Mike Zeisberger

4 days ago | nhl.com | Mike Zeisberger

Dream of winning Stanley Cup with Maple Leafs 'hasn't changed,' pending free agent forward says April 19, 2025 TORONTO -- The only future Mitch Marner is concentrating on right now is helping to bring a Stanley Cup parade to Toronto this summer, not what his fate will be come the opening of NHL free agency July 1.

6 days ago | nhl.com | Mike Zeisberger

Marner, Toronto seek postseason breakthrough; Tkachuk, Stutzle lead young Ottawa core April 18, 2025 The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight best-of-7 series, which start Saturday. Today, NHL.com previews the Eastern Conference First Round between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators. (1A) Toronto Maple Leafs vs.

6 days ago | nhl.com | Mike Zeisberger

‘Natural intensity’ with teams meeting in postseason for first time since 2004 April 18, 2025 TORONTO -- The 270-mile trip from Toronto to Ottawa is a simple, four-hour journey through the guts of southern Ontario, one that takes you east along the shore of Lake Ontario before veering north through farmland to the capital of Canada. The trip, weather permitting, is usually pleasant.

1 week ago | nhl.com | Mike Zeisberger

Toronto GM discusses impact of Berube, team's postseason mentality April 14, 2025 NHL.com staff writer Mike Zeisberger has been covering the NHL regularly since 1999.

1 week ago | nhl.com | Mike Zeisberger

TORONTO -- Nick Suzuki isn’t looking for any outside help for his Montreal Canadiens to finally clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If the Canadiens gain a total of two points in their final two games they will qualify for the postseason for the first time since 2021.