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Maple Leafs’ John Tavares passes Darryl Sittler for 65th all-time on NHL career points list

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares continues to ascend through the record books during the early portion of the 2025-26 NHL season. Tavares opened the scoring against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of Tuesday’s game.

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Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews returns the favour by rocking a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. jersey

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews paid homage to the undisputed king of Toronto sports right now: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Ahead of Game 7 of the ALCS on Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays superstar slugger arrived at Rogers Centre wearing a Matthews jersey.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 21

Craig Berube on what the Maple Leafs can learn from the Blue Jays: “The guys are seeing the emotion and the team camaraderie of the Jays… They’re a very tight-knit group”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game vs. the Devils, Craig Berube discussed the Blue Jays advancing to the World Series and reuniting Max Domi with Auston Matthews ahead of the matchup against New Jersey.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Berube’s ‘Reset’ for Easton Cowan Highlights Bigger Maple Leafs Problem

When Craig Berube said Easton Cowan “needs a reset” and would sit out Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils, it raised eyebrows—but perhaps not for the reason most think.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / October 21

Toronto Maple Leafs Searching for Chemistry

The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a mediocre start this season with a 3-2-1 record for seven points through six games. One factor for the mediocre start is that the Leafs have so many new players.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 21

Drama Always Surrounds the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be surrounded by drama, even with Mitch Marner off in Vegas playing well for the Golden Knights. However, effort and hard work continues to be a problem for the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

1 trade overreaction Maple Leafs must make early in NHL season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped to 3-2-1 on the year after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Head coach Craig Berube was disappointed in the effort of his team in the game as they struggled throughout.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Faceoff S1, E1 Highlights the Deep Nylander and Pastrnak Friendship

We are here to present you a story of two hockey players’ lives, as they journey through life in the NHL. From the Prime Video television series “Faceoff”, we at Last Word On Hockey present you with a deeper look into the stories behind the main characters of each episode.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Elliotte Friedman Adds Fuel to Maple Leafs' Nicholas Robertson Speculation

Nicholas Robertson’s situation with the Toronto Maple Leafs appears unsettled once again. Darren Dreger first reported on TSN's "Insider Trading" that the Maple Leafs have recently re-engaged in trade discussions involving the 24-year-old winger.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 21

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs forward strategy isn’t working

When Craig Berube was hired, the Toronto Maple Leafs set out to play a more playoff-style game. They wanted a more north-south attack, filled with forechecking and cycling in the offensive zone rather than generating off the rush. This was supposed to be the new forward strategy.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Mitch Marner's Replacement as Maple Leafs' Scapegoat Named by Craig Button

The fallout from the Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken has continued well beyond the final whistle. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz’s postgame comments, criticizing and questioning his teammates' effort and crease protection, immediately grabbed attention.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 21

Max Domi getting his best chance to show the Maple Leafs his value

Last season wasn’t great for Max Domi. This season hasn’t been great either. One point in six games isn’t ideal, but slow starts might be part of the expectation for Max.

NHL News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 21

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Last Week's Three Stars

I wasn't originally going to do anything like this, and I may not do it very much going forward, but there were a few noteworthy performances and the "Three Stars" was some convenient framing for it.

Nick Robertson News / TheLeafsnation / October 21

It’s now or never for Nick Robertson on the Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson finds himself in a position that has become all too familiar for him over the last few years. While it is clear that he possesses the talent to play in the NHL due to his exceptional shot and offensive abilities, his lacklustre defensive play has held him back from becoming an everyday player.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 20

Maple Leafs should keep highly coveted winger

Maple Leafs should keep trade target that's linked to Penguins, Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs started the 2025-26 NHL campaign with mixed results, with a record of 3-2-1 after six games.

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

Why Matthew Knies is the Maple Leafs’ X-factor this season

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The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Anthony Stolarz criticism draws response from Maple Leafs’ William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs are undergoing a bit of early season drama, it appears. Goalteder Anthony Stolarz publicly called out his teammates after a 4-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night.

Keith Petruzzelli News / Inside The Rink / October 21

ECHL: Keith Petruzzelli Named Goaltender of the Week | 10/17-10/19/2025

The ECHL has named Reading Royals Goaltender Keith Petruzzelli as the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for October 17th-19th. In his only start last week, Petruzzelli stopped all 32 shots for a 4-0 road victory against the Maine Mariners.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 20

Auston Matthews, William Nylander moving on amicably after Anthony Stolarz’s criticism

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz candidly ripped into his teammates following Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken, but it appears all parties are moving on gracefully.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz had every reason to be upset with team’s effort

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a frustrating overtime loss on Saturday night at the hands of the Seattle Kraken, as the group let a winnable game slip away when Joshua Mahura took advantage of a lackluster defensive effort to deliver the game-winner during the 3-on-3 overtime period.

Nick Robertson News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Former Maple Leafs Player Makes Case to Keep Nicholas Robertson in Toronto

Trade talk around Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson has resurfaced, but not everyone believes it should lead to action. Darren Dreger reported on TSN’s "Insider Trading" last week that general manager Brad Treliving has spoken with other clubs about the 24-year-old winger.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: What to Do with Roy, Cowan & Valis

It’s been a choppy start for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and no one should be surprised. New systems, new players, and a new voice behind the bench take time to settle.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 20

Toronto Maple Leafs week in review: Week 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off an acceptable week. Things have not been great, but they have not been bad. The team had a couple of strong performances against the Nashville Predators and New York Rangers this week, scoring nine goals in two games.

Easton Cowan News / 6IX ON ICE / October 18

Looking at the impact of Easton Cowan on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward lineup

In some ways, a quieter offseason and an initial AHL demotion muted the expectations around Easton Cowan for this season. After a spectacular MVP season in the OHL in 2023–24, Cowan’s individual production and Team Canada’s performance at the U20 World Junior Championship removed some of the lustre from public discourse.