Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Matthew Hlacar News / TheLeafsnation / October 16

OHL suspends Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Hlacar for 6 games

Kitchener Rangers forward Matthew Hlacar was issued a six-game suspension from the Ontario Hockey League for a late hit against Soo Greyhounds defenceman Jakub Winkelhofer. Hlacar delivered a late hit on Winkelhofer during an October 10 game and was issued a match penalty.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 16

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Tinus Luc Koblar's Pro Debut

One thing that I or Cathy has brought up about Koblar for this season is the expectation that he'll spend most if not all of this season in junior again.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 16

Maple Leafs need to embrace chaos in the offensive zone

At this point in my life, I’ve made my peace with the fact that I’m a big ol’ complainer. I’ve recently complained about how under Craig Berube, the Leafs have more shot attempts against them than attempts they make, so you’d think that those very Leafs out shooting the Detroit Red Wings 40-15 would be right up my alley.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Scribe Links Maple Leafs To Trade For Dynamic Sabres Sniper

As the 2025-26 NHL season gets underway, the Toronto Maple Leafs weren’t off to the best start, but are recently finding ways to score goals. A 7-4 win

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 15

William Nylander Reacts to Craig Berube's Comments After Maple Leafs' Win

William Nylander silenced the noise around him on Tuesday night with a dominant performance that helped the Toronto Maple Leafs snap a two-game skid. Just hours after Craig Berube publicly called him out for needing “more shots” and “more attack,” Nylander responded with a goal and two primary assists in a 7–4 win over the Nashville Predators.

Nick Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Is a Nick Robertson Trade Finally Coming for the Maple Leafs?

Nick Robertson’s name is back in the NHL trade rumor mill as the Toronto Maple Leafs forward seeks a larger role and more opportunity. This, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, who reports that Robertson and his agent are open to trade discussions.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Auston Matthews passes Dave Keon on Maple Leafs all-time game-winning goal list

When the dust settled on a wild 7-4 defeat of the Nashville Predators on Thursday, it was Auston Matthews who had the game-winning goal. Assisted by Matthew Knies and Easton Cowan, Matthews’ first past a goalie this season put the Leafs up 5-2 midway through the third, eventually securing the win.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

William Nylander wants to keep building on success of new second line after win vs. Nashville

William Nylander came up with two big assists Tuesday night and added an empty-netter, as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Nashville Predators 7-4. It wasn’t the cleanest game, but Toronto’s offence got going once again, running the same lines they tried out Monday against the Red Wings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Maple Leafs Reportedly Receiving Trade Calls on Bottom-Six Forward

Just days after saying the Toronto Maple Leafs had paused trade discussions involving one of their bottom-six forwards, TSN insider Darren Dreger reported the opposite.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 7-4 Win Over the Predators

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Nashville Predators in the second half of a back-to-back. It was a game that started out just like every other game this season for the club.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Craig Berube is impressed with Easton Cowan’s attention to detail through first few NHL games

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has liked what he’s seen from Easton Cowan through his first couple of games in the NHL. To say Cowan was thrown into the fire is an understatement.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Maple Leafs Forward Seeking Bigger Role as Trade Talk Resurfaces

Nick Robertson’s name is back in the trade rumour mill. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger on Insider Trading, the 24-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs forward is hoping for a larger role and more opportunities in the NHL.

Cayden Primeau News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Cayden Primeau focused on fixing mistakes after win in first Maple Leafs start

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the win column as the team put together a 7-4 defeat of the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Back in net was Cayden Primeau, as the new Leafs acquisition made his first NHL start in 10 months.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

John Tavares believes the Maple Leafs’ pace was better in win over Predators

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares felt the improved pacing of the team was one of the keys to their win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 15

2026 NHL Draft: October Watch List

My writing for this season when it comes to the NHL draft and who I like for Toronto's picks is going to be... much more challenging than previous years.

Nick Robertson News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Report: Maple Leafs have talked to teams interested in Nick Robertson

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly fielded calls to teams interested in acquiring forward Nick Robertson, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. During Tuesday’s edition of Insider Trading, Dreger noted that, although it is early in the 2025-26 season, speculation surrounding Robertson’s future has not subsided.

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan Records First NHL Point

Tuesday night was a milestone night for Toronto Maple Leafs’ rookie Easton Cowan who was suiting up in his second career NHL game. The 20-year-old made his NHL debut on Monday in a losing effort against the Detroit Red Wings, but received a lot of praise for his head coach and teammates.