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Maple Leafs’ John Tavares discusses need to keep competing in midst of lost season

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares stressed the importance of continuing to give it his all despite the 2025-26 season being a lost one for the team.

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What to make of Easton Cowan’s rookie season with the Leafs

Being an NHL rookie isn’t easy – especially in a city like Toronto. The 2025-26 season won’t be one Maple Leafs fans will remember fondly. Barring an incredible late-season run, the team looks destined to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16, the first season of Auston Matthews’ NHL career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 21

2026 NHL Draft Guide: Can the Toronto Maple Leafs secure a top-5 protected pick?

Playoff hopes were already looking bleak for the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the final stretch of the 2025–26 NHL season, but with the season-ending injury to star captain Auston Matthews on March 12, the last hopes have all but faded for the once-solid contenders.

John Tavares News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

Insider Asks the Difficult Question: What Has Happened to John Tavares?

When John Tavares extended with the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer, everyone around the hockey world was in agreement that it was a very team-friendly deal, which has almost never been the case for Toronto and its top talent.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 21

Craig Berube calls out Joseph Woll following loss to Hurricanes: ‘You need a big save there’

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube appeared to single out goaltender Joseph Woll, following Friday’s overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

NHL Predictions: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators, March 21st

It is that time of year, the verbal equinox is upon us, let’s go, springtime hockey is almost here. Welcome to the Battle of Ontario, as we at Last Word On Hockey bring you a Saturday edition of NHL Predictions, featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators.

Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / March 21

Why the Maple Leafs should shut down Matthew Knies for remainder of season

By their very nature, professional athletes will always lobby to get into games, even if it’s not in their best interest. And while we’re not trying to be paternal, it’s clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs ought to shut down Matthew Knies for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / March 21

Maccelli finding his place, Rielly not leaving, and Bo knows scoring: Leaflets

Game 70 is now in the rearview mirror. That is a nice feeling for the Leafs as the sooner they can move on from this season the better. There are some

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 21

Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube puts blame on Joseph Woll for crushing OT loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a rather disappointing 2025-26 campaign. At this point, it’s likely the Maple Leafs miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They did gain a point after an overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 20

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs lose to Hurricanes in overtime, Bo Groulx’s stock continues to rise

If you’re more or less tuned out of Toronto Maple Leafs games these days, nobody would blame you. The Leafs are well removed from the playoff hunt, Auston Matthews is out for the year, Matthew Knies is playing through an injury for some reason and Craig Berube is coaching as though he’s expecting a pink slip at the end of the season.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

The Maple Leafs Decision Regarding Matthew Knies is Seriously Flawed

The Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing Matthew Knies to play through an obvious injury, but analysts and fans are wondering why. The forward recently told the media that he doesn’t feel like there is any risk of further aggravating things, but that’s not really the point.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Insider Foresees a Wild Offseason in Toronto—and Across the NHL

This year’s NHL trade deadline was relatively muted. While some deals came together close to—or even after—the 3 p.m. EST cutoff, many of the biggest names that had been speculated on ultimately stayed put, making for a rather uneventful day around the hockey world.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 20

Craig Berube on the message to William Nylander after three games without a goal: “Are you a playmaker now, or are you going to shoot?”

Ahead of Friday’s game against the Hurricanes, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews’ surgery, the message to William Nylander after a few games without a point, and the challenge against Carolina.

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / March 20

Nylander & Hildeby Leading the Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Marlies showed a lot of grit on Thursday, and a big part of that came from Alex Nylander. The younger Nylander has been quietly on fire lately, and in the final regular-season matchup with Cleveland, he proved he can make a difference.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Who’s Really In on Matthew Knies? A Look at 5 Serious Contenders

It wasn’t just the Montreal Canadiens that showed interest in Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies. According to a report by Elliotte Friedman, at least five teams kicked tires on a trade, even though nothing materialized.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Berube & Pezzetta as Enforcer

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t get much time to breathe these days, and tonight won’t offer any relief. The Carolina Hurricanes are in town, and they arrive looking exactly like what they are—one of the Eastern Conference’s most reliable, no-nonsense teams.

Michael Pezzetta News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Maple Leafs Recall Michael Pezzetta

The Maple Leafs have added enforcer Michael Pezzetta back to the NHL roster ahead of tonight’s game against the Hurricanes, the team announced. He was sent down to the AHL on Tuesday to get some minor-league playing time after serving as a healthy scratch for Toronto the previous weekend, but now figures to get another look in the lineup.

Michael Pezzetta News / TheLeafsnation / March 20

Maple Leafs recall Michael Pezzetta from AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled forward Michael Pezzetta from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL), the team announced on Friday morning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 20

Is Brad Treliving getting fired? Breaking down the Leafs GM’s job security and contract situation

Two years into his tenure as Leafs general manager, Brad Treliving finds himself in the hot seat. After producing what was, arguably and marginally, the Leafs best season of the Auston Matthews era, it has been followed by what is inarguably their worst.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / March 19

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews (MCL) undergoes surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs star captain Auston Matthews underwent surgery to repair the torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, the team said Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Danford, Nylander & Being Called Cowards

With no game on the schedule until Friday night, this felt like a good day to take a step back and just look around. When the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t playing, the noise shifts.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18

Maple Leafs Sign Brandon Buhr To Entry-Level Deal

The Maple Leafs have signed college free agent forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year, entry-level deal for next season, per a team announcement. He will finish out the current year with AHL Toronto on a tryout agreement.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 18

Blow it up? Three paths for the Toronto Maple Leafs messy goalie situation

Currently sitting 11 standings points outside of a wild-card berth, with just 14 games remaining in the 2025–26 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff hopes have all but disappeared.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Maple Leafs Reassign Michael Pezzetta, Henry Thrun

The Maple Leafs announced today that they’ve reassigned winger Michael Pezzetta and defenseman Henry Thrun to AHL Toronto. Their active roster is now at 22 players, but they don’t have any healthy extras with Auston Matthews’ season over (he’s yet to be placed on injured reserve) and Oliver Ekman-Larsson away from the team on paternity leave.