Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

Maple Leafs’ Blais will play vs. Canadiens, Quillan scratched, Woll to start, Matthews skates during optional

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sammy Blais will re-enter the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, while Jacob Quillan will be rendered a healthy scratch, head coach Craig Berube confirmed via TSN’s Mark Masters.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 22

Breaking down how the Toronto Maple Leafs can improve their blueline

Regardless of the team’s current struggles, the Toronto Maple Leafs have long earned doubters thanks to their lack of a true top defenceman. While Morgan

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Maple Leafs Miss Mitch Marner & Haven’t Done Enough to Replace Him

These are not the same Toronto Maple Leafs of seasons past. They’re off to a slow start, totaling a 9-9-3 record across their first 21 games, putting them out of a playoff spot.

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Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

Craig Berube’s time with Maple Leafs parallels his post-Cup Blues seasons

It’s safe to say that Craig Berube caught lightning in a bottle during the 2018-19 season. The Blues were a talented team that was underperforming and needed someone to come in and point them in the right direction.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Auston Matthews News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Is Auston Matthews the Greatest American-Born NHL Player of All Time?

When you look around the NHL, it’s easy to talk about international legends. However, when it comes to homegrown, American talent, Auston Matthews has staked a seriously compeling claim to being the greatest USA-born player ever.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

NHL Predictions: All-Canadian Edition with Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs travel to face the Montreal Canadiens in a crucial matchup that could test Toronto’s resilience, especially with their star centre, Auston Matthews, sidelined.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

21 Maple Leafs takes on the first quarter of the season: Leaflets

Whether you consider the first quarter wrapped up at the end of the 20th game, the end of the 21st game, or at the 30 minute mark of the 21st game, the first quarter of the Maple Leafs season is over.

Easton Cowan News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Maple Leafs Urged to Consider Cowan Trade in Blackhawks Prospect Blockbuster

Until they start to turn things around on the ice or big changes are made off the ice, the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be a major talking point around the NHL.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 21

Banged-up Canadiens, Maple Leafs slump into rivalry matchup

The Toronto Maple Leafs hope for a speedy reversal of fortune when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night to kick off a six-game road trip in their second clash of the season against their Atlantic Division rival.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 21

3 Positives & 3 Negatives From Maple Leafs’ Loss to the Blue Jackets

There are games you walk away from feeling like you misread the script. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets was one of them. On paper, the score suggested a flat night, another missed opportunity against a young team far from elite.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Maple Leafs Depth Destroyed? A Shocking Number of Picks Given Up

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t lose their depth overnight — they traded it away piece by piece, year after year, until the bottom of their roster was held together by PTOs and bargain-bin additions.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 21

Kypreos’ Theory About an Auston Matthews Trade Might Have Merit

When Nick Kypreos floated the idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs might one day — perhaps sooner, rather than later — have to consider trading Auston Matthews, it sounded preposterous.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 21

Maple Leafs’ 1st-quarter grades: John Tavares emerges as team MVP

Through 21 games, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in a drastically different position than they were a year ago. Toronto has assembled a 9-9-3 record through 21 games, sitting second-last in the Atlantic Division.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 21

Leafs practice notes: Matthew Knies joins Auston Matthews on the ice for first time since injury

It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be without Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies for another game, but to put a positive spin on it, it’s the fourth straight day Matthews was on the ice and the first time Knies has skated since his injury.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Insiders Provide Clarity on the Nature of Auston Matthews’ Injury

Auston Matthews missed his fourth consecutive game on Thursday night because of a lower-body injury suffered on November 11 in Boston, and his timeline to return is still relatively unknown.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 20

Lowly Maple Leafs still have hope to salvage their season

With Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto is 9-9-3 and has lost six of its last seven games.

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving takes first step toward solutions with honest assessment

Brandon Carlo, Morgan Rielly land on The Athletic’s top 25 trade targets list

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 20

Maple Leafs should address offensive needs with this Penguins forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a rough patch. Little by little, the fans' patience is wearing thin after a rather inconsistent first stretch of the season with a record of 9-9-2.

William Nylander scores late in OT as scuffling Leafs edge Blues

Maple Leafs hope home ice favors them vs. Blue Jackets

Leafs’ Matthew Knies out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / November 20

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and It’s a Seller’s Market

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: Elliotte Friedman reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs want to make a hockey trade, and not give away futures (picks or top prospects).

Brad Treliving News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Treliving Takes Responsibility For Maple Leafs’ Poor Start

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving met with the media on Tuesday morning for his quarter-season press conference. He spoke with reporters for 18 minutes, but in that short window there was some pretty important information.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Maple Leafs Reportedly Make Four Players Unavailable for Trades

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office continues to explore options as their slow start drags on, but the organization has made it clear which players are untouchable.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 20

Can the Maple Leafs turn things around?

The Maple Leafs have faced a tough start to the season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan’s Role Isn’t the Result of Entitlement

As the top prospect in the system, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan is definitely going through an adjustment period with his time in the NHL.