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Could Maple Leafs' slow start be a blessing in disguise?

Maple Leafs' slow start could be a blessing in disguise, former NHL head coach suggests

The former player and coach spoke about the Maple Leafs' situation in the Nov. 4 edition of the "Leafs Morning Take" podcast and argued that the team's initial ups and downs are good for the long term.

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Alex Nylander scores twice as Toronto Marlies snap losing skid with gritty performance in Chicago

Losing becomes a bad habit at any time of the season. The Toronto Marlies were delighted to snap out of a four-game losing skid, of which at least half were self-inflicted defeats.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 4

Craig Berube on expectations for Matias Maccelli after a healthy scratch: “This guy is capable of doing more than he’s doing”

After Tuesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Matias Maccelli’s start to the season, OEL taking over the top power-play QB role, and the logjam at the forward position. Practice Lines – Nov.

Craig Berube News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Craig Berube rips into Leafs despite comeback win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs authored a thrilling comeback to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on home ice on Monday night — but it wasn’t enough to satisfy their head coach.

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Maple Leafs’ Win Against Penguins Serves as Both a Turning Point and Wake-Up Call

To say the Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to start this season is an understatement. When it comes to the roster and even new faces, there are plenty of veterans from last season where this start shouldn’t be happening.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Nylander, Stolarz, Berube & Joshua

Some games tell you something about the potential of a team’s soul — not just their skill. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, yesterday’s contest started as a nightmare and ended as a reminder of what they can be.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Laughton, Lorentz Set to Return to Maple Leafs’ Lineup

It’s safe to say that since the first game of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been without their complete lineup. Injuries to Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz have derailed them up front, while Chris Tanev’s health has been an issue on the back end.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Leafs practice notes: Laughton, Lorentz skate in regulars white jerseys, Carlo absent

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear set to welcome back a couple of depth pieces in the coming days. As the Leafs took to the ice for practice on Tuesday, both Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz were wearing regulars white jerseys.

David Kampf News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Reports Suggest David Kampf Is Stepping Away From Organization

According to reports, Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf has stepped away from the Toronto Marlies as he contemplates his future with the organization.

William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / November 4

William Nylander Critical of Maple Leafs’ Play After Win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a 3–0 deficit through two periods to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Monday, but postgame reactions were all but celebratory.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Maple Leafs’ Admit Comeback Win Highlights Bigger Problems

The Toronto Maple Leafs walked away with two points on Monday night, but few inside their dressing room see that victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins as a solid win.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Win Over the Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action last night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In what likely was going to be their worst effort of the season, they somehow managed to come out with the win, thanks largely to a very good five-minute stretch in the third period.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Craig Berube frustrated with Maple Leafs’ second period effort despite comeback win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs scored four unanswered goals in the third period of Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins to win 4-3, but you won’t find head coach Craig Berube celebrating anything.

Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Bobby McMann praises Leafs’ physicality, speed as defining factors in comeback win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs mounted a monumental comeback on Monday night, rebounding from a three-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3. Entering the third period, the Leafs had yet to score, with just eight shots on net through 40 minutes played.

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Toronto Maple Leafs: What’s next after Chris Tanev’s injury?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a shaky start to the 2025–26 season, sitting with a record of 7–5–1. To make matters worse, one of the team’s top defencemen, Chris Tanev, is now on the injured reserve.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford’s new digs, Cowboy gets his first, Nansi and Holinka on fire

Ben Danford had been a heart and soul player for the Oshawa Generals over the last few seasons, playing a responsible, hard-nosed game while serving as the club’s captain in 2024-25 into the beginning of the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs held each other accountable before pulling off dramatic comeback

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews credited a passionate call to action from the team during the second intermission as the key to their comeback win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Anthony Stolarz credits Maple Leafs’ tenacity for sparking historic comeback

It wasn’t pretty, but the Toronto Maple Leafs, led by their last line of defense in goaltender Anthony Stolarz, enjoyed their first franchise comeback win after being down 3-0 entering the third period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

4 takeaways from Leafs-Penguins: Matthews, Nylander to the rescue in dramatic 3rd-period comeback

There’s never a dull moment with the Toronto Maple Leafs, even if they submitted an uninspired effort through 40 minutes. After trailing 3-0 at the second intermission, the Maple Leafs rallied back with four unanswered goals to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 4

NHL roundup: Maple Leafs rally from 3 down to edge Penguins

Bobby McMann scored the go-ahead goal in the third period Monday as the Toronto Maple Leafs wiped out a three-goal deficit to defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Maple Leafs complete furious comeback to stun Penguins

Bobby McMann scored the go-ahead goal in the third period Monday as the Toronto Maple Leafs wiped out a three-goal deficit to defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.

William Nylander News / Yardbarker / November 3