Maple Leafs Media Availability | Postgame vs. Vegas Golden Knights | November 20, 2024

[@angrydalailama6089]

"team win i enjoy" -Nikita Grebenkin Agreed!

[@Freedom-33]

He has a good vibe

[@avurfav]

he’s so real for that

[@Alexdenomme]

As I get older I start to love these young bucks more than the stars. I love seeing these kids have their dreams unfold in front of their eyes.

[@angrydalailama6089]

@@Alexdenomme he's pumped, for sure. Chief referenced his personality back in training camp.

[@DDDDdJagr]

Yep he did say that

[@ryangiordano4949]

Back check, forecheck, paycheck 😂

[@bubby9175]

Giant beaut.

[@chrisg1556]

Famous Letterkenny line.

[@vazken9178]

That was great 😂

[@vazken9178]

You’re doing great kid! 👍🏼

[@Scottchy12]

Instant classic!

[@next-genleap3533]

Grebenkin's got the fundamentals down pat. "Backcheck, forecheck and paycheck" 😂

[@pethcir]

Grebenkin is a GEM. For him to volunteer and stand there knowing his English isn't great is incredibly brave and speaks volumes about what kind of person he is. Really rooting for him!

[@NoBrakesForJake]

No one talking about JT getting his hands dirty for the boys tonight? What an absolute gem Tavares has been.

[@lzrdwzrd999]

Was just saying earlier that he must've been a wrestling champ in school, he's had several very nice throws recently. I'm loving grumpy JT

[@johngallagher72]

re up him 8 years at $13.5 mill ...just joking ...all kidding aside he's been great

[@bw6078]

Absolutely.

[@bowler9749]

JT showing why he's been a leader....

[@worldswatchdog]

Agreed. His best start in 2 or 3 yrs.

[@canadianroot]

This Grebenkin kid was a factor every shift. Like a dog on a bone, great vision, hustle, his stick was in everybody’s business the whole time, chirping guys, just around the puck like a magnet. He’s a beauty!

[@johnsummerhill8323]

A bit more time with the Marlies and he will be ready to contribute where others are not.

[@canadianroot]

@@johnsummerhill8323 I think so too, John. He's got a lot of heart, and is still young. He looks like he's got all the tools to be a top flight player. Here's hoping he gets up here sooner rather than later. Our secondary scoring has been abysmal.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

@@canadianroot I think he and Minten could be regulars by February. A lot will depend on what the injury situation is and how easily they can make room for them . Injured players are going to be given time to show they can contribute.

[@canadianroot]

@@johnsummerhill8323 While Kampf is generally reliable, he's about as dynamic as a lawn ornament, and as much as I love the water bug act that is Robertson, he just doesn't have enough jam (falls down a lot), and will probably get eaten alive in the playoffs. Domi is confounding. I don't think he's worth even half his salary, and he makes as many bad plays as good ones. Minten was miles different than what we saw last time around, albeit in a one game sample size. He seemed way more confident and relaxed. He was keeping it simple, but also moving his feet, and seemed to have awareness beyond his years. Love his hockey IQ.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

​@@canadianrootKamph has a lot of defensive skill so I will be surprised if he is moved. Robertson puzzles me. He should be a lot better. Seems to have lost his confidence.Reaves is a guy that really does not help a lot. Domi will be ok in the long run. He was effective in the back half of last year. Trades will be determining factors in terms of spots for the young guys.

[@MH-gh1oe]

2:31 “backcheck, forecheck, paycheque”. words to live by!

[@Purrepur]

Grebenkin is gonna be a menace in the playoffs. Can’t wait

[@DaaaaaBears]

Yeah don’t see how he won’t be sticking around there’s a few guys in bottom 6 useless compared to his game

[@yolocomics5468]

Get rid of Reaves, Greb is just as tough and can actually skate

[@e5man4her]

Nikita should be applauded for media availability, seems like a genuine kid.

[@WalkableBulb905]

Really liked Grebenkin and Minten's game tonight. Willy was great, and Woll was outstanding. As for the Knies hit, this league is a joke and inconsistent. Hope he's okay and back in no time

[@itstreyalexander25]

exactly, in what world can you full-on leap into a guy's head and come out of it with a 2-minute powerplay.

[@bluewaveshows4u]

Grebenkin was chirping Vegas all night long: “You will lose!”…”I must break you!”… “You’re dead!”…and then after they beat Vegas, in the post game, he said:” Tonight, I beat real champion!” What a beauty!👍

[@johngallagher72]

If he dies .. he dies ...Drago

[@EminemDaGoat]

Grebenkin is a legend already

[@Michael-on4ti]

lol Grebenkin, great stuff tonight

[@1313skr]

Can barely speak English, but clearly a happy kid, big day for him, congrats on ur first game grebby!

