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a very good start to the season and big part of that success has been due to the the organization's depth and impressive performances by the the team's prospects, writes Mike Brophy.
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Dion Phaneuf maturing as Maple Leafs' captain
Dion Phaneuf and the fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs have a love-hate relationship. It seems many of the fans love to hate the Maple Leafs captain. Well, the tide may be turning as he kept the best player in the world, Sidney Crosby, pointless as Toronto beat Pittsburgh 4-1.
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Leafs' David Clarkson playing catch-up with teammates
The David Clarkson era did not get off to an otherwise inauspicious start. With
their high-priced unrestricted free agent signing finally in the lineup
after a 10-game suspension, the Maple Leafs played arguably their worst
game of the season losing 5-2 to the Blue Jackets in Columbus.
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Leafs' Lupul wasn't wearing foot protection when hurt at practice
The Toronto Maple Leafs will welcome David Clarkson back from his
season-opening 10-game suspension in Columbus Friday night, but they may
have lost the services of their second-leading scorer, Joffrey Lupul,
who left practice Thursday after being hit in the foot by a shot
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Leafs' David Clarkson raring to go after long suspension
With his 10-game ban finally elapsed, David Clarkson will make his long-awaited debut for the Maple Leafs in Columbus Friday night. He has a well-earned reputation for being a feisty competitor, but he does not expect to come out with both guns blazing against the Blue Jackets.
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Kessel explodes for 1st hat trick of season to power Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs sharp-shooter Phil Kessel, who had just two goals in his first nine games, registered his first hat trick of the season as his team overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat the visiting Anaheim Ducks 4-2 at Air Canada Centre. The win snapped a seven-game winning streak for the Western Conference Ducks.
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Leafs' Carlyle 'has changed quite a bit' since Ducks days
Randy Carlyle makes no bones about it: a win over Anaheim would be sweet.That's
because the Ducks, who he coached to the Stanley Cup championship in
2007, fired him two years ago. Carlyle's Maple Leafs host the Ducks Tuesday
night in Toronto.
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Loss to Blackhawks wake-up call for Maple Leafs
Losing 3-1 to the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks is a heck of a lot easier to deal with when you drop to 6-3-0 compared to, say, 3-6-0. But the defeat should be a wake-up call for the Toronto Maple Leafs, writes Mike Brophy.
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Leafs' James Reimer back on ice after head hit
Toronto goalie James Reimer took part in practice Friday, a day after a collision with teammate Josh Leivo forced him to the dressing room only 32 seconds into the Leafs' game against Carolina. Reimer said he expects to be available for Saturday's game in Chicago.
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Hybrid icing plays role in Maple Leafs' loss to Hurricanes
Hybrid icing was introduced in the NHL this season to help prevent injuries caused by players racing after pucks and crashing into the end boards. But it didn't work for Toronto Thursday night after a controversial goal that appeared to be icing gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
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Hockey's 'code' really just common sense
When Sharks rookie Tomas Hertl scored that breathtaking, between-the-legs goal with his team holding a lopsided lead on the Rangers, it was suggested by many that the youngster broke "the code." Which got me thinking, what exactly is "the code?"
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Maple Leafs coach strives for puck-possession team
Head coach Randy Carlyle has visions of the Maple Leafs playing puck-possession hockey. But one thing working against Toronto being a true puck-possession team is its current lineup, reports CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy.
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James Reimer comes to Maple Leafs' rescue
The Minnesota Wild owned the ice at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday, out-shooting the Toronto Maple Leafs 37-14, but it was the home team that skated away with a 4-1 victory thanks, in part, to its goalie James Reimer.
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Malakhov & Kazakova 'iced' off Battle of the Blades
Vladimir Malakhov and Oksana Kazakova gave it their best, but it wasn't enough. At least in the eyes of the judges. The
former NHL defenceman coupled with the 1998 Olympic champion to compete
in season four of Battle of The Blades and were eliminated from the
competition following Sunday's event.
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Leafs' Franson, Clarkson know Wild stars well
When it comes to facing the Minnesota Wild, there are two obvious players teams have to key on - centre Zach Parise and defenceman Ryan Suter, and a pair of Maple Leafs may be the most familiar with each one.
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Leafs feeling fortunate after scoring frenzy with Oilers
The Toronto Maple Leafs' 6-5 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers looked like a game of pond hockey. The fans loved the back-and-forth action. The coaches hated it.
