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Maple Leafs’ William Nylander to return after 2-game injury absence

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue preparations to face Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday evening at Scotiabank Arena, they’ll be getting a critical component of their lineup back on the ice thanks to the return of William Nylander.

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Craig Berube on David Kampf stepping away from the Marlies: “He doesn’t feel like he wants to be down there, so that’s his decision… It’s for him and Brad Treliving to figure out”

Ahead of Monday’s game against Pittsburgh, Craig Berube discussed the Cowan-Tavares-Nylander line, Chris Tanev’s status, David Kampf stepping away from the Marlies, Bobby McMann not skating on a regular line in the morning skate, and Sammy Blais’ strong first two games in a Leaf sweater.

David Kampf News / NHL Trade Talk / 4 hours ago

Maple Leafs’ David Kampf Update After Comments to Marlies Players

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf has reportedly left the team’s AHL affiliate, and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman offered an update on the situation Monday morning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 4 hours ago

Craig Berube believes Easton Cowan can give top power play unit a spark

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ power play seems to be a recurring issue for a team that’s been so front-loaded offensively over the past half-decade, and it’s been no different in 2025-26 so far.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / 5 hours ago

Penguins’ depth could be a problem for the Maple Leafs

It’s been a few years since the Toronto Maple Leafs truly needed to fear the Pittsburgh Penguins. But as the Leafs sit second last in the Atlantic Division with a 6-5-1 record, Sidney Crosby and Co.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 5 hours ago

John Tavares raves about Easton Cowan’s professionalism after scoring 1st NHL goal

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is thrilled to see his linemate Easton Cowan get his first career NHL goal. After showing some promise through his first eight games but with little to show for it offensively, Cowan finally found the back of the net during Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

William Nylander News / Daily Faceoff / 5 hours ago

Leafs’ William Nylander to return to lineup against Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs will get their top winger back Monday, as William Nylander is set to return to for the team’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, according to Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 5 hours ago

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Cowan promoted to 1st power play, Nylander will play vs. Penguins

Easton Cowan was promoted to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first power play unit, as the team hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. The 20-year-old scored the first goal of his NHL career during Saturday’s win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 6 hours ago

Easton Cowan thrilled to face Sidney Crosby but treating it as ‘just another game’

Easton Cowan is living the dream of every young Ontario-born kid who grew up dreaming of playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not only did Cowan grow up a Leafs fan, but he just scored his first NHL goal as a Leaf on Saturday night, and now he’s getting ready to face hockey’s biggest name from the 2010s in Sidney Crosby.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 6 hours ago

How the Maple Leafs’ New Top Six Should Work in Theory

If you’ve watched hockey long enough, you know that a team’s forward lines are never really finished. Coaches tinker, shuffle, and reimagine them almost daily.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 7 hours ago

Nick Robertson making the most of his opportunity on Maple Leafs’ top line

It wouldn’t be an early 2020s Toronto Maple Leafs season without some sort of trade talk surrounding Nick Robertson in the month of October. There wasn’t a rocky relationship with his head coach at the centre of it like there was in 2023-24, and there wasn’t chatter of a trade request like there was last season.

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NHL News / 6IX ON ICE / 4 hours ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Week in Review: Week 4

Another week has gone by for the Leafs, and their identity remains uncertain. Overall, they remain extremely inconsistent to begin the year. Are they a good team or are they mediocre?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 1 hour ago

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 5

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / 7 hours ago

Leafs Notebook: Nick Robertson making his case in the top six, the David Kampf situation, coping with the Chris Tanev injury, and the decisions at forward with help on the way

There are four games in the next six nights, William Nylander and Scott Laughton are potentially returning soon, and hopefully, Joseph Woll isn’t far behind.

Harry Nansi News / TheLeafsnation / 8 hours ago

Maple Leafs prospect Harry Nansi ties 2024-25 point total in 50 fewer games

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a bit of a thin draft class in 2025, but they might have found a diamond in the rough in forward Harry Nansi. Nansi is a 6-foot-4 centre out of the OHL’s Owen Sound Attack who can play wing as well, and he was drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 9 hours ago

Maple Leafs’ Robertson Getting Results in Top Line Audition

The Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to put behind the difficult month of October in the rear-view mirror. Mired by their struggles to start the season, they’re still struggling to find a perfect fit for Auston Matthews on the right wing.

David Kampf News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 19 hours ago

Maple Leafs still trying to find a new home for David Kampf

Over the offseason, the Maple Leafs were looking to find a new home for veteran center David Kampf but no trade came to fruition. As a result, he was ultimately waived in training camp and, after going unclaimed, he was assigned to AHL Toronto.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Maple Leafs return to friendly confines to battle Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs resume their home-heavy early schedule Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Maple Leafs gained a split of a two-game road trip Saturday with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers that featured the first NHL goal by their top rookie, Easton Cowan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

John Tavares Has Helped Easton Cowan Find His Place with the Maple Leafs

When Easton Cowan scored his first NHL goal, the Toronto Maple Leafs fans in the crowd rose to cheer. However, it was the reaction on the bench that told the story.

David Kampf News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

What Now?: David Kampf Leaves Marlies… and Maybe the Maple Leafs

David Kampf’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains uncertain, as the forward has taken a step back to consider his options amid frustration over limited NHL opportunities.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Maple Leafs Offer Important Injury Update on Chris Tanev

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that defenceman Chris Tanev was evaluated overnight after being taken out of Saturday’s game on a stretcher.

Christopher Tanev News / Field Level Media / November 1

Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev exits by stretcher during win over Flyers

Toronto defenseman Chris Tanev, in his first game back after sustaining a concussion, left the ice by stretcher in the third period of the Maple Leafs' 5-2 win over the host Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Kevin McGran’s ‘Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey’ shows there’s no perfect path to NHL stardom

After reading, you can see that Matthews, whom the Leafs selected first overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, has a story as unique as any player we’ve seen at hockey’s highest level.

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Craig Berube News / 6IX ON ICE / November 1

Why Craig Berube isn’t the right coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs

When Craig Berbue was hired, it was with the intention of turning the Toronto Maple Leafs into a playoff-ready team. This meant the Leafs would play with grit, attitude, and a mean forecheck. And while Toronto finally made a second round again in last year’s playoffs, the way they lost did not change one bit.

Christopher Tanev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Maple Leafs likely to activate Chris Tanev from injured reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev told reporters Friday, including David Alter of The Hockey News, that he’s cleared concussion protocol and is likely to play Saturday against the Flyers.