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4 takeaways from Leafs-Mammoth: Hildeby delivers sub-par start as exhausted team runs out of gas

The second night of a road back-to-back is always perilous, and the Toronto Maple Leafs simply ran out of gas in a 6-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Dennis

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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs have nothing in the tank in 6-1 loss to Mammoth

Life comes at you fast. One night, you play one of your best games of the season against the league’s premier team and snap their 17-game home winning streak.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 14

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ blowout loss in Utah: “This is a flush game, for me… We need to rest up here and get our legs under us for Vegas”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 23-16-7. On whether the schedule caught up to the team: Well, there is no excuse.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 13

Leafs lineup notes: Robertson day-to-day, Jarnkrok returns, Hildeby starts vs. Mammoth

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed on Tuesday night that forward Nick Robertson is day-to-day after suffering a lower-body injury against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday and won’t play against the Utah Mammoth.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

What Trade Is the Maple Leafs Roster Crying Out For?

A week ago, when Craig Berube shuffled the lines, our first reaction wasn’t enthusiasm. The Maple Leafs had found a bit of rhythm. The guys were settling in.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / January 13

The Maple Leafs Are Winning Without Luck

Last week, when we first saw the lineup changes head coach Craig Berube made, we’ll admit our initial reaction wasn’t excitement. The Toronto Maple Leafs had found some rhythm.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Reporter reveals why the Maple Leafs didn’t acquire Rasmus Andersson

Reporter reveals why the Maple Leafs didn’t acquire Flames’ Rasmus Andersson

Tuesday morning on "The JD Bunkis Podcast," Toronto Maple Leafs reporter James Mirtle of The Athletic discussed how the organization previously tried to acquire Andersson, but the deal ultimately fell through.

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Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / January 13

I Don’t Know What Berube Hockey Looks Like

The Toronto Maple Leafs are rolling right now. They’ve ended ten straight games with points, and suddenly they’re sitting above the playoff cut-off line.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

3 Positives & 3 Negatives From Maple Leafs’ 4-3 OT Win Over Avalanche

There are nights when the scoreboard only tells part of the story, and Monday night’s contest in Denver was very much that kind of night. The Toronto Maple Leafs walked into Ball Arena, where nobody had beaten the Colorado Avalanche all season, and walked out with a 4–3 overtime win that they earned in every possible way.

Dougie Hamilton News / Inside The Rink / January 13

Toronto Maple Leafs Looking to Add Dougie Hamilton?

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the rest of the hockey world are waiting for the shoe to drop on a Dougie Hamilton trade. Until that happens, speculation will continue to intensify.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Overtime Win Against Avalanche

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action last night and picked up one of their most impressive wins of the season on Monday night, beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 13

Matias Maccelli finding his footing ahead of return to Utah: Alberga’s Take

Through 34 outings, there’s no question that the Matias Maccelli experiment has had its ups and downs. Still, over the past 10 games, the 25-year-old has looked like the best version of himself in a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / January 13

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Soft Deadline

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann is one of the team’s leading goal scorers this season. The 29-year-old is pending UFA. He’s been inconsistent throughout his NHL career, which is one of the reasons the Leafs didn’t extend him this offseason.

Matias Maccelli News / Field Level Media / January 13

Matias Maccelli, Leafs strive for 'fun' outing vs. Mammoth

The Toronto Maple Leafs will seek their fifth straight victory when they visit the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night. The Maple Leafs are coming off potentially their biggest win of the season on Monday.

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Nick Kypreos News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Nick Kypreos Floats Maple Leafs-Devils Blockbuster Trade

The latest round of roster issues for the Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils is fueling external speculation, including a mock trade proposal from Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos.

Anthony Stolarz News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Maple Leafs Coach Shares Anthony Stolarz Injury Update Amid Trade Speculation

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be close to getting veteran goaltender Anthony Stolarz back in the fold, according to comments made by head coach Craig Berube before Monday’s game in Colorado.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 13

Leafs' OT victory snaps Avs' 17-game home win streak

William Nylander scored at 3:59 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs ended Colorado's 17-game home winning streak with a 4-3 win in Denver on Monday night.

Nick Robertson News / TheLeafsnation / January 12

Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson ruled out vs. Avalanche with lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson left Monday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with a lower-body injury and will not return. Robertson was slow to get up, after blocking a shot from Avalanche defenceman Josh Manson during the first period.

Dakota Mermis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Maple Leafs Assign Dakota Mermis On Conditioning Loan

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve assigned defenseman Dakota Mermis to AHL Toronto on a conditioning loan. Since he is on long-term injured reserve, his

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 12

New Goalie Trade Rumors Hit a Nerve With Maple Leafs Fans

The idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs might eventually trade a goaltender sparked exactly the reaction you’d expect from a fan base that has been burned — repeatedly — by goalie decisions in the past.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 11

What Made Doug Gilmour Such a Great Maple Leafs Player?

Doug Gilmour was that kind of player for the Toronto Maple Leafs who was never just about the numbers on the back of a hockey card. He wasn’t the biggest or the fastest.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 11

The emergence of Toronto Maple Leafs’ power play

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a 5–0 win at home against the Vancouver Canucks. The Leafs have now obtained 16 out of 18 possible points since the end of last year, and are now just one point out of a playoff spot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Toronto Maple Leafs Activate William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs will return their highest-scoring player tonight. According to a team announcement, the Maple Leafs have activated William Nylander from the team’s injured reserve.

Christopher Tanev News / 6IX ON ICE / January 10

Can the Toronto Maple Leafs recover if Chris Tanev is out all season?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a rough go thus far in the 2025–26 season, currently sitting at a 21-15-7 record, good for fifth in the Atlantic Division.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Maple Leafs Reassign Jacob Quillan, Expected To Activate William Nylander

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve sent center Jacob Quillan to AHL Toronto. They’re left with an open roster spot, which is expected to go to William Nylander as he comes off injured reserve ahead of his anticipated return to the lineup tomorrow against the Canucks.