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Maple Leafs earning rep as road warriors
As the revamped Toronto Maple Leafs try to forge an identity and improve
on a season in which they very nearly made it into the second round of
playoffs, they are very quickly becoming road warriors.
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Jonathan Bernier continues to shine for Maple Leafs
Without getting too carried away, Jonathan Bernier seems to be carving
out quite a reputation for himself as the goaltender for the Toronto
Maple Leafs. It is early, but with Bernier's help the Maple Leafs ran their early-season record to 4-1 with his seventh career shutout in a 4-0 win over the Predators in Nashville
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Tomas Hertl goal is good for hockey
If you didn't love that goal by Sharks rookie Tomas Hertl on Tuesday night, the sheer brilliance and imagination of the play, then perhaps it is time to crawl back into your cave.
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T.J. Brennan hoping for shot on Leafs' blue-line
The sight of defenceman T.J. Brennan on the ice for the Leafs' practice
at MasterCard Centre Wednesday morning got some tongues wagging about
the possibility of who comes out of the lineup for Thursday night's game
in Nashville if he dresses.
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Jonathan Bernier still solid in Leafs' loss to Avs
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier earned second
star honours, stopping 31 of the 33 shots he faced from the Colorado
Avalanche, but this time his spectacular effort wasn't enough in Tuesday's 2-1 loss.
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Maple Leafs' 3-0 record masks high turnover rate
The Toronto Maple Leafs have received solid goaltending for the better part of three games, and that is why they are undefeated. It certainly isn't because of their NHL-leading 50 giveaways.
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Jonathan Bernier saves the day for Maple Leafs
On what was supposed to be a scheduled day off, goalie Jonathan Bernier was forced into the game with his team trailing 4-2 and didn't allow a goal as the Maple Leafs bounced back to defeat the Ottawa senators 5-4 in a shootout.
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Leafs' Nazem Kadri still earning ice time
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle is downplaying Nazem Kadri's demotion to the third line, but the young forward is still trying to earn his spot among the top six forwards this season.
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Jonathan Bernier proves his value in debut with Leafs
Jonathan Bernier didn't beat anybody up in his first regular season game with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he justified the organization's decision to acquire him from the Los Angeles Kings.
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Time to better manage, not eliminate, fighting in NHL
Until the day arrives when fighting is no longer permitted in the National Hockey League, let's at least control it better. Make it mandatory for anyone that fights to average 10 minutes of playing time per game or take away their right to fight.
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James Reimer takes Round 1 of Leafs' goalie battle
Leafs coach Randy Carlyle has a history of going predominantly with one goalie during the regular season, and James Reimer was solid on opening night. But Jonathan Bernier will get to strut his stuff in the Leafs' next game.
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Leafs' Paul Ranger makes long-awaited NHL return
Paul Ranger will skate in an NHL regular season game Tuesday night for the first time since Oct. 22, 2009. The Maple Leafs will have quite a find if the defenceman can reach the level of play he displayed in four seasons with Tampa Bay, reports CBCSports.ca writer Mike Brophy.
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Maple Leafs' 2013-14 season preview
Head coach Randy Carlyle might not want to take credit for the fact the Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the NHL's toughest teams a year ago, but when asked what kind of a team he would ice this season, all indications are the accent will again be on physical play, reports CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy.
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Leafs' Colton Orr keeps fighting, providing for family
Will Colton Orr's next fight be his last fight? What kind of damage is the Maple Leafs tough guy doing to himself? Don't ask. He prefers to live in the moment, so fighting is what Orr does and how he takes care of his wife and young daughter, reports CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy.
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Give-and-take gets deal done for Leafs' Cody Franson
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Cody Franson didn't get the money he was looking for, but he got the term - one year. The question now is, was last season Franson's breakout year or the exception? CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy reports from Leafs training camp.
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Phil Kessel regrets 2nd slash against Sabres' Scott
Toronto Maple Leaf Phil Kessel twice slashed Buffalo's six-foot-eight, 270-pounder John Scott, protecting himself against a giant the best way he knew how, but admitted Wednesday morning he may have taken things a little too far, reports CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy.
