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Craig Berube frustrated with Maple Leafs’ inconsistent identity

Craig Berube isn’t satisfied with the way the Toronto Maple Leafs have started this season. Berube spoke to the media after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken, and Toronto’s head coach is not thrilled with what he’s seeing from his hockey club through the first six games.

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Maple Leafs need to catch up to Keith Pelley’s expectations

“”It’s go time”-Izzy Mandelbaum”-Keith Pelley. Following the recent Board of Governors meeting in New York, Keith Pelley sat down with Piere LeBrun of The Athletic and provided some votes of confidence in both Brad Treliving and Craig Berube.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Loss Against the Kraken

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action against the Seattle Kraken last night, and things didn’t go as planned. From the jump, they looked off. They had to play catch-up three times in the game, and when it finally went to overtime, they had a few chances but the Kraken were able to score and win it.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Auston Matthews' Biographer Puts Mitch Marner on Blast for 'Lamest Excuse'

Hockey writer Kevin McGran didn’t hold back when discussing Mitch Marner’s explanation for leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs. McGran, who wrote Auston Matthews'

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Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

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John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / October 19

John Tavares brushes off personal milestone following Maple Leafs’ overtime loss to Kraken

On Saturday night, John Tavares became only the fourth NHL player in league history to collect 500 points with two different franchises, joining Mark Messier, Wayne Gretzky, and Ron Francis.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / October 19

Anthony Stolarz challenges Maple Leafs to have more complete effort: ‘We’re not making it difficult’

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz called out his team after they lost to the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in overtime on Saturday. Stolarz was fed up with the fact that his team isn’t rolling along and playing their game to the best of their abilities.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 19

4 takeaways from Leafs-Kraken: Stolarz fed up with effort level, Tavares reaches milestone in loss

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs controlled possession and shot creation throughout the night, they certainly won’t be happy after losing 4-3 in overtime to the Seattle Kraken.

Craig Berube News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Craig Berube laments Maple Leafs’ effort in Kraken loss

Some members of the Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t hold back in their post-game press conferences, as Craig Berube and Anthony Stolarz took the opportunity to call out the team’s lack of effort in Saturday night’s loss to the Seattle Kraken.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / October 18

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz says ‘enough’s enough’ after OT loss to Kraken

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ start to the season, having earned seven points in six games, may not seem too bad. According to starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz, however, it hasn’t been good enough.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 19

Maple Leafs facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

There is not a team in the NHL under more pressure every year than the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Mark Scheifele passes Blake Wheeler as Jets’ all-time scoring leader

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Kraken extend season-opening point streak with overtime win

Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour takes leave of absence

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss game Sunday against Oilers

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John Tavares News / Daily Faceoff / October 18

John Tavares becomes fourth player in NHL history to score 500 points with two teams

John Tavares scored twice during the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, giving him 500 total points as a Maple Leaf and making him the fourth player in NHL history to reach the number with two different NHL teams.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Knee Jerk Reaction: John Tavares scores twice, but it’s not enough in OT loss to Kraken

The Toronto Maple Leafs battled towards securing a point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. The Leafs worked their tails off to tie the game on three separate occasions, in large part due to John Tavares.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

John Tavares records 500th point with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares recorded his 500th point with the franchise during Saturday’s game against the Seattle Kraken. Tavares reached this milestone after scoring his second goal of the contest during the third period.

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

John Tavares Record His 500th Point With the Maple Leafs

John Tavares has recorded his 500th point with the Toronto Maple Leafs. With his two goals in tonight’s game against the Seattle Kraken, he has reached the incredible milestone.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Maple Leafs Early Season Report Card: Promise, Problems & Familiar Patterns

Five games into the new season, the Toronto Maple Leafs look a lot like they always do — talented, inconsistent, and occasionally brilliant. The team shuffled the deck again this summer, adding grit and structure with players like Nicolas Roy, Dakota Joshua, and Matias Maccelli.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Maple Leafs Report Card: Joshua, Roy, and Maccelli Still Seeking Their Game

It’s still early, but five games in, we’ve seen enough of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ three new faces — Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, and Matias Maccelli — to get a first impression.

Easton Cowan News / 6IX ON ICE / October 18

Looking at the impact of Easton Cowan on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward lineup

In some ways, a quieter offseason and an initial AHL demotion muted the expectations around Easton Cowan for this season. After a spectacular MVP season in the OHL in 2023–24, Cowan’s individual production and Team Canada’s performance at the U20 World Junior Championship removed some of the lustre from public discourse.

Anthony Stolarz News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz Opens Up on Team USA Hopes for 2026 Olympics

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was not on Team USA’s six-man preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and he wasn't one of the 44 players invited to orientation camp in August, either.

Brad Treliving News / Athlon Sports / October 18

All Eyes on Brad Treliving After Maple Leafs President Delivers Message

The message from Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley could not have been clearer: it’s go time for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Maple Leafs Given Green Light to 'Go For It' This Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially been handed the green light to make a big push this season. With the president & CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Keith Pelley supporting the team’s push this season, General Manager Brad Treliving has been told this is a good season to take a big swing.

Nick Robertson News / 6IX ON ICE / October 16