Confirmed with Link: The Leafs are heading to Sweden (Nov 17 vs DET, Nov 19 vs MIN)

[Cor]

Sweden is 6 hours ahead, meaning the Friday game will start at 2pm, and the Sunday game will start at 8am in the Eastern time zone.

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[Fogelhund]

If I’m reading this correctly, that’s two “away” games?

 

[SprDaVE]

Cool! Kinda wish Sandin was still around for it but hey.

 

[ACC1224]

I didn't know next season schedule had been released yet.

Feel sorry for any Leaf fans near Minnesota, they won't get to see the Leafs next season.

 

[Burnie97]

Right on. That's cool and the times aren't all that bad for watching. Should be interesting.

 

[Rob Brown]

I didn't know next season schedule had been released yet.

Feel sorry for any Leaf fans near Minnesota, they won't get to see the Leafs next season.

It hasn’t, just these international games.

 

[MSZ]

The NHL and NHLPA, in conjunction with Live Nation, today announced plans for the 2023 NHL Global Series -- Sweden, which will feature the Red Wings, Wild, Senators and Maple Leafs in a slate of four regular-season games to take place Nov. 16-19 at Avicii Arena in Stockholm. The 2023 NHL Global Series is promoted by Live Nation Sweden, with official partners CCM, Fastenal, SAP and Upper Deck. Aftonbladet and Viaplay will serve as the official media partners of the event. The series will highlight a regular-season record four NHL clubs in one European city for games and will mark the first time the Maple Leafs will play NHL regular-season games outside of North America (NHL).

 

[BertCorbeau]

Meh.

 

[ACC1224]

Meh.

I didn't want to be the first one to say it.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

That is good that they both appear to count as away games for us.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

It’s cheaper to fly to Sweden than pay for Golds at Maple Leaf Gardens.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Cool! Kinda wish Sandin was still around for it but hey.

Engvall: Am I a joke to you?

 

[Subway Schenn]

Great news- I'll be there. When do tickets go on sale?

 

[Nick034]

Great news- I'll be there. When do tickets go on sale?

I'll try to do the same. It's been a long time coming for me.

 

[ACC1224]

It’s cheaper to fly to Sweden that pay for Golds at Maple Leaf Gardens.

Tired joke that's never been true.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Tired joke that's never been true.

Jokes aren't expected to be true, that's why they're called jokes.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Why November? Do it to start the season a week before the rest of the league so the teams can have a few extra days rest after they come back. Also not a fan of losing a Saturday night game.

Thumbs down from me.

 

[ACC1224]

Why November? Do it to start the season a week before the rest of the league so the teams can have a few extra days rest after they come back. Also not a fan of losing a Saturday night game.

Thumbs down from me.

I would think they would get some type of break when they get back.
Watch the NHL schedule the Leafs a West Coast trip after these games.

 

[Cleetus]

2 road games so the leafs dont lose home game ticket sales! love it! lol

 

[ACC1224]

2 road games so the leafs dont lose home game ticket sales! love it! lol

I wonder what the league had to compensate the other Teams with for losing their home games against the Leafs?

 

[Legion34]

If they traded willy…. Is Timmy the only Swede on the roster?

 

[Jojalu]

If they traded willy…. Is Timmy the only Swede on the roster?

Jarnkrok is thefe. Holmberg if he makes it next year

 

[Squiffy]

You'd think this is going to be one home game and one away for each team, regardless of press release graphic. But ya, the way that is listed makes it look like two away games, I guess the official schedule release will confirm one way or other.

 

[nsleaf]

Cool, can the Leafs bring their trophy?

 

[napoleon in rags]

meh, let me know when they're heading to Boston.