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Bobby McMann Might Be the Maple Leafs’ Best Trade Chip

If the Toronto Maple Leafs decide to shake things up before the deadline, Bobby McMann is suddenly one of the most interesting names on their roster. A year ago, he was a depth forward fighting for minutes; now he’s a power forward with a finishing touch, a cheap cap hit, and a style teams love in the playoffs.

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Analyst Pegs Other Maple Leafs Pending UFA as Perfect Fit for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have been heavily linked to Toronto Maple Leafs winger Bobby McMann in recent weeks as the club continues its search for an impactful top-nine forward ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

NHL Rumors: Rielly Trade, More on McMann to Oilers, Latest on Panarin

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are likely selling, but are they selling Morgan Rielly? Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are eyeing a potential trade target and Bobby McMann just showed off for them on Tuesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 4

Craig Berube proud of how Maple Leafs responded after six-game losing streak: ‘Good boost for our team’

The Toronto Maple Leafs responded to their worst stretch of the season with one of their best, sweeping their Western Canada road trip with a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

'Tuesday Felt Like An Audition' for Maple Leafs’ Winger in Edmonton

“Tuesday night sure felt like an audition for McMann in Edmonton,” writes Joshua Kloke of The Athletic. Following a 5-2 win by the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Oilers, McMann scored again, sealing the win for Toronto with an empty-net goal.

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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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Western Conference Team Floated as Ideal Morgan Rielly Trade Suitor

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten a taste of what life without Morgan Rielly could look like over the last seven periods they’ve played, and so far, so good.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 4

Maple Leafs Fan Therapy vol. 14: It’s time for Toronto to sell

In the two weeks since my last fan therapy, the Toronto Maple Leafs have erased any doubt as to what this current incarnation is. They went on the longest losing streak since the early 90s, they have failed to beat teams of all calibres, and they have proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that this current team is incapable of winning.

Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / February 4

Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann addresses trade rumours, blocking out deadline noise

The trade noise around Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann only continues to grow as the National Hockey League regular season inches closer to the

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Pitched Trade Sending Auston Matthews to Sharks Swings and Misses

In a world where there are a ton of speculative articles, there are often a lot of hockey mock trades that make sense. However, sometimes mock trades do the opposite.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 4

Maple Leafs’ Matias Maccelli credits Anthony Stolarz for 34-save performance in win vs. Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs found life in western Canada, winning three straight games on the road trip to pull themselves within five points of the Boston

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Is the Bobby McMann Trade Cost Going to be More than Kiefer Sherwood’s?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly heading into full sell mode as the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline approaches. One of their biggest trade chips is Bobby McMann.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 4

Anthony Stolarz credits Maple Leafs teammates for his first win since November 5

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz delivered an outstanding performance against the Edmonton Oilers to record his first win since November 5th.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 4

McMann, Laughton among flurry of Maple Leafs on latest Daily Faceoff Trade Board

As the Eastern Conference standings continue to slip away from them, it’s looking more and more likely that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be sellers at the deadline this year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 4

3 takeaways from Leafs-Oilers: Stolarz’s best start since opening night, Maccelli, McMann with showcases

It’s been a rollercoaster of a season, so it’s only fitting that the Toronto Maple Leafs enter the Olympic break on a three-game winning streak. Toronto

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Anthony Stolarz News / Professor Press Box / February 4

Did Stolarz Give the Maple Leafs a Season-Changing Game?

If you were looking for a turning point in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season, you might circle their win in Edmonton and draw a big arrow straight toward Anthony Stolarz.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3

Maple Leafs skate past Oilers 5-2 for third straight win

Matias Maccelli scored twice as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs upended the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Tuesday night. Matthew Knies added a goal and an assist, and John Tavares and Bobby McMann also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won three straight and improved to 11-12-3 on the road this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 3

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs head into Olympic break on a high note with sweep of Western Canada

January has been a month of ups and downs, and while the Toronto Maple Leafs very much remain on the outside of the playoff picture (five points back of a playoff spot), a three game winning streak on the road is a reminder that course corrections, not a complete overhaul, is what the doctor ordered for Toronto.

William Nylander News / Professor Press Box / February 3

How Good Can the Maple Leafs William Nylander Actually Become?

William Nylander is really making waves recently, isn’t he? Just last week, he got slapped with a fine from the NHL for that “obscene gesture.” Cost him $5000.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Who Might the Maple Leafs Sell Before the Olympic Break?

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on the FAN Hockey Show that a Toronto Maple Leafs win on Tuesday night over the Edmonton Oilers (if they can pull out a victory) does not change their 2025-26 trade deadline plans.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 3

NHL Rumors: Could the Maple Leafs get similar package for Bobby McMann as Canucks did for Kiefer Sherwood?

TSN: Chris Johnston said on TSN Radio 1050 on the First Up show that it’s more than likely that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be sellers at the deadline.

Easton Cowan News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Why Have the Maple Leafs Wasted Easton Cowan’s Rookie Year?

Easton Cowan has been one of the more curious stories for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. After absolutely tearing it up in juniors, where he was basically carrying his team on every shift, you’d expect him to jump into the NHL and make a big impact right away.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Auston Matthews’ Transparency Quieting Maple Leafs Rumors

With word swirling that the Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into a re-tooling trade deadline in which speculation suggests they are ready to sell on some of their assets, one of the biggest question marks hovered over captain, Auston Matthews.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Woll, Stolarz & Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the night with a jolt, and for once, it wasn’t the opponent catching them flat-footed. William Nylander buried a breakaway just 35 seconds in, the kind of early punch Toronto hasn’t landed often during their recent slide.

Joseph Woll News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Analyst Not Against the Maple Leafs Trading Joseph Woll

When talk of the Toronto Maple Leafs trading a goaltender has come up this year, it’s often revolved around Anthony Stolarz, largely because he’s been out of sight and out of mind due to injury, and also given that Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby are considerably younger.

Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Leafs’ Morgan Rielly won’t return until after Olympic break

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube announced that defenseman Morgan Rielly won’t return to the lineup until after the Olympic break. The Leafs only play two more games before they break for the Olympics, that coming on Monday against the Calgary Flames and on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers.