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Auston Matthews has been United States’ best player through preliminary round

The Olympic men’s hockey tournament was presented both as an opportunity and a referendum for Auston Matthews. Matthews was named captain of the United States shortly before the tournament began, tasked with leading his country to their first gold medal in the men’s event since 1980.

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Maple Leafs and Canadiens: Trade Deadline Tension Builds

The NHL trade deadline is almost here, and you can feel the tension rising for both Toronto and Montreal. For the Maple Leafs, the chatter is loud about Morgan Rielly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

NHL Trade Watch: McMann Gaining Interest, Benoit Rumours & Skinner Hits the Market

Even though the NHL is still on its Olympic break, the trade market is starting to heat up. We’re less than three weeks away from the March 6 deadline.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / February 17

Olympic Hockey: William Nylander, Sweden to face USA in Quarter Finals after win vs. Latvia

It was perhaps a bit shocking to see Team Sweden participate in the play-off rounds as the seventh-seeded team in the tournament, but after a sizeable loss to Finland and a closer win than they’d probably like over Italy, Sweden finished third in their pool in the name of goal differential and found themselves up against Latvia in the play-offs.

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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?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 17

Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ recovery over the Leafs’ winter break: “He feels a lot better… It will help with the ailing thing he’s had going on”

In the first practice since the winter break, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players, expectations for the team coming out of the break, and the performance of OEL, Auston Matthews, and William Nylander at the Olympics.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Maple Leafs

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline is right around the corner. Which means it’s time to start looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ deadline primer. The Maple Leafs find themselves between a rock and a hard place.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 17

Maple Leafs injuries: Craig Berube offers updates on Chris Tanev, Dakota Joshua, and more

The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first practice since before the start of the Olympic break, and with it came updates on the status of the injured players.

Bobby McMann News / Professor Press Box / February 17

Don’t Be Silly, Maple Leafs Need to Keep Bobby McMann

The funny thing about the Toronto Maple Leafs right now is that everyone seems to be talking trades like it’s the magic fix. They’re chasing the Boston Bruins for that last Wild Card spot, the pressure’s on, and suddenly every guy with an expiring deal is being tossed into a fake trade on social media.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 17

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..

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / February 16

Why does Auston Matthews get the most criticism of anyone on Team USA?

After the Olympics round robin, Auston Matthews leads the undefeated Americans in goals and points. The US captain has been fantastic, looking better than he has all year for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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

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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.

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.