Maple Leafs Avoid Elimination & Core Four Reaching the End?
Plus, the club's bench bickering isn't one of a kind, the latest news & rumours and more
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Maple Leafs’ Knies Scores Overtime Goal to Avoid Elimination
April 30, 2024 by Jim Bay
The Toronto Maple Leafs have held off elimination for now, getting an overtime goal from Matthew Knies to hold off the Boston Bruins 2-1. The Maple Leafs still trail 3-2 in the series but have survived an elimination game without Auston Matthews, who missed the game with an undisclosed illness.
Maple Leafs Still Have (Limited) Reasons for Optimism Ahead of Game 5
April 30, 2024 by Ben Fisher
There is plenty of noise around Leafs Nation these days. From talk about bench squabbles to the health and availability of Auston Matthews to questions related to the future of the “Core Four“, there are no shortage of hot-button topics surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs at the moment.
Maple Leafs Preparing for Game 5 Without Auston Matthews
April 30, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
It is game day for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and it only means one thing: win or go home. That’s right, they are down in the series 3-1 and there is a very real chance that they will have to play Game 5 without Auston Matthews.
Maple Leafs Secrecy on Injuries Doing Far More Harm than Good
April 30, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ backs are up against the wall. After an ugly effort in a 3-1 loss in Game 4, they now find themselves trailing 3-1 in their first-round series versus the Boston Bruins, and will need a win tonight if they hope to continue their season. Doing so, however, won’t come easy.
Maple Leafs’ Bench Bickering Isn’t One of a Kind
April 30, 2024 by Karine Hains
Every year, Toronto Maple Leafs fans think this is going to be their year. How could they not? There are so many talented players on the roster. Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly guarantee a good show in the regular season – they ranked second in goals for this season with 298. But in the playoffs, it’s harder for them and tensions run high as exhibited by the Matthews, Marner and Nylander video showing the three Maple Leafs stars arguing on the bench during Game 4. This has been blown way out of proportion by the media. After all, it’s hardly a first in the NHL.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Giordano & Last Game Looming
April 30, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Boston Bruins are on the verge of eliminating their Atlantic Division rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Bruins head into Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with a commanding 3-1 series lead. After two crucial road wins, they are keen to clinch victory on home ice and advance to the next round.
Why Maple Leafs Should Leak the Captured Bench Bickering Audio
April 29, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Speaking about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff woes, NHL insider Chris Johnston noted on his podcast this week that audio likely exists of the bench argument between William Nylander and teammates Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews. The footage is all over the Internet of Nylander barking at his teammate, even though all parties say everything is fine and the bickering was typical stuff teammates do when trying to get the best out of each other.
Maple Leafs Sign Prospect & KHL Champion Nikita Grebyonkin to ELC
April 29, 2024 by Peter Baracchini
Before the start of the 2023-24 season, I had three underrated prospects that any Toronto Maple Leafs fan should keep an eye on and get to know a little better. Everyone knew of Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten, but there were still a few names that many weren’t familiar with.
Maple Leafs’ Core Four Reaching the End? Friedman Thinks So
April 29, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and 32 Thoughts the Podcast mentioned in the most recent episode of his podcast, “this is the end of this group (Core 4) if the Leafs don’t pull off a big comeback.” This sent shockwaves around the social media world as the Toronto Maple Leafs currently sit on the brink of elimination against the Boston Bruins.
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Maple Leafs’ Offseason Mitch Marner Trade Possible, But Unlikely
April 29, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for the worst, yet again. The Maple Leafs are down 3-1 in their first-round series against the Boston Bruins, and while they’re not done yet, they haven’t been playing well, and their chances of coming back seem slim.
Keefe on Matthews’ Game 5 Availability and Unusual Illness Status
April 29, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Auston Matthews may not be available for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a do-or-die Game 5 playoff situation against the Boston Bruins. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said he was hopeful, and noted his status for tomorrow is “yet to be determined”. Keefe confirmed Matthews will travel with the club and said, “We’ll see what tomorrow brings.”
Maple Leafs’ Playoff Leadership Under Scrutiny
April 29, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Toronto Maple Leafs ‘Core Four’ of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and John Tavares have polarized fans for several seasons. How can a franchise pay four players so much and expect to win a Stanley Cup championship?
Maple Leafs’ Keefe Has Inexcusable Comments After Game 4 Loss - April 28, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
Maple Leafs’ Playoffs Struggles Can’t Be All Blamed on Goaltending - April 28, 2024 by Karine Hains
Bruins Brilliance: Unraveling Maple Leafs’ Game 4 Downfall - April 28, 2024 by The Old Prof
Maple Leafs’ and Oilers’ Core Comparisons Can Finally Stop - April 28, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Maple Leafs’ Game 4 Debacle: Dissecting Their Downfall - April 28, 2024 by The Old Prof
Maple Leafs’ Lifeless Game 4 Boils Over with Heated Bench Moment - April 28, 2024 by Peter Baracchini
Worst Toronto Maple Leafs Trades - April 28, 2024 by THW Archives
Really, does this really warrant discussion, it’s just “hockey” like any sport there’s up and downs, BUT will they win a 🏆? The hardest one to WIN in my opinion👍🏾 They’ve got the TEAM👍🏾we can only HOPE!❤️🇨🇦🏒😎