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Rogers buys control of Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors in $4.7B dealIn a major deal between telecom rivals, Rogers is buying Bell’s share of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) for $4.7 billion. This gives Rogers complete control over Toronto’s major sports franchises. Eric Sorensen looks at what the deal means for the teams and sports fans.Global NationalSep 18
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Toronto Maple Leafs pass captains’ torch to Auston MatthewsAuston Matthews will lead the Toronto Maple Leafs this upcoming season as the team’s 26th captain. While he’s the team’s best player, the question of whether wearing the C will change playoff success looms large. Matthew Bingley reports.Aug 14
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‘Truly an honour’: Auston Matthews named 26th captain of the Toronto Maple LeafsAt a press conference in Toronto on Wednesday, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving named Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history. Upon receiving a jersey with the captain’s “C,” Matthews said “I’m so honoured. And humbled. Since being drafted here eight years ago, you realize how special it is to play for...CanadaAug 14
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Toronto Maple Leaf legends come to OshawaOn Father’s Day Weekend, Toronto Maple Leaf legends including Wendel Clark and Doug Gilmour paid a visit to Oshawa for a family friendly event. Vanessa Wright catches up with Wendel Clark to chat about the festivities.Jun 25
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: August 14, 2024On this edition, the Toronto Maple Leafs formally introduce Auston Matthews as their next captain, we get a preview of the crazy confections on offer at the CNE this year, and an update on Ukrainian advancements into the Kursk region of Russia.Global News at 5 & 6Aug 14
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Global National: Sept. 18Lebanon has endured a second day of deadly device blasts, with walkie-talkies detonating across the country, including at a funeral for someone who died from an exploding pager the day prior. The panic among people in Lebanon, and the blame being placed on Israel. In a major deal between telecom rivals, Rogers is buying Bell’s...Global NationalSep 18
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Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Sheldon KeefeThe Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday they’ve fired head coach Sheldon Keefe after five seasons with the team. Jaden Lee-Lincoln reports.Global News at Noon TorontoMay 9
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Sheldon Keefe reacts after being fired as Toronto Maple Leafs head coachSheldon Keefe posted a video on X Thursday reacting to his firing as Leafs head coach. He said he was grateful for the opportunity to coach the Leafs and thanked a number of people for the opportunity.May 9
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Ottawa argues Leafs’ John Tavares must pay $8M in CRA tax fightOttawa is pushing back against John Tavares’ $8-million tax dispute with the Canada Revenue Agency, arguing the Toronto Maple Leafs captain is offside.Global News at 5 & 6Jun 3
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Tessa Virtue expecting 1st child with Maple Leafs player Morgan RiellyOlympic figure skater Tessa Virtue is expecting her first child with Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly. Virtue, 35, made the announcement amid a roundup of holiday photos posted to Instagram on Tuesday.CanadaMay 29
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Maple Leafs introduce Craig Berube as new head coach: ‘Character matters’Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan and General Manager Brad Treliving introduced Craig Berube as the team’s new head coach on Tuesday. “Character matters,” said Treliving of Berube, while Shanahan called the interview process with Berube “impressive.” Berube, meanwhile, described the Leafs core player group as “one of the attractions,” to the job.CanadaMay 21
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Phase 2 of Scotiabank Arena renovations underwayThe second stage of renovations at the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors will focus largely on the 100-level concourse. Shallima Maharaj has a preview.CanadaMay 14
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‘The accountability is on me’: Shanahan accepts responsibility for Maple Leafs playoff failureToronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan said Friday that “…the accountability if on me,” after another season of playoff failure. Shanahan has been in his role since 2014 and the team has only moved past the first round of the NHL playoffs once in his tenure.CanadaMay 10
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‘Difficulty of the business’: Treliving addresses Keefe’s firingAfter firing head coach Sheldon Keefe on Thursday, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving addressed the decision saying “This is a really good coach. It’s an excellent person. The difficulty of this business is really good people and people who are good at their job need to be changed.”CanadaMay 10
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Auston Matthews suffered from sickness, hit to head: TrelivingToronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving addressed Auston Matthews’ absence from the line-up in games five and six of their series against the Boston Bruins saying he was suffering from a “virus that stuck with him,” and suffered a hit in game 4 “where he was presenting head injury issues.”CanadaMay 10
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Global News at 6 Toronto: May 4, 2024Toronto Maple Leafs fans are on the edge tonight, as their hockey team gets set to face the Bruins in yet another elimination game in Boston. Fans are cautiously optimistic this could be the year they finally slay the dragon. And it’s day three of the tent encampment by pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of...Global News at 6 TorontoMay 4
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William Nylander joins morning practice ahead of Leafs-Bruins Game 3.The Toronto Maple Leafs took to morning practice on home ice ahead of Game 3 against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. As Jaden Lee-Lincoln reports, William Nylander could be seen tending to his right leg at times amidst rumoured injuries.CanadaApr 24
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Global News at 6 Toronto: April 20, 2024On tonight’s episode: There is still no verdict after two full days of deliberation at the trial of Umar Zameer. We have the latest on the trial, including the judge’s instructions to the jury. Plus, the Toronto Maple Leafs meet a familiar foe on Saturday as they begin their quest for the Stanley Cup, and...Global News at 6 TorontoApr 20
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Maple Leafs Square open for playoffsExcitement is building for the Toronto Maple Leafs playoff season. Jaden Lee-Lincoln reports on how fans can celebrate.Global News at Noon TorontoApr 19
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2024 NHL Playoff Preview: Will a Canadian team finally end the 31-year Stanley Cup drought?The Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs will be vying to end a 31-year Stanley Cup drought for Canadian NHL teams when the puck drops on the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs. Does hope spring eternal in the Great White North? Global’s Steve Autio has more in this 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs...CanadaApr 19