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Maple Leafs Paused Bobby McMann Trade for Better Return

Ahead of the Olympic roster freeze, the Toronto Maple Leafs likely could have made a trade on Wednesday. Instead, they appear to be hitting pause on at least one deal that was already in the hopper.

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Which Toronto Maple Leafs need the Olympic break the most?

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs season hasn’t been the best, with the team currently sitting sixth in the Atlantic Division, they have shown strong play of late.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Maple Leafs Insider Expects Rielly Trade to Sign Point-Per-Game Defenseman

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s that the blue line needs a shake-up, whether that comes by the trade deadline or in the offseason.

Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / February 5

Bobby McMann headlines 4 Maple Leafs on latest trade board from The Athletic

The National Hockey League trade deadline is fast approaching, as March 6 sits just over one month away. The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves six points

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Is Maple Leafs’ Best Trade Chip Ahead of Trade Deadline

While the Toronto Maple Leafs have won their last three games and are five points out of a playoff spot, it shouldn’t take away from the fact that this team remains inconsistent and can go cold for a long stretch in an instant.

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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

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / February 5

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Easton Cowan fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

With 43 NHL games under his belt, this is probably Easton Cowan‘s last season as a ‘prospect’ for the Toronto Maple Leafs, unless he takes a gigantic step back and spends all of next season with the Toronto Marlies (which, let’s be real, this won’t happen).

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 5

Report: Maple Leafs’ trade deadline plans remain unchanged after three-game win streak

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ plans of being sellers at the trade deadline have not changed in the wake of them entering the Olympic break on a three-game win streak, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 5

Elliotte Friedman believes Maple Leafs are seeking first-round pick for Bobby McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ three-game win streak has bumped them up to within five points of the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot, currently held by their Atlantic Division rival Boston Bruins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / February 4

Toronto Maple Leafs at the Olympic Break

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering the NHL winter Olympic break on a three-game winning streak. Whatever momentum they have is now being halted. When they return in three weeks (February 25th), the Leafs will be playing back-to-back games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Maple Leafs asking big return for Bobby McMann; could Anthony Stolarz be next?

Elliotte Friedman was on the "FAN Hockey Show," and naturally, the Toronto Maple Leafs came up. He got into what might be happening with Bobby McMann and Anthony Stolarz.

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

New York Rangers trade star winger to Kings

Artemi Panarin trade signals two different approaches for Kings, Rangers

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

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Morgan Rielly News / Professor Press Box / February 4

Rielly Canadian Roots Make a U.S. Trade Almost Impossible

There’s been some talk lately about Morgan Rielly possibly being on the move from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Much of that talk is, as it should be, about hockey trades, contracts, and no-trade clauses.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Insider Includes Maple Leafs Among Teams Linked to Blues Star Winger

Nobody around the hockey world is quite sure what to expect from the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the trade deadline. Less than a week ago, they appeared headed toward being full-blown sellers after a six-game losing streak, watching their season start to slip away.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 4

Maple Leafs Freak Out, Oilers Stay Calm: Same Record, Different Reality

Last night was one of those games that makes you stop and think. The Toronto Maple Leafs, on the back-to-back, beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on the road.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

4 Takeaways from Maple Leafs’ 5-2 Win Over Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs (27-21-9) beat the Edmonton Oilers (28-21-8)5-2 on Tuesday night, and head into the Olympic break on a three-game winning streak.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Names Beyond the Obvious That Maple Leafs Might Trade

The consensus around the Toronto Maple Leafs is that they are a Boston Bruins retool away from getting back into contention next season. After winning

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Stolarz, Knies, Maccelli & Answers

Every once in a while, the Toronto Maple Leafs hit a stretch where things settle down and make a bit more sense. Their 5–2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday felt like one of those nights.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

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 / 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.

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.

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.

Craig Berube News / 6IX ON ICE / February 3

Why Craig Berube should be fired if the Toronto Maple Leafs retool

The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently seven points out of a playoff spot and sit 20th in the league. It’s clear that the Leafs need to retool. Whether or not Brad Treliving can be trusted to retool successfully remains to be seen.

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.