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‘It’s something exciting’: Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann talks impending free agency

Luke Fox

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Luke Fox's favourite co-op placement was following the 1999 Dallas Stars. He has been writing hockey stories for Sportsnet for more than five years. In a previous life, he wrote a book about rap music. He ran home early from his first sleepover because they didn't watch Hockey Night in Canada at his friend’s house.

'They’re not booing for no reason': Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews savours spoiler role

Auston Matthews is feeling like that guy again. And the group confidence coming off the Maple Leaf' most important and thrilling road trip of the season depended on it.

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'This one meant a little more': Marner booed but gets last laugh over Maple Leafs

For Mitch Marner, Thursday night boiled down to hearing the boos on home ice and still coming out a victor — something he was unable to do in his last game as a Maple Leaf. "You always want to try to beat your buddies."

Maple Leafs try to downplay significance of Mitch Marner Bowl

For the first time, Mitch Marner will face off against the team he loved as a boy on Thursday. And though both he and members of the Maple Leafs are downplaying the game, as Luke Fox writes, not all 82 are created equal.

'A flush game': Sluggish Maple Leafs suffer most lopsided loss

'We're built to be a great team': Maple Leafs snap Avalanche's streak in style

Not only did the Leafs become just the third road team to win a decision in Denver, home of the NHL’s best club, but they became the first team to beat the Avalanche in Colorado before the shootout and now find themselves back in a playoff position for the first time since Nov. 7.

Maple Leafs Notebook: Auston Matthews surprises Toronto shinny game

Auston Matthews was the lone Maple Leaf to hit the ice on Friday — at an outdoor rink in Toronto. Sportsnet's Luke Fox explains why the captain showed up for some shinny.

'Another level': Maple Leafs dominate Canucks in Nylander’s return

Quick Shifts: Should Maple Leafs re-sign Bobby McMann?

Bobby McMann's upcoming deal could be a fascinating one for the Maple Leafs. Luke Fox examines a prudent approach and digs into much more in the latest edition of Quick Shifts.