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Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka praises Easton Cowan’s start to his sophomore campaign

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting production from almost every aspect of their roster through their first 14 games of the 2026-27 regular season. While

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Maple Leafs may never have a better chance to trade for Alexander Nikishin

The recent news about the Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Alexander Nikishin agreeing on a one-year $3 million deal instantly brought a thought to my mind: This would be an ideal opportunity for the Maple Leafs to push for a Nikishin trade.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Easton Cowan puts blame on himself for Maple Leafs’ loss to Flames: ‘I cost us the game’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan has been off to an excellent start to his sophomore campaign, but he’s not going to bed happy following the team’s 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

5 takeaways from Leafs-Flames: Cooley outplays Bobrovksy, Marchenko’s injury sends lines into blender

All good things must come to an end, but the Toronto Maple Leafs will surely be ruing their 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. The scoreline is flattering to the Flames, who netted two empty-net goals, but it was a largely flat, erratic performance from the Maple Leafs, who entered Monday’s game on a four-game winning streak.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Auston Matthews News / Editor In Leaf / October 27

Auston Matthews makes history, but Maple Leafs’ winning streak ends in disaster against Flames

The Toronto Maple Leafs' four-game winning streak was snapped on Monday night with a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames in what was Toronto's final game at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 27

Game Review: A sobering night in Calgary sees Leafs’ streak snapped, Marchenko hurt

You are forgiven if you didn’t see the first-period result and overall outcome coming, given how this game in Calgary started from the Maple Leafs’ perspective.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 26

Jim Hiller on Easton Cowan blaming himself for the loss in Calgary: “I commend him for taking responsibility, but he didn’t cost us the game”

After a 5-2 loss to the Flames, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the team’s sloppy turnovers, Easton Cowan’s response after a rough first period, and the mounting injury situations after Kirill Marchenko’s exit from the game.

Kirill Marchenko News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs lose to Flames, and worse, lose Kirill Marchenko to injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t survive a hot start by the Calgary Flames, dropping Monday night’s game by a score of 5-2. But the dark cloud that was the injury to Kirill Marchenko in the second period makes an October loss to a Western Conference team look like nothing.

Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews breaks record, reaches major milestone vs. Flames

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s been a bit of an up-and-down campaign for Toronto so far. But captain Auston Matthews is having a resurgent start to the year.

Kirill Marchenko News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Leafs’ Marchenko exits game vs. Flames with lower-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed Monday evening that winger Kirill Marchenko sustained a lower-body injury during the second period of their game against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Are the Maple Leafs Already Making Excuses for Bobrovsky?

Monday night, Sergei Bobrovsky is projected to start for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight in Calgary. It’s a chance for him to get his numbers where he and the Leafs want them, much higher than the ones already drawing attention.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Leafs update injury status of Tanev, Tavares, Domi, Joshua

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be riding a four-game winning streak, but they’re still operating at far less than full strength. Toronto is missing a handful of regulars due to injury, but it appears that at least a few of them are getting nearer to returning.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Easton Cowan News / Professor Press Box / October 26

Maple Leafs' Easton Cowan: One Young Player, Three New Options

Sometimes, a young player's biggest contribution isn't just what he does on the ice. It's what he allows everyone else to do. That's an interesting part of Easton Cowan's emergence with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / October 26

The Maple Leafs May Have Found Something Young Players Need

Developing a young hockey player isn’t always about getting him to the NHL as quickly as possible. Sometimes, it’s about knowing when he isn’t quite ready.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 26

Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna’s opportunities to play in tough defensive situations: “Maybe he’s not getting as much as he might in a different situation, but it’s good for him to be around these players, learn from them, and come along”

Ahead of Monday’s game in Calgary, Jim Hiller discussed the Flames’ special teams, Easton Cowan’s defensive ability, Gavin McKenna’s minutes, and the fan support the team receives in Western Canada.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Maple Leafs lineup news: Sergei Bobrovsky projected to start vs. Flames

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is projected to start Monday’s game against the Calgary Flames. Bobrovsky is coming off a 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers, and he’s posted a 3-3-2 record with a .895 save percentage through eight appearances.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 26

A Maple Leafs’ Surprising Five-Man Combination

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ five-man group of Kirill Marchenko, Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna, William Nylander and Darren Raddysh ranks second on the chart below, with a Goals-For (GF) figure of 0.78 and an average of 2:03 minutes together per game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 26

Maple Leafs’ West Coast trip could make or break their brutal upcoming stretch

The Toronto Maple Leafs, fresh off a 7-2 beatdown of the Edmonton Oilers, head into Monday night's game against the Calgary Flames on a four-game winning streak and are 6-2-2 in their last 10 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / October 27

Toronto Making Fans Believe Again

The Toronto Maple Leafs are doing something that fans have wanted to see for a long time. Win or lose, the current group of players is playing cohesively.

Auston Matthews News / Editor In Leaf / October 26

Auston Matthews can set a Maple Leafs record in Calgary

Auston Matthews will have an opportunity to add another franchise record to his growing list of accomplishments when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Impact & Stecher’s Long-Awaited Reunion With Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories worth a closer look. Easton Cowan is putting up some nice early numbers, and while we’re still a long way from knowing what his season will look like, it’s encouraging to see a young player find ways to contribute without needing a pile of ice time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews’ Leadership, Cowan’s Growth & a 7-2 Statement Win

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won four straight games, and the 7-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers was the sort of result that gets people talking. Beating a team with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl is one thing.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Blowout loss to the Maple Leafs highlight Oilers' flaws

Things have been great for the Edmonton Oilers to open the 2026-27 season, and almost all of that is related to their top-line duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Four-goal third propels surging Maple Leafs past Oilers

It’s time to talk about Connor McDavid’s historic 260-point pace

Oilers’ dynamic duo dominated against reigning Cup champs

Predators claim Daemon Hunt off waivers from division rival Wild

Who will be the first NHL coach fired in 2026-27?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Maple Leafs Recall Cole McWard, Dakota Mermis

The Toronto Maple Leafs desperately need defensive reinforcements ahead of their upcoming road trip through the NHL’s Pacific Division. According to a team announcement, the Maple Leafs recalled Cole McWard and Dakota Mermis from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Troy Stecher News / Trade Talk Sports / October 23

Why Does the Maple Leafs Troy Stecher Celebration Matter So Much?

The Toronto Maple Leafs gave their fans a bit of a ride on Thursday night, but they found a way to finish the job. With the game tied 4-4 against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena, Troy Stecher became the unlikely hero, scoring with just 28 seconds left to give Toronto a 5-4 win.