The Toronto Maple Leafs' recent games have shown one thing: fighting's place in the NHL is evolving to the point that it's not a needle-mover, says Adam Proteau.

For that reason, one of the players who has come up in Lakers rumors is Lonzo Ball. Ball is a former Laker who was a top draft pick. Ball has finally returned to basketball this season after missing a ...

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs Ryan Reaves did his job, at least part of the job that encouraged the organization to sign him two offseasons ago. His first fight of the season came against ...

“Noise is noise, every building can be quiet or loud. Home or road, energy is energy, so the louder the building, the more guys get up for it. It can be quiet at times going through a rough patch, but ...

Leafs captain Auston Matthews isn't exactly happy with what he's hearing — or rather, not hearing — from the fans at Scotiabank Arena.

The art of fighting is being progressively weaned out of the NHL these days. But every once in a while, a bout comes along that reminds you of its importance in the sport of hockey.

Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves dropped the gloves for the first time this season less than two minutes into the opening period, challenging Mathieu Olivier in a heavyweight bout. The two exchanged ...

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews wasn't particularly happy with what he thought was the lack of excitement from the fans.

More than one Maple Leaf said this was a game lost right in front of both nets. Toronto couldn’t convert and the Columbus ...

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews wished there was a better atmosphere within Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night after a spirited fight between teammate Ryan Reaves and Columbus Blue ...

The Avalanche’s underwhelming homestand ended with an OT loss, but they also got bad news on the Valeri Nichushkin front.  If you’re into old-school hockey, you’ll love the tilt between two of the ...