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Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews undergoes MCL surgery, 12 week recovery timeline

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Thursday that captain Auston Matthews underwent a successful MCL knee repair surgery in New York City, with an approximate recovery timeline of 12 weeks.

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Craig Berube on the intensity of the Toronto market: “I love it here.. I’d rather the pressure than no pressure, and they have every right to be critical”

After Thursday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the Fan Day event, the positives of the Leafs’ passionate fan base, and Auston Matthews’ status.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Leafs’ Auston Matthews undergoes surgery for MCL tear, recovery to take 12 weeks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a bit more clarity on Auston Matthews’ MCL tear. The Leafs captain will undergo surgery on the injury, with the recovery time expected to take 12 weeks.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Matthew Knies News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 19

The 5 teams that showed ‘serious interest’ in Leafs’ Matthew Knies

In the midst of a nightmare 2025-26 campaign, the Toronto Maple Leafs moved on from three forwards ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, shipping Bobby McMann to the Seattle Kraken, Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche and Scott Laughton to the Los Angeles Kings.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Change of Plans? Auston Matthews Might Have Surgery After All

When the initial injury report came out that Auston Matthews suffered a grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion, it felt, all things considered, as if it was the best-case scenario for everyone involved.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Danford, Nylander & Being Called Cowards

With no game on the schedule until Friday night, this felt like a good day to take a step back and just look around. When the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t playing, the noise shifts.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 19

Steven Lorentz’s Joe Bowen impersonation, Woll stops Berube in shootout at inaugural Leafs Fan Day

The season may be on the brink of a lost one for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but they made an effort to lift some spirits on Thursday morning with their inaugural Leafs Fan Day public practice.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Did William Nylander hit a new low with the Maple Leafs?

With captain Auston Matthews out for the rest of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are William Nylander’s team for the next month. He’s now by far their best player, highest-paid player, and was promoted to assistant captain in Matthews’ absence.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Maple Leafs Players Feeling Heat From Treliving in Wake of Matthews Injury

The fallout from the Toronto Maple Leafs lack of response to captain Auston Matthews getting his MCL torn by Radko Gudas continues as it’s still a hot

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 19

Projected top-5 pick Keaton Verhoeff believes the NCAA jump has him ready for next level

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a position not many could have imagined after 69 games. Holding a record of 29-28-12, the Maple Leafs have put themselves in a position to be in the draft lottery for the first time since selecting current captain Auston Matthews first overall during the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 19

How are recently traded Maple Leafs doing with their new teams?

Nearly two weeks out from the NHL trade deadline, it’s clearer than ever that the Toronto Maple Leafs made the right decision to position themselves as sellers.

Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / March 19

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Leafs sign Buhr and Borgesi, Danford earns accolades

As a team that has dealt away its fair share of prospects and draft capital, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been busy in the undrafted free agent market over the last few seasons, landing the likes of Jacob Quillan and Luke Haymes, and they got back to work on supplementing their farm system with a couple of signings out of the NCAA this week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Did Treliving and Berube Paint Themselves Out of Work?

The whole Auston Matthews situation didn’t just hurt on the ice—it ripped open some long-standing issues in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. When Brad Treliving publicly called his players “soft” and questioned their courage, it wasn’t just a remark.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 18

Maple Leafs sign forward Brandon Buhr to one-year contact

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday that they have signed forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year contract beginning the 2026-27 season. In a release

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 18

The 411 on new Maple Leaf prospect Brandon Buhr

For the second time in as many days, the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed a college free agent, this time inking 23-year-old right-shot forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18

Maple Leafs Sign Brandon Buhr To Entry-Level Deal

The Maple Leafs have signed college free agent forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year, entry-level deal for next season, per a team announcement. He will finish out the current year with AHL Toronto on a tryout agreement.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Leafs sign Brandon Buhr to one-year entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to claim their share of this year’s crop of college free agents. On Wednesday, the Leafs announced that they have signed forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year contract which will kick in next season.

Bobby McMann News / Professor Press Box / March 18

Maple Leafs Bobby McMann Watch: Heating Up in Seattle

Talk about Toronto Maple Leafs fans, being conflicted. They don’t need fancy stats to see what’s happening with Bobby McMann right now. The youngster was traded to the Seattle Kraken at the trade deadline, and he’s on fire.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Maple Leafs Announce Signing of College Free Agent

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue navigating the final stretch of a season to forget while still trying to find some stability across their lineup. With

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 18

Blow it up? Three paths for the Toronto Maple Leafs messy goalie situation

Currently sitting 11 standings points outside of a wild-card berth, with just 14 games remaining in the 2025–26 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff hopes have all but disappeared.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Leafs sign Vincent Borgesi to two-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday the club had signed defenseman Vincent Borgesi to a two-year contract that will begin in 2026-27. The 22-year-old Borgesi had five goals and 15 assists for 20 points and 29 penalty minutes in 36 games with Northeastern University in the NCAA this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Maple Leafs Sign Vincent Borgesi To Entry-Level Deal

The Maple Leafs usually dip their toes into the college free agent market. That isn’t changing this year. The club announced they’ve signed Northeastern captain Vincent Borgesi to a two-year entry-level contract beginning next season.

Bobby McMann News / 6IX ON ICE / March 17

Bo Groulx: Is he the Toronto Maple Leafs’ New Bobby McMann?

With the 4–2 regulation win on Sunday night against the Minnesota Wild, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain outside of the bottom five and outside of the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Maple Leafs Reassign Michael Pezzetta, Henry Thrun

The Maple Leafs announced today that they’ve reassigned winger Michael Pezzetta and defenseman Henry Thrun to AHL Toronto. Their active roster is now at 22 players, but they don’t have any healthy extras with Auston Matthews’ season over (he’s yet to be placed on injured reserve) and Oliver Ekman-Larsson away from the team on paternity leave.