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Maple Leafs feeling bolstered for tough trip to rising Capitals

Bolstered by the return of three players from injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs will go for a second straight win Friday when they visit the Washington Capitals.

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Maple Leafs might have a hidden gem in 5th-round pick Harry Nansi

The Toronto Maple Leafs have some of the most bare cupboards in the entire league when it comes to prospects. Of course, this is to be expected when you’ve made the playoffs nine straight years and have been buyers at the trade deadline more often than not.

Easton Cowan News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Is Easton Cowan Forcing a Lineup Shakeup in Toronto?

The storyline of Easton Cowan’s season keeps changing. He’s gone from a maybe to spot duty to a full-on lineup option in Toronto. What was supposed to be a developmental season for the rookie is quickly turning into something much bigger, as Cowan continues to earn the trust of his coach and his teammates, particularly in high-pressure moments.

Auston Matthews News / Breakaway on SI / November 27

Auston Matthews Expected to Save Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are desperate for Auston Matthews to return, but the version of Matthews they've seen this season isn't the one they need. He hasn't been bad, but he hasn't been close to the elite, game-breaking player the Leafs are paying $13.25 million per year to be.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 27

Canadiens claim Sammy Blais off waivers from Maple Leafs

Sammy Blais was claimed off waivers by the Montreal Canadiens from the Toronto Maple Leafs, The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reports. Blais recorded a goal and three points in 18 games with the Maple Leafs.

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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 / TheLeafsnation / November 27

Leafs practice notes: Nylander granted maintenance day, Robertson moved to Matthews’ line

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was granted a maintenance day and did not participate in Thursday’s practice. Nylander scored the game-winning goal in Wednesday’s 2-1 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Maple Leafs Would Love to Land this Blue Jackets Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in uncharted territory right now. This core group, led by Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares, is used to having all of the regular-season success in the world, cruising their way to a playoff berth every year.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 27

3 Maple Leafs’ trade targets with Canucks listening to offers

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly open for business, and Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving better be calling to find out the asking price on a few of their players.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Two Maple Leafs Hit Rock Bottom as Trade Talk Heats Up

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t bring in Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli last summer expecting miracles, but they certainly expected something. Instead, the Leafs have burned two mid-round draft picks, almost $7 million in cap space, and half a season waiting for a spark that simply hasn’t come.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 27

Fixing the Toronto Maple Leafs: What they need to do to improve

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had it rough these past couple of weeks. Currently sitting second-last in the Eastern Conference with 23 points, the Leafs hold a 10–10–3 record.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 27

Brandon Carlo, Nick Robertson among 4 Maple Leafs on Daily Faceoff’s Trade Board

The Toronto Maple Leafs had four players appear on Daily Faceoff’s NHL Trade Board, headlined by defenceman Brandon Carlo and forward Nick Robertson. Carlo and Robertson were among the 45 players included in the list to commemorate a critical point in the NHL schedule, with American Thanksgiving on Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 27

Maple Leafs' William Nylander Addresses Bench Exchange with Craig Berube

Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander made history on Wednesday night, but not before exchanging words with head coach Craig Berube. Midway through the third period of the Leafs’ 2-1 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Nylander was spotted in a discussion with coach Berube near the team bench.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 27

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

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action last night against the Columbus Blue Jackets for their second game in a week. In the last matchup, the two teams went to overtime and it was none other than Adam Fantilli who always seems to play well against the Maple Leafs who won it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 27

Craig Berube praises Easton Cowan for ‘ice water in his veins’ after win vs. Blue Jackets

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is taking the glass half-full approach and was complimentary of his team’s renewed efforts following a 2-1 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / November 27

4 takeaways from Leafs-Blue Jackets: Woll rescues essential OT win, a return to 5-forward power play

We’re electing to take a glass half-full approach after the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. It wasn’t pretty by any stretch, as Joseph Woll essentially rescued two points for the Maple Leafs, saving 2.62 goals above expected in all situations via MoneyPuck, recording 35 saves on 36 shots.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / November 26

William Nylander's franchise-record OT winner lifts Leafs over Jackets

Joseph Woll willed the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs to something of a fortuitous road win, as they escaped Columbus with a 2-1 overtime victory on Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Maple Leafs to activate Auston Matthews, Nicolas Roy from IR

Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Nicolas Roy will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Blue Jackets, per Mark Masters of TSN.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

What Forwards Are Actually Driving the Maple Leafs This Season?

Every season, we try to get beneath the Toronto Maple Leafs’ surface-level numbers and figure out who’s really driving this team. Analyzing the team using goals for and against gives us one insight into what’s going on.

Brandon Carlo News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Maple Leafs Reportedly Attempted to Trade Carlo This Summer

According to NHL insider Nick Kypreos, the Toronto Maple Leafs attempted to trade Brandon Carlo this past summer. As per his recent report, the Maple Leafs tried to trade the defenseman to the Buffalo Sabres, but unfortunately, the deal fell through.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Early-Season Struggles Push Toronto Maple Leafs to Last Place

For the first time in the Auston Matthews era, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves sitting dead last in the Eastern Conference after Buffalo’s 4–1 win over Carolina bumped them down yet again.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 25

Maple Leafs get good news with latest injury updates

There is some good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles

Simon Benoit vows improvement after critical self-assessment

Maple Leafs could find answers to their bad form in Europe

Rangers' Vincent Trocheck is right and changes are needed

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 25

Maple Leafs' Benoit vows improvement after self-assessment

Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit vows improvement after critical self-assessment

Simon Benoit is holding himself accountable, admitting his play for the Toronto Maple Leafs has fallen short this season.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles

It might be time to panic for the Maple Leafs

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

It might be time to panic for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Losses and injuries just keep on piling up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who sit last place in the Eastern Conference with a 9-10-3 record while star center Auston Matthews, starting goalie Anthony Stolarz and several others remain sidelined with various ailments.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 25

An early look at who the Toronto Maple Leafs could sell at the trade deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are spiralling, and a bad upcoming road trip could truly end their season. As the saying goes, you can’t make the playoffs early, but you can definitely miss them, and that’s where the Leafs are at right now.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 24

How Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has gotten better

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles

Maybe more was expected from Auston Matthews before the season started, but the forward has managed to evolve into a more complete player with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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