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Jake McCabe admits Maple Leafs aren’t playing with confidence after loss to Avalanche

The Toronto Maple Leafs dug themselves into a deep hole this past week after a decent road trip, and immediately squandered any momentum they had with four losses in a row on home ice, the most recent coming against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon.

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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs take themselves further out of playoff race with loss to Avalanche

Coming off of three losses in a row while the rest of the teams in your division play their best hockey of the year is a recipe for disaster, and the Toronto Maple Leafs had about the tallest task imaginable in front of them with the league-best Colorado Avalanche waiting on deck.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 25

Craig Berube says Jacob Quillan will play, Calle Jarnkrok to sit vs. Avalanche

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed to reporters Sunday morning that prospect Jacob Quillan will enter the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche for the first time since December 30.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

Nylander-for-Wright? Why this blockbuster trade rumor feels off

The rumor mill has shifted its focus toward a potential blockbuster involving William Nylander and the Seattle Kraken. It is a mock trade gaining more traction than many originally expected.

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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.

Scott Laughton News / TheLeafsnation / January 25

Why are the Leafs not playing Scott Laughton more?

Scott Laughton was a polarizing figure in his first few months as a Toronto Maple Leaf. The team paid a lot to get him, and to make matters worse, he struggled offensively and never truly found his footing with the club in 2024-25.

Justin Faulk News / TheLeafsnation / January 25

Maple Leafs should consider making trade offer for Blues’ Justin Faulk

The Toronto Maple Leafs need to add a top-four defenceman if they want to one, make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and two, make some noise. The St. Louis Blues have exactly what the doctor ordered.

Scott Laughton News / Professor Press Box / January 24

Scott Laughton Shows the Maple Leafs What It Means to Care

It hasn’t been the smoothest start to the season for Scott Laughton. Between a lower-body injury that sidelined him for the first 13 games and a brief stint on the shelf in November, you might have forgiven someone for losing a step.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Auston Matthews Under Fire for Ducking Media During Marner Return

For the first time in his NHL career, Auston Matthews took the ice at Scotiabank Arena with Mitch Marner on the other side as an opponent on Friday night.

William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Maple Leafs Announce William Nylander Development on Saturday

The Toronto Maple Leafs received a small but encouraging update on William Nylander ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Nylander skated prior to Saturday’s practice as he continues to recover from a groin injury, according to TSN’s Mark Masters.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Maple Leafs Fans Had Perfect Response to Marner’s Return to Scotiabank Arena

For many fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jan. 23 has been a night that was circled on the calendar for quite some time. For the second time in this era, a player deemed “The Toronto Kid” came home.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Agent Says Ideal Blue Line Trade Target for Toronto Not Available

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain firmly in the market for defensive help. Injuries, inconsistent play, a lack of reliability, and a thin right side have only upped the sense of urgency.

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Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Craig Berube’s Message and His Decisions Didn’t Match

Craig Berube talked a good game after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6–3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Pace. Urgency. Standards slipping. Especially at home.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 24

Leafs practice news: William Nylander, Dakota Joshua resume skating

Toronto Maple Leafs forwards William Nylander and Dakota Joshua resumed skating, prior to Saturday’s practice. Nylander has been out of the Maple Leafs’ lineup since aggravating a groin injury against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 15.

Mitch Marner News / 6IX ON ICE / January 24

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs losing 6–3 in Mitch Marner’s return hurts so much

Last night was Mitch Marner’s return to Scotiabank Arena as the Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Vegas Golden Knights. We knew the fans were going to be emotional.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / January 24

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz on loss to Golden Knights: ‘At times, I was a little behind’

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz hadn’t appeared in game action in over two months. Facing off against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, in what was the biggest game of the Leafs’ season, it showed in the worst way.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 23

Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration, missed opportunities

If things had gone according to plan for Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs, he would have been one of the most popular players in the history of the franchise. He could have been, anyway. Maybe he even should have been.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

Is Mitch Marner the most hated athlete in Toronto?

The years-long drama that was Marner’s tenure in Toronto, rife with contractual disputes and playoff disappointments, left a bitter taste in Leafs fans' mouths.

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Craig Berube News / Larry Brown Sports / January 23

Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube shows off giant cut on his head

When Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube goes behind the bench for Friday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights, he will do so looking like he just came from a huge fight.

Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / January 23

Maple Leafs Star Is Back: Is 50 Goals Within Matthews’ Reach?

Auston Matthews has started the new year with a kind of authority that reminds you just how dangerous he can be when fully healthy. Since the calendar flipped over to 2026, he’s found the net in eight of 13 games, racking up 11 goals over that span.

Anthony Stolarz News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Maple Leafs To Activate Anthony Stolarz

The Maple Leafs will activate goaltender Anthony Stolarz from long-term injured reserve before tonight’s tilt against the Golden Knights, head coach Craig Berube confirmed to reporters (including Mark Masters of TSN).

Henry Thrun News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Maple Leafs Recall Henry Thrun

According to a team announcement, the Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Henry Thrun from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. The transaction coincides with recent injuries to Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Brandon Carlo.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 23

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly going in for the playoffs- can they really get there?

Reports out this week suggest that the Toronto Maple Leafs have already decided that they are not going to be sellers at all this year. Their objective this year, as has been the case for much of the last decade, is to go in again and make the playoffs.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Ekman-Larsson Was the One Loss the Maple Leafs Couldn’t Afford

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t just lose a player on Wednesday night. They lost the one defenceman who had been holding a lot of things together. Oliver Ekman-Larsson went down early against the Detroit Red Wings, and from that moment on, the game tilted into survival mode.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 22

Red Wings emerging as early Stanley Cup contender with regular-season sweep of Maple Leafs

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