Toronto Maple Leafs, Joe Thornton and Auston Matthews

Why Auston Matthews invited Joe Thornton on the Maple Leafs’ mentors trip
As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone together.
Matthews, Tavares lift Toronto Maple Leafs to fifth straight win
Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, 3-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
Craig Berube thrilled as Joe Thornton returns to the Toronto Maple Leafs
No, Thornton isn't returning to the NHL to chase Marleau's record. Thornton is back in Toronto in a mentorship role, brought along by Leafs captain Auston Matthews as a "mentor" for a two-game road trip.
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies Is A Different Player Playing Alongside Auston Matthews
The Toronto Maple Leafs found a perfect match with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews on a line. It's allowed Knies to excel in his role and provide a lot more offense.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Record-setting game
It was Matthews' 200th multipoint game of his NHL career; it came in his 589th game, the fastest by a US-born player in NHL history. And he's the fourth-fastest active player to reach 200, behind Sidney Crosby (465 games),
Philadelphia Flyers lose second straight game to Maple Leafs as Matthew Knies scores go-ahead goal in 3rd period
Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, 3-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night
'He's Almost Everybody's Mentor Here': Auston Matthews Reveals Why He Brought Joe Thornton Along On Maple Leafs' Team Bonding Trip
When Auston Matthews heard the Toronto Maple Leafs were having another mentors trip, he knew exactly who to call. Joe Thornton spent one season with the Maple Leafs in 2021, during the season which had the Canadian division.
Matthew Knies’ go-ahead goal sinks Flyers to 3-2 loss against visiting Maple Leafs
The Flyers finally returned to the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night after a grueling six-game road trip but were unable to kick off their homestand on a positive note, falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs,
Mitch Marner Projected to Sign $100 Million Maple Leafs Extension
With his six-year, $65.41 million contract nearing its conclusion, NHL analyst Shane Seney of The Leafs Nation predicted on ...
Report: Maple Leafs Targeting 'Affordable Centers' Ahead Of NHL Trade Deadline
O'Reilly played with Toronto in 2023, scoring three goals and six assists for nine points in 11 playoff games, as the Maple ...
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3 Surprises From the First Half of the Maple Leafs’ 2024-25 Season
At the midway point of the 2024-25 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have probably performed on the high end of what was ...
Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner & John Tavares Discussing Extensions: Report
The Toronto Maple Leafs are quietly working on securing the futures of two of their cornerstone players, Mitch Marner and ...
‘I Think It Was A Great Response’: How The Maple Leafs’ Five-Forward Adjustment Redeemed Early Power Play Struggles Against Flyers
With the Leafs trailing 1-0, John Tavares capitalized on the new setup, scoring his 20th goal of the season to tie the game at one apiece. For Tavares, it was a milestone marker, as the veteran ...
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Leafs-Flyers takeaways: Woll, Matthews, Tavares, Marner and Knies rescue an ugly victory
Nothing is owed in professional sports and the Toronto Maple Leafs had to get out of their own to record their fifth ...
Maple Leafs report cards: An F-worthy first period, a turnaround and an imperfect win
For much of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 3-2 win on Tuesday, they looked utterly inept. They came out of the gates against the ...
Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe Placed on IR Following Fight With Garnet Hathaway
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe is headed to injured reserve for an upper-body injury after sustaining a ...