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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 23
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs choose holiday cheer over festivus with pre-Christmas win vs. Penguins
The Toronto Maple Leafs showed up with a chip on their shoulder a day after the team fired power play coach Marc Savard, snapping their three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / December 23
What to Expect From Maple Leafs After Mark Savard Firing
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant coaching change this week. Mark Savard is out as assistant coach after running the team's power play, and the decision signals that management isn't satisfied with the results.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Why is Marc Savard the only change the Maple Leafs made?
While the power play has been a massive issue for the Leafs, it’s far from the only thing plaguing the group.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Peter DeBoer News / Athlon Sports / December 23
Maple Leafs' Path to Getting Peter DeBoer as Coach Emerges Amid Rivals' Interest
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for stability during a difficult 2025-26 season. Toronto sits at 15-15-5 and eighth in the Atlantic Division; they have fallen flat on expectations.
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.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Airing hockey grievances for this Festivus day
If you exist within the hockey world at all, you probably have no shortage of grievances to air on this Festivus Day.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23
Toronto Maple Leafs Activate Chris Tanev
After nearly two months, the Toronto Maple Leafs are returning a solid defenseman to the lineup. The Maple Leafs announced that they’ve activated defenseman Chris Tanev from the long-term injured reserve.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 23
Maple Leafs activate Chris Tanev from injured reserve, will play vs. Penguins on Tuesday
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that they have activated defenceman Chris Tanev from the injured reserve, and he will play against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 23
Craig Berube takes blame for Marc Savard’s firing after Maple Leafs’ power play falls to last in NHL
With only two days before Christmas and one game before the holiday, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a situation nobody wanted them to be in.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 23
Maple Leafs Headed Toward a 'Big-Dog' Core-Shaking Trade
If you believe Frank Corrado of TSN, the Toronto Maple Leafs are headed toward a trade that would see them trade one of their “big dogs” for a group of younger players.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving gives vote of confidence to coach Craig Berube
After the Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Monday, there were some questions regarding if that would be the only move made amid a massive slide, particularly with Craig Berube.
Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Leafs’ Chris Tanev to return after 23-game absence
Some positive news for the Toronto Maple Leafs. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, head coach Craig Berube stated that defenseman Chris Tanev will return to the lineup for that afternoon’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, as he has been activated from injured reserve.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 23
Insider Pitches Auston Matthews Trade to Western Conference Contender
Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs may be approaching a fork in the road. As wild as that would’ve sounded just a few months ago, a lot can change in a short amount of time, and that’s exactly what’s happened here.
Peter DeBoer News / 6IX ON ICE / December 23
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs need to hire Peter DeBoer
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in free fall, losing five of their last six games. They currently sit 15th in the Eastern Conference with 35 points, one above the 16th-place Columbus Blue Jackets.
Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / December 23
Matthew Knies remark now raising questions with the Maple Leafs
Sometimes it isn’t the standings or the stats that tell you something is wrong.
William Nylander News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 23
Maple Leafs’ William Nylander drops despondent take after winless road trip
The Toronto Maple Leafs are not having a good season and have made some changes because of it. The Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Monday in what could be the first domino to fall in Toronto.
Marc Savard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22
Maple Leafs Fire Assistant Coach Marc Savard
The struggling Toronto Maple Leafs have finally made a move to shake things up, as Assistant Coach Marc Savard has been relieved of his duties, as per the team.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 22
A Christmas wish list for the Toronto Maple Leafs
With the holidays approaching in the next few days, now is the perfect time to reflect on the first half of the season. The Toronto Maple Leafs have certainly had their struggles this season, and there are a lot of ideas that Leaf fans could wish for.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 22
Three underperforming NHL players who must step up
We’re deep enough into the NHL season now that patience is starting to wear thin for some around the league.
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