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The Toronto Maple Leafs return home to face the Minnesota Wild after a four-game road trip that saw them go 2-1-1, to help improve the team’s overall record to 24-16-8 through 48 games.

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Maple Leafs to host annual outdoor practice at Westway Outdoor Rink on January 26

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they will hosting their annual outdoor practice at Westway Outdoor Rink on January 26th. This marks the second straight year that the Leafs will be hosting their outdoor practice at a venue other than Nathan Phillips Square, after having last year’s event at Prince of Wales Park.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 19

Leafs lineup news: Knies game-time decision vs. Wild, no timeline for Nylander’s return

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies will be a game-time decision for Monday’s game against the Minnesota Wild, head coach Craig Berube confirmed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Maple Leafs Defenseman Added to Insiders Latest Trade Board

A new name has surfaced on TSN insider Chris Johnston’s latest trade board, and it’s Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit. The physical blueliner had been sidelined the last two games with an upper-body injury, though he is expected to return to action Monday night against Minnesota, so it shouldn’t impact any potential move.

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Jacob Quillan News / TheLeafsnation / January 19

Maple Leafs call up Jacob Quillan from AHL’s Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they have recalled forward Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. This comes after William Nylander reaggravated his lower-body injury on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights and was deemed questionable for Monday’s game against the Minnesota Wild.

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Jacob Quillan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Maple Leafs Recall Jacob Quillan

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve added forward Jacob Quillan back to the NHL roster. They’ll need to make a corresponding move to open a spot on the active roster.

Bobby McMann News / 6IX ON ICE / January 19

What would a Bobby McMann extension look like for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Over the past couple of seasons, Bobby McMann has become a reliable depth forward in Toronto. The Maple Leafs signed him to a minor league deal in the 2020–21 season, and rewarded him with a two-year NHL extension before the 2024–2025 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 19

The Leafs’ difficult five-game homestand, lagging defensive numbers, and McMann’s strong top line fit – Maple Leafs Notebook

The Maple Leafs are halfway through their toughest remaining stretch of the season, completing the recent four-game road trip with a 2-1-1 record to collect a respectable five of eight points.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

The Maple Leafs Are At A Crossroads

The Maple Leafs are on a heater at the moment, and while it’s made some fans forget about their awful stretch of play to start the season, it was clear that the team was going through something, and it’s hard to put a name to it.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Why This Is Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s Best Season in Years

Toronto erased a two-goal hole in the third and won 4–3 in OT, with Oliver Ekman-Larsson everywhere. Goal? Check. Assist? Check. Defensive stop? Check.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: OEL, Hildeby, Valis & McMann

After surrendering two two-goal leads against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Toronto Maple Leafs flipped the script vs. the Winnipeg Jets, coming from behind in the third period to pull out a 4–3 overtime win.

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

Maple Leafs Fan Therapy vol. 13: Toronto is playing meaningful games in January, and it’s fun

It’s been an eventful week in Leafland. Since the last fan therapy, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gone 2–1–1, including an away win against the seemingly unbeatable Colorado Avalanche, a multi-goal collapse against Mitch Marner and the Golden Knights, and a come-from-behind victory over the Winnipeg Jets. The Leafs are playing good hockey.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 18

Auston Matthews having fun with boos on the road, praises Ekman-Larsson’s dominant game vs. Jets

Auston Matthews is finding his game at the absolute perfect time, and that’s great news for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto’s captain was a force in Saturday night’s 4-3 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets, giving everyone flashbacks of just how good he can be when he’s at the top of his game.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / January 18

Craig Berube highlights Maple Leafs’ character in comeback win vs. Jets

The Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up a four-game road trip on Saturday with a 4-3 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets. Despite twice facing a two-goal deficit in the game, the Maple Leafs rallied and fought their way back, putting it away in extra time.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 OT Win Over the Jets

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action last night against the Winnipeg Jets on Hockey Day in Canada, a day where all seven Canadian teams are in action.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 18

Maple Leafs & Jets emerging as potential trade partners

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets could wind up doing some business together ahead of this season’s trade deadline, and it has everything to do with depth on defence, and the Jets’ disappointing year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 18

3 takeaways from Leafs-Jets: Domi shines, Ekman-Larsson’s concerted offence, Matthews is back

A truly great rollercoaster will suspend you at the top before plummeting to the bottom, regain its momentum through a series of loops and turns, embark upon another climb to the top, one more steep plunge, before a satisfying denouement.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 17

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs mount comeback vs. Jets for second time in a month in 4-3 OT win

On New Years Day, the Toronto Maple Leafs mounted a comeback after being down 4-1 to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 6-5. On Saturday night, in the second and final game between the two teams this season, the Maple Leafs came back after being down 3-1 to defeat the Jets 4-3 in overtime.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

What the Maple Leafs’ Stats Reveal About Their Identity

Most team stats answer simple questions: who shoots the most, who scores the most, who skates the hardest. NHL EDGE does something different. It shows how teams play — where their strengths actually show up, and where they don’t even try to compete.

Joseph Woll News / Daily Faceoff / January 17

Joseph Woll’s calming presence in net a big reason for Leafs’ turnaround

This season could have fallen apart and become a lost cause for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who floundered around for the first few months of the year and bottomed out at last place in the Eastern Conference on multiple occasions.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Maple Leafs To Recall Jacob Quillan; William Nylander Injured

According to David Alter of The Hockey News, the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to recall Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. As TSN’s Darren Dreger pointed out earlier, forward William Nylander is dealing with injury concerns, and he’ll likely be placed on the injured reserve.

Scott Laughton News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Maple Leafs Reportedly Interested in Extending Scott Laughton

According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in extending forward Scott Laughton. Laughton, 31, is on an expiring contract with the Maple Leafs but could be in line for a new deal as early as the Olympic break next month.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

Without William Nylander the Maple Leafs Are in Big Trouble

Twice in Vegas, the Toronto Maple Leafs had the game in their hands. Up 3–1 after the first, the team still lost in overtime by a score of 6-5 and walked away with one point instead of two.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Leafs’ Stolarz says nerve issue kept him out, still ‘couple more practices’ away from return

Updates surrounding Anthony Stolarz’s health have been limited – until Friday. During a media availability at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, Stolarz told the media that a nerve issue is what has kept him out of playing action since Nov.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Matthews’ lack of effort late against Vegas a tough end to matchup against Marner

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a tough defeat at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night, a loss that saw them give up a game-tying goal with seven seconds left in the third period, then Jack Eichel scored in overtime to give Vegas the 6-5 win.