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There’s no room for sentimental value in the Maple Leafs’ lineup

Sentimental value is a luxury afforded to good teams, and the notion of meritocracy can often be a sham. Through the opening quarter and change, the Toronto Maple Leafs are several leaps away from displaying that they are a quality team, despite the collection of some of the world’s best offensive talent.

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Maple Leafs' William Nylander leads NHL in elite stat amid team struggles

Not all is bad news for the Toronto Maple Leafs. William Nylander, for example, is one of the positive aspects of the franchise this season.

Toronto must urgently correct this roster management error

Why Brad Lambert is a smart long-term option for Maple Leafs to consider

Craig Berube’s time with Toronto parallels his post-Cup Blues seasons

Oilers' 2015 trade still stands as biggest blunder of Connor McDavid era

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen gets suspended for one game

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 23

Maple Leafs must urgently correct a roster management error

The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot continue choosing their lineups based on sentimental value. Craig Berube must understand that the best players must play.

Do the Leafs or Oilers have a higher chance of missing the playoffs?

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Noah Chadwick News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 23

Noah Chadwick records three-point haul as Toronto Marlies snap four-game losing streak

“The game in Belleville (4-0 loss) was a wake-up call for us. I think we had a great response. I thought we played really well and capitalized on the chances they gave us.” – Bo Groulx “Once you’re mentally engaged and physically engaged, the execution drives itself.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23

Beyond Roster Trade, Maple Leafs Have Hit a Breaking Point

The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially in crisis mode. Seven losses in eight games, a 1-5-2 spiral, and a level of disjointed, uninspired hockey this team simply hasn’t shown in years.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

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

Maple Leafs fan therapy week 8: Toronto might have to tank for a top-5 draft pick

So when I signed up to write a weekly column as a Toronto Maple Leafs fan at the start of this season, I was quite excited. As I wrote about in my first column, I really felt that this season was the start of something new, not a fresh page, but at least a new chapter. Turns out I was right, although very much not in the way I was expecting.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 23

The Maple Leafs Are Too Slow in a Fast NHL

The social media chatter among Toronto Maple Leafs fans went viral today when The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn’s latest speed chart made it official: the Toronto Maple Leafs are slow.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 23

Maple Leafs and the challenges of a ‘roster for roster’ trade

During his quarterly media availability on Tuesday, Brad Treliving alluded to the types of trades the Toronto Maple Leafs would be looking at. This notion

William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Maple Leafs' William Nylander Sends Blunt Message After Canadiens Loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs were outmatched again Saturday, losing 5–2 to the Montreal Canadiens for their seventh defeat in the last eight games. The Leafs have fallen to 9–10-3 and now sit near the bottom of the Atlantic Division, only above the Buffalo Sabres in the standings by one point.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / November 23

John Tavares brushes off Maple Leafs’ injury woes after loss vs. Canadiens: ‘There’s no excuses’

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be operating on a pattern of one step forward, several steps back. After snapping a five-game winless streak with a 3-2 overtime win against the St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 23

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 Loss to the Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Montreal Canadiens last night in one of the most loved hockey rivalries in history. This original six matchup was one of the most interesting games to watch, considering they were only separated by two points in the standings heading into the game.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / November 23

Craig Berube calls Leafs’ effort level ‘inexcusable’ in loss to Canadiens

With every game played, the situation with the Toronto Maple Leafs just seems to get worse. Playing in the Hockey Night in Canada spotlight Saturday, the Maple Leafs fell 5-2 to their rival Montreal Canadiens in an overall poor showing.

Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / November 23

3 takeaways from Leafs-Canadiens: Woll exempt from criticism in worst loss of season

Presented with an opportunity to take charge of their season against their struggling historical rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs submitted their most embarrassing performance of the 2025-26 season.

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The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 23

Game Review: Soul searching continues as Maple Leafs lay egg in Montreal

Coming off one of their better 60-minute efforts of the season against Columbus (not saying much, granted), Craig Berube ran three new lines to start this big Saturday night clash in Montreal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Key Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Injured vs Canadiens

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe went down during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens, due to an upper-body injury. The team later announced that he is ruled out for the remainder of the game.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs embarrass themselves in loss to Canadiens

Two division rivals, two of the most historic franchises in the NHL, two teams coming into a Hockey Night in Canada matchup having battled serious struggles lately.

Jake McCabe News / Daily Faceoff / November 22

Leafs’ Jake McCabe leaves game against Canadiens with upper-body injury

A bad night for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been made even worse. When the third period between the Leafs and Montreal Canadiens began on Saturday night, Toronto announced that defenseman Jake McCabe wouldn’t return due to an upper-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe ruled out vs. Canadiens due to upper-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe has been ruled out of Saturday night’s contest against the Montreal Canadiens due to an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old exited the ice after taking a puck to the face in the second period and will not return for the third.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Maple Leafs May Have Been Playing Hurt Before Anyone Knew It

Every once in a while, something happens with this Toronto Maple Leafs team that makes you wonder if we all just missed something hiding in plain sight.

Auston Matthews News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Is Auston Matthews the Greatest American-Born NHL Player of All Time?

When you look around the NHL, it’s easy to talk about international legends. However, when it comes to homegrown, American talent, Auston Matthews has staked a seriously compeling claim to being the greatest USA-born player ever.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Maple Leafs Depth Destroyed? A Shocking Number of Picks Given Up

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t lose their depth overnight — they traded it away piece by piece, year after year, until the bottom of their roster was held together by PTOs and bargain-bin additions.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 21

The Toronto Maple Leafs keeping their injuries secret is not fair to their fans

I’m not sure there’s a team more protective of their players’ injuries in all of sports than the Toronto Maple Leafs. For years now us fans have been left in the dark, wondering when our favourite players will return and, in some cases, where they are.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 20

Lowly Maple Leafs still have hope to salvage their season

With Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto is 9-9-3 and has lost six of its last seven games.

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving takes first step toward solutions with honest assessment

Brandon Carlo, Morgan Rielly land on The Athletic’s top 25 trade targets list

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

Maple Leafs Insider Floats Unthinkable Auston Matthews Trade

Nick Kypreos dropped a whopper idea on Leafs Nation this week, suggesting the Toronto Maple Leafs may eventually have to consider exploring an Auston Matthews trade.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 20