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Brandon Buhr cites Toronto market, development staff, John Prokop as reasons for signing with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Brandon Buhr is settling into his new surroundings after joining the AHL’s Toronto Marlies this week. The 23-year-old inked a one-year entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, along with an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2025-26 season with the Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 21

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s comment that the Senators’ first goal deflated the team: “I don’t understand this ‘deflated’ stuff, to be honest with you… It’s a cop out”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 29-29-13. On the difference in the game: The first period was good.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 21

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs continue to improve top-5 pick odds with loss to Senators

12 games to go. In any of the last ten years, that sentence would be said with anticipation and excitement for the upcoming playoff run. This year, it’s more of a plea for the pain to stop.

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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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz hospitalized after taking puck to throat during warmups

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ star-crossed season won’t seem to end. The team has announced that goaltender Anthony Stolarz suffered an injury during warmups ahead of Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators after taking a puck to his throat.

Anthony Stolarz News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

Stolarz Taken To Hospital Following Injury in Maple Leafs Warmups

As per the Toronto Maple Leafs Public Relations team, “Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left warmups tonight in Ottawa after taking a puck to the throat and has been taken to the hospital for precautionary imaging.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 21

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz ruled out against Senators after leaving warmup early

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz was projected to start Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, but was ruled out of the contest after taking a shot off the mask in warmup.

Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Leafs’ Morgan Rielly out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The hapless Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be a little shorthanded heading into the latest edition of the Battle of Ontario. The team announced that defenseman Morgan Rielly will not be in the lineup when the Leafs take on the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 21

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly day-to-day with lower-body injury, ruled out vs. Senators, Philippe Myers re-enters lineup

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly will not play in Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, due to a lower-body injury, and is listed as day-to-day.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / March 21

Bo Groulx Making Case to Stick with the Maple Leafs

Bo Groulx has made an immediate impact since his call-up from the AHL, notching five points in six games. And the 26-year-old from Gatineau, Quebec, isn’t shy about what’s driving his game right now: confidence.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

Berube’s New Approach Suggests He Might Be Out of Solutions

Toronto Maple Leafs’ head coach Craig Berube’s recent moves have been “different.” Calling out Nylander and Woll in public is a big change of pace. I get

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / March 21

The 'Other' Nylander Is Still Fighting for an NHL Return

It’s kind of a nice story when you stop and think about it. One of the Nylander brothers is starring for the Toronto Maple Leafs, especially now with Auston Matthews out of the lineup.

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The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

What is Berube Watching?: His Woll Comments Come Under Fire

Recent comments from Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube have drawn the ire of several fans, as he seemed to blame the latest loss on his goaltender.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 21

Bo Groulx oozes confidence despite Maple Leafs’ struggles: ‘I know what I can do at this level’

The Toronto Maple Leafs are nearing the end by what’s pretty safe to call a lost season at this point, but the emergence of Bo Groulx as a legitimate NHL talent has been a bright spot in a bleak year.

Auston Matthews News / Inside The Rink / March 21

Auston Matthews Has MCL Surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews had MCL surgery. He didn’t wait long to decide that having surgery on his left knee was the faster option for recovery.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 21

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tavares, Joshua, Nylander, Woll & Media Call Outs

The Toronto Maple Leafs played one of those games Friday night where, if you squint a little, you can convince yourself things weren’t so bad. They hung around.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / March 21

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares discusses need to keep competing in midst of lost season

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares stressed the importance of continuing to give it his all despite the 2025-26 season being a lost one for the team.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / March 21

What to make of Easton Cowan’s rookie season with the Leafs

Being an NHL rookie isn’t easy – especially in a city like Toronto. The 2025-26 season won’t be one Maple Leafs fans will remember fondly. Barring an incredible late-season run, the team looks destined to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16, the first season of Auston Matthews’ NHL career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 21

2026 NHL Draft Guide: Can the Toronto Maple Leafs secure a top-5 protected pick?

Playoff hopes were already looking bleak for the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the final stretch of the 2025–26 NHL season, but with the season-ending injury to star captain Auston Matthews on March 12, the last hopes have all but faded for the once-solid contenders.

Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / March 21

Why the Maple Leafs should shut down Matthew Knies for remainder of season

By their very nature, professional athletes will always lobby to get into games, even if it’s not in their best interest. And while we’re not trying to be paternal, it’s clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs ought to shut down Matthew Knies for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 21

Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube puts blame on Joseph Woll for crushing OT loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a rather disappointing 2025-26 campaign. At this point, it’s likely the Maple Leafs miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They did gain a point after an overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Berube & Pezzetta as Enforcer

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t get much time to breathe these days, and tonight won’t offer any relief. The Carolina Hurricanes are in town, and they arrive looking exactly like what they are—one of the Eastern Conference’s most reliable, no-nonsense teams.

Michael Pezzetta News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Maple Leafs Recall Michael Pezzetta

The Maple Leafs have added enforcer Michael Pezzetta back to the NHL roster ahead of tonight’s game against the Hurricanes, the team announced. He was sent down to the AHL on Tuesday to get some minor-league playing time after serving as a healthy scratch for Toronto the previous weekend, but now figures to get another look in the lineup.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Danford, Nylander & Being Called Cowards

With no game on the schedule until Friday night, this felt like a good day to take a step back and just look around. When the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t playing, the noise shifts.