Rielly gets hearing for cross-check on Greig (theathletic.com)
Morgan Rielly will have a hearing with the NHL’s department for player safety for his end-of-game confrontation with Ridly Greig on Saturday....
Maple Leafs vs. Senators observations: An inconsistent effort ends with an ugly incident (theathletic.com)
Early on Saturday night the Toronto Maple Leafs seemed to have a 2-0 lead on their hands and looked to be on the way to a comfortable win....
Five reasons why the Maple Leafs can’t stand pat at the trade deadline (theathletic.com)
There’s been chatter in Toronto that maybe this isn’t the year for the Maple Leafs....
Simon Benoit is the ultimate a stay-at-home blueliner and an offensive black hole (theathletic.com)
Simon Benoit’s contribution to the Toronto Maple Leafs isn’t subtle or difficult to comprehend....
Pistons waive Killian Hayes, No. 7 pick in 2020 draft (theathletic.com)
In-Season Tournament renamed as Emirates NBA Cup (theathletic.com)
Thought the IST was a terrible name but this is even worse lol
Jazz trade Kelly Olynyk to Raptors for package (theathletic.com)
Maple Leafs vs. Stars observations: Core 4 shines in high-scoring win (theathletic.com)
The Maple Leafs jumped out to an early lead thanks to a power-play one-timer from William Nylander, but they were otherwise dreadful in the opening frame. Dallas led 2-1 heading into the first intermission, and the Stars held Toronto to just four shots. Just two of those four shots came at five-on-five, so Dallas definitely...
Leafs prospect report: What does Topi Niemela's future hold in Toronto? (theathletic.com)
There have been a few genuine Leafs prospect success stories this season: By calmly and coolly dominating the AHL, Dennis Hildeby looks like a goalie of the future. Easton Cowan’s production is off the charts: the London Knights forward is in the middle of an 18-game point streak and is leading the OHL with 1.78 points per...
Maple Leafs vs. Islanders observations: Pierre Engvall's late goal sweeps season series (theathletic.com)
Is it ironic or expected that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first game coming off the All-Star break would be so similar to losses they’ve had in the past? The opening 10 minutes of the eventual 3-2 Toronto loss to the New York Islanders were quick-paced and electric at times with both teams getting their looks and both...
NHL Eastern Conference playoff race: Tiers and probabilities for the contenders and the long shots (theathletic.com)
The All-Star break is over, and now it’s time for the stretch drive. From here on out, the stakes get higher every day as teams amp up for the final push into the playoffs....
Monday Morning Leafs Report: Thorny Chris Tanev questions for the Maple Leafs (theathletic.com)
“He brings a warrior mentality. He blocks shots. He does all of the ugly jobs. He’s a true pro in how he prepares. He’s got great leadership ability. He’s a glue guy. I think he’s really going to fit into the culture of our team.”...
NHL player poll: Why most players say the league shouldn't mandate neck guards (theathletic.com)
For many of the players, it comes down to personal choice....
Why the Maple Leafs shouldn't trade Nick Robertson (theathletic.com)
Nick Robertson looked up from his stall in the corner of the Toronto Maple Leafs dressing room and surveyed the crowd of reporters nearby....
The elusive chase for 70 goals: Bernie Nicholls did it and thinks Auston Matthews can, too (theathletic.com)
When Wayne Gretzky was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in the summer of 1988, Kings center Bernie Nicholls knew life was going to be different....
Why Andretti is not waiting for a green light to build its F1 team (theathletic.com)
This article includes first wind tunnel and sim photos from Andretti, as well as details on how their hiring and work on the car is going
Monday Morning Leafs Report: Does Toronto have its goalie back? (theathletic.com)
The Toronto Maple Leafs were this close to pursuing a path that no longer included Ilya Samsonov earlier this month....
Slumbering Timberwolves fall to woeful Spurs after another 4th-quarter meltdown (theathletic.com)
Maple Leafs vs. Jets observations: Auston Matthews scores NHL-leading 40th goal (theathletic.com)
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets proved once again why their rivalry is one of the more entertaining ones of the last five years. Similar to Thursday’s result, the Leafs came out on top with a 4-2 victory and their eighth win of the month. The scoring began much earlier, as Dylan Samberg scored four minutes into the...
Rashford missed Man United training hours after attending Belfast nightclub (theathletic.com)
Marcus Rashford went out in Belfast the night before reporting himself as too ill to attend Manchester United training on Friday....
Rashford missed Man United training hours after attending Belfast nightclub (theathletic.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/11270512...
Wes Unseld Jr. removed as Wizards coach despite the team’s flawed roster (theathletic.com)
Maple Leafs vs. Jets observations: Ilya Samsonov saves Toronto in shutout win (theathletic.com)
The Toronto Maple Leafs owe Ilya Samsonov a steak dinner....
Sheldon Keefe turns up the heat while Ilya Samsonov turns a corner (theathletic.com)
Hours before he ended David Kämpf’s consecutive games-played streak at 323 games in late December, Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe explained that things were about to change for his team....
Matthew Knies is growing up quickly with the Leafs and loving every part of it (theathletic.com)
It’s all new experiences these days for Knies. He’s had to grow up in a hurry for the Leafs, spending most of his rookie season, almost by necessity, on the left wing of Auston Matthews’ line. Tough stuff for just about any player, tougher still for a 21-year-old who jumped straight from college, skipping past the AHL...