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Maple Leafs' David Clarkson won't appeal 10-game suspension
David Clarkson said he will not appeal his 10-game
suspension for leaving the bench Sunday night to become involved in a fight, writes Mike Brophy. The Maple Leafs right-winger will miss the first 10 games of
the 2013-14 regular season and will be eligible to re-join the Maple Leafs Oct.
25 in Columbus.
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Randy Carlyle not without fault in Leafs-Sabres brawl
Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle says he put Phil Kessel on the ice Sunday night after Toronto's Jamie Devane beat up Buffalo's Corey Tropp in an effort to "defuse the situation." It led to Kessel being matched up against the Sabres' six-foot-eight, 270-pound tough guy John Scott. Bad call, reports CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy.
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Leafs winger David Clarkson suspended 10 games
David Clarkson who signed with the Maple Leafs as an unrestricted free agent this summer left the bench to engage in a fight against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday and was handed an automatic 10-game suspension Monday.
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Jury still out on hybrid icing in NHL
Players and general managers will soon be asked to vote on whether the NHL should implement hybrid icing for the regular season, but as Mike Brophy writes, the jury is still out on the proposed rule.
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Leafs' Nazem Kadri enjoying new training camp fight
After finishing second in team scoring last season, NHL training camp is no longer life and death for Toronto Maple Leaf Nazem Kadri. His new battle is a two-horse race with Tyler Bozak for the No. 1 centre job, reports CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy.
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Battle of Ontario has newcomer in Leafs' David Clarkson
As a player who has a history of playing a physical game, but also one who can contribute on offence, Toronto Maple Leafs right-winger David Clarkson should be a key player in the Battle of Ontario for years to come, according to CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy.
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Fragile Joffrey Lupul happy to be back on ice with Leafs
Given the fact he has been injured a lot the past two years, the 2013-14 season certainly didn't kick off the way Joffrey Lupul would have liked after experiencing back spasms the day before training camp. But the Toronto Maple Leafs left winger was happy to finally join his teammates for practice on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs' John-Michael Liles ready to fight for a spot
John-Michael Liles doesn't have to re-invent himself to get back to playing regularly with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He simply has to get back to doing what he did to attract the Leafs in the first place.
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Maple Leafs' Joe Colborne feels ready for NHL
As the Toronto Maple Leafs took to the ice for Day 2 of training camp Friday, forward Joe Colborne stood out as one of the most improved players. It could be viewed as make-it-or-break-it time for the NHL hopeful, reports CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy.
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Leafs' Nazem Kadri feels on-ice chemistry with Kessel
Newly signed Nazem Kadri did not look out of place on a line with the Toronto Maple Leafs' top scorer of a season ago, Phil Kessel, at training camp Thursday. Being a top-line centre is something Kadri is working toward, reports CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy.
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Maple Leafs moving past playoff nightmare as camp opens
As hockey writer Mike Brophy reports from camp, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis hasn't spent the off-season dwelling on the team's Game 7 collapse against the Boston Bruins last spring.
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Maple Leafs' Nazem Kadri signs, Kessel waits
Nazem Kadri 'couldn't be happier' to sign a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, while fellow forward and soon-to-be free agent Phil Kessel is content to talk contract after the upcoming NHL season, writes CBC Sports' Mike Brophy.
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Leafs' pick Garret Sparks has sights on AHL Marlies
James Reimer and Jonathan Bernier will battle it out for the starting goaltending job at Toronto Maple Leafs training camp later this month while 2011 draft pick Garret Sparks is hungry to earn a job with the team's AHL affiliate, writes CBCSports.ca hockey writer Mike Brophy.
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Leafs' Morgan Rielly turning heads at rookie tournament
The Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick from 2012 Morgan Rielly lived up to the hype in the first game of the four-team rookie tournament in London, Ont., Thursday night.
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Morgan Rielly aims to impress at Maple Leafs' rookie camp
The fifth overall draft pick in 2012, defence prospect Morgan Rielly isn't at the Toronto Maple Leafs' rookie camp just for the experience. He's there to make the team.
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About the Author
Mike Brophy
Mike Brophy brings a wealth of hockey writing and broadcasting experience to CBC Sports, having covered junior hockey for 14 years before joining The Hockey News as its senior writer for 17 years starting in 1992. Most recently, the Burlington, Ont., native worked as a writer/commentator at Rogers Sportsnet and as co-host of The Power Play on SiriusXM. Mike has written four books, including My First Goal, featuring 50 players describing their first NHL goals.
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