Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Maple Leafs & Canadiens Have Pieces to Make Deadline Trade

As the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens have a real chance to become trade partners. While it has happened only three times in the last 26 years, the two teams could meet for a fourth time.

Bobby McMann News / Professor Press Box / February 19

Maple Leafs Can’t Expect a Bridge Deal from Bobby McMann

If the Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to get Bobby McMann on a two-year “bridge” deal, it’s time to temper expectations. At 29 years old, McMann isn’t a prospect or a young forward who needs a proving period—he’s entering the prime of his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / February 19

Toronto Maple Leafs Get Some Surprises at Practice

The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first practice since before the NHL break for the 2026 Winter Olympics started. With the practice came some updates on the status of the team’s injured players.

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In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 19

Craig Berube on Chris Tanev skating on his own to try to get back to the Leafs’ lineup: “Still early to talk about whether he’s joining us, but he seems pretty good”

After Thursday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua in their recovery from injury and the hockey action underway in the Winter Olympics.

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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

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marner, Groulx, Danford & What’s Next?

It might be the Olympic break, but the Toronto Maple Leafs still manage to keep themselves in the headlines. Some of it is coming from Europe, where a couple of big names are making noise on the international stage.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / February 19

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly feels that Olympic break came at an ideal time after injury, prior struggles

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly says he is feeling good as he gets back into the swing of things following some much-needed rest during the Olympic break.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 19

Maple Leafs recall Bo Groulx from Toronto Marlies, Max Domi misses practice for personal reasons

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned to the ice for their third practice in as many days, and for the second day in a row, they’ll have a new face joining them.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 19

Breaking down the Toronto Maple Leafs must-win schedule after the Olympic break

After a two-week hiatus, the Toronto Maple Leafs are gearing up to hit the ice for three games in four nights next week. They will be on the road in Florida and then coming home to face an Ontario rival.

Benoit-Olivier Groulx News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Maple Leafs Recall Bo Groulx

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled center Benoit-Olivier Groulx from AHL Toronto. He’ll join the team for today’s practice with forward Max Domi absent due to personal reasons, in addition to Auston Matthews remaining unavailable as he looks to captain Team USA to a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

William Villeneuve News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

Maple Leafs Calling Up Villeneuve Could Lead to an Opportunity

The Olympic hockey tournament is nearing an end and players have already begun reporting back to on-ice practice for when the season resumes. The Toronto

William Belle News / TheLeafsnation / February 19

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has William Belle fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

Part of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ newest batch of prospects from last summer’s draft, William Belle has had an underwhelming season so far in his NCAA debut, but shows promise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 18

Olympic Hockey: Auston Matthews, USA advance to semi-finals with win over William Nylander, Sweden

And then there were four. Or one, if you’re talking specifically about Toronto Maple Leafs players While it didn’t quite feature the dramatics of Canada’s

John Tavares News / Professor Press Box / February 18

Tavares Has Been Rock-Solid for the Maple Leafs Since 2018

When John Tavares was signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2018, many thought he was nothing more than a “shiny object” that a young Kyle Dubas (as the team’s general manager) was chasing.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 18

Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly’s physical and mental reset over the Leafs’ break: “He looks like he is in a lot better place than he was”

After Wednesday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Morgan Rielly’s chance to reset over the break, the team’s goals during this week of practice, and the Olympic action over in Milan.

William Villeneuve News / TheLeafsnation / February 18

Maple Leafs recall William Villeneuve from Toronto Marlies

William Villeneuve has been recalled by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team announced Wednesday. Villeneuve has recorded three goals and 18 points in 40 games with the Marlies this season, leading all defencemen in scoring.

Ryan Tverberg News / TheLeafsnation / February 18

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Ryan Tverberg fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ryan Tverberg needed a bounce-back season in the AHL this year, but through five months of play, things haven’t quite gone his way.

William Villeneuve News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Maple Leafs Recall William Villeneuve

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled defenseman William Villeneuve from AHL Toronto. He’ll give the Leafs an extra defenseman at practices for the time being while they await Oliver Ekman-Larsson‘s return from representing Sweden at the Olympics.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Skinner, Quillan, McMann & Trade Deadline Buzz

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in one of those stretches where the season suddenly feels complicated. Injuries are piling up, scoring depth is getting tested, and the trade deadline looms in just a few weeks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

How Close Are the Maple Leafs, Really?

The “Shanaplan” is basically Brendan Shanahan’s long-game for the Maple Leafs. After he took over in 2014, he wanted to rebuild smart — not just chase quick wins, but set the team up for years to come.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Maple Leafs

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline is right around the corner. Which means it’s time to start looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ deadline primer. The Maple Leafs find themselves between a rock and a hard place.

Bobby McMann News / Professor Press Box / February 17

Don’t Be Silly, Maple Leafs Need to Keep Bobby McMann

The funny thing about the Toronto Maple Leafs right now is that everyone seems to be talking trades like it’s the magic fix. They’re chasing the Boston Bruins for that last Wild Card spot, the pressure’s on, and suddenly every guy with an expiring deal is being tossed into a fake trade on social media.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 17

1 player Maple Leafs must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs will fight for their playoff lives when they come back from the Olympic break. Toronto is still in the hunt, as they are only six points back of the Boston Bruins for the final Wild Card spot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 15

Auston Matthews breakout game a great sign for Team USA

The United States is going to need more of that over the next week.

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