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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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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.

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.

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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.

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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 / 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.

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.

Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / November 26

Instant Reaction: Joseph Woll stars as Leafs grind out OT victory in Columbus

There hasn’t been a lot that’s gone the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ way through the first two months of the season. They’ve grinded through injuries and poor play, and though there have been some encouraging signs as of late, the club has been unable to pull itself out of the gutter.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

Maple Leafs Forward Makes History vs. Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets recently faced off in Columbus, with the Maple Leafs emerging as the winner by a score of 2-1 in overtime.

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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.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

The Maple Leafs Need to Rethink Auston Matthews’ Role

Toronto Maple Leafs fans know that Auston Matthews is the kind of player you build a team around. When he’s on the ice, the puck tends to follow him, and his presence alone changes the dynamic of a game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Leafs place Sammy Blais on waivers

A physical veteran looks to be heading back down to the minors. On Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed forward Sammy Blais on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

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.

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 / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Top Draft Prospect Sounds Exactly Like What the Maple Leafs Need

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered this season with Stanley Cup aspirations, or at the very least with hopes of another playoff run. Nobody expected to be talking about the top of the 2026 draft class, especially just 22 games in, yet with a 9-10-3 record alone at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, that’s where we find ourselves.

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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