All posts tagged "John Tavares"

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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 2 weeks ago

  Matthew Knies and Now Gavin McKenna: Maple Leafs Mentorship Lives On

  Matthew Knies left Toronto, but Morgan Rielly, Auston Matthews and John Tavares remind us why hockey friendships outlast trades.

  By Old Prof
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 3 weeks ago

  Maple Leafs Provide Injury Update on John Tavares

  John Tavares will miss some time for the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to Luke Fox of Sportsnet, he has been ruled...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 3 weeks ago

  3 Major Developments From the Maple Leafs’ Loss to the Sabres

  The Maple Leafs blow a two-goal lead against Buffalo as Marchenko shines, McKenna rides the bench, and Tavares leaves injured.

  By Old Prof
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 1 month ago

  Is Gavin McKenna Becoming a Problem? Leafs Fans Sound the Alarm After Multiple No‑Shows

  Gavin McKenna’s slow start and missed optional skates are drawing frustration from Leafs fans and media, raising questions about the rookie.

  By Kyle Odland
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 2 months ago

  When Bobrovsky Talks, “Mountains Move”: Leafs May Have Found Their Missing Voice

  Sergei Bobrovsky is already emerging as a vocal leader in Toronto, giving the Leafs a veteran voice they’ve long been missing.

  By Kyle Odland
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  Featured

  / 2 months ago

  ‘This Is Home’: Will Matthews Break the Trend of Americans Fleeing Canada?

  Matthews calls Toronto “home” and says he feels better than ever. What his comments mean for the Leafs’ future.

  By Kyle Odland
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  Featured

  / 2 months ago

  Can Gavin McKenna Survive Toronto’s Outrageous Expectations?

  Gavin McKenna enters Toronto with massive expectations. Can the Leafs’ first overall pick handle the pressure and develop at his own...

  By Kyle Odland
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  NHL News

  / 2 months ago

  McKenna Living With Tavares Is Great for the Toronto Maple Leafs

  Gavin McKenna will live with John Tavares during his rookie season, and it's the perfect situation for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

  By James Reeve
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 2 months ago

  Carlo’s Maple Leafs Revelation Raises a Question About Tavares

  Brandon Carlo’s comments reveal how the Maple Leafs’ room really worked and raise a question about the leadership he didn’t mention.

  By Old Prof
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 4 months ago

  The Maple Leafs Need These Five Things to Go Right

  Can the Maple Leafs get back to the playoffs? Jonas Siegel outlines the five biggest factors that will decide their season.

  By Old Prof
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  NHL News

  / 6 months ago

  The Reason the Maple Leafs Couldn’t Get Over the Hump

  The Maple Leafs blame game gets messy—Core Four, management, and coaching all share responsibility for years of playoff frustration.

  By Old Prof
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 6 months ago

  NHL Trade Talk Readers Speak: Maple Leafs Quick Thoughts

  Maple Leafs fans weigh in on Matthews, Knies, and Rielly — plus what really went wrong this offseason. Reader takes +...

  By Old Prof
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  NHL News

  / 7 months ago

  Which NHLPA Player Awards Did the Maple Leafs Win?

  William Nylander led the NHLPA poll for style, but it’s more than fashion in Toronto—personality, branding, and rivalry still help the...

  By Old Prof
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 7 months ago

  More Than a Letter: The Matthews–Tavares Captaincy Change

  It’s just a letter, until it isn’t. Did the Maple Leafs’ captaincy switch shift more in the room than we think?...

  By Old Prof
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  New York Islanders

  / 7 months ago

  Lou Lamoriello Applauds Islanders Fans for Harsh Reception of John Tavares

  Lou Lamoriello loved Islanders fans’ reaction to John Tavares’ first game back in New York.

  By Jackson Weber
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 7 months ago

  Why John Tavares’ Minus-25 Doesn’t Tell the Full Story

  Tavares still drives offense, anchors the locker room, and keeps the Leafs afloat—even with minus numbers that don’t tell the full...

  By Old Prof
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  Boston Bruins

  / 8 months ago

  Nikita Zadorov Calls Loss to the Maple Leafs “Embarrassing”

  Nikita Zadorov wasn’t happy about his Boston Bruins losing to the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.

  By Jackson Weber
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 8 months ago

  Following a Matthews Trade: “How Deep Would the Roster Gutting Go?”

  What would a Matthews trade mean as far as roster gutting goes in Toronto? What other names would follow out the...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  NHL Talk

  / 8 months ago

  Insider Asks the Difficult Question: What Has Happened to John Tavares?

  John Tavares’ struggles for most of the 2025–26 season have been hard to ignore of late.

  By Jackson Weber
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 8 months ago

  Friedman Signals Maple Leafs Will Sell After Florida Meltdown

  The Maple Leafs’ season didn’t collapse last night—it ended in Florida. Two losses, no answers, and Friedman says it’s time to...

  By Old Prof