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Sens roll over Leafs 8-2
Ottawa dominated the Maple Leafs in a 8-2 showing TORONTO (AP) -The Ottawa Senators had just picked up two huge points, reviving their playoff hopes, and coach Bryan Murray was still fuming. Antoine Vermette scored three goals and the Senators moved ...
Sundin, Season is over
Has Sundin played his last game for the Leafs? Sundin to skip final games with groin tear TORONTO - Right now Mats Sundin has more questions than answers. Physically, does his body have enough left for the rigours of an 18th NHL season? Mentally, doe...
Leafs fail in SO with Sabres 4-3
Sabres still hanging on to playoff hopes after shootout victory CBSSports.com wire reports TORONTO – Maxim Afinogenov overcame his seasonlong struggles for one night, and preserved the Buffalo Sabres’ playoff hopes. Afinogenov...
Solving the Leafs problems
WHAT’S NEXT? Buyouts not the answer to Leafs’ problems Damien Cox They should be the absolute last option for any team and any player, applicable only when a relationship between team and player has become toxic and the player essentially...
Leafs clip Habs 4-2
Leafs down Canadiens TIM WHARNSBY VS. Toronto — Now that the pressure to keep winning no longer hovers over the heads of the Toronto Maple Leafs, they, of course, managed to win. Led by rookies Antron Stralman and Jiri Tlusty, who both scored t...
Bruins burn Leafs and their hopes
Leafs officially out of playoff run, lose 4-2 to Bruins Kevin McGran Sports Reporter VS. They can go ahead and set golf dates and start planning that summer vacation. The Toronto Maple Leafs playoff hopes, to borrow a phrase from Tiger Williams, ...
Sundin back in lineup
Report: Leafs’ Sundin to face Bruins (Sports Network) - The Boston Bruins will aim for an important home-and-home sweep of the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight, when the clubs meet at TD Banknorth Garden. The Maple Leafs’ slim playoff hopes ma...
Leafs destroyed by Bruins 6-2
Nothing official, but Leafs all but done THE CANADIAN PRESS VS. TORONTO – Nik Antropov will almost surely be back and captain Mats Sundin is a possibility. The question is, does it really matter? The math suggests the Toronto Maple Leafs ar...
Leafs still have a heartbeat
Toronto’s tender heart still beating DAVID SHOALTS / From Monday’s Globe and Mail OTTAWA — Well, to paraphrase Huey Lewis: They say the heart of the Leafs is still beating, and from what I’ve seen I believe ‘em. Now the old ...
Leafs stun Sens again 5-4
Leafs win fourth straight against Senators Sean Fitz-Gerald, Canwest News Service; National Post OTTAWA - It was billed once more as The Battle of Ontario, Leafs Nation vs. Sens Army, even though it seemed one side was lacking in the munitions de...
Leafs spank Sabres 4-1
Leafs carve up Sabres Play strong two-way game, Toskala makes 35 stops for victory; Bruins next in Toronto’s sights Mark Zwolinski / Sports Reporter BUFFALO–The Leafs continue to prove at least one promising point as they continue their long-...
Leafs hopes alive, down Islanders 3-1
Bizarre goal fails to stop Leaf charge Overcome Toskala whiff on rink-long shot but fail to gain ground, lose Colaiacovo to another injury Mark Zwolinski /Sports Reporter UNIONDALE, N.Y.–What’s a 174-foot short-handed goal between friends? Th...
Leafs continue to play hard
Draft dream not dead Securing a blue-chip prospect is improving with every Maple Leafs loss By MIKE ZEISBERGER, TORONTO SUN The final grains of sand are trickling through the hour glass of hope for the beleaguered Maple Leafs, who are fully...
Fletcher’s fingers crossed
Fletcher still holding out playoff hopes Interim GM takes in junior game to check out highly touted picks available in June draft Paul Hunter, The Toronto Star As has been the case since he arrived as John Ferguson’s interim replacement, the ma...
Sabres burn Leafs 6-2
This playoff party is all but finished Thumping by Sabres, injury to Antropov just part of a tough day all around for Toronto faithful. Paul Hunter / Sports Reporter Two stars gone. Two points squandered. Too late to catch a playoff berth. The Maple ...
