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Disinterested Maple Leafs Reverted to Their Worst Habits Last Night

For a couple of games, you could convince yourself the Toronto Maple Leafs had finally found that extra gear — the one where they lean into the hard areas, stay connected, and actually seem to care about what happens.

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Friedman: Leafs’ Matias Maccelli worth monitoring in potential trade

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli could soon be on the move, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Maccelli was listed as a player to keep an eye on in trades and has not played since November 28.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 12

Have the Toronto Maple Leafs been surpassed by their greatest rival?

The intense original six rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens has been a cycle of eras of dominance on both sides. Still, for nearly a decade, Toronto has been the more consistent contender.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Maple Leafs Coach Shares Update on Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Injury After Sharks Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs absorbed another major blow on Thursday when defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left their overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks with what appeared to be a significant left-leg injury.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Craig Berube News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Craig Berube Confirms Maple Leafs' Defenseman Surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered Thursday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks already without key defensemen Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo, and by the end of the game they had lost another defender in Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Craig Berube says William Nylander had his best game in a while despite loss to Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered what was a pretty solid 60-minute effort against the San Jose Sharks with a horrible showing in overtime to lose 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 12

Maple Leafs Should Explore a Trade For Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy

The Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with a ton of injuries on their blue line this season. Unfortunately, they are without two of their best defensemen, Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

William Nylander says Maple Leafs must build confidence after busting power play slump vs. Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to struggle to string together wins, falling 3-2 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. In the absence of Bobby McMann, who was serving a one-game suspension, Craig Berube shook up his lines for Thursday’s contest.

Henry Thrun News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Henry Thrun admits he had an extra gear facing his former team following loss to Sharks

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Henry Thrun finally got his chance to prove himself again in the NHL when he made his season debut on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

4 takeaways from Leafs-Sharks: Hildeby outstanding, Nylander’s critical error outweighs strong game

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby exceeded all expectations upon being thrust into the starting role, and once again appeared poised to steal a victory.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 12

Game Review: Maple Leafs, careless with the lead, fall to Sharks in OT

Similar to the shootout losses against the Sharks last season, the Maple Leafs let a very winnable game slip away in this 3-2 overtime loss to San Jose.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 11

Craig Berube on the Leafs coughing up the lead vs. SJ: “We turned pucks over… We were passive… We didn’t finish them off”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 14-11-5. On a 2-0 lead getting away from the team: In the third period, we didn’t come out and dictate how to play the game.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs squander solid regulation effort with lousy overtime effort vs. Sharks

When you look at the box score of tonight’s Toronto Maple Leafs game, the numbers aren’t terrible. The San Jose Sharks outshot them 32-30, indicating a strong performance for both goaltenders in regulation, and the Sharks came out on top.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Sharks Tie it Late & Beat the Maple Leafs 3-2 in Overtime

The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking on the San Jose Sharks in their first matchup of the season at Scotiabank Arena. Both teams come into this game having played well in their last 10 games.

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Sharks' Ryan Reaves on facing Leafs: 'They basically said I couldn't play anymore. And I'm back'

Veteran tough guy Ryan Reaves has always made for a good interview, including during his two-year stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs that ended last season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

4 Unsung Heroes Driving the Maple Leafs’ Recent Success

It’s tough to reconcile the alternately good and bad realities facing the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. On one hand, they have won five of their past seven games and have points in five straight while re-asserting themselves firmly in the Atlantic Division mix.