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Morgan Rielly, Dakota Joshua skate with main group at Maple Leafs’ first practice in two weeks

While Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson continue on their quest for an Olympic gold medal, the rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs returned to practice for the first time since before the start of the Olympic break..

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Olympic Criticisms Eerily Familiar for Auston Matthews

The round robin is done on the men’s side of Olympic hockey competition in Italy and the United States might not have finished first overall, but they did close it out as the top team in Group C – second overall to only Canada.

Simon Benoit News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Who’s Eyeing Simon Benoit? Trade Rumors Heating Up

As the Olympic break gets closer to ending and teams start making real plans ahead of the NHL trade deadline, assume the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be in the middle of the action.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

NHL Rumors: Contender Eyeing McMann, Benoit Interest, Bruins Like Faulk

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs could be weighing major decisions on Simon Benoit, the Colorado Avalanche are being linked to forward help from Toronto, and the Boston Bruins are aggressively pursuing a top-four defenseman ahead of the March 6 trade deadline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

Analyst Pinpoints What Makes Auston Matthews Different from Connor McDavid

Auston Matthews has taken a lot of — somewhat undeserved — flak over the last two years. Any superstar will face criticism when they aren’t playing or producing up to lofty expectations, but that’s especially true when you’re the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs and were once widely viewed as one of the best players in the world.

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

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Insider Predicts Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann Will be Traded to Oilers at Deadline

The trade rumours between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers aren’t going away anytime soon. In the latest edition of his ‘NHL trade matchmaker’ series for The Athletic, insider Chris Johnston took it one step further.

Artur Akhtyamov News / TheLeafsnation / February 17

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Moldenhauer making noise, Akhtyamov’s AHL All-Star appearance

Even before the Toronto Maple Leafs selected him in the third round of the 2022 NHL draft, Nick Moldenhauer had faced more than his fair share of adversity.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 17

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

The Toronto Maple Leafs went into the 2024 National Hockey League Entry Draft with only two selections in the first four rounds, raising the need to hit on both of these picks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 17

1 player Maple Leafs must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs will fight for their playoff lives when they come back from the Olympic break. Toronto is still in the hunt, as they are only six points back of the Boston Bruins for the final Wild Card spot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 16

Olympics update: How are the three Leafs doing so far?

The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway, and the men’s hockey has not disappointed. Team Canada looks like an absolute juggernaut. With their 10–2 demolition of Team France on Sunday, they are headed to the quarter-finals.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Could Avalanche Land Maple Leafs Popular Deadline Forward?

As the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline approaches, one name that keeps heating up, then cooling down, and then heating up again in the rumor mill is Bobby McMann.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

How the Maple Leafs’ Shanaplan Went Off the Rails

For years, fans in Toronto rolled their eyes at the idea of a grand “Shanaplan.” It became a punchline whenever the Toronto Maple Leafs stumbled in the first round or stayed quiet at the trade deadline.

Luke Haymes News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 16

Luke Haymes extends goal-scoring streak, Toronto Marlies’ eight-game point streak ends in Laval

“I thought we were really good early and even pretty good for most of the second [period]. It’s that [late second period] goal that hurt us. They got a lot of momentum from the tying goal and came out and scored another one to start the third.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Jake Guentzel Calls Out Media Over Criticism of Auston Matthews

Auston Matthews’ first two games of the Winter Olympics were nothing flashy: two points (one goal, one assist) while providing his typical solid two-way play.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Could the Maple Leafs Cash in On The Oilers Buying at the Deadline?

As the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline gets closer, the situation in Toronto is starting to look a lot different. We’re used to seeing the Maple Leafs as buyers at this time of year.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 16

Auston Matthews’ Team USA truth bomb proves they’re ready for gold

The preliminary round of the 2026 Winter Olympics has concluded with a clear theme: the dominance of former NHL top picks. Stars like Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, and Auston Matthews have lived up to their draft pedigree, propelling Canada and the United States to the top two seeds heading into the quarterfinals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 16

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

After spending the previous two seasons with the Toronto Marlies in the AHL, Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Topi Niemelä opted this summer to head back overseas, signing a one-year deal with the Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League.

Simon Benoit News / TheLeafsnation / February 16

5 potential trade destinations for Maple Leafs’ Simon Benoit

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to make multiple moves ahead of this season’s trade deadline, and if general manager Brad Treliving moves a defenceman, it’s very likely Simon Benoit will be one of the contenders to go.

Auston Matthews News / NBC Sports / February 15

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Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker / February 15

Auston Matthews breakout game a great sign for Team USA

The United States is going to need more of that over the next week.

Jack Eichel establishing himself as Team USA's leader, go-to star

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

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 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.

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.