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One Maple Leafs defenseman has quietly become the team’s most underrated player

One player on the Toronto Maple Leafs is quietly producing at near career-best numbers, has been a major part of some of their victories and surprisingly is on the backend where nobody has been paying attention to him. We are talking about one of Toronto's biggest surprises this season with Troy Stecher.

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Maple Leafs need to think about benching Sergei Bobrovsky

Following an incredibly bad game by Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky during their 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, October 28, Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller should give some serious thought to benching the veteran goaltender.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marchenko, Raddysh, McKenna & Lineup Problems

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting an early look at how quickly a season can change when injuries start piling up. One injury might seem manageable on its own, but when a team is already working through lineup questions, the next one can force decisions that weren’t necessarily part of the original plan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Maple Leafs Fail Another One Before Their Canucks Test

If I were to grade last night’s 5-4 Toronto Maple Leafs loss to the Seattle Kraken, the mark would be mixed. There were good points and bad ones, but not being able to grab a point with less than a minute left tipped the scales toward failure.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / October 29

The Flyers may have the perfect trade target for the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been looking to stay active and make another acquisition this season, preferably on the blue line. While there are certainly big names on the market that John Chayka can chase after, the Philadelphia Flyer might have a couple of young defensemen that fit into the Leafs' scheme perfectly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Maple Leafs’ New Culture Taking Shape Amidst Losses

Say what you will about the plethora of first-round exits for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the last decade, the most consistent part of the team’s journey in those seasons was their cliché theatric responses following the playoff defeats.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Sergei Bobrovsky’s struggles continue after poor showing in Seattle

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their up-and-down start to the season, concerns run rampant about their goaltending situation. The Maple Leafs came away with a disappointing 5-4 loss to the struggling Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Maple Leafs’ Hiller May Be Sending the Wrong Message With Bobrovsky

On the surface, it is easy to blame Sergei Bobrovsky for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ consecutive losses against the Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken. Some of the goals he surrendered were stoppable, and the timing of those mistakes mattered.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 29

Sergei Bobrovsky just wasted a Gavin McKenna breakout game

The Toronto Maple Leafs did all they could on Wednesday night to secure at least a point, but ultimately fell short in a 5-4 regulation loss to the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / October 29

Maple Leafs McKenna's Big Night Means More Than Three Points

Sometimes a young player doesn't need a pep talk or a major adjustment. He needs the game to slow down, a little confidence, and the chance to play with teammates who see what he sees.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Addresses Sergei Bobrovsky's Performance in Kraken Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews discussed goalie Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance from Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken. Bobrovsky allowed five goals, including the game-winner with just over 30 seconds remaining after Toronto rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie it late.

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Sergei Bobrovsky News / TheLeafsnation / October 29

Sergei Bobrovsky takes ownership of his poor performance vs. Kraken

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky held himself accountable for his poor performance against the Seattle Kraken. It has been a tough start to the season for Bobrovsky, having now allowed at least three goals against in all but one of his appearances following Wednesday’s loss.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 29

Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller did not consider pulling Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Kraken

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller provided a tacit defence of his goaltender, Sergei Bobrovsky, following Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna Finds Matthews & Bobrovsky Is a Big Question

The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty of reasons to be frustrated after their 5–4 loss to the Seattle Kraken, but a couple of things were worth watching. Gavin McKenna scored twice on the power play, showing some encouraging signs of a connection with Auston Matthews.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 29

4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Kraken: Bobrovsky’s awful start, McKenna dominant on power play

We’ll skip the Sleepless in Seattle puns, as Wednesday’s game may keep Toronto Maple Leafs fans up all night anyways. Auston Matthews appeared to force overtime, tying Monday’s game against the Seattle Kraken at 4-4 with 90 seconds remaining.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / TheLeafsnation / October 29

Instant Reaction: Sergei Bobrovsky’s struggles reach peak in back-breaking loss to Kraken

I tried my absolute hardest to stay out of the Sergei Bobrovsky discourse during the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ Wednesday night game against the Seattle Kraken.

Gavin Mckenna News / Trade Talk Sports / October 28

Surprise Leafs Move: Has McKenna Earned It? Will He Run With It?

There’s a difference between being given an opportunity and being ready to make the most of it. Gavin McKenna is about to find out where he stands. At Wednesday’s practice, Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller moved the 18-year-old rookie onto the top line with Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Maple Leafs Scouts in the Stands Doesn’t Mean a Big Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs had scouts at four teams’ games on Tuesday, and the rumour mill started to spin. Toronto’s banged up and everyone wants a story, so fair enough.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Leafs' Kirill Marchenko out week-to-week with lower-body injury

Marchenko suffered a lower-body injury during Monday night’s loss to the Calgary Flames.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 28

Maple Leafs lineup news: McKenna paired with Matthews, Roslovic, Tanev skating in regular jersey

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev resumed skating in a regular practice jersey Wednesday, via David Alter of The Hockey News. Tanev was listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will not be available for Wednesday’s game against Seattle Kraken.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Maple Leafs GM Addresses Easton Cowan's Trade Availability

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka made an unexpected comment about Easton Cowan’s future Monday. While Chayka praised the young Leafs forward, he refused to label him as an untradable asset in potential trade talks.

Max Domi News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Maple Leafs GM Gives Concerning Max Domi Update Amid Injury Uncertainty

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka provided an update on Max Domi’s recovery Monday, with the forward still sidelined after offseason surgery.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Maple Leafs Exposed: So What Went Wrong in Calgary?

The Toronto Maple Leafs arrived in Calgary riding a four-game winning streak. They left with a 5-2 loss, an injured player, and a few uncomfortable questions.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Leafs update injury status of Tanev, Tavares, Domi, Joshua

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be riding a four-game winning streak, but they’re still operating at far less than full strength. Toronto is missing a handful of regulars due to injury, but it appears that at least a few of them are getting nearer to returning.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Blowout loss to the Maple Leafs highlight Oilers' flaws

Things have been great for the Edmonton Oilers to open the 2026-27 season, and almost all of that is related to their top-line duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

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