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Friends No More: Cowan and Minten Get Personal

There’s something different about playing against someone you actually like during an NHL hockey game. That’s the situation tonight with Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten.

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Craig Berube on dressing Michael Pezzetta for Leafs vs. Bruins: “In Boston, we’re going to need some physicality”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game in Boston, head coach Craig Berube discussed his lineup changes, the challenge against the Bruins, and the mentors’ trip. Easton Cowan made the comment about the group deflating on Saturday night. What have you made of how he’s been handling the losing in his first season?

Brad Treliving News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Looking Back: ‘This Trade Alone Should Have Cost Treliving His Job’

“This trade alone should have cost Treliving his job during this season,” writes one commenter on a post entitled, ‘Fraser Minten for Brandon Carlo: The trade that haunts the Maple Leafs‘ – by Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 24

Leafs lineup news: Stolarz to start vs. Bruins, Pezzetta re-enters lineup in place of Jarnkrok

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will start Tuesday’s game against the Boston Bruins. Stolarz returned to practice Monday, after taking a shot off the mask during warm-ups ahead of Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Long List of Nylander 2025-26 Antics a Final Straw in Toronto Tenure?

There comes a point when a player’s actions start to signal that he may not be fully committed to staying. Like a child seeking attention by doing what they know they shouldn’t, the path to getting what you want isn’t always direct.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, Berube, Ritchie & Changing Narratives

There’s no such thing as an easy night in the Eastern Conference right now, and that truth hits a little harder when your next stop is Boston. The Bruins are coming off a comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings and are quietly settling into a playoff spot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 24

Bo Groulx making his case to be on Maple Leafs’ 2026-27 roster

Bo Groulx wants an NHL job next season. The 26-year-old native of Rouen, France has been making quite the impression on the Toronto Maple Leafs brass since being called up March 10.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 24

The Maple Leafs are failing Easton Cowan: Why Berube’s lines are a disaster

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a poor effort against the Ottawa Senators, losing 5–2 in regulation. The Leafs sit 25th in the standings in a season that has gone completely off the rails.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Analyst sounds off on William Nylander’s tumultuous season

It’s been a roller-coaster ride of a 2025-26 season for William Nylander. Injury issues, inconsistent play at times, run-ins with the coach, and some off-ice antics—all while losing more than he ever has during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

NHL Predictions: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins, March 24

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Why the Lightning are absolutely scary right now

It’s been quite some time since the Tampa Bay Lightning made legitimate noise in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that may all change this year. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021, the Bolts fell to the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final, and they haven’t won a playoff series in three attempts since then.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 24

Why is Craig Berube still the Maple Leafs’ head coach?

No Toronto Maple Leafs head coach has survived an eight game losing streak. I guess that’s not true. Peter Horachek survived his 11-game winless streak in 2015 but he had a couple of extenuating circumstances aided him.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 23

Craig Berube on his expectations for the Leafs as they play out the string: “Where is your compete level? Are you playing for the crest on the front of the jersey?”

After Monday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the mentors trip, the message to the players during the final stretch of a lost season, Anthony Stolarz’s status, and William Nylander catching Stolarz high with a puck in warmups.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

Following a Matthews Trade: 'How Deep Would the Roster Gutting Go?'

Jonas Siegel of The Athletic asked an interesting question on Monday in his recent column: What would happen with the rest of the roster if Auston Matthews decided he no longer believed in the Toronto Maple Leafs?

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 24

NHL Rumors: Clarity on Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews may not come until June; right-handed trade and free-agent options for Senators

Chris Johnston of The Athletic: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving or anyone else within the organization know which way the Auston Matthews situation will end up going.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

Could Former Third-Overall Pick Be Part of a Potential Matthew Knies Trade Return?

We’ve learned a lot about the Matthew Knies trade talk that went down before the deadline—enough to suggest this is a situation that will remerge this summer, as Nick Kypreos has continued to reiterate.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

NHL Trade Talk Weekend Rumors: McDavid’s Remarks, Matthews Plans, Expansion

In today’s NHL weekend rumors report, league expansion talk is heating up, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to face questions about Auston Matthews, and several teams across the league are already laying the groundwork for a busy offseason.

William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

William Nylander’s Polarizing Game Is Exactly What Maple Leafs Fans Should Embrace

In Toronto, hockey isn’t just a sport — it’s a way of life. And Toronto Maple Leafs‘ forward William Nylander? He’s exactly the kind of player this city needs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

The Maple Leafs’ Noise Is Costing Them—and How to Fix It

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season has hit a strange spot where the actual games almost take a back seat. Results matter, sure, but the feeling in and around the team says just as much as the points do.

Anthony Stolarz News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Stolarz’s Injury, Tank Mode & More

The Toronto Maple Leafs are stumbling toward the finish line as they enter the final stretch of the season. What started with high expectations has spiraled into a chance at the draft lottery, and with only 12 games left on the schedule.

Dennis Hildeby News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 23

Maple Leafs Recall Dennis Hildeby

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled goaltender Dennis Hildeby from AHL Toronto on an emergency basis. He could dress tomorrow against the Bruins in place of Anthony Stolarz, who was scheduled to start Saturday night’s loss to the Senators but had to go to the hospital to get checked out after taking a puck to the throat during warmups.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 23