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Maple Leafs Nylander the Victim of Half-Baked Trade Logic

It’s absolutely wild to read posts about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ desire to trade William Nylander. Look, this isn’t just a “good player” argument. This is a guy the Maple Leafs should build around, protect, and celebrate—not even consider moving.

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Maple Leafs rolling while porous Canucks trudge into town

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be out to extend their points streak to nine games Saturday night when they host the Vancouver Canucks. The Maple Leafs left it late Thursday night to bump the streak to eight games (6-0-2) by rallying for a 2-1 overtime win on the road over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Scott Laughton News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

Scott Laughton’s Proving Maple Leafs Trade Wasn’t Silly After All

On March 7, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers for Scott Laughton, also adding a 2025 fourth-rounder and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Maple Leafs Reassign Jacob Quillan, Expected To Activate William Nylander

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve sent center Jacob Quillan to AHL Toronto. They’re left with an open roster spot, which is expected to go to William Nylander as he comes off injured reserve ahead of his anticipated return to the lineup tomorrow against the Canucks.

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William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

Are Maple Leafs Better Off Keeping William Nylander — or Cashing Him In?

Nick Kypreos has never shied away from uncomfortable conversations in Toronto, and his recent comments on Real Kyper and Bourne reopened one of the most sensitive debates surrounding the Maple Leafs: would the team actually be better off moving William Nylander?

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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.

Scott Laughton News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

Scott Laughton’s Impact on the Maple Leafs Goes Beyond the Box Score

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a hard-fought 2-1 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, and it was Scott Laughton who helped swing the night.

Dennis Hildeby News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

Hildeby Is No Longer a Maple Leafs Project

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby’s stat line jumps off the page after a thrilling 2-1 victory over a Philadelphia Flyers team that never really found daylight on Thursday night: Twenty-one saves on twenty-two shots.

Jacob Quillan News / TheLeafsnation / January 9

Maple Leafs assign forward Jacob Quillan to Toronto Marlies

Jacob Quillan is headed back to the AHL. On Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the 23-year-old forward has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 OT Win Over the Flyers

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action last night against the Philadelphia Flyers. It wasn’t the most eventful game to start, but the pace of play quickened as they entered the third period and into overtime.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

William Nylander for Adam Fox? Maple Leafs Insider Has No Interest

There’s always going to be noise surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs — that’s the territory that comes with playing in the mecca of hockey for a fanbase that lives and breathes by its team.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

Insider Sparks William Nylander Trade Buzz With Kraken Proposal

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the hottest teams in hockey right now, and the timing couldn’t be better. With their season hanging by a thread and injuries piling up—most notably to William Nylander—a playoff push felt as far-fetched as ever.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 9

Who could the Toronto Maple Leafs buy at the trade deadline this year?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are only one point behind a playoff position, and with their strong start to 2026, they appear poised to secure their ticket into this postseason for the 10th consecutive year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 9

Scott Laughton reflects on emotional return to Philly, raves about ‘unbelievable teammate’ Easton Cowan

Scott Laughton picked the perfect time to have one of his best games as a Toronto Maple Leaf. The pesky two-way center made his triumphant return to Philadelphia for the first time since being traded last season by the Flyers, and was a huge x-factor for the Maple Leafs in their 2-1 overtime win.

Matias Maccelli News / TheLeafsnation / January 9

Maple Leafs’ Matias Maccelli ranks 27th on The Athletic’s January trade board

Two months out from this year’s March trade deadline, it’s time to start keeping an eye out for the big pieces on the market. In that spirit, The Athletic’s Chris Johnston published his first trade targets board of the new year on Thursday.

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Maple Leafs’ Berube highlights standout games from Laughton, Cowan, Hildeby after win vs. Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is witnessing his team turn the corner in 2026, and highlighted several individual performances, following a 2-1 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

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3 takeaways from Leafs-Flyers: Laughton outstanding in return game, Cowan gets the last laugh

Scott Laughton was a beloved member of the Philadelphia Flyers, before he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs at last year’s deadline. The concept of revenge games in the NHL may be somewhat exaggerated, but Laughton exacted a measure of poetic justice against his former club, scoring the game-tying goal in a dominant performance Thursday.

Scott Laughton News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 9