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Posts About "Sheldon Keefe"

Maple Leafs Have Good Vibes on Opening Night

Maple Leafs Have Good Vibes on Opening Night

January 13th, 2021 A few Toronto Maple Leafs took the optional morning skate, just hours before the puck drops against the Montreal Canadiens in the season opener. As always, the expectations are high. Many analysts pick Toronto to win the North Division, but there is something else that is high around this team entering the 2020-21 season —...
Maple Leafs' Power Play Shakeup Is a Mistake

Maple Leafs' Power Play Shakeup Is a Mistake

January 9th, 2021 With training camp in full swing, we've been treated to a ton of news and updates about the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past week. And with so many changes made to the lineup this offseason, there were bound to be some interesting moves. So far, we've heard that the Leafs will roll with a more balanced top-nine, highlighted by...
Maple Leafs Roundtable: Reacting to Keefe's Line Combinations

Maple Leafs Roundtable: Reacting to Keefe's Line Combinations

January 5th, 2021 As we approach the start of the 2020-21 season, questions have popped-up about the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup in regards to what it will look like from here on out. Head coach Sheldon Keefe wasted no time on Sunday as he already gave a glimpse to his line choices to start training...
Maple Leafs 2020-21 Season Surprise: Thornton With Matthews & Marner

Maple Leafs 2020-21 Season Surprise: Thornton With Matthews & Marner

January 4th, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ training camp has started. And, honestly, I never would have suspected there would be a surprise of this magnitude right off the bat. Specifically, I'm speaking of the news that Joe Thornton, who many hockey insiders had pegged to be on the outside looking in, certainly is closer to the main action than almost...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Thornton, Bogosian & More

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Thornton, Bogosian & More

December 12th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report the news this morning that Nick Robertson will not be playing with Team USA in the upcoming World Junior Championship tournament. Second, I’ll share some thoughts from Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe about two of his new players, Zach Bogosian and Joe...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Sparks, Hyman, Vesey & Keefe

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Sparks, Hyman, Vesey & Keefe

December 3rd, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll bring up an old and perhaps almost forgotten name who recently signed an ECHL contract – Garret Sparks. I’ll then look at general manager Kyle Dubas’ description of THE kind of player he wants on his team and suggest who he seems to be describing as he discusses...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Marner, Nylander & Amirov

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Marner, Nylander & Amirov

November 23rd, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at what head coach Sheldon Keefe has to say about three of his young stars – Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner. I’ll also speculate about a rumor emerging from Russia that the KHL team Rodion Amirov is playing for is making overtures to...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Tavares & Matthews vs. Ovechkin

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Tavares & Matthews vs. Ovechkin

November 20th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at the one-year anniversary of Sheldon Keefe as the head coach of the Maple Leafs. I'll also take a look at a ranking of top centers currently playing on different NHL teams. And, I’ll review where John Tavares and Auston Matthews rank on that list. Related:...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Lineup Tactics & Locker Room Discord?

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Lineup Tactics & Locker Room Discord?

November 12th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll consider two different ideas that have come up recently about the team. One considers a possible on-ice lineup change that would employ a 2F3D (two forwards and three defensemen) lineup. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Goalie Considerations and an NHL...
Barrie Colts Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Barrie Colts Alumni: Where Are They Now?

August 21st, 2020 The Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) have a long and storied history of producing and developing top-tier NHL talent. Their “barn” which is now called Sadlon Arena, has seen artistry don the infamous Colts crest. Related: Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen Passion for hockey runs deep...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tortorella, Keefe & Curious Coaching Calls

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tortorella, Keefe & Curious Coaching Calls

August 11th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs' season didn’t end as it was supposed to. That leaves a lot of questions about the team's future. Outside of the small group of very expensive players who carried most of the offense during the regular season, but who seemed snake-bit around the net during their play-in series against the Columbus Blue Jackets...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Matthews & Spezza's Leadership

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Matthews & Spezza's Leadership

August 8th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs had to collect themselves twice in about 24 hours. First, after Thursday’s loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, they had to try to pull themselves together to get ready for Game 4. Related: Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson: His Progress, Problems & Potential Then, when that didn’t work, and they fell...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Lehtonen, Keefe & Tortorella

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Lehtonen, Keefe & Tortorella

August 2nd, 2020 If history repeats, things don’t look good for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Last season the Columbus Blue Jackets played giant-killer during the first round of the playoffs when they swept the Presidents' Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning in four straight games. Similarly, last season the Maple Leafs lost their first playoff round...
Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson:  His Progress, Problems & Potential

Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: His Progress, Problems & Potential

July 30th, 2020 If you’re not a Toronto Maple Leafs fan but you’ve heard the name Nick Robertson emerge in a postseason hockey conversations, here’s the backstory. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Good News & Bad, Final Roster & Korshkov The Maple Leafs drafted Robertson in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2019 NHL...
Maple Leafs Understand the Sacrifices Being Made to Play

Maple Leafs Understand the Sacrifices Being Made to Play

July 24th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs, along with 23 other NHL teams are headed to the bubble. On July 26, teams will be in the hub cities and in an effort to keep COVID-19 out, their hotels and facilities will be quarantined zones. No one in and no one out of these protected zones. It means every player, coach, and staff member will be saying...
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