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Maple Leafs activate Joseph Woll from IR, assign Artur Akhtyamov to Toronto Marlies

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll has been activated from injured reserve, while Artur Akhtyamov has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

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Is This Collision From 2024 What’s Hindering Auston Matthews?

Auston Matthews has started to take heat in Toronto as his lackluster 2024–25 season has seemingly carried over into 2025–26 through the first 26 games.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 16

Maple Leafs fans voice their concerns over Auston Matthews’ offensive output

Toronto Maple Leafs fans have plenty of reasons to feel frustrated with the state of the team as of late, but the leading reason is Auston Matthews’ decline throughout the year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

What Nylander and Matthews Reveal About the Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews and William Nylander, probably the two best Toronto Maple Leafs players, have two very different ways of being on the ice. Their contrast isn’t just about skill or scoring; it’s about mindset, personality, and how they respond to coaching.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 16

Maple Leafs’ Max Domi, Scott Laughton reflect on their favourite Joe Bowen moments

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to honour long-time play-by-play commentator Joe Bowen during Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, the same opponent on the night of his first game called on October 6, 1982.

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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.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz ‘not making progress’ on injury, seeing specialist

Concerning news for one of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ backstops. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, head coach Craig Berube announced that goaltender Anthony Stolarz is going to see another specialist regarding an upper-body injury that has kept him out of action since early November.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 16

Craig Berube expects strong response from Maple Leafs leadership after call-out following loss to Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs let the Connor McDavid show take over the network on Saturday night, with the Edmonton Oilers defeating the Leafs 6-3. McDavid scored two goals and added an assist, including a dazzling breakaway where he made the Maple Leafs defenders look like toddlers skating for the first time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 16

Leafs injury news: Woll to start vs. Blackhawks, Stolarz isn’t progressing, will see specialist

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will start Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, head coach Craig Berube confirmed. Woll sustained a lower-body injury on December 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Joseph Woll News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Leafs’ Jospeh Woll to return against Blackhawks after four-game absence

One of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ top netminders is set to return to action. When speaking to the media, head coach Craig Berube revealed that goaltender Joseph Woll will start on Tuesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Joseph Woll News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Maple Leafs To Activate Joseph Woll From Injured Reserve

Maple Leafs starter Joseph Woll will return to action tonight against the Blackhawks, head coach Craig Berube told reporters (including Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic).

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / December 16

Morgan Rielly calls Joe Bowen a ‘great human being’, speaks about retiring broadcaster’s impact on Maple Leafs

A career with the Toronto Maple Leafs that started on October 6, 1982 is in its final season and tonight at Scotiabank Arena, when the Leafs host the Chicago

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 16

Breaking down how every Toronto Maple Leafs 2025 draft pick is doing this year

The Toronto Maple Leafs ended the 2024–25 season as one of the top teams in the league, and while they had some great roster players, they ended up missing out on a proper first-round draft pick.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

A Maple Leafs & Predators Trade That Makes Sense?

Matias Maccelli’s situation in Toronto has slowly gone sideways. Healthy scratched seven straight games; he is now sidelined with illness. Even when he’s been in the lineup, there hasn’t been much runway.

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Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / December 16

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford pushing for spot with Canada, Koblar crushes the competition

Welcome back for another edition of the Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup here at The Leafs Nation. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing, and we’re going to stick with that theme this week, going with a bit more of a rapid-fire style roundup.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 16

Top 10 best calls of Joe Bowen’s Maple Leafs play-by-play career

The Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans have been blessed by 44 years and nearly 4000 games of “HOLY MACKINAW” calls rattling through the foundation of their homes.

NHL News / Pension Plan Puppets / December 16

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: December 16th News and Stars

It's been a couple of weeks since my last prospect report. I was laid off from my job at the beginning of the month and let's just say my mind was not in a great place even before that.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

NHL Predictions: December 16th Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs

As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to host the Chicago Blackhawks, this matchup feels like one of those games Toronto simply has to have. The Leafs are still searching for consistency and trying to solidify their place in the Stanley Cup Playoff picture, while the Blackhawks are in full rebuild mode.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 16

The Leafs need their captain, and they need him now: Alberga’s Take

Tuesday night’s tilt with the Chicago Blackhawks feels like a sneaky big game for the Toronto Maple Leafs. And it’s not because they’re honouring the great Joe Bowen either.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 16

Auston Matthews offers self-assessment of recent form: ‘It’s fine, it’s been a grind lately’

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews spoke to reporters Monday, where he offered his own assessment of his recent form. Matthews did not speak to reporters following Saturday’s 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Could Former 70-Point Defenseman Be a Maple Leafs Trade Target?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been looking to shake up their roster for a while now, yet nothing has come close to fruition. Part of that can be attributed to a 6–3–3 stretch over their last 12 games, which has helped them climb back into the playoff mix, while injuries to a host of key contributors have also hindered their ability to make moves.