Maple Leaf Hot Stove

02/23/2025

Zero goals scored meant the Marlies collected just one point out of four to start their 3-in-3 weekend, but Artur Akhtyamov's shutout performance against the league's top offense last night was a major bright spot 👇

“I think we’ve got to simplify. We’re looking for a key play right now, and we got to get more on the inside. Obviously, we’re missing some key pieces up front, but that’s no excuse. We have the guys to [score], and we know that.” – Joseph Blandisi on the Marlies’ lack of scoring rec...

02/23/2025

In the Game in 10 after the Leafs returned from the break with a bang vs. Carolina: Steeves makes his mark, Stolarz doesn't miss a beat, a pretty fourth-line goal, Tavares keeps rolling, the late scare, and more 👇

Alex Steeves scored his first NHL goal as the Maple Leafs benefited from balanced five-on-five scoring en route to a 6-3 over Carolina. Sketchy late-game moments aside, this was an excellent way for the Leafs to start their post-4-Nations stretch drive: a nice “team” win over a top opponent who ...

02/23/2025

Craig Berube on the Leafs' win over Carolina coming out of the break: "We backed up a little bit too much in the third and let them come at us, but I liked a lot of our game."

More from Chief after a 6-3 victory 👇

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, which improved the team’s record to 34-20-2. On the team’s performance: I liked a lot of our game. We had a really good first and built the lead. They made a push in the second, but I thought we did [...

02/23/2025

Tavares 22nd of the Season vs Hurricanes courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

02/23/2025

"GREAT SETUP BY LORENTZ!"

Kampf 4th of the Season vs Hurricanes courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

02/23/2025

Holmberg 3rd of the Season vs Hurricanes courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph.

02/23/2025

STEEVES FIRST CAREER GOAL! courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

02/22/2025

The Leafs return from the break looking to end a run of five straight losses to the Hurricanes tonight at Scotiabank Arena.

Projected lineups, preview, quotes from the room, and head-to-head stats to get you set 👇

The Maple Leafs return from the 4 Nations break looking to halt a run of five straight losses to the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). The Leafs’ losing streak to the Hurricanes has a clear throughline: special teams. Toronto has outscored the Carolina...

02/22/2025

Craig Berube on Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner returning to the Leafs after their 4 Nations experience: "I firmly believe they benefitted a lot from being in those situations."

Ahead of Saturday’s game against Carolina, head coach Craig Berube discussed the challenge against the Hurricanes, the decision to start Anthony Stolarz, and the expectations for Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner after a tight turnaround from the 4 Nations tournament. Morning Skate Lines – Feb. 2...

02/21/2025

Craig Berube on Matthews’ showing despite the U.S. loss: “I saw a really good 200-foot game out of him the whole tournament… Excellent tournament."

More from Chief on the return to action this weekend, Pacioretty's status, and the 4 Nations tourney 👇

After Friday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the 4 Nations result, the play of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner in the final, the return to NHL action this weekend, and the status of Max Pacioretty. Practice Lines – Feb. 21 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Jarnkrok* – Steeves*Mc...

02/21/2025

Jon Cooper on Mitch Marner setting up McDavid’s championship-winning goal for Team Canada: “That kid can make plays… He just needed one chance to make a play, and he did."

Coop on Marner's game, the meaning of the W for Canada, Jordan Binnington stepping up in net, and much more 👇

After Team Canada’s 4 Nations championship win, head coach Jon Cooper discussed the meaning of the victory for the country, re-uniting Mitch Marner and Connor McDavid with the tournament on the line, Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby’s leadership, and what the win means when looking ahead to th...

02/21/2025

It was a perfect night for Canadian Leafs fans, as Team Canada took home the championship, and Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews were among the best performers on their respective teams.

Game in 10 on a memorable Canadian win and 4 Nations tournament 👇

O, Canada! Entering this tournament, it felt like a fun idea that could be a good watch, but it turned into a full-on battle for the ages. This championship game all but felt like an Olympic gold medal game as the players went all out and the fans were fully invested. Just like the last […]

02/20/2025

The international best-on-best championship game the hockey world has spent the better part of a decade waiting for goes down tonight in Boston.

Quotes from both rooms and projected lines to get you set for a game for the ages 👇

The international best-on-best championship game the hockey world has spent the better part of a decade waiting for will go down tonight in Boston (8:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/TVA Sports). Game Day Quotes Brad Marchand on the challenge presented by this Team USA lineup: They are by far the best that I....

02/20/2025

Craig Berube on his prediction for Team Canada vs. Team USA, and will Marner & Matthews rest this weekend?

The coach speaks after practice 👇

After Thursday’s optional skate/skills session, head coach Craig Berube discussed Max Pacioretty’s injury, the schedule leading up to the return to play, and Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner’s opportunity to play in a monumental game between the U.S. and Canada. What is Max Pacioretty’s curr...

02/20/2025

Jon Cooper on the environment in Boston for Canada vs. USA: "There are probably going to be more Canadians here than there were Americans in Montreal."

Coop on the political backdrop, re-inserting Seth Jarvis, and more ahead of the 4 Nations final 👇

Ahead of the 4 Nations championship final against Team USA, head coach Jon Cooper discussed the meaning of this game, the politically-charged environment around it, and the decision to re-insert Seth Jarvis into the lineup. What went into the decision to reinsert Seth Jarvis into the lineup in place...

02/20/2025

"I just don’t like those guys."

Before finally receiving the call from the Leafs, Alex Steeves led the way offensively with a three-point game in a chippy 7-2 win for the Marlies over Laval 👇

“Personally, I just don’t like those guys. The ticky-tack and bantam stuff — like getting squirted with the water bottle when we’re on the ice — doesn’t make me love them anymore. It’s nice to make it sting the most with a goal on the other 5-on-3. … We were opportunistic on the spec...

02/20/2025

Jon Cooper ahead of the Team Canada vs. Team USA final: "In the Sweden game, we played for 30 minutes. In the U.S. game, we played 40. In the Finland game, we played 50. Tomorrow night, we have to play 60. If we do that, we will be okay."

More from Coop 👇

After Team Canada’s practice on Wednesday, head coach Jon Cooper discussed preparation for the final against Team USA, adjustments from last Saturday’s loss, and Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby’s leadership. Your team went through some adversity, losing a Stanley Cup Final, before you underst...

02/19/2025

What can the Leafs learn about winning from the 4 Nations tournament?

Plus, a check-in on the Leafs' depth scoring, Jarnkrok's nearing return, Steeves' call-up, and much more 👇

Wow, what a 4 Nations tournament so far. I thought it would be fun, but I didn’t expect this. The teams are playing for keeps and defending hard. It has been physical and feisty, with genuine animosity on display. The big Canada-USA game was a physical, tight-checking, defensive battle. As the Fou...