Leafs Win 7-3, Tanev Trade Talk, and Potential Marlies Impact Players
Was the Rangers win a turning point for the Maple Leafs?
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Today, on the heels of a 7-3 victory over the New York Rangers, how big was this win and what takeaways are coming out of the offensive explosion? Meanwhile, should the Maple Leafs push all in to land Chris Tanev?
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3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 7-3 Win Over the Rangers
December 13, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
After suffering a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders on Dec. 11, the Toronto Maple Leafs looked to get back into the win column on Dec. 12 against the New York Rangers. Ultimately, they succeeded in their goal, dominating the Blueshirts and defeating them by a 7-3 final score. This was a big win against one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams, and here are three main takeaways from the game now.
Maple Leafs Could Up Offer For Chris Tanev To Beat Trade Mob
December 13, 2023 by Jim Parsons
If the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to acquire Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames, they’ll need to do two things. First, convince the Flames to move the defenseman are forego the patient approach. Second, do so by upping their offer.
The Flames dodged a bullet when it was learned that Tanev’s recent injury scare was only going to be short term. While they’ve told teams they are in no hurry to make a move, they might be in the headspace where a little nudge might shift the narrative in Calgary. The Flames are waiting for the market to improve on the defenseman, but Toronto could get ahead of the curve, and there are benefits to doing so.
Maple Leafs Overcome Potential Letdown with Big Win vs. Rangers
December 13, 2023 by The Old Prof
In a surprising performance, the Toronto Maple Leafs played a strong game on Tuesday night and took home a 7-3 victory over the New York Rangers. In some ways, it looked like old times, with the now split-up duo of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner stealing the show. Each scored two goals.
The also surprising Martin Jones looked good in the net, making 28 saves – some at the perfect time – in his first start for the Blue & White. Jones, who has served as the backup to starter Ilya Samsonov, stepped in after Joseph Woll was injured. After the game, the 33-year-old goalie, who signed with the Maple Leafs last summer, didn’t miss a chance to credit his teammates for their help in the win. Mostly, he was right in that assessment, although he was forced to face a few too many breakaways.
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