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Today marks 18 years since last time Toronto Maple Leafs made it out of first round of playoffs. To do so Leafs beat Ottawa Senators in seven games, winning the last one
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The Maple Leafs have signed Timothy Liljegren, now it's time for Rasmus Sandin - TheLeafsNation
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NHL odds: Islanders-Maple Leafs prediction, odds, pick, and more
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Maple Leafs captain John Tavares stepping up against Lightning
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the waiting is the hardest part: the leafs won in 1947, but the stanley cup took its time getting to toronto
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Toronto Maple Leafs waiting for William Nylander to realize his privilege
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How Maple Leafs' Minten is handling NHL road life and healthy scratches
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Leafs eliminate Lightning in Game 6, advance to 2nd round for first time since 2004
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Is It Time For The Maple Leafs To Make A Change?
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Toronto Maple Leafs vanish from the first round. Panic time?
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A new centreman won't help the Leafs. A new leader might - The Globe and Mail