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The Athletic Maple Leafs survey reveals Scott Laughton best teammate to join on a road trip, Max Domi would win no-rules Battle Royal

The Athletic Maple Leafs survey reveals Scott Laughton best teammate to join on a road trip, Max Domi would win no-rules Battle Royal

A hockey locker room is full of many people, personalities and characters. The room can be sacred, unique and home for some, but truly the players inside

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

William Nylander reacts to Auston Matthews’ Olympic win

It is back to business in the NHL for William Nylander and the rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs following the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. That also means

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25
Jeremy Roenick comments on Auston Matthews’ growth as a leader at Olympics: ‘He wants to win for Toronto’

Jeremy Roenick comments on Auston Matthews’ growth as a leader at Olympics: ‘He wants to win for Toronto’

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was able to achieve the first major win of his professional career by capturing gold for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25
Maple Leafs’ first three games out of Olympic break will ultimately decide fate of their season

Maple Leafs’ first three games out of Olympic break will ultimately decide fate of their season

It feels like we’ve hit this talking point more than once in the past two months, but the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ next three games have never had higher stakes relative to the rest of the season.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz
The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 25
No Tavares and Stamkos Together on the Maple Leafs

No Tavares and Stamkos Together on the Maple Leafs

All season, I had this little daydream tucked away in the back of my mind: John Tavares and Steven Stamkos, finally wearing the Maple Leafs jersey at the same time.

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

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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24
Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies reveals how he will welcome Auston Matthews back from Olympics

Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies reveals how he will welcome Auston Matthews back from Olympics

The Toronto Maple Leafs are returning from the Olympics with a road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. They expect captain Auston Matthews back after he won the Olympic gold medal with Team USA.

Bobby McMann News / Inside The Rink / February 25
Toronto Trade Options for Bobby McMann

Toronto Trade Options for Bobby McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to be sellers at the March 6th NHL trade deadline. General Manager Brad Treliving will shift his focus towards the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?

Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?

Earlier in the season, a change-of-scenery swap would have made a lot of sense.

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite
Canada's Nathan MacKinnon had shady comment after USA won gold
Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico
USA women's hockey team declines the White House's State of the Union invite
Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' status for Lightning game
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 24
Maple Leafs HC addresses Matthews' availability for Lightning game

Maple Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' availability for Lightning game

Matthews helped the Americans in a 2-1 overtime victory against Canada to give the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey since 1980.

Leafs celebrate Auston Matthews' US captaincy, take on Lightning
Will Auston Matthews use Team USA experience to improve Maple Leafs legacy?
Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 24
Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

After 46 years of drought, the United States was proclaimed the men's Olympic ice hockey champion. Interestingly, this achievement went viral in Mexico.

Leafs celebrate Auston Matthews' US captaincy, take on Lightning
Will Auston Matthews use Team USA experience to improve Maple Leafs legacy?
The '2026 Team USA Olympic hockey team' quiz
Auston Matthews News / Field Level Media / February 24
Leafs celebrate Auston Matthews' US captaincy, take on Lightning

Leafs celebrate Auston Matthews' US captaincy, take on Lightning

Toronto's captain has come home wearing gold, and the Maple Leafs are hoping he brings that championship touch with him. The captain of both the Leafs and the victorious U.S.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Like Him or Not, Matthews’ Teammates Love Him

Like Him or Not, Matthews’ Teammates Love Him

In a post-practice interview, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies said something that really sticks with you as a fan. He was asked how he’d greet Auston Matthews when he gets back from the Olympics.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24
Maple Leafs To Activate Dakota Joshua From LTIR

Maple Leafs To Activate Dakota Joshua From LTIR

The Maple Leafs will activate winger Dakota Joshua from long-term injured reserve before tomorrow’s game against the Lightning, according to Sportsnet’s Anna Dua.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz
 The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz
The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
 The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McMann, Valis & Matthews Seeking a Spark

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McMann, Valis & Matthews Seeking a Spark

After the Olympic break, the Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a “could go either way” stretch. Nothing about their first half screams momentum, but there are a few storylines that could tilt things their way if they start right.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Canadiens’ Sniper to the Maple Leafs, Why It Won’t Work

Canadiens’ Sniper to the Maple Leafs, Why It Won’t Work

The idea of the Toronto Maple Leafs landing Patrik Laine before the March 6, 2026, deadline was floated around this morning by thoughtful Maple Leafs writer Jon Steitzer.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / February 24
Maple Leafs Coach Shares Auston Matthews Status Update After Winter Olympics

Maple Leafs Coach Shares Auston Matthews Status Update After Winter Olympics

The Toronto Maple Leafs resume their schedule Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning after the NHL paused for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Toronto enters the stretch run at 27-21-9, six points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 25 games remaining on its schedule.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / February 24
Craig Berube preaches need for complete team buy-in as Maple Leafs face critical month before playoffs

Craig Berube preaches need for complete team buy-in as Maple Leafs face critical month before playoffs

The Olympic break is over, the National Hockey League trade freeze is over, and on Wednesday night, the puck will drop again as the regular season’s final two months commence.  The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action on Wednesday and Thursday, squaring off with both teams that call the state of Florida home.

Bobby McMann News / Last Word On Sports / February 24
NHL Rumours: Why Toronto Maple Leafs May Not Trade Forward

NHL Rumours: Why Toronto Maple Leafs May Not Trade Forward

Welcome back to NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the newest batch of chatter has brought some interesting insight into the future of impending unrestricted free agent Bobby McMann and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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