Devils trump Leafs 2-1
Parise scores pair as Devils edge Leafs Sean Fitz-Gerald, Canwest News Service TORONTO - They wanted it badly and needed it more. But when the final horn sounded on Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs watched another win walk out the door, leavin...
LEAFS FALL ON BRUINS 8-2
BOSTON (AP) -The Toronto Maple Leafs might have been the only ones thinking they were in a playoff chase a month ago. Now, the rest of the Eastern Conference better pay attention. Bryan McCabe had a goal and an assist during a four-goal second period...
Maple Leafs run over by Devils 4-1
Bedevilled by a better squad Spirited effort comes to naught against Brodeur and a Jersey team Leafs would do well to emulate. Mark Zwolinski / Sports Reporter When the tall foreheads who run the Maple Leafs begin the task of rebuilding their hockey ...
Alexei Ponikarovsky, READY
Ponikarovsky: ‘See you tonight’ DAVID SHOALTS TORONTO — Alexei Ponikarovsky said he will return from a four-game absence to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils. “Yes, I’ll see you ...
Can Toronto pull it off?
Can they overcome the odds? Just when it seemed that any chance of reaching the post-season was lost, hope has been rekindled Paul Hunter, The Toronto Star Get ready for a little March madness, Maple Leafs style. As has been their post-lockout patter...
A Little Sunday Sundin Speculation
The Mats Sundin rumor mill won’t be going away any time soon, as demonstrated by yesterday’s Hot Stove during the 2nd intermission on HNIC. Scott Morrison states that the Leaf Captain plans to have an answer for his team in early June, re...
Maple Leafs sick of bad press
Leafs banish Watters ads WILLIAM HOUSTON - From Saturday’s Globe and Mail Out of the playoffs and under attack from fans, the Toronto Maple Leafs have turned their attention to the real problem — the media. Reacting to criticisms from Bill Wa...
Leafs top Capitals 3-2
Sundin’s goal, 2 assists help Leafs beat Caps Sundin and Leafs slip past Caps Sports Network WASHINGTON, D.C. - Mats Sundin notched a goal and a pair of assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs dropped the Washington Capitals, 3-2, at the Verizon Cen...
Leafs fall in OT to Lightning 3-2
Lightning strikes in overtime Leafs fight back from 2-0 deficit in third period but penalty to snake-bitten Kubina proves costly. Kevin McGran / SPORTS REPORTER TAMPA, Fla.–Things end badly for Pavel Kubina when he returns to face the team he once ...
The Media Misconception Of “Rebuilding”
It wasn’t long ago when the Maple Leaf franchise was roasted on local radio phone in shows and sports desk panelists consisting of ex-goaltenders and failed former General Managers for not winning enough. Now they don’t seem happy with th...
Leafs over Panthers in shootout 4-3
Sundin shines in win Captain’s second goal of game forces overtime; Kaberle comes through with winner in shootout Kevin McGran / Sports Reporter SUNRISE, FLA.–Suddenly, the wins are piling up. The Maple Leafs, it appears, have some fight lef...
Leafs destroy Senators 5-0
Maple Leafs shut out Senators 5-0 Tucker nets 2 goals and an assist in rout over Sens OTTAWA (AP) -Vesa Toskala made 31 saves for his third shutout and Darcy Tucker scored two second-period power-play goals, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-0 ...
Sundin staying a Leaf
Leafs captain rejects trade After meeting agent in Ottawa, Swedish star declines to waive his no-trade clause Kevin McGran SPORTS REPORTER Loyal – perhaps to a fault – Mats Sundin intends to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs, at least for the ...
Sabres rattle over Leafs 5-1
Sabres too sharp for Toskala Boo-birds show their displeasure as Buffalo takes early lead and rolls to easy victory Kevin McGran SPORTS REPORTER It wasn’t Vesa Toskala’s night. The Maple Leafs goalie who has started 13 games in a row look...
Maple Leafs down Blue Jackets 3-1
Leafs beat Columbus 3-1 Suddenly, the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking a bit like spoilers. Vesa Toskala made 26 saves while starting for the 17th time in 18 games Tuesday as the Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1. Carlo Colaiacovo, Nik ...
