Can the Maple Leafs Start Their California Trip Strong Against the Kings?

Plus a few posts we missed sending out yesterday...

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The Maple Leafs will be taking on the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday night, starting a California road trip with goaltender Dennis Hildeby on the roster. It’s an important game for Toronto who is slipping, but it won’t be easy.

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Bertuzzi’s Lack of Scoring Should Raise Maple Leafs Concerns

January 2, 2024 by The Old Prof

I’m not sure if Tyler Bertuzzi is playing well or not. It could be me, but I expected more from him this season. I’m also guessing that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Brad Treliving did, too. 

We both likely expected someone who’s signed to a contract worth $5.5 million per season would be more visible on the ice or that his statistics should be more impressive. 

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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Jones, Hildeby, Kampf & Keefe 

January 2, 2024 by The Old Prof

On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Los Angeles Kings in California. Both teams are on losing streaks, and one will emerge happier than the other after the game is completed. The Maple Leafs have suffered three consecutive losses and five defeats in their last six games. The question for Maple Leafs fans is what they have to do to get a win against the Kings.

In this edition of Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at the upcoming game and some of the changes the team will make to prepare for tonight. I’ll also comment on the question I raised in the first paragraph. What does the team need to do to take home a win tonight against a very good Kings team?

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More Must-Reads On The Maple Leafs

3 Maple Leafs Who Need to be Better in 2024

January 2, 2024 by Peter Baracchini

Should the Maple Leafs’ Glass Be Half-Full or Half-Empty?

January 1, 2024 by The Old Prof

Winter of Leafs’ Discontent: Sheldon Keefe’s Coaching in Question

January 1, 2024 by The Old Prof

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Maple Leafs vs. Kings Pre-Game Preview:

The Toronto Maple Leafs (17-10-7) are eager to break their three-game losing streak as they face the Los Angeles Kings (20-8-5) in a challenging matchup on Tuesday night. The Kings present a formidable opponent with an impressive 18-0-3 record in games where they score three or more goals. That’s a problem as Toronto has trouble limiting goals against.

In the previous meeting this season, the Kings emerged victorious with a 4-1 scoreline.