Berube calls for players to dig in as trade rumours swirl

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers skated at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. — Craig Berube is urging his players to tune out the noise in Toronto as trade speculation swirls around the struggling team ahead of Friday’s trade deadline. “They’re Leafs today,” the coach said. “They’re professionals, and they’ve got to deal with that. … Read more

Maple Leafs are sliding toward the trade deadline – TSN

The Maple Leafs lost 5-1 to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Friday is a day off for the team. — The Leafs have fallen eight points out of a playoff spot with one week left until the NHL trade deadline next Friday. “It’s not a fun time … Read more

Craig Berube expects Auston Matthews to play Wednesday vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters Tuesday that he expects forward Auston Matthews to play Wednesday evening against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Berube added that a final decision on Matthews’ status will be made when he’s back with the team. “He’s riding a pretty good high right now with winning,” Berube said. … Read more

Kane hoping to make history in front of friends and family

The Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings held optional skates at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. — Patrick Kane is just two points away from tying Mike Modano for the most points ever recorded by an American-born player. “Whenever it happens, it happens, but hopefully sooner rather than later,” the Red Wings winger said. “Yeah, it’d … Read more