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On YouTubeAuston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26
Matthews Now Knows What Hockey Feels Like Without a Burden
My sometimes writing partner, Stan Smith, emailed me today. It wasn’t to talk line combos or cap hits, but to toss out one of those sneaky little questions that sit with you long after you hang up.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26
Maple Leafs in extension talks with Oilers-linked forward
Bobby McMann and the Toronto Maple Leafs are in talks to extend the forward's contract, despite links to the Edmonton Oilers.
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 26
Craig Berube on Easton Cowan seeing no game action since late January: “I don’t believe his development is being hurt… He still has the swagger and is a confident kid” 
Ahead of Thursday’s game in Florida, head coach Craig Berube discussed the return of Dakoa Joshua to the lineup, Easton Cowan’s lack of game action in the last month, and the challenge against the Panthers.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26
No Playoffs! Now Maple Leafs Need to Give the Kids a Chance
Last night’s 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning wasn’t just one bad bounce or one bad call — it was a whole bunch of little things piling up: missed reads, sloppy passes, the team getting in its own way again.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 26
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies, Tavares, OEL’s Audition & What’s Coming?
Some games announce themselves early. Before the first period even stretches out, you can feel the tone settling like weather rolling in off the lake. That’s how it went for the Toronto Maple Leafs last night in Tampa Bay.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26
White House Over Maple Leafs? Toronto Media Calls Out Auston Matthews
Captaining Team USA to its first Olympic gold since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” is one of the greatest moments of Auston Matthews’ life. Achieving such a feat should only be seen as a positive—and a tremendous one at that.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 26
The Maple Leafs have a plan, they just aren’t going to tell you what it is
The Toronto Maple Leafs have joined in on the NHL trend of sending out season ticket holder letters during a disappointing season. Keith Pelley, who has
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 26
Is Keith Pelley about to ruin a Toronto Maple Leafs retool?
The 2026 Olympics are behind us, and we are now back to following the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs returned to action last night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the first game of a back–to–back.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 26
4 Maple Leafs appear on Chris Johnston’s latest Athletic trade board
The Toronto Maple Leafs have decisions to make. Currently six points back of the Boston Bruins for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with 24 games
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26
Time for the Maple Leafs Pull the Plug?
Some nights, you watch a team play and realize the math isn’t just bad — the vibe is bad too. That was the Maple Leafs tonight. First game back, big chance to reset, and they walk into Tampa and get pushed around by a team that knows exactly who it is.
Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / February 26
Report: David Pagnotta reiterates that Maple Leafs, Bobby McMann are discussing a contract extension
Despite the ongoing trade rumours surrounding Bobby McMann, it sounds like the Toronto Maple Leafs have interest keeping him around long term. According to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta, McMann’s agent and Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving are actively discussing a contract extension for the pending free-agent winger.
John Tavares News / ESPN / February 26
'Always trying to get a little better': How a mental health focus aided John Tavares' renaissance
Through his foundation, the Maple Leafs center has driven awareness of the mental health conversation.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 26
5 potential trade destinations for Maple Leafs’ Scott Laughton
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is active in trade discussions, and while it may not be until minutes before the trade deadline on March 6, don’t be surprised to see Treliving move Scott Laughton.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / February 26
3 takeaways from Leafs-Lightning: Matthews’ Olympic form doesn’t translate in limp showing
We’re officially back from the Olympic break, and the hiatus didn’t provide any new results. With an impetus to play their best hockey of the year, facing
Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 25
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ poor execution in the loss to Tampa: “We had three 2-on-1s in the first period and didn’t get a shot off”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-22-9. On the team’s performance: I thought we played a good, solid first period.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 25
Maple Leafs president sends strong message to fans, but it won't fix team's problems
Toronto is 27-21-9 with 63 points, seventh in the Atlantic Division and outside the playoff zone.
PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 25
U.S. women's hockey team 'not surprised' by Trump call; feel support from men's Olympic team
As many players from the United States women’s hockey team returned to their respective PWHL teams on Wednesday, many were asked about their feelings on how the men’s team reacted to the now-infamous phone call from U.S.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25
William Nylander reacts to Auston Matthews’ Olympic win
It is back to business in the NHL for William Nylander and the rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs following the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. That also means
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 24
Maple Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' availability for Lightning game
Matthews helped the Americans in a 2-1 overtime victory against Canada to give the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey since 1980.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24
Maple Leafs To Activate Dakota Joshua From LTIR
The Maple Leafs will activate winger Dakota Joshua from long-term injured reserve before tomorrow’s game against the Lightning, according to Sportsnet’s Anna Dua.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McMann, Valis & Matthews Seeking a Spark
After the Olympic break, the Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a “could go either way” stretch. Nothing about their first half screams momentum, but there are a few storylines that could tilt things their way if they start right.
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