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Maple Leafs Notebook: Why Nick Robertson is getting scratched again

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.

Quick Shifts: Can Maple Leafs solve goalie woes via trade?

When Anthony Stolarz returns is anyone’s guess, and Joseph Woll appears to need time to recover from a “lower body” injury. Luke Fox explores whether the Leafs need to consider making a trade for a goalie in the latest edition of Quick Shifts.

Woll injury thrusts Maple Leafs' goalie strategy in doubt

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, William Nylander talk shortened Olympic ice

Auston Matthews and William Nylander learned this week, like the rest of us, that the ice surface for the Milano Cortina Olympics will be nearly four feet shorter than a standard NHL-sized ice rink. How might that affect play?

Maple Leafs' Troy Stecher calls his shot in speedy win over Panthers

Sure, the Panthers are not the best version of themselves right now. But linking consecutive convincing wins in regulation, with all players engaged and contributing, is something the Leafs cannot take for granted anymore.

'Use it as motivation': Maple Leafs out for revenge in Florida

Maple Leafs Notebook: Stecher's value skyrockets with Carlo's injury setback

A seemingly innocuous waiver pickup is proving crucial for the Maple Leafs, who suddenly rely on Troy Stecher for right-side stability. Sportsnet's Luke Fox looks at the blue line and more in today's notebook.

'A long time coming': Maple Leafs explode for feel-good rout over Penguins

Granted, the Maple Leafs may not have dominated the run of play. But they dominated on the scoreboard and in feel-good storylines after a 7-2 rout of the Penguins.

Quick Shifts: Time for Maple Leafs to attack Plan B

Maple Leafs' blown leads, D-zone errors frighteningly familiar

The Maple Leafs can’t stay healthy, can’t link victories, and can’t finish off an opponent on the mat. Such was the case again Friday as the Capitals rallied to beat the Leafs.