[@Thiera1989]

I think Grebenkin is going be an easy fan favorite if he ever cracks the lineup permanently. What a beauty!

[@JohnHibbert-zz8ww]

He will definitely crack the lineup, we literally have a knies 2.0

[@chrisg1556]

Proud of you boys tonight. You stuck together and dug in to get that gritty win. Also, hope Knies is ok.

[@BradfromMars13]

Tarps off for Willy. He's got his swagger back. LFG! Great team win. Good to see the kids play.

[@worldswatchdog]

"Back check, fore check, pay check" is going to be a slogan this year. Well done Grebenkin!

[@kevinst.julian2026]

Woll is back. 2 awesome goalies.

[@thepinkplushie]

That was prime Woll. Looked like he does in the playoffs. He's so fast in the butterfly and stack

[@shakrmakr]

Grebenkin is such a beauty lol

[@bubby9175]

Giant beaut.

[@dexb000]

Haha fuck ya, I like him!

[@tonytaranto7886]

He looked good... didn't look out of place at all 👍

[@Goldminer63]

Minten not only had his first goal, but it was also the game winner.

[@petergreco7831]

I friggin LOVE Grebenkin! This kid is great! What a steal!

[@robertflood552]

WIllie has stepped up his game in a significant way!

[@AngryPrimate]

He's been this good for quite a few years now

[@Gergentine]

This. He's been the model of consistency for the leafs the last 3 years. Yeah he makes mistakes, but the effort level and IQ are always top notch.​@AngryPrimate

[@officialnickelcitygrunge]

Awesome game boys starting with Woll to the D to the forwards, and Nylander being a true leader out there. Nice to see everyone buying in to Berube s game plan and lots of leaders and depth on this team. Go Leafs Go!!!❤❤❤😊 Ps guy jumps and hits directly to knies head 5 and a game min but they get the pp wt

[@tonytaranto7886]

I think Willy has been taking the bull by the horns for this team... what a beauty. Always loved this guy

[@marcellevesque2442]

What a great interview. Gotta love the kids and their enthusiasm.

[@robweeks1453]

The great thing about Sports is it shows wat the real world is about. Its all about working together as a team and it doesn't matter if you are from the US, Canada, Russia, Europe. It shows the same thing we know that the real people of all the worlds countries are like - peaceful and willing to help out their fellow man.

[@jewcanboy]

Love Gebrenkin 🤣 future stud!

[@tjp4342]

I hope Nikita Grebenkin made enough of an impact to get another look in the NHL. His energy and hitting the body was nice to see against Vegas.

[@hottuna2006]

I was fully expecting a Leafs loss and was ok with it considering the number of injured forwards. The stars played like stars, the defense was solid, the kids stepped up, and Woll was a brick. This year's team looks like they have what it takes to make it to the next level.

[@ScreaminT81]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Grebenkin what a guy, that laugh is crackly and villain energy. He definitely had the humor. If they keep him up, he’ll be an asset, and a nuisance. Excellent 😈

[@CarlosSensei-q5d]

We need more interviews from Grebenkin! Loving every minute of the game. On to the next one boys!

[@predestinedbyGod]

Love this kid, big W

[@jamesboxall2832]

These interview were more fun to watch then most. I don't typically sit back with a smile on my face. Leaf's have a great attitude these days for sure

[@tjgraham4]

I'm already loving this Grebenkin kid

[@jenniferdooley1204]

Grebenkin’s laugh just makes you smile! A character I’d say lol He had a great game! Mitten had a great game! Both kids were awesome! Lorentz had a great game! JT has been an absolute beast this season- every game! Marner has been Marnering- superstar! McCabe loved his fire! Woll had some big saves! Great team win! The no call on Knies is absolutely shameful- I understand if there is no review but they have every tool to get the calls right! Just shameful.

[@kantstenchonthemel5641]

Can't wait for Grebyonkin's first NHL goal interview! surely he will enjoy!

[@jb8107]

I can already see Nikita Grebenkin be an NHL superstar in the future

[@pahul79]

Gerbenkin was already way more impactful than Robertson and holmberg

[@rogerskitt1542]

Nah those 2 are doing what is expected for what they are paid. This kid made domi look like a fool, Minten did aswell.

