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Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson out vs. Red Wings with lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period with a lower-body injury, and will not return.

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4 Names the Maple Leafs Keep Being Linked to in Trade Rumors

As the Olympic break nears, the roster freeze kicks in, and eventually the NHL trade deadline approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain one of the league’s most aggressive and closely watched teams.

Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

OEL Is Outproducing Rielly and Redefining the Maple Leafs’ Blue Line

Sometimes, the most interesting story isn’t the obvious one. This season, it’s been Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Toronto Maple Leafs. At 34, most players are thinking about winding down.

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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 / Professor Press Box / January 21

Two Signings with Different Endings on the Maple Leafs’ Blue Line

Free-agent defensemen don’t usually come with happy endings in Toronto. If anything, they arrive with crossed fingers and lowered expectations. Which is why the stories of Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Chris Tanev feel so instructive this season — not just for what they’ve brought to the Maple Leafs, but for where they now stand.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Bobby McMann News / Inside The Rink / January 21

Maple Leafs Seeking Contract Extension with Bobby McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Bobby McMann have begun conversations on a contract extension, according to Darren Dreger of TSN. However, it’s believed that neither side has given out any numbers yet.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Matthews, van Riemsdyk & Laughton

The Detroit Red Wings arrive in Toronto feeling good about themselves. They also have some unfinished business on their minds. They’ve already beaten the Toronto Maple Leafs three times this season and now have a chance to complete a clean sweep while opening a three-game road trip on Wednesday night.

Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / January 21

Leafs practice notes: Joseph Woll to start vs. Red Wings, no changes to lineup expected

The Toronto Maple Leafs will ice the same lineup, goaltender Joseph Woll included, as they look to avoid the season series sweep to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 21

Craig Berube reveals Chris Tanev hasn’t asked for surgery yet: ‘He wants to play’

The 2025-26 season has been a rough go from an injury standpoint for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They’ve missed both Auston Matthews and William Nylander

Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / January 21

Joseph Woll looking to rebound against Red Wings after worst start of the season

Joseph Woll would be the first to tell you he needs to be better right now. Eleven goals against in the past two games on an expected goals count of 6.66.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 21

James van Riemsdyk calls Scott Laughton one of his favourite teammates of all time ahead of Leafs-Wings tilt

Earlier this month, William Nylander stirred up some controversy when he showed up to a game in a white tank top while sitting out with an injury. So far this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward has been taking full advantage of the league’s new relaxed dress code, showing off his fashion sense on a nightly basis.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 21

Report: Maple Leafs’ top priority is to add a right-shot defenceman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly prioritizing the addition of a right-shot defenceman to improve the back end, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 21

Maple Leafs’ Simon Benoit ranks 19th on The Athletic’s trade board

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Simon Benoit ranked 19th on The Athletic’s NHL trade board that was released on Monday. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston noted that Benoit’s name has started to make the rounds among NHL circles as a player the Leafs are dangling in trade talks.

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Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

What Hildeby’s Response Makes Us Wonder About Goalie DNA

Goalie fights don’t happen often anymore. So when Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljkovic dropped the gloves the other night, it stopped the game cold. It always does.

Anthony Stolarz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz takes big next step toward injury return

The Toronto Maple Leafs moved one step closer to restoring their goaltending depth this week, as Anthony Stolarz officially entered the final phase of his recovery from a lengthy injury absence.

Craig Berube News / Professor Press Box / January 20

Reading Between the Lines of Craig Berube’s Injury Update

If you listened to Craig Berube talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ injuries lately, you probably noticed something right away: he’s polite, he gives the facts, but there’s zero extra energy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Max Domi Has Found His Spot Beside Auston Matthews

It’s taken a while, but Max Domi looks like he’s finally found a real home in Toronto — and it’s right beside Auston Matthews. What’s really starting to stand out is how comfortable Domi looks next to Matthews.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Leafs assign Anthony Stolarz to AHL on conditioning stint

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that they have assigned goalie Anthony Stolarz to their AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies on a conditioning loan.

Scott Laughton News / 6IX ON ICE / January 20

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs need to re-sign Scott Laughton

Right before the New Year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gone on an impressive run. In their last 10 games, they are 6–2–2. Despite this run, the Leafs are still one point out of a Wild Card spot in the arms race that is the Eastern Conference.

Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews passes Borje Salming on all-time franchise list

Auston Matthews has been the beating heart of the Toronto Maple Leafs ever since they drafted him first overall in 2016. During Matthews’ stint thus far

Troy Stecher News / Professor Press Box / January 20

Stecher Got His Shot — And Toronto Is Benefitting From It

Sometimes, all a player needs is a real opportunity. For Troy Stecher, that chance has arrived in Toronto — and he’s taking full advantage. What used to be 13 or so minutes a night with the Oilers has grown into over 20 minutes per game with the Maple Leafs.

Morgan Rielly News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly Gets Called 'Weak Defender'

Criticism is growing around Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly after a blunt assessment from Leafs Nation's analyst Zack Phillips. Speaking on The Leafs Nation, Phillips questioned Rielly’s defensive play and effort during a demanding stretch of the season.