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The Maple Leafs’ lineup is starting to look a bit more like the team that was written down on paper in the off season. Healthy versions of Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies will make a world of difference in assessing where the team is at.

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William Nylander Stresses Importance of Maple Leafs' Comeback Win

The Toronto Maple Leafs desperately needed something to go right. After weeks of inconsistent play, mounting criticism, and a stretch where wins felt impossible to come by, they finally got one.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 29

5 takeaways from Leafs-Capitals: Woll deserves better support, Matthews desperately needs to win his minutes

You’ve certainly heard this story before: Joseph Woll submitted another excellent start for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it went to waste, this time in a 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 28

Game Review: Maple Leafs get back to losing ways in Washington

This was a real gut-punch of a loss, but I’ll start by mentioning there were sections of this game I quite liked from the Maple Leafs’ perspective. In the second half of the first period, the Leafs started to string together some shifts and legitimately tilt the ice at five-on-five.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 28

Craig Berube on the Leafs receiving zero power plays in Washington: “I don’t think it’s on us… We worked and competed… We had good offensive-zone time”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 10-11-3. On the team’s performance: We did a good job getting the lead.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / November 28

Instant Reaction: Another Leafs’ 3rd-period collapse spoils Joseph Woll’s heroics

The Toronto Maple Leafs clearly still have a lot of work to do if they want to overcome their sluggish start, as the issues plaguing the team all season long reared their ugly head on Friday in 4-2 loss against the Washington Capitals.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / November 28

Insider Reveals Untold Argument Between William Nylander and Former Coach

William Nylander is one of, if not the most polarizing player in the NHL. His dynamic skill set allows him to produce massive numbers and make it look relatively easy in the process.

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Easton Cowan Is Forcing the Maple Leafs to Rethink Everything

For months, the consensus around Easton Cowan was firm: he’d need some seasoning with the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies before he’d be ready for the NHL.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

Toronto Maple Leafs Star Out of the Lineup Against the Washington Capitals

William Nylander will not dress, as he is injured. For the game tonight against the Capitals, due to illness. Nylander is out. Max Domi will also be out of the lineup tonight as a healthy scratch.

William Nylander News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Leafs’ William Nylander out vs. Capitals with illness

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without their leading scorer for at least a game. Star winger William Nylander will miss Friday’s game against the Washington Capitals with an illness, according to head coach Craig Berube.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 28

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz did not travel for road trip, Brandon Carlo could return Tuesday vs. Panthers

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz did not travel with the team for the road trip, as he recovers from an upper-body injury, head coach Craig Berube confirmed via Sportsnet’s Luke Fox.

Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Rielly, OEL, and the Real Story of the Maple Leafs’ Defence

Analytics don’t always tell the whole story, but when two different sets of underlying numbers point in the same direction, patterns start to form. That’s exactly what happens when we look at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense using Expected Goals (xG) and High Danger Scoring Chances (HDSC).

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 28

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander will not play vs. Capitals due to illness

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will not play in Friday’s game against the Washington Capitals due to illness. Nylander was granted a maintenance day on Thursday and did not participate in practice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 28

Why the Maple Leafs absolutely shouldn’t consider a rebuild without first evaluating a coaching change

The narratives about the 2025-26 Maple Leafs have gotten out of control. While the talk of rebuilds, tanks, and fire sales is all over my social feeds, I can’t believe what some fans seem to be advocating for before they first want to see a new coaching staff behind the Leafs’ bench.

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Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

The Logic Behind the Maple Leafs Trading Auston Matthews

Every once in a while, an idea hits the hockey world that sounds so outrageous you almost admire the audacity. When Nick Kypreos first tossed out the idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs might, at some point, have to consider trading Auston Matthews, most of us filed it under Classic Kyper — the kind of radio hit that wakes up a slow Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 28

Maple Leafs’ sellers guide: The untouchable forwards and easy trade options

It’s Black Friday and in the spirit of that, it’s time for Brad Treliving to start offering up some deals to rival GMs on Maple Leafs. Is it too early to say blow it up and shift into selling mode for the Maple Leafs?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 28

The Toronto Maple Leafs are at a crossroads, but what should they do?

Teetering near the bottom of the standings, the Leafs find themselves nearing a crossroads. Built solely for the here and now, the Leafs are an older team and do not have a first-round pick in each of the next two seasons.

Easton Cowan News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

Rising Star Easton Cowan Helping Push the Toronto Maple Leafs Depth Scoring

Easton Cowan has firmly earned his place in the Maple Leafs’ lineup after scoring a crucial late goal in Toronto’s 2-1 overtime win against the Blue Jackets.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Maple Leafs feeling bolstered for tough trip to rising Capitals

Bolstered by the return of three players from injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs will go for a second straight win Friday when they visit the Washington Capitals.

Easton Cowan News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Is Easton Cowan Forcing a Lineup Shakeup in Toronto?

The storyline of Easton Cowan’s season keeps changing. He’s gone from a maybe to spot duty to a full-on lineup option in Toronto. What was supposed to be a developmental season for the rookie is quickly turning into something much bigger, as Cowan continues to earn the trust of his coach and his teammates, particularly in high-pressure moments.

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.

Samuel Blais News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Maple Leafs place Sammy Blais on waivers

The Maple Leafs announced that winger Sammy Blais has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Toronto. Since the move is in conjunction with injured reserve activations for Auston Matthews and Nicolas Roy, the Leafs can place him on the non-roster list during his 24-hour waiver period to stay at the 23-play limit.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 25