Matthew Murray Heading To Long-Term Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matthew Murray (undisclosed) will be placed on long-term Injured Reserve ahead of the 2023-2024 NHL season. The team has ruled him out indefinitely while not disclosing the nature of Murray's injury. The two-time Stanley Cup champion had all sorts of injury troubles during his debut campaign in Toronto and last played […]

Ilya Samsonov Gets One-Year, $3.55 Million Deal In Arbitration

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov has been awarded a one-year, $3.55 million contract in an arbitration decision. Samsonov was looking for $4.9 million at the arbitration hearing on Friday, while the Maple Leafs submitted an offer at $2.4 million. The Russian netminder, who came off a one-year, $1.8 million deal, will be heading into […]

Max Domi Signs With Maple Leafs

Well-traveled forward Max Domi is on the move again, having agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old was picked up by the Dallas Stars from Chicago in the middle of last season and Domi had previously expressed interest in settling down in Texas, but he ended up packing […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Signs With Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed winger Tyler Bertuzzi to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million on Sunday. The 28-year-old suited up for Detroit and Boston last season, registering eight goals and 22 assists in only 50 regular season games as he dealt with several injuries during the year. Despite the Bruins being upset by the […]

John Klingberg Signs With The Maple Leafs

Defenseman John Klingberg has decided to join the Toronto Maple Leafs as a free agent, signing a one-year, $4.15 million contract. Klingberg hit the open market for a second consecutive year after spending his first eight NHL seasons in Dallas. He penned a $7 million pact with the Ducks last summer but completed the 2022-23 […]

David Kampf Locked Up By Toronto For Four Years

Toronto Maple Leafs center David Kampf has inked a four-year extension worth $9.6 million. He is coming off a two-year, $3 million contract and was set to be an unrestricted free agent. The deal means that the Maple Leafs have locked up a solid bottom-six forward with a very affordable $2.4 million cap hit. Kampf […]

Auston Matthews Wants To Sign Contract Extension With Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews has expressed his desire to stay with the team beyond the 2023-24 NHL season, as the 25-year-old forward is entering the final season of a five-year contract before he can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2024. Matthews' current contract has an average annual value of […]

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Mitchell Marner Leads The Charge Wednesday With Two Points

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner factored in both goals as the team fought off elimination with a 2-1 victory against Florida Wednesday. He logged a power-play assist when William Nylander opened the scoring early in the second period and Marner produced the game-winning goal himself in the middle of the third. The 26-year-old […]

Joseph Woll Nearly Posts A Shutout In First Playoff Start

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll put in a very strong performance in his first playoff start on Wednesday, helping the team to stay alive in the series against Florida with a 2-1 win. The 24-year-old faced 25 shots and was beaten only by Sam Reinhart on the power play 12:13 into the third period. […]

Joseph Woll In Goal For Game 4 Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll will be tending twine in Game 4 against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. He replaced the injured Ilya Samsonov early in the second period, faced 21 shots, and allowed three goals, resulting in an overtime loss to Florida in Game 3. Woll has had limited play in the 2022-23 […]

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Ilya Samsonov Ruled Out For Game 4

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (upper body) won't be available Wednesday for Game 4 against Florida. He was injured Sunday against the Panthers, and whilst Samsonov is reportedly feeling better, he hasn't been able to practice. Toronto's playoff survival will hinge on Joseph Woll Wednesday. The 24-year-old will make his first career playoff start, […]

Ilya Samsonov Could Return In Game 4

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) could return to the crease for Game 4 with the team facing elimination against the Panthers in the Eastern Conference second-round series. Samsonov suffered an undisclosed injury on a collision with defenseman Luke Schenn that took place 37 seconds into the second period of Game 3, and he […]

Ilya Samsonov Forced Off With Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's Game 3 against Florida. He was involved in a collision in the opening minute of the second period and couldn't continue the game, giving up the net to Joseph Woll. The Maple Leafs were 1-0 up prior to the incident and ended up […]