[@pahul79]

@ Robertson has done 0 all year. Holmberg finally got a goal and is a 4th liner. Domi has been injured all year, I’d cut him some slack. Domi was our leading scorer in the playoffs last year

[@DaaaaaBears]

@@rogerskitt1542Robertson ain’t doing shit haha he’s gone real soon, domi playing banged up atleast. Berube ain’t playing Robertson much over minten and grebenkin and minten can take draws too if anything holmberg and kampf fighting for same spot

[@Martinmack333]

I couldn't agree more...move Robertson ASAP, there's better options waiting in the wings.

[@tomthrower183]

​@@rogerskitt1542waht has Robertson done man make sense on it

[@Smf7161]

Big win for the boys in BLUE! A complete team effort in defeating a tough Vegas team. Woll was solid in goal and was seeing the puck very well. This game against Vegas is a precursor to games next week versus Florida and Tampa! Both games will be physical, tough, with a few scrums to say the least. The Leafs are now 6 -1, with NO Papi in the lineup. Berube, has the team believing into his system, and to be heavy and hard too play against. All is well, in LEAF LAND, and the team is now in FIRST PLACE in the Atlantic Division. Mitchy, JT, and Willie playing extremely well, in the absence of Auston.

[@agarcia9502]

Nikita is must see TV 😂😂

[@G8AR]

I think Grebenkin is going to be something special and a real fan favourite.

[@bkni_]

It's absolutely wild that the boys won the game. Ignoring the hits and calls, bro look at how far down in the depth charts we are, and we fucking won, 3 0. Good game.

[@jamesdecember7323]

Lucky for the other guy Tavares kept his composure

[@thefozzybear]

Put that on a T-Shirt, "Backcheck, forecheck and paycheck".

[@johngallagher72]

here ...take my money

[@northerngal]

Minten's hockey IQ is off the charts. Grebenkin is such a warrior, so positive and JT, Nylander, Woll and the rest of the team were outstanding. Great game tonight.

[@danhilborn1034]

Great game ! Good highlight package .

[@bw6078]

Loved how the new kids kept up tonight. Absolutely loved Grebenkin. Everyone loves a fight until they get punched in the face. Hopefully he carries the same personality after a good fight. I think he has it in him.

[@tonyklothos7093]

Grebenkin=Danny Markov 2.0! Love the kid already! Keep him here Brad.

[@johngallagher72]

Sputnik 2.0

[@chriss6457]

The russian kid is a keeper..What a Beauty👍So am i dreaming? Leafs have 2 of the best goaltenders in the league..A Super Solid No Fear D-Core..And are winning despite all their injuries??

[@MatthewCarson-r4q]

grebenkin is my new fav player

[@lemmykilmister185]

The spirit of hockey lives in this kid. Awesome!

[@darkstar9008]

Grebenkin is our new Samsonov

[@MutedKills]

Nikita "The Bonk" Grebekin baby!

[@mattmcfadden5847]

Thus might be my favorite video of yours.

[@ariccua6101]

Grebenkin got the Sammy smiles treatment after he caught up with him.

[@christanzola8633]

Grebenkin is a beauty. That took a lot of balls and to win over the crowd and the reporters like that. Gotta pull for that kid

[@stjn14]

If you guys decide to start boycotting games in protest of the leagues clear bias against the team I'd support it. The most clear example of a double standard I've ever seen. Eric Furlatt should be fired and so should George Paros. It's gotten beyond absurd, even fans of teams that hate the leafs can see how much the league hates us its gotten so brazen. As a fan I refuse to give this league any more money until they make some serious changes. I'm beyond sick of every game being leafs vs the other team and then also the league.

[@DaaaaaBears]

Leafs make tons of money whether they win or lose, always gonna be bias if they’re playing a smaller hockey market and especially in the playoffs. I hate basketball and don’t watch it at all but I can guarantee the raptors got their win and there will be a significant effort to make sure it doesn’t happen again. NBA makes way more if big American market wins

[@T88-fh9ci]

Love it best game to watch in a while this is hockey baby Go Leafs Go

[@gorash100]

I love him already

[@be62brian]

Great lineup,tml

[@JohnHibbert-zz8ww]

Berube has been doing a fantastic fucken job with this team, they look like a solid championship team that can win without a bunch of key players & even coming out of the power play skid, they just seem like a way better team overall which is so exciting because it’s been a while

[@brandigan56]

Keep both kids up, they earned it. The Russian reminded me of Bert only better and stronger.

