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Olympics Could Change the Auston Matthews Hostility in Toronto

As the 2026 Winter Olympics unfold in Milano Cortina, Auston Matthews will be leading Team USA as the captain. In many ways, this assignment is an opportunity to prove his naysayers wrong.

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Little to No Chance Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly Gets Traded

Lately, the chatter around the Toronto Maple Leafs trading Morgan Rielly has been hard to ignore. Some whispers even suggest that if he doesn’t waive his no-trade clause, the Maple Leafs might push back with punitive measures.

Matt Murray News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Whatever Happened to Ex-Maple Leafs Goalie Matt Murray?

For a while, Matt Murray was everywhere and nowhere at the same time. A Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins before he was legally old enough to rent a car in some places, then a Toronto Maple Leafs reclamation project, then a long stretch where his name only came up when someone mentioned injuries.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

3 Morgan Rielly Trade Destinations Beyond San Jose

Recent trade talk around Morgan Rielly has been as loud and as real as we’ve ever seen during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs. His underwhelming play this season, combined with the team’s latest short stint of success without him, has only fueled the chatter—and it’s safe to say it isn’t going away anytime soon.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Maple Leafs Trade Deadline: Who’s Most Likely to Be Moved?

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t in rebuild mode ahead of the March 6 trade deadline, but they’re also not standing pat. With the playoffs no longer the immediate focus, GM Brad Treliving appears positioned to recoup future assets and set up a summer retool—without detonating the core.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Rielly’s Future, Trade Rumours, Olympics Begin & More

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially entered the 2026 Winter Olympic Break along with the rest of the NHL. NHL games don’t return until Feb. 25th, when the Maple Leafs take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first stop of a back-to-back in the State of Florida.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Maple Leafs Goalie Drawing Flyers Interest Amid Waiver Uncertainty

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in an interesting spot as they head into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. With injuries to both Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll, they’ve seen the emergence of Dennis Hildeby, who stepped up when the team needed him most.

Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / February 9

What could a good Olympic performance do for Auston Matthews?

With the men’s Olympic hockey beginning on Wednesday, now is the time to look at some players to watch. One of the top players to watch on Team USA is Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews.

Bobby McMann News / Total Pro Sports / February 9

NHL Trade Rumors: Insider Reveals Oilers And Maple Leafs Held Talks Before The Freeze, And It Wasn’t About Bobby McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs made it clear before the Olympic roster freeze that they were likely heading toward seller mode at the trade deadline with the way their season was unraveling.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 9

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

The thing about goalies in the NHL is you can never have too many of them, at least from a draft standpoint. For every first-round draft bust like Rick DiPietro or Mark Visentin, there’s an Igor Shesterkin or Ilya Sorokin to be had somewhere in the late rounds of the draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 9

Should they stay or should they go: Maple Leafs defence and goaltenders

The Toronto Maple Leafs are open for business. It’s selling season (or window shopping season during the Olympic break) and the Leafs need to recoup futures,

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 8

Auston Matthews named US Olympic hockey captain

The U.S. men's hockey team tabbed Auston Matthews as its captain for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday. Matthews keeps the C on his chest for the Americans after serving in that role for the 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025, in which they fell to Canada in an overtime final.

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Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / February 8

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews named captain of USA’s men’s Olympic hockey team

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has been named captain of the United States men’s Olympic hockey team. Matthews previously served as the United States’ captain during the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 8

The Maple Leafs’ Single Biggest Problem

The biggest problem facing the Toronto Maple Leafs right now is the widening disconnect between how the organization sees itself and how the fans see the team.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 8

Does Maple Leafs Simon Benoit for Canadiens Arber Xhekaj Make Sense?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a difficult position. They are six points out of a wild-card spot but are currently on a three-game win streak heading into the Olympic break.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 8

Is it time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to tank?

A soft schedule heading into the Olympic break might offer hope for some. For others, picking up wins might only serve to muddy the waters. In short, the Leafs recent struggles have given life to a long-since familiar friend, otherwise known as Tank Nation.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 8

NHL Trade Rumours: Oilers reportedly inquiring about Maple Leafs’ Roy, Ekman-Larsson

Prior to the Olympic roster freeze, the Edmonton Oilers reportedly expressed interest in Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann. McMann is considered a popular trade candidate and the Maple Leafs are reportedly asking for a first-round pick in return for the 29-year-old winger.