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The Toronto Maple Leafs are sputtering out of control right now, and it’s incumbent on general manager Brad Treliving to do something about it. There are plenty of directions he could take to shake up the roster, and despite the team’s ongoing struggles, he still appears intent on operating as a buyer — at least for the time being.

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The Maple Leafs Believe They’re Close — Something Still Isn’t Working

The Toronto Maple Leafs missed another opportunity to pick up two points on Sunday, but if you listened closely after the game to both Auston Matthews and Craig Berube, you heard one superstar and one head coach trying to convince themselves it’s closer than the standings suggest.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 22

A Christmas wish list for the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the holidays approaching in the next few days, now is the perfect time to reflect on the first half of the season. The Toronto Maple Leafs have certainly had their struggles this season, and there are a lot of ideas that Leaf fans could wish for.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / December 22

Leafs’ William Nylander on current struggles: ‘I don’t know if I’ve felt like this before’

The Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling to find consistency this season, and their most confident player is currently in unfamiliar territory. After the

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NHL News / Yardbarker / December 22

Three underperforming NHL players who need to step up moving forward

We’re deep enough into the NHL season now that patience is starting to wear thin for some around the league.

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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.

William Nylander News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Leafs’ William Nylander: ‘I don’t know if I’ve felt like this before’

If fans already didn’t feel discouraged enough about the Toronto Maple Leafs, the guys in the room are starting to share the sentiment. Following another lackluster performance on Sunday night, resulting in a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, the Maple Leafs have lost three games in a row and five of the team’s last six.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 22

Craig Berube takes glass half full approach with Maple Leafs’ effort despite continued losses

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been struggling to generate much positive momentum at all lately, having lost five of their past six games with the latest coming in the form of a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / December 22

Maple Leafs’ Tavares outlines offensive struggles after loss to Stars: ‘We got a lot of hockey left to play’

For the third straight game, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ last-ranked power play continued to struggle, coming up empty over four opportunities in a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 22

Auston Matthews expresses frustration in continued losses despite improved play

The Toronto Maple Leafs have now lost five of their last six after a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars on Sunday night. But despite seeing their

Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / December 22

Brad Treliving’s trade history should be concerning for struggling Maple Leafs

Brad Treliving hasn’t been shy making trades as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. His next one is the most important. The Maple Leafs are in shambles at the moment, and it’s on Treliving to try and help his hockey club get back on track.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 22

3 takeaways from Leafs-Stars: A road trip from hell may spell the end of the Berube era

This is no time for moral victories, but if we’re being fair to the Toronto Maple Leafs, they submitted their best effort in two weeks. Moral victories are inapplicable, and the Dallas Stars still skated away with a 5-1 victory.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 22

Game Review: Maple Leafs’ best players can’t solve Jake Oettinger, losing streak continues in Dallas

When Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares alone combine to double the other team’s total in high-danger chances, the Maple Leafs are supposed to win the hockey game.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 21

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ hard-luck loss in Dallas: “We want bounces, and we want luck… You have to earn them, and you have to keep earning them”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 15-15-5. On the team’s performance: We played well.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 21

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs’ best effort of past two weeks results in 5-1 loss

If it rings true that an NHL season is full of peaks and valleys, the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently at the lowest of the valleys. They lost their third game in four nights with a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars, and the saddest part is that it was their best effort in weeks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 21

Leafs lineup news: Domi, Lorentz will replace Cowan, Jarnkrok vs. Stars

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed Max Domi and Steven Lorentz will re-enter the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Stars, via David Alter of The Hockey News.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

Something Isn’t Lining Up Between Matthews and Berube

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t just drop a 5–3 decision to the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. They left the ice with potentially bigger problems — a growing disconnect that’s now putting the spotlight squarely on the team’s leadership.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / December 21

Maple Leafs Could Make Big Roster Changes If Slide Continues

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in trouble. Not the kind of trouble that gets solved by firing a coach or making a minor trade deadline acquisition. The kind of trouble that forces an organization to ask questions about the foundation of the entire roster and the direction of the franchise.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s no longer if — It’s when on Berube

If change is coming for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the real question isn’t who replaces Craig Berube. It’s when. “I don’t have an issue motivating the team… That’s my job.

Auston Matthews News / Athlon Sports / December 21

Auston Matthews Sends Message After Another Maple Leafs Loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs let another game slip away Saturday, falling 5–3 to the Nashville Predators and extending their slump to four losses in five games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 21

Dear Santa: Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Christmas Wish List

We are now just a handful of days away from Christmas and in honour of the most wonderful time, it’s time to write a letter to Santa Clause on behalf of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Bruce Boudreau News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Maple Leafs Need to Hire Bruce Boudreau (or Someone Like Him)

Let me start by saying this clearly: I’ve never been a big Bruce Boudreau supporter as a coach. I’ve never looked at his teams and thought, now there’s a group that knows exactly who they are and what they’re doing every night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Where Do The Maple Leafs Go From Here?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a terrible performance against the Washington Capitals, and the noise surrounding them is starting to increase. The game against the Capitals last night encapsulated all of their early-season struggles, yet no players wanted to take accountability for those issues.