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Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson ruled out vs. Avalanche with lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson left Monday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with a lower-body injury and will not return. Robertson was slow to get up, after blocking a shot from Avalanche defenceman Josh Manson during the first period.

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Maccelli’s fit on the Nylander line, Carlo’s encouraging return, and where should McMann play in the lineup? – Maple Leafs Notebook

Earlier today, we explored the Maple Leafs’ improvements on special teams and at five-on-five in their recent 7-0-2 run back into the playoff mix. Before the Maple Leafs kick off a big road stretch tonight in Colorado, let’s jump into the Notes, Quotes, Tweets of the Week, and Five Things I Think I’d Do.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 12

Craig Berube on the challenge presented by the Avalanche’s five-man attack: “They already have four defensemen with 20 or more points… You don’t see that very often”

Ahead of Monday’s game in Colorado, Craig Berube discussed the challenge against the NHL’s best home team (19-0-2)/overall team and a possible timeline for Anthony Stolarz’s return to game action.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Marner Reunion, Point Streak, Stolarz Injury Update

The Toronto Maple Leafs are now entering Week 14 of the NHL season and for them, the last two weeks have been the best stretch of the season. They are 7-0-2 in their last nine games and have recorded a point in each of those games.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

3 Reasons For the Maple Leafs’ Recent Turnaround

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into a challenging road trip riding a nine-game point streak and a 7-1-3 record in their last 10 games. Energy is high, and everything is coming up Maple Leafs since the Christmas break.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 12

Leafs lineup news: Woll projected to start vs. Avalanche, Stolarz joins team for morning skate

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is projected to start Monday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche via lines posted by David Alter of The Hockey News.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Schenn, Matthews & MacKinnon

The Toronto Maple Leafs walk into a hard building tonight against a team that doesn’t blink. The Colorado Avalanche have been missing name-brand pieces, and it hasn’t mattered much.

Dakota Mermis News / TheLeafsnation / January 12

Maple Leafs assign defenceman Dakota Mermis to Marlies on LTIR conditioning loan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned defenceman Dakota Mermis to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) on a long-term injured reserve (LTIR) conditioning loan, the team announced on Monday.

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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 12

Do the Maple Leafs Really Need Another Defenceman?

This is the part of the season where the conversation starts to outrun reality. The trade deadline creeps closer, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ blue line still looks patched together on some nights, and the assumption becomes that help must be coming.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 12

New Goalie Trade Rumors Hit a Nerve With Maple Leafs Fans

The idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs might eventually trade a goaltender sparked exactly the reaction you’d expect from a fan base that has been burned — repeatedly — by goalie decisions in the past.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / January 12

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs Suddenly Good Again?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are within reach of a Wild Card playoff spot. Who could have predicted that the removal of one assistant coach could completely transform this Maple Leafs team into a juggernaut?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 12

The Maple Leafs’ impressive run has them back in the mix. Now the real test arrives.

The Maple Leafs required some sort of run to lift themselves back into the playoff mix, and while they’ve now gotten one with their recent 7-0-2 stretch, they’re far from out of the woods.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 12

How Scott Laughton and Maple Leafs’ penalty kill have been the catalyst of their turnaround

The Toronto Maple Leafs stumbled out of the gate to kick off the 2025-26 season, in large part because their special teams both faltered early on. It didn’t

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 11

What Made Doug Gilmour Such a Great Maple Leafs Player?

Doug Gilmour was that kind of player for the Toronto Maple Leafs who was never just about the numbers on the back of a hockey card. He wasn’t the biggest or the fastest.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11

New Maple Leafs Change Might Make Them Playoff Ready

Honestly, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ inability to move the puck out of their own zone has been an issue all season. The team was rushing passes, making sloppy plays, and more than a little panicky.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11

Insider Suggests the Maple Leafs Could Look to Move a Goaltender

It’s safe to say the Toronto Maple Leafs are back. A 7-0-2 heater over their last nine games has them right on the doorstep of a playoff spot, and there’s no reason to believe they’ll be slowing down anytime soon.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 11

The emergence of Toronto Maple Leafs’ power play

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a 5–0 win at home against the Vancouver Canucks. The Leafs have now obtained 16 out of 18 possible points since the end of last year, and are now just one point out of a playoff spot.

William Nylander News / Field Level Media / January 10

William Nylander, Maple Leafs cruise past slumping Canucks

William Nylander had a goal and two assists Saturday night, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Vancouver Canucks 5-0. Joseph Woll made 29 saves to earn his second shutout of the season and the fourth of his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Toronto Maple Leafs Activate William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs will return their highest-scoring player tonight. According to a team announcement, the Maple Leafs have activated William Nylander from the team’s injured reserve.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Leafs coach Craig Berube drops big Anthony Stolarz, William Nylander injury updates

Anthony Stolarz hasn’t played a game with the Toronto Maple Leafs since suffering an injury during a 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on November 11. Although

William Nylander News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Leafs’ William Nylander returns to lineup after six-game absence

The Toronto Maple Leafs will get a major boost to their lineup Saturday night. Forward William Nylander will make his return against the Vancouver Canucks after a six-game absence with a lower-body injury, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Christopher Tanev News / 6IX ON ICE / January 10

Can the Toronto Maple Leafs recover if Chris Tanev is out all season?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a rough go thus far in the 2025–26 season, currently sitting at a 21-15-7 record, good for fifth in the Atlantic Division.

Nick Kypreos News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Nick Kypreos Suggests Unexpected Maple Leafs' Trade Chip

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have one of the most surprising and coveted players heading into the NHL trade deadline without even knowing about it. As the March 6 deadline approaches, an increasing number of teams across the league could explore goaltending solutions in a market that offers very few.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Maple Leafs Reassign Jacob Quillan, Expected To Activate William Nylander

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve sent center Jacob Quillan to AHL Toronto. They’re left with an open roster spot, which is expected to go to William Nylander as he comes off injured reserve ahead of his anticipated return to the lineup tomorrow against the Canucks.