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On YouTubeAuston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Analyst with Hot Take on Auston Matthews as Standalone Star
After almost 10 years of being considered a player you can’t win with, Auston Matthews can finally say he’s a winner after captaining Team USA to a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
Matthews Finally Escapes Maple Leafs Pressure, and Other Players Are Calling It Out
Every now and then, a comment hits harder than it should. That’s what happened when Craig Button said out loud what a lot of players have whispered for years: that Toronto can be a toxic environment for the very people expected to lift the place to glory.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
5 Realistic Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann at the 2026 Trade Deadline
As the 2026 Trade Deadline approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to be sellers after a tough 2025-26 campaign. They will likely be looking to shift their focus to the 2026-27 campaign and hoping they can get back to the playoffs next season, and could have some valuable trade chips to cash in on.
The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Bobby McMann News / Last Word On Sports / February 24
NHL Rumours: Why Toronto Maple Leafs May Not Trade Forward
Welcome back to NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the newest batch of chatter has brought some interesting insight into the future of impending unrestricted free agent Bobby McMann and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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
Borya Valis News / TheLeafsnation / February 24
Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Borya Valis fared through 5 months of 2025-26?
They always say that if you’re a junior hockey player that doesn’t get drafted to the NHL, your story isn’t necessarily over. Plenty of undrafted CHL players have made it out of the league and made a name for themselves, just look at Mark Giordano, who finished his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs and currently works with the Toronto Marlies.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 24
What a successful trade deadline looks like for the Maple Leafs
The NHL roster freeze is officially over with the Olympics now in the rearview mirror. While some fans (and hopefully not Toronto Maple Leafs executives)
Jacob Quillan News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 23
Late Jacob Quillan goal rescues point after Toronto Marlies forfeit another third-period lead in Cleveland 
“I thought it was a step in the right direction. We got one point, and we’ll move on from this. We didn’t really give them much, but unfortunately, a couple of our mistakes were catastrophic, and there wasn’t much Dennis [Hildeby] could do about them.
Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / February 23
Auston Matthews Gold Medal Game Reveals a Surprise
For anyone who’s questioned Auston Matthews under pressure, the U.S.-Canada Olympic gold medal game was a masterclass in how he leads. Forget the flashy goals or highlight-reel stuff — Matthews had one job that was way harder: shutting down Connor McDavid.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Maple Leafs, NHL Teams Face Issues After USA’s Olympic Win
The 2026 Winter Olympics gold-medal game between the United States and Canada was played on Sunday in Italy, with players on both sides belonging to different NHL franchises.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 23
Maple Leafs Fan Therapy vol. 15: Team Canada’s loss hurts a ton
We can’t have nice things. Arguably, the worst possible outcome happened today. The Americans won the Olympic Gold Medal in overtime over Canada. Not a single person who watched the game today would say the Americans deserved to win, and yet they did. Team Canada lost, and Auston Matthews beat them.
Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker / February 23
Will Auston Matthews use Team USA experience to improve Maple Leafs legacy?
Matthews has finally won something of significance.
Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / February 23
Auston Matthews’ Legacy Grows With Gold Medal Win
Say what you want about his play with the Toronto Maple Leafs since his 69-goal season and his playoff disappointments with the team, Auston Matthews is now a champion on the world stage.
Hudson Malinoski News / TheLeafsnation / February 23
Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Hudson Malinoski fared through 5 months of 2025-26?
The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t need to make a decision yet on former fifth-round draft pick Hudson Malinoski. Selected in 2023, 153rd overall, the Maple
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 23
Hughes brothers praise Leafs captain after gold medal win: ‘Auston Matthews is a winner’
It was a tough Sunday morning north of the border, as Canada fell to the United States in overtime of the Olympic gold medal match. But for Toronto Maple Leafs fans, there was a silver lining, seeing Auston Matthews get a taste of winning as he captained his nation to a gold medal.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 23
Potential prospect targets for the Maple Leafs at the trade deadline
Despite rattling off three straight wins heading into the NHL’s Olympic break, the Toronto Maple Leafs still find themselves six points out of a playoff spot, with three teams between them and the last wild card spot, and just 25 games left on the schedule.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / February 23
Matthews Just Played Like a Free Man — Should Leafs Worry?
Auston Matthews just captained Team USA to their first men’s hockey gold since 1980, and I swear he looked like a different guy over there in Milano. He wasn’t a different player; to me, he’s always been brilliant.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / February 19
Toronto Maple Leafs Get Some Surprises at Practice
The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first practice since before the NHL break for the 2026 Winter Olympics started. With the practice came some updates on the status of the team’s injured players.
Benoit-Olivier Groulx News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19
Maple Leafs Recall Bo Groulx
The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled center Benoit-Olivier Groulx from AHL Toronto. He’ll join the team for today’s practice with forward Max Domi absent due to personal reasons, in addition to Auston Matthews remaining unavailable as he looks to captain Team USA to a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
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