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Mitch Marner drops ‘phenomenal’ take on Auston Matthews’ Maple Leafs’ goals record

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be facing off against the Vegas Golden Knights, which means they’ll be seeing an old friend in Mitch Marner, who was just on the team last season.

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Craig Berube on whether facing Marner adds extra juice to the Leafs vs. VGK game: “For sure, it does… There is always juice both ways”

Ahead of Thursday’s game in Las Vegas, Craig Berube discussed facing off against Mitch Marner for the first time since Marner joined the Golden Knights and the keys to getting back to winning ways after a tough night in Utah.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Time for the Maple Leafs to Chase Dougie Hamilton? Think Again

There’s been some noise about the Maple Leafs going after Dougie Hamilton. Sure, he looks good on paper—big, right-handed, can light up the scoreboard and the power play.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

‘It’s gonna be fun playing against him’: Leafs’ Matthews on matchup against Marner

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner may still be good friends, even after the winger’s departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs last summer, but that doesn’t mean Matthews won’t enjoy playing against him.

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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.

Mitch Marner News / TheLeafsnation / January 15

Brian Burke believes Mitch Marner deserves a welcome reception during 1st game back in Toronto

Former NHL executive Brian Burke believes that Mitch Marner’s first game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena is a huge deal for everyone involved.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 15

Leafs lineup news: Knies absent from morning skate, Woll projected to start vs. Golden Knights

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is projected to start Thursday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marner, Hamilton, Stecher & Cirque du Soleil

The Toronto Maple Leafs roll into Las Vegas tonight to face the Vegas Golden Knights, knowing full well how loud this game might become. The building will be noisy, the storylines noisier, and the emotions far from neutral.

Anthony Stolarz News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Stolarz’s Name Pops Up in Recent Trade Board Speculation

Anthony Stolarz was expected to be a key part of what the Toronto Maple Leafs were trying to accomplish as a playoff contender this season. Signed to a new deal, the Maple Leafs wanted him to compete for the starter spot and show that a somewhat risky contract extension investment was the right decision.

Anthony Stolarz News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Anthony Stolarz on the Trade Block? 3 Potential Landing Spots

The Toronto Maple Leafs may soon be forced to make some difficult decisions at the goaltending position. Anthony Stolarz is inching closer to a return to the lineup for the first time since leaving a game with an upper-body injury more than two months ago in Boston.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 15

Checking in on the Toronto Maple Leafs top prospects at the midway mark of the season

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the art of taking talented youngsters and developing them into effective contributors in the NHL has never been easy, but their current crop of players does present an intriguing mix of the present and the future.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Bobby McMann’s Gesture Says Everything About Maple Leafs Hockey

There are moments in hockey that remind you that Toronto Maple Leafs’ hockey is not just a game. It’s a community and a connection. Sometimes, there’s a shared heartbeat between players and the people who cheer for them every night.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 15

Mitch Marner does not regret leaving Leafs for Golden Knights: ‘It’s a new chapter in my life’

There will be an emotionally charged response when Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner returns to Toronto next week. Marner and the Golden Knights host the Maple Leafs for the first time this season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Barometer: Schenn, Hamilton & Andersson

Welcome to the first edition of the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Barometer. With the trade deadline approaching and the Toronto blue line dealing with injuries, the rumour mill is spinning faster than ever.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 15

Report: Maple Leafs are keen on extending pending UFA Scott Laughton

The Toronto Maple Leafs would reportedly like to sign forward Scott Laughton to a contract extension, according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. “ I don’t believe contract talks have started yet, but they would like to keep Scott Laughton beyond this season,” Pagnotta said during an appearance on DFO Rundown on Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 15

Vibes, not stats, are driving Maple Leafs hot streak

All good things, right? The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 8-0-2 run might be over, and somewhat predictably with the second half of a back-to-back but it’s worth taking a look at how things went so right and if it is a sustainable path to the playoffs.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

What changed in Auston Matthews game amidst return to form?

The Toronto Maple Leafs captain is finding his groove at a crucial point of the season, and the team is welcoming it. Auston Matthews had a rough start to the 2025-26 campaign.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Maple Leafs Brush Off Ugly Loss to Mammoth — But Questions Linger

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ four-game win streak met an icy wall Tuesday night in Utah with a 6-1 loss to the Mammoth. You don’t usually think of mammoths as quick, but that’s exactly what Utah was against the Leafs last night.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 14

Maple Leafs trade rumours: Is Dougie Hamilton a potential option?

With Chris Tanev potentially out long-term, the Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking to add veteran presence on the blue line heading towards this year’s trade deadline.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

The William Nylander Experience Is Wearing on One Analyst

Nothing sums up William Nylander quite like the last two nights. Monday, on the first night of a back-to-back in Colorado against the powerhouse Avalanche, he looked tremendous, tallying two points, including the overtime winner.

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

How Easton Cowan Earned His Way Into the Maple Leafs Lineup

Summer 2025 was a bright one for Toronto Maple Leafs‘ forward Easton Cowan. Fresh off a Memorial Cup win with the London Knights, he wasn’t just celebrating a championship; he was walking away with the Stafford Smythe Trophy as tournament MVP.

Dougie Hamilton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Toronto Maple Leafs linked to Dougie Hamilton

According to a new report from The Fourth Period, the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in acquiring Dougie Hamilton from the New Jersey Devils. There is some ambiguity in the reasoning behind the report, though it stands to reason that the Maple Leafs could benefit from a defenseman of Hamilton’s archetype.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / January 13

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Soft Deadline

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann is one of the team’s leading goal scorers this season. The 29-year-old is pending UFA. He’s been inconsistent throughout his NHL career, which is one of the reasons the Leafs didn’t extend him this offseason.