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On YouTubeAuston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 30
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews ruled out vs. Devils, day-to-day with lower-body injury
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils with a lower-body injury, the team confirmed prior to warm-ups.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 30
Sheldon Keefe raves about Auston Matthews, on the verge of Leafs’ goal record
Sheldon Keefe will be behind the opponents’ bench Tuesday, but he still holds his former colleagues in high esteem. Keefe and the New Jersey Devils will be squaring off against the Toronto Maple Leafs, to close out the calendar year.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 30
Pete DeBoer explains why he told Craig Berube he isn't coming for his job as Leafs coach
According to Pete DeBoer, he won’t be behind the bench in Toronto anytime soon.
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.
Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 30
Craig Berube on four more injuries striking the Leafs’ lineup: “A strong team game can take care of these injuries and get you through” 
Ahead of Tuesday’s game against New Jersey, Craig Berube discussed the latest spate of injuries decimating the Maple Leafs’ lineup. Can you update us on all of the injuries?
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30
Bruins interested in struggling Maple Leafs forward
The Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling mightily in 2025-26, and are on pace to miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade if they can’t right the ship.
Dakota Joshua News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30
Maple Leafs Being Cautious After Concerning Dakota Joshua Injury Update
The Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with another concerning injury, and this one carries some uncertainty that the organization will have to approach with caution.
John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / December 30
Maple Leafs’ John Tavares challenges team to be resilient with injuries mounting
The Toronto Maple Leafs returned from the holiday break this past weekend by picking up three out of a possible four points, with a 7-5 win over the Ottawa Senators and a 3-2 overtime loss in Detroit against the Red Wings.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30
Craig Berube says Dakota Joshua’s injury is kidney related, throws support behind Jacob Quillan
The Toronto Maple Leafs got hit by a last-minute attack from the injury bug. After losing William Nylander to a lower-body-injury for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Leafs left that game with Auston Matthews, Dakota Joshua, and Chris Tanev also hurt.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30
Leafs practice news: Nylander ruled out vs. Devils, Matthews game-time decision, Woll projected to start
There will be several changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup due to a wave of injuries ahead of Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils. William Nylander, Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev are all ruled out of the game due to injury.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Chris Tanev, Dakota Joshua Out Longer-Term
After previously being ruled out for tonight’s game, it’s clear Maple Leafs skaters Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua will miss more time than that. Tanev
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30
4 takeaways from 4 days of the 2026 World Junior Championships
Everybody’s favourite annual hockey tournament has been in full force for four days now, heading into their fifth day. Team Canada has won all three of their games so far, with one coming in overtime.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford’s depth role for Canada, Holinka’s hat trick
Hockey’s brief holiday break came to an end with the World Juniors getting underway in Minnesota on Boxing Day, and Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford was a part of the group that took the ice as Canada began its pursuit to avenge back-to-back years without a medal for Canada.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30
Maple Leafs Analyst is Riding With Auston Matthews Until the Wheels Fall Off
There’s always going to be noise surrounding the top players on the Toronto Maple Leafs—that just comes with the territory—but lately, it’s taken on a life of its own in a way Auston Matthews has never really faced before.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 30
Toronto Maple Leafs hot takes heading into 2026
If you’re tired of watching Team Canada be what the kids call “mid” at the World Juniors, I have some hot or not-so-hot takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs going into the New Year.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30
Auston Matthews is a game-time decision, Joshua and Tanev won’t play vs. Devils
Just as the Toronto Maple Leafs were beginning to string together some positive momentum, the injury bug came back and bit them in a big way. After missing
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30
Injuries Piling Up Again for the Maple Leafs: Call for Reinforcements
The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again dealing with a growing list of injuries at the worst possible time, creating uncertainty around their lineup and who will be available.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Maple Leafs Recall Matt Benning, Jacob Quillan
The Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Matt Benning and center Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, according to a team announcement. Toronto’s active roster is full, so two corresponding moves will be necessary.
Nick Robertson News / TheLeafsnation / December 30
How Nick Robertson is carving himself a top-9 role and future with Maple Leafs
Nick Robertson deserves to be in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup each, and every game. The shifty winger continues to develop into a complete player under Craig Berube’s system, and recently, Robertson’s elevated his game, and is quickly becoming one of the most important players on the Maple Leafs’ roster.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / December 29
Toronto Maple Leafs Defense Is Improving
The Toronto Maple Leafs, with 40 points, remain at the bottom of the Atlantic Division. However, there is a reason to be optimistic going forward. The Leafs’ defense suddenly looks like it’s working.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby, Robertson, Tavares & Holinka
The Toronto Maple Leafs left Detroit with a point after a 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings, but it didn’t feel like a consolation prize so much as an unfinished thought.
William Nylander News / Last Word On Sports / December 29
William Nylander’s Injury Could Define Toronto Maple Leafs Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs received a scare they simply can’t have happened on Saturday night when William Nylander did not return after the second period against the Ottawa Senators.
Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Maple Leafs Mystery: Easton Cowan’s Development Dwindling
In a season riddled with individual and team struggles, the Toronto Maple Leafs have started to see some growth out of their top prospect in Easton Cowan.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 28
Red Wings' young defensive duo may help team end playoff drought
The Detroit Red Wings have not been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2015-16 season. For a team that once went 25 consecutive seasons in the playoffs, that nine-year drought is a significant fall from grace.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 28
Leafs’ William Nylander out day-to-day
A tough blow for the Toronto Maple Leafs. When speaking to the media, head coach Craig Berube confirmed that forward William Nylander will not play on Sunday night against the Detroit Red Wings and is considered day-to-day.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 27
Who should be blamed for the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent struggles?
There’s a certain on-edge feeling to the Toronto Maple Leafs right now.
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