Maple Leafs Hot Stove

We have the first official addition to Craig Berube’s coaching staff. Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger each reported that Lane Lambert has been all but hired at this point. In Friedman’s exact words, “With (Lane) Lambert, it’s just a matter of (the Leafs) making an announcement.” Lambert, who will turn 60 in November, has been […]

It’s with a heavy heart that we inform the MLHS community of the loss of one of our own, Charlie Pafford (aka Burtonboy), after a battle with cancer. Even among this community full of hardcore fans, few rivaled Charlie’s passion and knowledge about the Leafs and the NHL. He elevated the discourse in every conversation […]

After reviewing the forwards and goaltenders in the Maple Leafs’ 2024 FA class last week, we’ve left the defense for last. In case you missed it, here is my first piece on Max Domi, Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Samsonov, Martin Jones, Noah Gregor, and Connor Dewar. TJ Brodie This is one of the easier FAs for the […]

The Maple Leafs’ first order of business this offseason was to address the head coaching position. Now that Craig Berube has been hired, the Leafs can move forward with their offseason plans, something Brad Treliving outlined in the Berube press conference: “From the day we last saw all of you, I went to work on […]

After being introduced as the new head coach in New Jersey on Tuesday, Sheldon Keefe joined TSN Overdrive to discuss his tenure in Toronto, the departure after the playoffs, and the new opportunity with the Devils. Has Sheldon Keefe, head coach of the New Jersey Devils, sunk in for you yet? It’s been a whirlwind […]

We’re just about a month away from the opening of free agency. We’ll soon examine external options that might fill the Maple Leafs’ needs in the UFA market, but we first have to consider the decisions to be made regarding the expiring contracts currently on their NHL roster, which includes nine UFAs (excluding Matt Murray) and […]

Shortly after the Maple Leafs introduced Craig Berube as their new head coach, the Calgary Flames and Marc Savard, who worked with Berube in St. Louis during the 2019-2020 season, announced a mutually agreed upon parting of ways. Perhaps it was a coincidence, but the Leafs should be in the market for assistant coaches after […]

In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Craig Berube’s hiring as head coach and possible shifts in approach behind the Leafs’ bench compared to Berube’s predecessor.  Maple Leafs Hotstove · The Craig Berube era begins — MLHS Podcast Ep. 71 Subscribe/Rate/Review on Soundcloud › Spotify › Apple › Patreon Episode Topics First impressions/takeaways […]

After his introductory press conference as the Maple Leafs’ new head coach, Craig Berube joined TSN Overdrive and Real Kyper & Bourne to discuss his new team, coaching philosophies, and first priorities this offseason. How is the overall vibe for you? Since Friday, it sounds like you have been rather busy. Berube: It has been […]

At his introductory press conference as the Maple Leafs’ new head coach, Craig Berube discussed his decision to take the job in Toronto, his approach to instilling accountability, his early view of the club’s roster, and the identity of his teams. Opening Statement Berube: First, I want to thank ownership, Brad, and Brendan for giving […]