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Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Maple Leafs

With the Olympic break underway, the trade deadline is just weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We begin our look around the league with teams that have clear plans at the extremes of the standings, this time with the Maple Leafs.

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Olympic Hockey: Auston Matthews scores in USA’s 5-1 win over Latvia

The United States’ men’s hockey team opened up their tournament on Friday afternoon, handily beating Team Latvia 5-1 to kick things off at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, OEL, Raddysh & Rielly

It’s been a lively stretch for Toronto Maple Leafs fans, even with the Olympic break. A few Maple Leafs have already made early headlines overseas, and their performances—good, bad, or simply confusing—are giving us plenty to talk about.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Insider: Maple Leafs’ Trade Return From Oilers for Oliver Ekman-Larsson

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their name floating around the rumour mill quite a bit this season. And with that comes plenty of trade speculation surrounding their players.

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Darren Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

Maple Leafs Need to Think Carefully Before Gambling on Raddysh

As general manager Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs look to shift their focus on moving some pieces ahead of the trade deadline, there’s a lot of talk as to what could happen beyond that and in the offseason.

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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 / TheLeafsnation / February 12

Olympic Hockey: Auston Matthews to make Olympic debut for USA, Canada squares off vs. Czechia

It will be an eventful day on the men’s hockey calendar, as Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is set to make his Olympic debut. Matthews also captains the United States men’s hockey team, and will be taking on Latvia at 3:10 ET this afternoon.

Miroslav Holinka News / TheLeafsnation / February 12

Maple Leafs prospect check-in: How has Miroslav Holinka fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

Of all the prospects in the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ system, Miroslav Holinka is without a doubt the quickest riser. With both Easton Cowan and Dennis Hildeby having graduated to the NHL in 2025-26 and quickly shedding the ‘prospect’ tag, the 20-year-old is on a clear path to working his way into the Maple Leafs’ top five prospects.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / February 12

5 potential trade destinations for Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Will Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s trade value ever be higher? That’s the dilemma Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is facing at the moment, as trade talks continue across the NHL, despite the Olympic roster freeze.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / February 11

Olympic Hockey: William Nylander scores game-winner in Team Sweden win over Team Italy

Wednesday afternoon’s Olympic men’s hockey match between Team Sweden and Team Italy was a lot closer than people may have predicted it would be. Despite Sweden outshooting the Italians 59-18, the host country kept things close with an eventual 5-2 win for Sweden.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Insider Details How Deep Maple Leafs’ Sell-Off Could Go

Despite a three-game winning streak before the Olympic break injecting some life into their slim playoff hopes, all signs suggest the Toronto Maple Leafs remain committed to selling ahead of the March 6 trade deadline—and that isn’t expected to change.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 12

San Jose Sharks Eyeing Toronto Maple Leafs Defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a tough spot. They have already hinted at possibly being sellers at the NHL trade deadline. Leafs GM Brad Treliving’s decision to make a bigger change to the team’s core is starting to feel inevitable.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 11

Sweden’s William Nylander gets green light for Olympic opener vs. Italy

Team Sweden is preparing to open their quest for gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics against the host nation, Italy, on Thursday. There had been some prior injury concerns around William Nylander, including him missing a practice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / February 11

Navigating the Maple Leafs Future

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at one of those moments where everything feels like it’s on the line. The season hasn’t exactly gone as planned, and now it’s time to think about what comes next.

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Darren Raddysh News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Insider Claims Maple Leafs Targeting Raddysh, But Reality’s Messy

As always, the Toronto Maple Leafs are engaged in their endless hunt for what has eluded them for a very long time. That would be an elusive right-shot, puck-moving defenseman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews’ Advice, Nylander’s Status & Kämpf

The men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics begins on Wednesday, and a few familiar Toronto Maple Leafs are in the mix. Some are setting examples off the ice, some are battling injuries, and some are quietly slipping into roles where they could make a bigger impact than expected.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 11

Auston Matthews remains with Jake Guentzel, Matt Boldy at USA’s practice

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews remained with Jake Guentzel and Matt Boldy during USA men’s hockey practice Wednesday. Matthews, who is captaining the United States, will be featuring in a top-six role to start the tournament.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Insider Reveals the Cost for Oilers to Acquire Oliver Ekman-Larsson

When reports recently emerged that the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs were discussing a trade ahead of the NHL roster freeze—and it wasn’t about Bobby McMann—many were surprised.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Analyst: Nylander Olympic situation requires Maple Leafs put foot down

Eyebrows were raised when William Nylander was absent from Team Sweden’s practice on Tuesday, which at the time put his status for Wednesday’s opener against Italy in question.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Do Maple Leafs Make Sense for This Canadiens’ Offensive Cast-Off?

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens don’t often link up on the trade front. That said, there is a world where they do at this year’s trade deadline and it benefits both teams.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / February 11

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares named to CHL’s Top 50 players of all-time

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was named as one of the 50 greatest players in Canadian Hockey League history. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the CHL released an unranked list of the 50 greatest players to ever suit up.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / TheLeafsnation / February 11

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Tinus Luc Koblar fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

When the Toronto Maple Leafs management prepared for the 2025 National Hockey League entry draft, they did so without a first-round draft pick. The Maple

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / February 10

Auston Matthews' Curious Message to Hockey Parents

If you’re a hockey parent spending weekends shuttling your 10-year-old from one tournament to the next and summers at back-to-back power-skating camps, Auston Matthews has some advice: stop.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / February 10

Maple Leafs in 2026: Who Is This Team Really?

Watching the Toronto Maple Leafs a few years ago was electric. Fast skating, crisp passes, guys thinking two moves ahead—you could feel the energy from the bench to the stands.

William Nylander News / Daily Faceoff / February 10

Sweden’s Nylander a game-time decision for Olympic opener against Italy

Team Sweden may be without one of its top forwards for its Olympic opener against Team Italy on Wednesday, as Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander is a game-time decision with a groin injury.

Auston Matthews News / Breakaway on SI / February 10

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Faces a Legacy Test at Olympics

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has earned a fair bit of praise over the course of his 10-year NHL career. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, Matthews has consistently been one of the league’s top scorers, which has enabled his Maple Leafs to be perpetual contenders in the Eastern Conference.