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Maple Leafs Injury Crisis Continues to Grow

The Toronto Maple Leafs' injury problems continue to get worse. Four players are currently dealing with health issues, creating a major headache for the organization at the worst possible time of year.

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Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews closing in on the Leafs’ franchise record in goals: “It is his rightful place”

Ahead of the Leafs vs. Devils matchup on Tuesday, New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed Auston Matthews’ goal-scoring greatness, his team’s offensive success in the second period against the Leafs on Oct.

Dakota Joshua News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Maple Leafs Being Cautious After Concerning Dakota Joshua Injury Update

The Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with another concerning injury, and this one carries some uncertainty that the organization will have to approach with caution.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / December 30

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares challenges team to be resilient with injuries mounting

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned from the holiday break this past weekend by picking up three out of a possible four points, with a 7-5 win over the Ottawa Senators and a 3-2 overtime loss in Detroit against the Red Wings.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30

Craig Berube says Dakota Joshua’s injury is kidney related, throws support behind Jacob Quillan

The Toronto Maple Leafs got hit by a last-minute attack from the injury bug. After losing William Nylander to a lower-body-injury for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Leafs left that game with Auston Matthews, Dakota Joshua, and Chris Tanev also hurt.

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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 30

Leafs practice news: Nylander ruled out vs. Devils, Matthews game-time decision, Woll projected to start

There will be several changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup due to a wave of injuries ahead of Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils. William Nylander, Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev are all ruled out of the game due to injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

Chris Tanev, Dakota Joshua Out Longer-Term

After previously being ruled out for tonight’s game, it’s clear Maple Leafs skaters Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua will miss more time than that. Tanev

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30

4 takeaways from 4 days of the 2026 World Junior Championships

Everybody’s favourite annual hockey tournament has been in full force for four days now, heading into their fifth day. Team Canada has won all three of their games so far, with one coming in overtime.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford’s depth role for Canada, Holinka’s hat trick

Hockey’s brief holiday break came to an end with the World Juniors getting underway in Minnesota on Boxing Day, and Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford was a part of the group that took the ice as Canada began its pursuit to avenge back-to-back years without a medal for Canada.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Maple Leafs Analyst is Riding With Auston Matthews Until the Wheels Fall Off

There’s always going to be noise surrounding the top players on the Toronto Maple Leafs—that just comes with the territory—but lately, it’s taken on a life of its own in a way Auston Matthews has never really faced before.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 30

Toronto Maple Leafs hot takes heading into 2026

If you’re tired of watching Team Canada be what the kids call “mid” at the World Juniors, I have some hot or not-so-hot takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs going into the New Year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30

Auston Matthews is a game-time decision, Joshua and Tanev won’t play vs. Devils

Just as the Toronto Maple Leafs were beginning to string together some positive momentum, the injury bug came back and bit them in a big way. After missing

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Injuries Piling Up Again for the Maple Leafs: Call for Reinforcements

The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again dealing with a growing list of injuries at the worst possible time, creating uncertainty around their lineup and who will be available.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

Maple Leafs Recall Matt Benning, Jacob Quillan

The Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Matt Benning and center Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, according to a team announcement. Toronto’s active roster is full, so two corresponding moves will be necessary.

Matias Maccelli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

Bruins Have Shown Interest In Matias Maccelli

The Bruins are known to be in the market for a winger as they look to gain ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race. According to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, re-upping a sentiment Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet had first put out earlier in the month, Maple Leafs lefty Matias Maccelli is another name they’ve checked in on.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30

How Nick Robertson is carving himself a top-9 role and future with Maple Leafs

Nick Robertson deserves to be in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup each, and every game. The shifty winger continues to develop into a complete player under Craig Berube’s system, and recently, Robertson’s elevated his game, and is quickly becoming one of the most important players on the Maple Leafs’ roster.

Justin Holl News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Whatever Happened to ex-Maple Leafs Blueliner Justin Holl?

Few Toronto Maple Leafs players have ever divided opinion like Justin Holl. He was a solid enough right-shot defenceman. When he played with Jake Muzzin, and both were in top form, they were a steady shutdown pairing.

Anthony Stolarz News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29

The Anthony Stolarz Situation Is Getting Strange

When the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz went down in mid-November, the first word was reassuring. A couple of games. Not a concussion. Something upper-body, but nothing too alarming.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29

A Matthews-to-Detroit Trade Would Be Silly Season

I stumbled onto a hypothetical trade this morning that has Auston Matthews ending up in Detroit, and I didn’t even have to read it twice to make sure I hadn’t missed something overnight.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby, Robertson, Tavares & Holinka

The Toronto Maple Leafs left Detroit with a point after a 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings, but it didn’t feel like a consolation prize so much as an unfinished thought.

William Nylander News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

William Nylander’s Injury Could Define Toronto Maple Leafs Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs received a scare they simply can’t have happened on Saturday night when William Nylander did not return after the second period against the Ottawa Senators.

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Maple Leafs Mystery: Easton Cowan’s Development Dwindling

In a season riddled with individual and team struggles, the Toronto Maple Leafs have started to see some growth out of their top prospect in Easton Cowan.

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

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.

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USA’s Cole Hutson out day-to-day after taking puck to head

Canadian World Junior team apologizes for not shaking hands with Czechia

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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 / Daily Faceoff / December 27