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On YouTubeMorgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / January 21
OEL Is Outproducing Rielly and Redefining the Maple Leafs’ Blue Line
Sometimes, the most interesting story isn’t the obvious one. This season, it’s been Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Toronto Maple Leafs. At 34, most players are thinking about winding down.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 21
Two Signings with Different Endings on the Maple Leafs’ Blue Line
Free-agent defensemen don’t usually come with happy endings in Toronto. If anything, they arrive with crossed fingers and lowered expectations. Which is why the stories of Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Chris Tanev feel so instructive this season — not just for what they’ve brought to the Maple Leafs, but for where they now stand.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Bobby McMann News / Inside The Rink / January 21
Maple Leafs Seeking Contract Extension with Bobby McMann
The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Bobby McMann have begun conversations on a contract extension, according to Darren Dreger of TSN. However, it’s believed that neither side has given out any numbers yet.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 21
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Matthews, van Riemsdyk & Laughton
The Detroit Red Wings arrive in Toronto feeling good about themselves. They also have some unfinished business on their minds. They’ve already beaten the Toronto Maple Leafs three times this season and now have a chance to complete a clean sweep while opening a three-game road trip on Wednesday night.
Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / January 21
Leafs practice notes: Joseph Woll to start vs. Red Wings, no changes to lineup expected
The Toronto Maple Leafs will ice the same lineup, goaltender Joseph Woll included, as they look to avoid the season series sweep to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 21
Craig Berube reveals Chris Tanev hasn’t asked for surgery yet: ‘He wants to play’
The 2025-26 season has been a rough go from an injury standpoint for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They’ve missed both Auston Matthews and William Nylander
Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / January 21
Joseph Woll looking to rebound against Red Wings after worst start of the season
Joseph Woll would be the first to tell you he needs to be better right now. Eleven goals against in the past two games on an expected goals count of 6.66.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 21
James van Riemsdyk calls Scott Laughton one of his favourite teammates of all time ahead of Leafs-Wings tilt
Earlier this month, William Nylander stirred up some controversy when he showed up to a game in a white tank top while sitting out with an injury. So far this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward has been taking full advantage of the league’s new relaxed dress code, showing off his fashion sense on a nightly basis.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 21
Report: Maple Leafs’ top priority is to add a right-shot defenceman
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly prioritizing the addition of a right-shot defenceman to improve the back end, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 21
Maple Leafs’ Simon Benoit ranks 19th on The Athletic’s trade board
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Simon Benoit ranked 19th on The Athletic’s NHL trade board that was released on Monday. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston noted that Benoit’s name has started to make the rounds among NHL circles as a player the Leafs are dangling in trade talks.
Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20
What Hildeby’s Response Makes Us Wonder About Goalie DNA
Goalie fights don’t happen often anymore. So when Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljkovic dropped the gloves the other night, it stopped the game cold. It always does.
Anthony Stolarz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20
Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz takes big next step toward injury return
The Toronto Maple Leafs moved one step closer to restoring their goaltending depth this week, as Anthony Stolarz officially entered the final phase of his recovery from a lengthy injury absence.
Craig Berube News / Professor Press Box / January 20
Reading Between the Lines of Craig Berube’s Injury Update
If you listened to Craig Berube talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ injuries lately, you probably noticed something right away: he’s polite, he gives the facts, but there’s zero extra energy.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 20
Craig Berube on the message to Jake McCabe amid his struggles: “Every player goes through tough stretches… Get back to your strengths, more than anything” 
After Tuesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed his goaltending situation with Joseph Woll’s rough past two starts and Anthony Stolarz’s conditioning
Borya Valis News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 20
Borya Valis scores twice, Toronto Marlies complete weekend sweep in Iowa
“If we want to become the elite team that we think we can be with the group that we have, we just can’t play that way. We have to learn from it, sooner rather than later.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20
Max Domi Has Found His Spot Beside Auston Matthews
It’s taken a while, but Max Domi looks like he’s finally found a real home in Toronto — and it’s right beside Auston Matthews. What’s really starting to stand out is how comfortable Domi looks next to Matthews.
Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20
Analyst Believes Morgan Rielly’s Struggles Warrant Big Changes
The 2025–26 season was supposed to be a bounce-back year for Morgan Rielly—a chance to prove he’s still capable of being a top-pairing defenseman with elite offensive abilities and passable defense on the other side.
Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / January 20
Leafs assign Anthony Stolarz to AHL on conditioning stint
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that they have assigned goalie Anthony Stolarz to their AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies on a conditioning loan.
Scott Laughton News / 6IX ON ICE / January 20
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs need to re-sign Scott Laughton
Right before the New Year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gone on an impressive run. In their last 10 games, they are 6–2–2. Despite this run, the Leafs are still one point out of a Wild Card spot in the arms race that is the Eastern Conference.
Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews passes Borje Salming on all-time franchise list
Auston Matthews has been the beating heart of the Toronto Maple Leafs ever since they drafted him first overall in 2016. During Matthews’ stint thus far
Morgan Rielly News / Athlon Sports / January 19
Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly Gets Called 'Weak Defender'
Criticism is growing around Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly after a blunt assessment from Leafs Nation's analyst Zack Phillips. Speaking on The Leafs Nation, Phillips questioned Rielly’s defensive play and effort during a demanding stretch of the season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 19
Maple Leafs Injury Update: Nylander, Knies & More
The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot catch a break this season when it comes to injuries. It has been something that has plagued them since the first puck was dropped and has played a large role in how their season has gone.
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.
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