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Why Maple Leafs should act fast on an extension for Scott Laughton

The acquisition of Scott Laughton was met with lots of criticism when the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for him from the Philadelphia Flyers last March. The Leafs were in desperate need of a third-line centre, but after 11 years in the Flyers organization, he struggled hard to find his footing with the team after his arrival.

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NHL Predictions: January 17th Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets

The Toronto Maple Leafs will wrap up their road trip as they head to the home of the Winnipeg Jets for an all-Canadian clash. The Maple Leafs have gone 1-1-1 on this road trip, while the Jets have won their last four games in a row, most recently steamrolling the Minnesota Wild in a 6-2 win.

Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / January 17

Report: Maple Leafs started preliminary extension talks with Bobby McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly had preliminary extension talks with forward Bobby McMann, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. “I know there has been [conversations] with Bobby McMann,” Dreger said during an appearance on First Up on Friday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 17

Loyalty, nostalgia, and hope hold back Maple Leafs: Leaflets

There’s going to be a lot of Mitch Marner content thrown in your face this week and honestly, it’s a big story. And as much as even those of us writing about it would rather be doing something else, it’s what is going to be talked about until the final buzzer next Friday.

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The 'NHL 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 / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 16

Craig Berube on the message to Easton Cowan about his costly penalty in Vegas: “Just don’t reach there… Go through the guy, and it’s an easy play”

After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the consecutive losses on the road, William Nylander’s status, Easton Cowan’s costly penalty in Vegas, and Anthony Stolarz nearing a return to the lineup.

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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.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

Without William Nylander the Maple Leafs Are in Big Trouble

Twice in Vegas, the Toronto Maple Leafs had the game in their hands. Up 3–1 after the first, the team still lost in overtime by a score of 6-5 and walked away with one point instead of two.

William Nylander News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Star’s Injury Update for Today from Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs suggested that their star winger’s status is up-in-the-air. It seems likely that William Nylander won’t be back in the lineup on Saturday night against the Winnipeg Jets.

William Nylander News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Leafs’ William Nylander doubtful Saturday against Jets

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be without one of their star forwards on Saturday night, as head coach Craig Berube told reporters, including Sportsnet’s Anna Dua, on Friday that William Nylander is considered doubtful the game on the road against the Winnipeg Jets.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Leafs’ Stolarz says nerve issue kept him out, still ‘couple more practices’ away from return

Updates surrounding Anthony Stolarz’s health have been limited – until Friday. During a media availability at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, Stolarz told the media that a nerve issue is what has kept him out of playing action since Nov.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 16

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz believes he’ll be back shortly after dealing with nerve issue

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz revealed that he was suffering from a nerve issue, and should be back in the lineup shortly, according to Sportsnet’s Anna Dua.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / January 16

Leafs lineup news: William Nylander among several absences from Friday’s practice

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was held out of Friday’s practice, via The Athletic’s Jonas Siegel. Nylander suffered a lower-body injury during the first period of Thursday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

Bobby McMann’s Next Contract Is a Big Test for the Maple Leafs

A player who the team loves and is gaining great respect among Leafs Nation, Bobby McMann’s rise has quietly become one of the most important storylines of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Matthews’ lack of effort late against Vegas a tough end to matchup against Marner

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a tough defeat at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night, a loss that saw them give up a game-tying goal with seven seconds left in the third period, then Jack Eichel scored in overtime to give Vegas the 6-5 win.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Maccelli, Laughton, Tavares & Post-Mortem

For twenty minutes last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs were very much in command of the game. They were up 3–1, skating with pace, moving the puck cleanly, and getting contributions from the top of the lineup.

William Nylander News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Watch the fluky way Maple Leafs’ William Nylander got injured on Thursday

The biggest news going into Thursday was the showdown between the Toronto Maple Leafs and former Leaf Mitch Marner. But the Leafs got more critical news, as William Nylander sustained a lower-body injury in the strangest way possible.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / January 16

Berube laments Maple Leafs’ mistakes in third period vs. Golden Knights: ‘We didn’t finish ’em off’

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a second straight game on Thursday, falling 6-5 to the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime. Scoring two quick goals in the first period, the Leafs held onto the lead for nearly the whole game, responding each time the Golden Knights got back within one.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 16

Auston Matthews frustrated Maple Leafs let one slip away against Golden Knights

The first ‘Matthews/Marner Bowl’ took place Thursday night, as the Toronto Maple Leafs continued their road trip against the Vegas Golden Knights, and while there were some flashes of brilliance from the buds in this one, the Leafs weren’t able to hold on to multiple leads, losing the highly anticipated contest 6-5 in overtime.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

Maple Leafs Stock Report: Matthews, Tavares, Rielly & More

In Toronto, a single week can flip the conversation around a player. That’s just how it goes. In this new series, the Toronto Maple Leafs Stock Report looks at whose stock is up and whose is down.

Artur Akhtyamov News / TheLeafsnation / January 16

Toronto Marlies goaltender Artur Akhtyamov named to 2026 AHL All-Star Classic

Toronto Marlies goaltender Artur Akhtyamov was named to the 2026 American Hockey League All-Star Classic on Thursday. The festivities take place from Feburary

William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Maple Leafs Coach Speaks Out After William Nylander's 'Hard' Injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened Thursday night in Las Vegas with strong early momentum against the Vegas Golden Knights, building a two-goal lead five minutes into the game at T-Mobile Arena.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Anthony Stolarz on the Trade Block? 3 Potential Landing Spots

The Toronto Maple Leafs may soon be forced to make some difficult decisions at the goaltending position. Anthony Stolarz is inching closer to a return to the lineup for the first time since leaving a game with an upper-body injury more than two months ago in Boston.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 14

How the Toronto Maple Leafs found their new identity mid-season

It has been a roller coaster through the first half of the season. Even prior, the offseason carried its own sense of dread. The Toronto Maple Leafs floundered through the autumn schedule, often unable to string two strong periods together.

Dougie Hamilton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Toronto Maple Leafs linked to Dougie Hamilton

According to a new report from The Fourth Period, the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in acquiring Dougie Hamilton from the New Jersey Devils. There is some ambiguity in the reasoning behind the report, though it stands to reason that the Maple Leafs could benefit from a defenseman of Hamilton’s archetype.

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.

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