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NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Linked to UFA Blueliner

Welcome back to NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. This edition focuses on the Toronto Maple Leafs and one particular piece of chatter making the rounds.

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Maple Leafs legend Curtis Joseph touts Jordan Binnington’s confidence as a model for young goaltenders

Canada is off to a hot start in Milan at the Olympic men’s hockey tournament, with two wins in two games. Entering the tournament, the biggest question mark for Canada was the situation in between the pipes.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / February 14

Toronto Maple Leafs Set Their Asking Prices

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have all eyes on them as the trade deadline approaches. Everyone is wondering whether they’ll become sellers. It’s difficult to believe that Toronto could go from being one of the best in the Atlantic Division to the bottom in just one season.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / February 14

Olympic Hockey: William Nylander commands Sweden into pivotal clash vs. Slovakia

William Nylander and Team Sweden are entering a pivotal clash against Slovakia, which ought to dictate the top spot in Group B standings. Nylander registered a primary assist on Sweden’s lone goal during a 4-1 loss to Finland on Friday.

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William Villeneuve News / Professor Press Box / February 13

How Soon Before William Villeneuve Hits the Maple Leafs’ Defence?

A season never unfolds exactly like you plan, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are living proof. Injuries to Brandon Carlo and Chris Tanev have left the blue line a patchwork of opportunity, while shifts in the lineup and the looming trade deadline make every roster decision feel urgent.

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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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Villeneuve, Hamilton, Knies, Cowan & Trade Irony

Some days, it feels like the Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to juggle with one hand tied behind their back. Injuries, depth issues, and a blue line held together with tape have forced the team to get creative.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / February 13

OEL: 1st for the Maple Leafs, 7th for Team Sweden

If you’re looking at Team Sweden’s blue line at the Olympics, it’s hard not to be impressed. Sweden boasts one of the deepest blue lines in Milano Cortina, blending elite offensive skill with lockdown defence.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

Ironic Maple Leafs’ Draft Success: Great Picks, No Patience

For all the chaos surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, one thing you can’t pin on the organization is poor scouting. When Toronto actually hangs onto draft picks, they tend to find real players.

Mitch Marner News / 6IX ON ICE / February 13

Why Toronto Maple Leafs fans can’t hold their grudge against Mitch Marner during the Olympics, as hard as it is

Alexa, play The Hip! The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway, and, as usual, Canadians everywhere are feeling a little extra patriotic. The Olympics are a time when all Canadians come together and cheer on our Canadian athletes, whether it’s the Winter or Summer Games. On Feb.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

Insider Highlights the Changing and Potential New Reality for Auston Matthews

What’s wrong with Auston Matthews? That was the question Toronto Maple Leafs fans—and much of the hockey world—were asking throughout the first three months of the 2025-26 season and, quite frankly, for most of 2024-25 as well.

William Villeneuve News / TheLeafsnation / February 13

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has William Villeneuve fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

A National Hockey League season can bring many twists and turns as injuries can strike at any time, and health is never a sure thing. The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt with a myriad of injuries this year, seeing Brandon Carlo, Chris Tanev and William Nylander all miss time.

Dougie Hamilton News / TheLeafsnation / February 13

The Athletic’s James Mirtle predicts Dougie Hamilton will end up in Toronto

Could New Jersey Devils defenceman Dougie Hamilton be the solution to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive needs? Heading into this year’s trade deadline, the veteran blueliner is one of the biggest names reportedly available on the market.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / February 13

Olympic Hockey Preview: William Nylander ready to lead Sweden vs. Finland

William Nylander and Team Sweden will face their toughest test of the preliminary round, squaring off against arch-rival Finland on Friday. Nylander scored the game-winning goal in Sweden’s 5-2 victory over Italy on Wednesday, while registering five shots on goal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 12

Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Maple Leafs

With the Olympic break underway, the trade deadline is just weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We begin our look around the league with teams that have clear plans at the extremes of the standings, this time with the Maple Leafs.

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Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / February 12

Olympic Hockey: Auston Matthews scores in USA’s 5-1 win over Latvia

The United States’ men’s hockey team opened up their tournament on Friday afternoon, handily beating Team Latvia 5-1 to kick things off at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, OEL, Raddysh & Rielly

It’s been a lively stretch for Toronto Maple Leafs fans, even with the Olympic break. A few Maple Leafs have already made early headlines overseas, and their performances—good, bad, or simply confusing—are giving us plenty to talk about.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Insider: Maple Leafs’ Trade Return From Oilers for Oliver Ekman-Larsson

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their name floating around the rumour mill quite a bit this season. And with that comes plenty of trade speculation surrounding their players.

Darren Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

Maple Leafs Need to Think Carefully Before Gambling on Raddysh

As general manager Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs look to shift their focus on moving some pieces ahead of the trade deadline, there’s a lot of talk as to what could happen beyond that and in the offseason.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / February 12

Olympic Hockey: Auston Matthews to make Olympic debut for USA, Canada squares off vs. Czechia

It will be an eventful day on the men’s hockey calendar, as Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is set to make his Olympic debut. Matthews also captains the United States men’s hockey team, and will be taking on Latvia at 3:10 ET this afternoon.

Miroslav Holinka News / TheLeafsnation / February 12

Maple Leafs prospect check-in: How has Miroslav Holinka fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

Of all the prospects in the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ system, Miroslav Holinka is without a doubt the quickest riser. With both Easton Cowan and Dennis Hildeby having graduated to the NHL in 2025-26 and quickly shedding the ‘prospect’ tag, the 20-year-old is on a clear path to working his way into the Maple Leafs’ top five prospects.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / February 11

Navigating the Maple Leafs Future

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at one of those moments where everything feels like it’s on the line. The season hasn’t exactly gone as planned, and now it’s time to think about what comes next.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Analyst: Nylander Olympic situation requires Maple Leafs put foot down

Eyebrows were raised when William Nylander was absent from Team Sweden’s practice on Tuesday, which at the time put his status for Wednesday’s opener against Italy in question.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 11

Breaking down the lines and pairings of the three Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2026 Olympics

It is nearly time for the first men’s hockey games of the 2026 Winter Olympics to get underway, and with NHL players being allowed back at the games for the first time since the 2014 games in Sochi, hockey fans from around the world will be watching with anticipation to see who comes out on top.