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Maple Leafs need to stop load management of defenseman Chris Tanev

In recent years, load management has become a huge talking point in pro sports, especially in the NBA, where players such as Kawhi Leonard have been getting extra rest for several years now due to sports science suggesting these older players should sit instead of playing all regular-season games.

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Why Do the Maple Leafs Miss Morgan Rielly So Much?

Although Morgan Rielly has been criticized over the past few seasons for not being a very good defenceman, there was a lot of offseason talk about asking him to waive his no-trade clause so they could move him.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14

What’s Gavin McKenna’s Biggest Challenge in His First NHL Season?

During the off-season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were fortunate enough to win the draft lottery and select Gavin McKenna first overall. He’s a young player.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 14

Jim Hiller confident in Stolarz, culture of Maple Leafs, defends struggling Bobrovsky

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller knows his team is in the middle of a freefall at the moment, and with the Edmonton Oilers in town Saturday night, it presents a massive challenge to Hiller’s hockey club.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / November 14

Maple Leafs lineup news: Anthony Stolarz will start vs. Oilers

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will start Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. Stolarz is making his second consecutive start, coming off a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / November 14

Gavin McKenna expands on what he likes about his game, staying focused with limited ice time

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna has been one of the bright spots for the team amid a five-game losing streak. McKenna has recorded six goals and 13 points in 21 games, but he played the second-fewest minutes at 5-on-5 during Thursday’s loss to the Minnesota Wild, raising questions about his deployment.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 14

John Tavares, Jake McCabe expecting ‘tremendous challenge’ against Connor McDavid, Oilers ahead of final game of homestand

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the brink of being swept on their six-game home stand, a feat that seems rather incredible even with the strength of opponents they have faced.

Jim Hiller News / TheLeafsnation / November 14

Jim Hiller remains hopeful day away from rink will infuse energy into struggling Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller remains positive in his messaging to his hockey club, despite their current five-game losing streak on home ice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 14

Former NHL HC Dallas Eakins praises how Leafs handled coaching search: ‘It was very professional’

Coming off last season’s disappointment, the Toronto Maple Leafs had a busy summer with the goal of proving 2025-26 was just an aberration. Toronto sits

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Zack MacEwen News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Zack MacEwen Is Becoming Something the Maple Leafs Didn’t Expect

The Toronto Maple Leafs might be getting more out of Zack MacEwen than they originally expected when they brought him into the lineup. He’s known for his physical game, willingness to get involved, and ability to make life uncomfortable for opponents.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 14

Panic time, not falling in love, and suggestions for a sideways season: Leaflets

The Leafs are a .429 team at the quarter mark of the season. Thanks to a five-game losing streak, talking about the bubble team of last week seems like a distant memory, now six points out of a playoff spot with the Leafs having played more games than every team they are chasing.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 14

Leafs 1st-quarter grades: Auston Matthews, Jack Roslovic get top marks through turbulent 21 games

It may be difficult to believe, but we’re already through one quarter of the 2026-27 NHL season. Perhaps more unbelievable is that the Toronto Maple Leafs sport a worse record through 21 games than they did last year, posting a 8-11-3 record to start the year.

Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / November 13

Matthews and the Maple Leafs: Who Has More to Prove Now?

Every time the Toronto Maple Leafs stumble, an old question finds its way back into the conversation: Should Auston Matthews stay in Toronto? Or, perhaps more accurately, what would it take to make him want to stay?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 13

Maple Leafs reportedly working on another blockbuster trade

Nothing is going right for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They are 1-7-0 through their last eight games, a whole lot of players are injured (that might be a contributing factor to them piling up the losses), and the feeling around the team is horrible.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

Maple Leafs stuck with cap mess, rival teams say 'no thanks'

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a salary cap dilemma that not many NHL teams are eager to help them solve. According to David Pagnotta of Daily Faceoff Live, the Leafs are looking for upgrades on their blue line, but their tagging issues for next season are standing in the way of them doing anything significant.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 13

Maple Leafs took a calculated risk that is now blowing up in their faces

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a big swing at the beginning of this season by trading for Kirill Marchenko. It was the sort of bold move that GM John Chayka had to make to propel the organization to a competitive level.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Maple Leafs already having buyer’s remorse with Bobrovsky

Every NHL season, a few offseason trades and signings don’t work out. Sometimes, it’s obvious when a signing or trade is heading for trouble. A player is coming off a bad season and signs a contract that a team shouldn’t have signed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 13

The Maple Leafs' Biggest Problem May Be That They're Almost Good Enough

There is something particularly frustrating about watching a hockey team that looks capable of winning but keeps finding ways to lose. That's where Toronto Maple Leafs fans seem to be right now.

John Chayka News / TheLeafsnation / November 13

Report: Maple Leafs continue making calls to improve defence

The Toronto Maple Leafs remain active in their pursuit of upgrades to their defensive unit, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. ”John Chayka, the GM of

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Close Losses No Longer Good Enough

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting tired of playing well enough to compete but not well enough to win. That’s becoming all too familiar, and head coach Jim Hiller isn’t looking for comfort in another “close” 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

How much more losing will Auston Matthews accept in Toronto?

“It’s three of the last four or five where we played well enough, but it’s not good enough, really. So we can’t take moral victories in playing close and being there and losing this way.” Jim Hiller hasn’t had a perfect read of his Toronto Maple Leafs’ performance so far this season, but he was on the mark there.

Christopher Tanev News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Chris Tanev Development Emerges After Maple Leafs' Decision

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller declined to go into detail Thursday about why Chris Tanev was being scratched again for load management. Shortly after, however, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun revealed the decision was part of a plan the defenseman knew and had discussed with the Leafs.