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3 Big-Name Defensemen Mentioned as Offseason Targets for the Maple Leafs

A lot has gone wrong this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and while there’s reason to call for change across the board, the blue line is what demands the most attention.

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Groulx, Stolarz, Thrun & Ekman-Larsson

The Toronto Maple Leafs came away with a 4–2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night. It wasn’t always certain, but the Maple Leafs built themselves a cushion and then hung on when things got interesting late.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Life Without Matthews, Final Stretch & More

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ season rolls on with even more disappointment. Unfortunately, this past week, they lost their captain Auston Matthews after he took a knee-on-knee hit from Radko Gudas.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / March 16

Toronto Right Now Going a 'Little Nuts' with This Montreal-Matthew Knies Thing

It’s been a few days, and things have calmed down a touch since the rumors first surfaced that the Montreal Canadiens were talking to the Toronto Maple Leafs about Matthew Knies.

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Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / March 16

Maple Leafs’ Sudden Effort Level Without Matthews Sparks Interesting Debate

Since Auston Matthews went down with an injury, the Maple Leafs have shown a noticeably higher compete level, raising questions about why the team sometimes appears to play harder when their captain isn’t in the lineup.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / March 16

Insider Floats Nuclear Option for Maple Leafs with Morgan Rielly

Morgan Rielly is the longest-tenured Toronto Maple Leaf, though it doesn’t feel like that’s going to be the case for much longer. The Maple Leafs approached Rielly last summer about the possibility of a move, and when that was a no-go, they urged him to return to All-Star form this season.

Milan Lucic News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 16

The Matthews incident, Bo Groulx’s emergence, and the tank setback – Maple Leafs Notebook

In November of 2011, then-Bruin Milan Lucic was chasing down a loose puck in Boston. Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, identifying that he could prevent a mini-breakaway, charged out and played the puck.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Auston Matthews’ Injury Gives Him Time to Weigh Future

The Toronto Maple Leafs were handed some pretty unfortunate news this past week. Their captain Auston Matthews has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, with a grade 3 MCL sprain and a quad contusion.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 16

Pierre LeBrun’s predictions after Radko Gudas-Auston Matthews controversy

Mix a combination of a Toronto Maple Leafs failed season, an Auston Matthews season-ending injury, a dirty Radko Gudas hit, and a low-ball suspension, and you get one of the biggest controversies of the NHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / March 16

2026 NCAA Free Agent Watch

With the NCAA season wrapping up for many teams, this year's college free agency group has already started. Toronto has had a recent history of signing quite a few of these in the hunt to stock up their prospect cupboard after trading away so many young players and picks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 16

Friedman: Auston Matthews incident will have major ramifications on future of Maple Leafs

The incident involving Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews getting injured by the knee of Anaheim Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas is reportedly going to have a significant impact on the direction of the team going forward, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 16

Brad Treliving’s asset management with the Scott Laughton trade should lose him his job with Maple Leafs

Contrary to what fans sitting on their couch and armchair analyzing games might think, being a general manager in the NHL is not an easy job. It’s not like GM Mode in the EA Sports franchise where you can make trades by adding pieces to each side until the ‘trade value’ bar matches up.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 15

Craig Berube on Bo Groulx’s emergence with the Leafs: “I know what I’m getting out there from him, shift after shift… Another good game all around”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 29-27-12. On the team “sitting back” in the third period, up 3-0, but ultimately withstanding the scare: Well, I don’t think we sat back.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 15

Bo Groulx breaks out with 2-goal game as Maple Leafs beat Wild

Bo Groulx scored a pair of goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs held on for a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening in Saint Paul, Minn. Morgan Rielly and Matthew Knies scored one goal apiece for Toronto, which improved to 2-0-1 in its past three games after going eight games in a row without a victory.

Anthony Stolarz News / Professor Press Box / March 16

Maple Leafs Hang On in Minnesota: Stolarz Slams the Door

Just when the points are not that valuable for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they picked up another rare two points Sunday night. They had to beat one of the NHL’s better teams to do so and held off the Minnesota Wild for a 4–2 win in a game that felt a lot closer than the final score suggests.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 16

Bo Groulx’s legacy game carries Maple Leafs over Wild

Bo Groulx is making quite the impression with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old journeyman was dressing in his fourth game as a Leaf and Groulx put on a show, enjoying a career night Sunday in a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.

Auston Matthews News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Maple Leafs GM's Request to NHL Revealed After Auston Matthews Injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed Friday that captain Auston Matthews will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season with a Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion.

Max Domi News / Professor Press Box / March 15

Maple Leafs' Domis: Like Father, But Not Quite Like Son

One feel-good hockey story came last night when Max Domi played his 800th NHL game. The milestone gives us a little family story that reminds us how strange and wonderful the sport can be.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Maple Leafs Announce Contract Extension on Sunday

The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt with instability in net this season, navigating injuries to Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll while relying on depth from the Toronto Marlies.

Bobby McMann News / Professor Press Box / March 15

Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann Trade Suddenly Feels Like a Mistake

Over the past couple of seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made moves that give you a strange feeling of déjà vu. The trade of Bobby McMann might be one of those moments.

Henry Thrun News / TheLeafsnation / March 15

Maple Leafs call up Henry Thrun on emergency basis

The Toronto Maple Leafs have called up defenceman Henry Thrun on an emergency basis, the team announced Sunday. This is due to the fact that Oliver Ekman-Larsson had to return to Toronto for the birth of his second child.

Artur Akhtyamov News / TheLeafsnation / March 15

Maple Leafs sign Artur Akhtyamov to 3-year extension worth $900K annually

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Artur Akhtyamov to a three-year extension with an AAV of $900,000, the team announced on Sunday. According to the press release, the deal is a two-way contract for the first season and then becomes a one-way contract for the remaining two seasons.