[@rogerskitt1542]

Grebenkin reminds me of that one player from Ted Lasso whos so excited to play football 😂😂😂😂

[@marcob6880]

Grabs seems like one of those guys. A guy with real fan regard like Lou Franceschetti, a Clark or a Tucker. Maybe w/o the Clark offensive abilities but a guy who can play 3 line with some flair. Not saying he sticks but he could. With Minten I don't think he goes back. I just saw something in him last year, when he got sent down he didn't hang his head, he knew what he needed to do and did it. He's a big kid and is fairly strong, if he can handle the puck in traffic, and make his own room why would you send him back?

[@davek7422]

Best moment ? Team Win. I like that answer

[@JasondenHollander-qj5hp]

Guy who can’t speak English says more in one interview than all the other Leaf automatons in a season

[@scottjakob2394]

What Woll had to say about the boys making playoff type blocks on a Wednesday really speaks to how different the Buds are under Chief. It's gonna be a really good year if we don't kill ourselves first.

[@johnpham48]

Grebenkin is the type of player can put him out there for a momentum changer. He’s a type for playoffs hockey. Love his laugh . Haaaaaaa

[@russshipman2727]

Greebo, amazing kid

[@minnierapos8693]

Big game Big win Big goal for Fraser Minton .❤

[@Norrrrrrr93]

Only here for grebenkin

[@chrisheffernan6600]

Berube is starting to dial this team in. Looking good.

[@rongoodfellow6288]

Love this guy. Swap him and Robertson please.

[@Alfonso-rs2du]

This kid is gonna be a fan favourite here once he gets more games in. Watch his KHL highlights.

[@williamgiven7892]

This kid is a breath of fresh air. Getting paid to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs is not a bad thing.

[@vazken9178]

“You’re doing great kid” 👍🏼 Don Cherry

[@Logjam5]

Good game boys.

[@stjn14]

I can't even be excited about the great win I'm still so furious about the no call on Knies. If you're reading this save the footage and be sure to name Eric Furlatt, George Parros, Bettman and the sportsnet panel who called it a clean hit in the lawsuit. That's twice now knies has sustained a head injury on a dirty play with no call. When his hopefully long career is over I hope he takes these scumbags to the cleaners.

[@Loyster14]

71 does look right on Grebenkin. # 12 15 20 26 32 33 47 yes 47

[@davidyoung2606]

Nikita Hansonov 😊 keep him up!!

[@gew9919]

Sign grebenkin now and keep him on the team. I love that guy and I love his game

[@davidyoung2606]

A young Russian Addition to the Hanson brothers...as pointed out today on Overdrive

[@lindsaydoke9308]

This kid is smart

[@alterego7739]

Knies Matthews Domi Marner Tavares Nylander McMann Minten Grebenkin Dewar Lorentz Pacioretty 🤞

[@bowler9749]

Keep Kàmpf as a scratch or trade him for a 3rd/4th pick

[@raptorsfan6076]

Get rid of Domi. He's useless

[@alterego7739]

@@raptorsfan6076 he was gold with Matthews

[@maxcurrer.]

Also That Hit on Knies should’ve been a major penalty..

[@GoBudsGo]

Officials are absolutely disgusting. No call on Knies hit, injured and he left the game.

[@Julie-th4gh]

Nikita Grebenkin gets the crowd involved just like a young Wendel Clark.

[@stevev8079]

He thought “hit” meant shoot someone lol.

[@Canada123]

Great game…congratulations NIKITA!

[@bcvl1067]

Should be 'Backcheck, forecheck, finish checks, paycheque'... ^^

[@ckaybkg]

Grebs your're a fucking beauty!!

[@VangeliRock]

Nikita. What a champ.

[@Loyster14]

Give him a year and some English lessons he just might surprise a lot of people. Give him credit he comes to play . Team win I enjoy 😉

[@deanosanders203]

Great win! Impressed with the youngsters, would keep Minten and Grebichen in the lineup over Reeves and Domi if they keep playing like that.

[@Buffon_editzzz]

Ever since bertuzzi left the lineup, Domi has been looking like he doesn’t wanna play anymore

[@raptorsfan6076]

U r rite. They should keep Domi out. He's useless

[@TheGreenPotatoChip]

Grebenkin is going to be the Russian Tucker

[@turbofairfield]

Nylander will probably take his next interview from the shower!!

[@kevinst.julian2026]

Holy crap. Get mics!!!!

[@itstreyalexander25]

Kinda funny how its 5 minute major + 5 game suspicion when our player does it but when it happens to our own player its a "clean hockey hit" buddy full-on lept into Knies head but sure it was "clean"

[@dantemacalalad2460]

Most top athletes go to Germany for the Regenokine treatment which is suppose to take 6 days for the procedure.