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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 16
Maple Leafs’ Clock Is Ticking on Matthews and Berube
There’s an old hockey truth that never really changes: when a star player slips, the clock starts ticking on the coach. It doesn’t always happen loudly.
William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16
Strip Away All the New Nylander Noise, What is the Maple Leafs Forward, Really?
I’ve learned over the years that if you really want to understand a hockey player in Toronto, you don’t start with the highlight reels or the contract numbers.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 16
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Maccelli, Stolarz & Hildeby
The Toronto Maple Leafs are back at it tonight, closing out a five-game homestand against the Chicago Blackhawks, and the storyline almost writes itself.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
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 / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 16
Leafs players share their memories of Joe Bowen on Holy Mackinaw Night: “Special memories with my dad — a lot of that is because of Joe” 
Ahead of Holy Mackinaw Night honouring Joe Bowen, Maple Leafs players share their memories of and appreciation for the legendary play-by-play commentator.
Anthony Stolarz News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16
Injury News on Anthony Stolarz Getting Worse for Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs offered an update on the status of goaltender Anthony Stolarz on Tuesday. It is not good news. Head coach Craig Berube says Stolarz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 16
Maple Leafs activate Joseph Woll from IR, assign Artur Akhtyamov to Toronto Marlies
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll has been activated from injured reserve, while Artur Akhtyamov has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16
Is This Collision From 2024 What’s Hindering Auston Matthews?
Auston Matthews has started to take heat in Toronto as his lackluster 2024–25 season has seemingly carried over into 2025–26 through the first 26 games.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 16
Maple Leafs fans voice their concerns over Auston Matthews’ offensive output
Toronto Maple Leafs fans have plenty of reasons to feel frustrated with the state of the team as of late, but the leading reason is Auston Matthews’ decline throughout the year.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 16
What Nylander and Matthews Reveal About the Maple Leafs
Auston Matthews and William Nylander, probably the two best Toronto Maple Leafs players, have two very different ways of being on the ice. Their contrast isn’t just about skill or scoring; it’s about mindset, personality, and how they respond to coaching.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 16
Maple Leafs’ Max Domi, Scott Laughton reflect on their favourite Joe Bowen moments
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to honour long-time play-by-play commentator Joe Bowen during Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, the same opponent on the night of his first game called on October 6, 1982.
Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 16
Leafs' Anthony Stolarz 'not making progress' on injury, seeing specialist
Concerning news for one of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ backstops.
Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 16
Craig Berube expects strong response from Maple Leafs leadership after call-out following loss to Oilers
The Toronto Maple Leafs let the Connor McDavid show take over the network on Saturday night, with the Edmonton Oilers defeating the Leafs 6-3. McDavid scored two goals and added an assist, including a dazzling breakaway where he made the Maple Leafs defenders look like toddlers skating for the first time.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 16
Leafs injury news: Woll to start vs. Blackhawks, Stolarz isn’t progressing, will see specialist
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will start Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, head coach Craig Berube confirmed. Woll sustained a lower-body injury on December 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 16
Breaking down how every Toronto Maple Leafs 2025 draft pick is doing this year
The Toronto Maple Leafs ended the 2024–25 season as one of the top teams in the league, and while they had some great roster players, they ended up missing out on a proper first-round draft pick.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 16
NHL Predictions: December 16th Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs
As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to host the Chicago Blackhawks, this matchup feels like one of those games Toronto simply has to have. The Leafs are still searching for consistency and trying to solidify their place in the Stanley Cup Playoff picture, while the Blackhawks are in full rebuild mode.
Scott Laughton News / Last Word On Sports / December 15
How Scott Laughton has Revived his Toronto Maple Leafs Career
Scott Laughton has finally seemed to find his fit in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup. Laughton was acquired during the trade deadline last season in a trade that sent Nikita Grebenkin and a conditional 2027 first-round draft pick the other way.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / December 14
NHL Rumours: Young Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Could be on the Move
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours with the crew here at Last Word on Hockey. The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to shake up their roster and improve their forward core.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 14
Maple Leafs Fan Therapy Vol. 9: Toronto is not a serious organization, and we don’t deserve it
The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t deserve the fans they have. Yesterday, my parents went to the Leafs game. Every year, my parents try to go, if possible, to a Leafs home game against the Edmonton Oilers.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 13
Are the Toronto Maple Leafs finally finding their identity?
After a lacklustre start to the season, the Leafs seemed to be the opposite of what GM Brad Treliving and coach Craig Berube intended. The team was porous defensively and lacked abrasiveness.
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