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Maple Leafs Recall Marshall Rifai, Place Chris Tanev On IR

The Maple Leafs went into Saturday’s game in Colorado with seven defensemen in the lineup but finished with six as Chris Tanev exited with an upper-body

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Maple Leafs reportedly recall Marshall Rifai, place Chris Tanev on IR

Marshall Rifai has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, via PuckPedia. Chris Tanev was placed on IR in a corresponding move, and he is ineligible to play for at least a week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 11

What Cowan and Marchenko Have Shown Maple Leafs Fans So Far

One of the interesting things about watching a new Maple Leafs season unfold is seeing what different players bring to the table. Sometimes it's a big goal or a multi-point night.

William Nylander News / Professor Press Box / October 11

What Got Into Maple Leafs' William Nylander? Three Thoughts

Every now and then, a hockey player gives us something to think about. William Nylander has certainly done that over the first few games of the Maple Leafs' season.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Sergei Bobrovsky News / Editor In Leaf / October 11

Sergei Bobrovsky makes NHL history after first win as a Maple Leaf

Sergei Bobrovsky picked up his first win as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche, and he also made a little bit of franchise history.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

Matthews Is Putting Up Big Numbers Under Jim Hiller, But Why?

I saw a simple but curious post today. Auston Matthews has already recorded two four-point games in just six games under Jim Hiller. He had only one four-point game in two seasons under Craig Berube.

Auston Matthews News / Editor In Leaf / October 11

Auston Matthews has added a new weapon to his game — and it’s scary

As a three-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has long been cemented as one of the NHL's most lethal pure goal scorers.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / October 11

Maple Leafs Can Help Gavin McKenna by Asking for More

Every young player wants to play with the best players on the team. That seems pretty natural to me. You figure the stars will make the game easier, create some room, and give you a chance to show what you can do.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 11

Easton Cowan and Gavin McKenna are forcing Jim Hiller's hand

When veteran Toronto forward John Tavares was ruled out for the Toronto Maple Leafs' high-stakes Saturday night road game against the Colorado Avalanche, head coach Jim Hiller didn't just make standard line tweaks; he boldly opted for an unconventional 11-forward, 7-defenceman alignment.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 11

Maple Leafs Could Use a Little More Nick Paul in Their Game

Sometimes, when we talk about what the Toronto Maple Leafs need to become a better hockey team, we go straight to the big names. We talk about scoring, goaltending, power plays, and whether another star player might solve the problems.

Christopher Tanev News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev Injury Update Emerges After Early Exit vs. Avalanche

The Toronto Maple Leafs left Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche with uncertainty surrounding Chris Tanev after the veteran defenseman exited early with an upper-body injury.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 11

Maple Leafs: 3 Things to Feel Good About a Colorado Win

There are wins you enjoy because your team played a perfect game. Then there are wins you enjoy because your team found a way to beat a really good opponent, even though they made you nervous for most of the night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, Cowan, Paul, Tanev & Others

The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty to feel good about after Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The big performances have already been covered, with William Nylander recording five points (two goals, three assists) and Auston Matthews adding four (two goals, two assists) in the 6-3 win over Colorado.

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Nick Blankenburg News / TheLeafsnation / October 11

Nick Blankenburg is unfazed by stretch of scratches after scoring first Maple Leafs goal

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenburg probably didn’t deserve to ride the pine for the Leafs’ first five games, and he wasted no time proving that he deserved a spot in the lineup in his debut against the Colorado Avalanche.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

The Maple Leafs Win Was Great, but There’s Still a Big Question

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday, and I’m happy to take the two points. Beating a good team on the road is never something to apologize for.

William Nylander News / Yardbarker / October 11

William Nylander's early season dominance has helped spark Maple Leafs offense

In the team's 6-3 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, he recorded an explosive five-point game.

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 11

Auston Matthews raves about William Nylander’s ‘big-time game’ following win vs. Avalanche

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander tied his career-high of five points during a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Auston Matthews added two goals and two assists, and Toronto’s stars were in excellent form, as the team moved to 3-2-1 on the year.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 6-3 Win Over Avalanche

After what was a long, and busy, offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they wanted to get off to a strong start and prove that the moves they made were going to be enough to push them back into a playoff spot, where they can make another deep postseason run, and finally push for their first Stanley Cup since 1967.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 11

Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller explains McKenna’s power play usage, Nylander’s off the puck improvement

There were plenty of items to be thrilled about, following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. William Nylander authored a two-goal, five-point game, Auston Matthews recorded two goals and four points as well, and the Maple Leafs defeated a leading Stanley Cup contender on the road.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 11

6 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Avalanche: William Nylander’s 5-point game leads commanding victory

It may be the second week of the season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a 6-3 statement victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday evening.

William Nylander News / Field Level Media / October 10

William Nylander (5 points) propels Maple Leafs past Avalanche

William Nylander had two goals and three assists, Auston Matthews had two goals and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in Denver on Saturday night.

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / October 10

Leafs’ Chris Tanev leaves game against Avalanche with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced during their game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night that defenseman Chris Tanev would not return to action after he suffered an upper-body injury in the first period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / October 10

Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a top-four defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a top-four defenseman, but the cost may be too high.

Why Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a potential trade piece if Maple Leafs upgrade defence

Former NHL head coach Gerard Gallant stresses patience with Gavin McKenna through his first few games

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Morgan Rielly paired with Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns

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Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Maple Leafs’ Rielly Listed as Player with Most On the Line… Why?

Morgan Rielly has been with the Toronto Maple Leafs longer than anyone on the roster. Entering 2026-27, he may also have more to prove than anyone. The Athletic asked its NHL team-dedicated reporters to name one player from each team with the most at stake this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, McKenna & Rounding Into Form

A couple of interesting things are happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs right now, and neither is necessarily about the biggest name on the roster or the latest result.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Maple Leafs Get Good News on Ekman-Larsson After Scary Hit

A scary moment came Thursday night when Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson took a hit from Jeremy Lauzon, which sent the Leafs blueliner’s head to the ice.