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On YouTubeDennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / December 29
Maple Leafs players defend Dennis Hildeby after overtime gaffe vs. Red Wings
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered what was one of their first losses in recent memory that wasn’t due to poor process or effort level. Their 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night was simply an example of two division rivals going at it and one team getting the favourable bounce in the end.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 29
New Year’s Resolutions for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s a time to look back at the Toronto Maple Leafs and how this past year fared for them. The best way to describe 2025 for the boys in blue is a roller coaster ride.
Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / December 29
Matthew Knies believes Maple Leafs found their groove due to ‘resilient’ identity
Although the Toronto Maple Leafs lost in overtime to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, Matthew Knies was able to find some genuine positives from the game.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Maple Leafs Could Trade Auston Matthews to Red Wings in Suggested League-Altering Blockbuster
The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled this season, and while fans were hopeful they could stay competitive after losing Mitchell Marner to the Vegas Golden
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 / TheLeafsnation / December 29
Craig Berube maintains optimistic tone after Maple Leafs pick up five of six points in last 3 games
The Toronto Maple Leafs are at a point in their season where there doesn’t feel like there’s any leeway with any losses. Perhaps at the start of the year,
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 29
7 coaches and general managers that are looking for work
It seems like as good a time as any to hunt for bargains the Toronto Maple Leafs might be interested in picking up for their Hockey Operations department.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 29
3 takeaways from Leafs-Red Wings: Matthews shakes off injury scares, Hildeby solid in losing effort
During what’s been a disappointing first half of the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, there have been few losses where you could find true positives.
NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 29
Game Review: After a promising first half, Maple Leafs let a point slip in Detroit 
While the Red Wings were hanging around only down 1-0, you had to feel good about the Maple Leafs’ play through 35 minutes of this game. After a bit of a jittery first minute or two, the Leafs were mostly breaking out well at five-on-five, using the middle of the ice more and going off […]
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 28
Red Wings' young defensive duo may help team end playoff drought
The Detroit Red Wings have not been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2015-16 season. For a team that once went 25 consecutive seasons in the playoffs, that nine-year drought is a significant fall from grace.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 28
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs fall victim to goalie’s best friend in overtime loss vs. Red Wings
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered what I would describe as the only loss in recent days that hasn’t been infuriating to watch from a fan’s perspective. They kept it close on the shot clock, they capitalized on the mistakes made by Detroit Red Wings players as did the Wings to them, and they relied on heroism from their goaltender at points.
William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28
Latest William Nylander Injury Update Ahead of Clash With Red Wings
The Toronto Maple Leafs will officially be without William Nylander for Sunday night’s divisional tilt in Detroit against the Red Wings. Nylander left Saturday night’s win over Ottawa early in the second period after appearing to tweak something in his left leg while battling for a loose puck in front of the net with Senators defenseman Artem Zub.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 28
Leafs’ William Nylander out day-to-day
A tough blow for the Toronto Maple Leafs. When speaking to the media, head coach Craig Berube confirmed that forward William Nylander will not play on Sunday night against the Detroit Red Wings and is considered day-to-day.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Maple Leafs’ William Nylander Out Day-To-Day
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to deal with yet another injury moving forward. Star winger William Nylander will miss Sunday night’s game and sit out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury head coach Craig Berube told David Alter of The Hockey News.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 28
Maple Leafs’ William Nylander day-to-day, out vs. Red Wings, Easton Cowan re-enters lineup
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury, and will not play in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings, head coach Craig Berube confirmed via David Alter of The Hockey News.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Maple Leafs Waive Marshall Rifai, Reassign Henry Thrun
The Maple Leafs placed defenseman Marshall Rifai on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Toronto on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Marshall Rifai News / TheLeafsnation / December 28
Maple Leafs place defenceman Marshall Rifai on waivers
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenceman Marshall Rifai on waivers Sunday, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. On December 18, Rifai was loaned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on a conditioning loan.
Anthony Stolarz News / Athlon Sports / December 28
Maple Leafs Coach Sends 'Indefinite' Message on Anthony Stolarz's Status
The Toronto Maple Leafs will enter the 2026 calendar year without their best and most experienced goaltender, Anthony Stolarz, as he continues to recover from a lingering upper-body injury.
William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Maple Leafs Offer Injury Update on William Nylander
The Toronto Maple Leafs have offered an update on the injury status of forward William Nylander. Just a few minutes ago, they announced that he will not return to the game between the Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Berube’s Choices : Stolarz Injured, But What’s Up with Cowan?
Not great news on the injury front for the Toronto Maple Leafs today before game time, and not much relief for fans hoping for a lineup change either. Craig Berube doesn’t like to overshare when it comes to injuries, and that hasn’t changed.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Maple Leafs Say Stolarz Leave ‘Indefinite’, Offer Update On Cowan, Carlo
The Toronto Maple Leafs remain without clarity on the status of goaltender Anthony Stolarz. According to several sources, head coach Craig Berube said, “Indefinite as of right now.” Meanwhile, Easton Cowan will sit for a third straight game, Berube said he’s had “conversations with him…” He added, “we won last game.
Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 27
Still no timeline for return for Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz
As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to continue their season after the NHL’s three-day holiday break, they seem no closer to reuniting their excellent goaltending tandem from last season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 27
Who should be blamed for the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent struggles?
There’s a certain on-edge feeling to the Toronto Maple Leafs right now.
Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
What Maple Leafs Fans Are Getting Wrong About Auston Matthews
There’s a particular kind of frustration that has settled in this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The season has drifted away from them, and while a case can be made that it hasn’t yet collapsed, that’s only because the context around the team has changed.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 26
Top Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects to watch at the World Juniors
After spending years buying at the deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect pool is quite depleted. Usually, the Leafs have at least a few guys repping their home countries at the World Juniors, but with Miroslav Holinka and Easton Cowan becoming ineligible, there are only two youngsters Leafs fans can watch at this year’s tournament.
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