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William Nylander misses Sweden’s practice due to maintenance, status vs. Italy TBD

William Nylander missed Sweden’s practice on Tuesday and his status for Wednesday’s game against Italy is to be determined. Nylander was held out of practice due to maintenance.

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

The Toronto Maple Leafs are continuing to try and fill the prospect pool after years of drafting later in rounds and trading picks away, after reaching the playoffs for the past nine years.

NHL News / Pension Plan Puppets / February 10

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: February 10th News and Stars

It's been a while since my last prospect report. Ironically, despite losing my full time job I haven't had as much time to watch games as I used to. But I've been watching what I can and following the rest on social media and the boxscores, so let's see who's been hot!

Auston Matthews News / Breakaway on SI / February 10

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Faces a Legacy Test at Olympics

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has earned a fair bit of praise over the course of his 10-year NHL career. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, Matthews has consistently been one of the league’s top scorers, which has enabled his Maple Leafs to be perpetual contenders in the Eastern Conference.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Maple Leafs Glue Guy Shouldn’t Be Traded No Matter What

There’s been a bunch of chatter lately about the Toronto Maple Leafs moving players, and fans are already playing the “who’s next?” game. One guy who shouldn’t be anywhere near that conversation?

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 9

Olympics Could Change the Auston Matthews Hostility in Toronto

As the 2026 Winter Olympics unfold in Milano Cortina, Auston Matthews will be leading Team USA as the captain. In many ways, this assignment is an opportunity to prove his naysayers wrong.

Morgan Rielly News / Professor Press Box / February 9

Little to No Chance Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly Gets Traded

Lately, the chatter around the Toronto Maple Leafs trading Morgan Rielly has been hard to ignore. Some whispers even suggest that if he doesn’t waive his no-trade clause, the Maple Leafs might push back with punitive measures.

Matt Murray News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Whatever Happened to Ex-Maple Leafs Goalie Matt Murray?

For a while, Matt Murray was everywhere and nowhere at the same time. A Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins before he was legally old enough to rent a car in some places, then a Toronto Maple Leafs reclamation project, then a long stretch where his name only came up when someone mentioned injuries.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

3 Morgan Rielly Trade Destinations Beyond San Jose

Recent trade talk around Morgan Rielly has been as loud and as real as we’ve ever seen during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs. His underwhelming play this season, combined with the team’s latest short stint of success without him, has only fueled the chatter—and it’s safe to say it isn’t going away anytime soon.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Maple Leafs Trade Deadline: Who’s Most Likely to Be Moved?

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t in rebuild mode ahead of the March 6 trade deadline, but they’re also not standing pat. With the playoffs no longer the immediate focus, GM Brad Treliving appears positioned to recoup future assets and set up a summer retool—without detonating the core.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Rielly’s Future, Trade Rumours, Olympics Begin & More

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially entered the 2026 Winter Olympic Break along with the rest of the NHL. NHL games don’t return until Feb. 25th, when the Maple Leafs take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first stop of a back-to-back in the State of Florida.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Maple Leafs Goalie Drawing Flyers Interest Amid Waiver Uncertainty

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in an interesting spot as they head into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. With injuries to both Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll, they’ve seen the emergence of Dennis Hildeby, who stepped up when the team needed him most.

Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / February 9

What could a good Olympic performance do for Auston Matthews?

With the men’s Olympic hockey beginning on Wednesday, now is the time to look at some players to watch. One of the top players to watch on Team USA is Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews.

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Bobby McMann News / Total Pro Sports / February 9

NHL Trade Rumors: Insider Reveals Oilers And Maple Leafs Held Talks Before The Freeze, And It Wasn’t About Bobby McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs made it clear before the Olympic roster freeze that they were likely heading toward seller mode at the trade deadline with the way their season was unraveling.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 9

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

The thing about goalies in the NHL is you can never have too many of them, at least from a draft standpoint. For every first-round draft bust like Rick DiPietro or Mark Visentin, there’s an Igor Shesterkin or Ilya Sorokin to be had somewhere in the late rounds of the draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 9

Should they stay or should they go: Maple Leafs defence and goaltenders

The Toronto Maple Leafs are open for business. It’s selling season (or window shopping season during the Olympic break) and the Leafs need to recoup futures,

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 8

Auston Matthews named US Olympic hockey captain

The U.S. men's hockey team tabbed Auston Matthews as its captain for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday. Matthews keeps the C on his chest for the Americans after serving in that role for the 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025, in which they fell to Canada in an overtime final.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / February 8

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews named captain of USA’s men’s Olympic hockey team

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has been named captain of the United States men’s Olympic hockey team. Matthews previously served as the United States’ captain during the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 8

The Maple Leafs’ Single Biggest Problem

The biggest problem facing the Toronto Maple Leafs right now is the widening disconnect between how the organization sees itself and how the fans see the team.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 8

Does Maple Leafs Simon Benoit for Canadiens Arber Xhekaj Make Sense?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a difficult position. They are six points out of a wild-card spot but are currently on a three-game win streak heading into the Olympic break.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 8

Is it time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to tank?

A soft schedule heading into the Olympic break might offer hope for some. For others, picking up wins might only serve to muddy the waters. In short, the Leafs recent struggles have given life to a long-since familiar friend, otherwise known as Tank Nation.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / February 7

Have the Maple Leafs and Their Fans Hit an Impasse?

You can feel the mood around the Toronto Maple Leafs shifting. It isn’t just another season where people grumble about the power play or line combinations.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 5

Which Toronto Maple Leafs need the Olympic break the most?

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs season hasn’t been the best, with the team currently sitting sixth in the Atlantic Division, they have shown strong play of late.