Ilya Samsonov In Goal Sunday For Game 3

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov will be between the pipes Sunday for Game 3 against the Florida Panthers. Samsonov's play has been subpar in the playoffs, as he's posted a 3-3-0 record, 3.27 goals-against-average, and a .895 save percentage. In Game 2, the Russian netminder suffered a loss and gave up three goals on […]

Matthew Knies Will Miss Game 3 And 4 Against Florida

Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Knies will be out (concussion) for Games 3 and 4 versus Florida. During Game 2 on Thursday, Knies, a forward, left the ice at 16:23 of the first period after being hit. Knies has contributed one goal and three assists in the seven playoff games he's suited up for. He played […]

Matthew Knies Out For At Least Two Games

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (concussion) will be out of action for at least two games. He was injured in a battle with Florida's forward Sam Bennett in Thursday's Game 2 of the second-round series, and Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe has even said that it's unlikely Knies returns in the series. However, […]

Morgan Rielly Extends Point Streak With An Assist

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly had a historic outing Thursday against Florida, setting a new franchise record with an eight-game postseason point streak. He got there with an assist on an early Alexander Kerfoot goal. Rielly led all skaters in ice time with 26:30 in the 3-2 loss, and he added one shot on […]

Matthew Knies Injured In Game 2 Against Florida

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies saw Thursday's Game 2 against Florida end early for him after he suffered an undisclosed injury on a hit by Panthers forward Sam Bennett. The incident occurred in the middle of the first frame and Knies initially stayed in the game, but the team ruled him out early […]

Zach Aston-Reece Out Of Leafs Lineup For Game 2

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Aston-Reese will be a healthy scratch for Game 2 versus Florida Thursday. Aston-Reese recorded a goal, four shots on goal, and carried a minus-2 rating in six playoff games before being scratched. He will be replaced by Sam Lafferty on the Maple Leafs fourth line. In the regular season, the […]

Ilya Samsonov The Confirmed Game 2 Starter

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov will guard the cage Thursday against Florida for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second-round series. Unfortunately, Samsonov came up on the short end, losing Game 1, 4-2. He made 24 saves on 28 Panthers shots. The Russian netminder has a 4-3 record with a 3.29 goals-against average and […]

Auston Matthews Extends Point Streak With An Assist Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews couldn't score with six shots on goal but delivered an assist in Tuesday's Game 1 against Florida. He helped Matthew Knies on the scoreboard in the second period. Matthews has points from all seven playoff outings this season, and he can now match Gary Leeman's franchise record for the […]

Matthew Knies Scores First Career NHL Goal In Game 1

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies scored his first career NHL goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss against the Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second-round series. Knies put the Maple Leafs on the board in the second period with his fourth point of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, as the 20-year-old finished […]

Ilya Samsonov The Projected Starter Versus Florida

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov will be between the pipes Tuesday against the Florida Panthers for Game 1 of their second-round series. Samsonov had a 4-2 record, a 3.14 goals-against-average, and a .900 save percentage in the first round against the Tampa Bay Lightning. During the regular season, the Russian netminder had a 2-0-1 […]

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John Tavares Sends Maple Leafs To Second Round of Playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 2-1 series-clinching overtime victory against the Lightning in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round matchup. Tavares found the back of the net for the fourth time in the series as his shot deflected off of an opposing player from close range in […]

Auston Matthews Scores Goal In Series-Clinching Game 6 Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews scored the opening goal of the contest in Saturday's 2-1 series-clinching overtime victory against the Lightning in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round matchup. Matthews received a pass from defenseman T.J. Brodie and scored for the fifth time in the series, while supplying the Maple Leafs with a […]

Ilya Samsonov Makes 31 Saves As Maple Leafs Win First Round Series

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov stopped 31-of-32 shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 series-clinching overtime victory against the Lightning in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round matchup. Samsonov had his best individual performance of the Stanley Cup playoffs while allowing only a goal to Lightning center Steven Stamkos in the early minutes of […]

Auston Matthews Scores Goal In Game 5 Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews scored a late goal in the third period of Thursday's 4-2 loss against the Lightning in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series. Matthews brought the Maple Leafs within a goal of sending the game to overtime for the third consecutive time, but the team was unable to […]