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Auston Matthews at the White House: Quietly Saying More

Auston Matthews at the White House: Quietly Saying More

I caught the clip of the Toronto Maple Leafs captain, Auston Matthews, talking about the U.S. men’s team winning Olympic gold and then heading to the White House, and it’s one of those moments that sticks.

Dakota Joshua News / TheLeafsnation / February 25
Maple Leafs activate Dakota Joshua from injured reserve

Maple Leafs activate Dakota Joshua from injured reserve

Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Toronto Maple Leafs have activated Dakota Joshua from injured reserve. Joshua will be a healthy scratch for Wednesday’s game, along with Easton Cowan and Philippe Myers, but could potentially return Thursday against the Florida Panthers.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / February 25
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews discusses ‘whirlwind 72 hours’ since winning gold at Olympics

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews discusses ‘whirlwind 72 hours’ since winning gold at Olympics

Fresh off the first major win of his professional career that saw him shed some labels and earn praise from his teammates, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews believes a lot has transpired in the three days since he captained Team USA to a gold medal win at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 25
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Tavares, Stamkos & Restart

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Tavares, Stamkos & Restart

Tonight, the Toronto Maple Leafs finally get back to business after the Olympic break, and they’re doing it against a familiar foe: the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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

Bobby McMann News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25
Bobby McMann Emerging as Intriguing Trade Chip for Maple Leafs

Bobby McMann Emerging as Intriguing Trade Chip for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a familiar position as the trade deadline approaches: balancing present competitiveness with long-term asset management.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25
MLSE CEO Keith Pelley says Maple Leafs will do whatever is needed to contend in 2025-26

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley says Maple Leafs will do whatever is needed to contend in 2025-26

The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics have wrapped up, and while most Toronto Maple Leafs fans have made peace or even encouraged the idea of the Maple Leafs selling off some pieces at the deadline in an underwhelming season, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley didn’t hear no bell.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25
Leafs lineup news: Auston Matthews returns, Stolarz projected to start vs. Lightning

Leafs lineup news: Auston Matthews returns, Stolarz projected to start vs. Lightning

Auston Matthews has rejoined the Toronto Maple Leafs, ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Matthews missed Tuesday’s practice, as the United States men’s national hockey team visited the White House to celebrate their Olympic gold medal, although he did not attend the State of the Union.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 25
Report Suggests Maple Leafs Rejected Trade Offer from Oilers

Report Suggests Maple Leafs Rejected Trade Offer from Oilers

Yesterday, NHL analyst Nick Kypreos released another version of his trade bait board. If we compare this edition to the previous one, there is less talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs selling and more talk about them waiting to see what the next handful of games look like.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 25
Back to reality: What to watch for the Toronto Maple Leafs after the Olympics

Back to reality: What to watch for the Toronto Maple Leafs after the Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games just concluded. The exceptional two weeks were topped off with an electric gold medal game for men’s hockey. Team USA took down Team Canada in a thrilling 2–1 overtime win that sent American hockey fans into a frenzy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Career night for Hopkins, another suspension for Hlacar

The Toronto Maple Leafs took Tyler Hopkins in the third round of the 2025 NHL draft, relying on his skating ability and strong two-way game to establish a solid floor, with the hope that his offensive output would continue to improve.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25
Kyle Dubas Much Better GM than Maple Leafs Fans Think

Kyle Dubas Much Better GM than Maple Leafs Fans Think

I’ve covered the Toronto Maple Leafs for nine seasons. And it’s amazing how Kyle Dubas keeps getting treated like a punchline in Toronto, even though he’s long gone and the Maple Leafs have a brand-new mess on their hands.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 25
NHL Predictions for February 25th, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Predictions for February 25th, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how games may play out.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25
The Athletic Maple Leafs survey reveals Scott Laughton best teammate to join on a road trip, Max Domi would win no-rules Battle Royal

The Athletic Maple Leafs survey reveals Scott Laughton best teammate to join on a road trip, Max Domi would win no-rules Battle Royal

A hockey locker room is full of many people, personalities and characters. The room can be sacred, unique and home for some, but truly the players inside

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz
 The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz
The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz
 The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz
The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
 The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25
William Nylander reacts to Auston Matthews’ Olympic win

William Nylander reacts to Auston Matthews’ Olympic win

It is back to business in the NHL for William Nylander and the rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs following the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. That also means

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25
Jeremy Roenick comments on Auston Matthews’ growth as a leader at Olympics: ‘He wants to win for Toronto’

Jeremy Roenick comments on Auston Matthews’ growth as a leader at Olympics: ‘He wants to win for Toronto’

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was able to achieve the first major win of his professional career by capturing gold for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25
Maple Leafs’ first three games out of Olympic break will ultimately decide fate of their season

Maple Leafs’ first three games out of Olympic break will ultimately decide fate of their season

It feels like we’ve hit this talking point more than once in the past two months, but the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ next three games have never had higher stakes relative to the rest of the season.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 25
No Tavares and Stamkos Together on the Maple Leafs

No Tavares and Stamkos Together on the Maple Leafs

All season, I had this little daydream tucked away in the back of my mind: John Tavares and Steven Stamkos, finally wearing the Maple Leafs jersey at the same time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24
Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies reveals how he will welcome Auston Matthews back from Olympics

Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies reveals how he will welcome Auston Matthews back from Olympics

The Toronto Maple Leafs are returning from the Olympics with a road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. They expect captain Auston Matthews back after he won the Olympic gold medal with Team USA.

Bobby McMann News / Inside The Rink / February 25
Toronto Trade Options for Bobby McMann

Toronto Trade Options for Bobby McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to be sellers at the March 6th NHL trade deadline. General Manager Brad Treliving will shift his focus towards the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25
Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?

Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?

Earlier in the season, a change-of-scenery swap would have made a lot of sense.

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite
Canada's Nathan MacKinnon had shady comment after USA won gold
Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico
USA women's hockey team declines the White House's State of the Union invite
Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' status for Lightning game
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 24
Maple Leafs HC addresses Matthews' availability for Lightning game

Maple Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' availability for Lightning game

Matthews helped the Americans in a 2-1 overtime victory against Canada to give the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey since 1980.

Leafs celebrate Auston Matthews' US captaincy, take on Lightning
Will Auston Matthews use Team USA experience to improve Maple Leafs legacy?
Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 24
Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

After 46 years of drought, the United States was proclaimed the men's Olympic ice hockey champion. Interestingly, this achievement went viral in Mexico.

Leafs celebrate Auston Matthews' US captaincy, take on Lightning
Will Auston Matthews use Team USA experience to improve Maple Leafs legacy?
The '2026 Team USA Olympic hockey team' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24
Maple Leafs To Activate Dakota Joshua From LTIR

Maple Leafs To Activate Dakota Joshua From LTIR

The Maple Leafs will activate winger Dakota Joshua from long-term injured reserve before tomorrow’s game against the Lightning, according to Sportsnet’s Anna Dua.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McMann, Valis & Matthews Seeking a Spark

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McMann, Valis & Matthews Seeking a Spark

After the Olympic break, the Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a “could go either way” stretch. Nothing about their first half screams momentum, but there are a few storylines that could tilt things their way if they start right.

Bobby McMann News / Last Word On Sports / February 24
NHL Rumours: Why Toronto Maple Leafs May Not Trade Forward

NHL Rumours: Why Toronto Maple Leafs May Not Trade Forward

Welcome back to NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the newest batch of chatter has brought some interesting insight into the future of impending unrestricted free agent Bobby McMann and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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