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Sergei Bobrovsky's underlying numbers make him the clear choice in net vs. Sabres

Much of the early attention on the Toronto Maple Leafs' backend has centered on goaltending with one netminder being steady out of the gates, while the other has been surprisingly lackluster, though the underlying numbers tell a different story than the results suggest.

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Leafs D Chris Tanev (upper body) is week-to-week

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced on Thursday. He exited in the first period of Saturday's 6-3 win at Colorado, logging just 3:29 of ice time across five shifts after a collision with Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen.

Brendan Shanahan News / Editor In Leaf / October 15

Brendan Shanahan has made his way back to professional hockey

Former Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan is back in hockey. Shanahan is now joining Kilmer Sports Ventures' as a strategic advisor on the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), which is an exciting role for him and the league.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Maple Leafs Line Changes Could Solve Two Problems

Sometimes a coach changes his forward lines because something isn’t working. Other times, he’s just looking for a little spark. I suspect Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller is hoping for both as his team prepares to face the Buffalo Sabres.

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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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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 15

Elliotte Friedman reveals Maple Leafs’ plans after Chris Tanev injury

There has been plenty of talk regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ plans amid the mess that has become the Chris Tanev injury. But according to insider Elliotte Friedman, fans shouldn’t expect a massive move anytime soon.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 15

Before the Puck Drops: What Do the Maple Leafs Need to Do to Beat Buffalo?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back home tonight, and I suspect they'd be happy to put their road trip behind them. They collected three points in three games out west, but Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Utah reminded them that scoring goals isn't always enough.

John Chayka News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Is a Big Maple Leafs Trade Coming?: Chayka Doesn’t Go Up to Hit Singles

The Toronto Maple Leafs just learned that defenseman Chris Tanev will be out week to week with an injury, leaving the organization in an interesting position.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna talks about growing confidence amidst four-game point streak

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna is starting to feel more comfortable at the NHL level, as evidenced by his current four-game point streak. It started with his first career multi-point game on October 6 which included his first NHL goal set up by captain Auston Matthews.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Maple Leafs lineup news: Sergei Bobrovsky projected to start vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is projected to start Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. Bobrovsky has posted a .907 save percentage with a 1-2-1 record through four starts.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Auston Matthews discusses success behind Maple Leafs’ special teams to start 2026-27 season

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 3-3-1 to start the season, and while they’d certainly like a couple of additional games in the win column, there has been no shortage of positives to take away from the start of the 2026-27 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Maple Leafs Trade Idea: Familiar Face Could Be a Fix for Their Blue Line

The Maple Leafs have a hole on defence, and a former player might be the answer. A trade pitch article by Cole Shelton of Heavy.com suggests that the Leafs bring back one of their former blueliners, giving up a player they were trying to offload anyway.

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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.

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Leafs’ Chris Tanev week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Chris Tanev situation continues to get worse by the day. On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs revealed that the veteran defenseman is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Maple Leafs confirm Chris Tanev is week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed on Thursday morning that defenceman Chris Tanev is week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Tanev sustained the injury during Saturday night’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Trade Talks: Rangers reportedly ‘kicked tires’ on Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the New York Rangers contacted the Toronto Maple Leafs regarding trade interest in goaltender Anthony Stolarz. Dreger quickly mentioned the Rangers’ trade interest on a recent episode of the Ray & Dregs Podcast, with co-host Ray Ferraro.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Maple Leafs Have 2 Big Problems Holding Them Back

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still finding their footing under new head coach Jim Hiller. There have been encouraging moments, including a strong offensive performance against the Colorado Avalanche, but then on Tuesday the team fell behind again and lost to the Utah Mammoth.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

TNT’s Paul Bissonnette believes this version of the Maple Leafs has good mojo

The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again being led by their stars. Through seven games, the Maple Leafs find themselves with a 3-3-1 record, and if it weren’t

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 15

Maple Leafs’ latest comeback could be hiding their biggest problem

The Toronto Maple Leafs nearly pulled off one heck of a comeback on Tuesday night. Down 5-2 in the third period, the Leafs clawed their way back to one goal, nearly tying the game in the dying seconds.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Maple Leafs begin homestand with Atlantic clash against Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs will kick off a three-game homestand when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Toronto collected three points on a three-game road trip out west, capped by a hard-fought 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 14

Who Is the Maple Leafs' Better Player: Nylander or Matthews?

The debate over Nylander and Matthews became especially interesting after their performances against Colorado. Nylander scored twice and added three assists in Toronto's 6-3 victory, while Matthews recorded two goals and two assists.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Whatever Happened to ex-Maple Leafs Nicolas Aubé-Kubel?

There was a time when Nicolas Aubé-Kubel was doing exactly what every professional hockey player hopes to do. He had worked his way into the NHL, found a place with the Colorado Avalanche, and won the Stanley Cup in 2022.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

What is the Leafs’ solution on defense?

The Toronto Maple Leafs, in their first season under new head coach Jim Hiller with a roster re-tooled by new general manager John Chayka, continue to look shaky as they try to find their footing and re-establish themselves as a perennial playoff team in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 14