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Why Have the Maple Leafs Wasted Easton Cowan’s Rookie Year?

Easton Cowan has been one of the more curious stories for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. After absolutely tearing it up in juniors, where he was basically carrying his team on every shift, you’d expect him to jump into the NHL and make a big impact right away.

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Canadian Clash: Maple Leafs vs. Oilers Preview for Feb. 3

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Toronto Maple Leafs roll into Rogers Place on Tuesday night to face the Edmonton Oilers in what figures to be one of the more electric midweek NHL showdowns of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 3

Second-oldest Maple Leafs alumnus Jim Morrison passes away at age 94

Jim Morrison, who was the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ second-oldest living alumnus, has passed away at the age of 94, the team announced on Tuesday morning. Morrison,

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Joseph Woll News / Professor Press Box / February 3

Analyst Makes Horrible Call on Joseph Woll Trade Idea

If you’ve been following the Toronto Maple Leafs lately, you know how quickly a trade can come back to bite. Just think Fraser Minten. The youngster gets shipped to Boston, and now he’s the Bruins rookie of the month, looking like a middle-six dynamo with smarts, speed, and that sort of ice IQ that makes everything click.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-2 Win Over Flames

The Toronto Maple Leafs (26-21-9) beat the Calgary Flames (22-27-6) 4-2 on Monday night, in a game that they probably should have lost, and that most likely brought conflicting emotions for the fans in Toronto and those who took over the Saddledome.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Auston Matthews’ Transparency Quieting Maple Leafs Rumors

With word swirling that the Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into a re-tooling trade deadline in which speculation suggests they are ready to sell on some of their assets, one of the biggest question marks hovered over captain, Auston Matthews.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Woll, Stolarz & Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the night with a jolt, and for once, it wasn’t the opponent catching them flat-footed. William Nylander buried a breakaway just 35 seconds in, the kind of early punch Toronto hasn’t landed often during their recent slide.

Brandon Carlo News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Brandon Carlo Addresses Rumors Amid Maple Leafs Trade Buzz

Brandon Carlo understands the business side of hockey, but that doesn’t make trade rumors any easier. Knowing that the Toronto Maple Leafs are leaning toward becoming sellers, his name will be out there over the next 24 hours, and if he’s not moved, out there again before March 6.

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.

Joseph Woll News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Analyst Not Against the Maple Leafs Trading Joseph Woll

When talk of the Toronto Maple Leafs trading a goaltender has come up this year, it’s often revolved around Anthony Stolarz, largely because he’s been out of sight and out of mind due to injury, and also given that Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby are considerably younger.

Troy Stecher News / TheLeafsnation / February 3

Troy Stecher continues to prove value to Maple Leafs teammates: ‘Thank god Edmonton let him go’

When the Toronto Maple Leafs picked up Troy Stecher on waivers from the Edmonton Oilers in mid-November, nobody could have predicted the value he’d bring to the defensive corps.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Suggested Trade Sees Sharks Landing Maple Leafs’ Matthews in Shocking Deadline Move

Auston Matthews won’t be getting traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he seems committed to remaining with them despite some struggles this season. With that being said, anything can happen in the NHL, and there is always that slim chance the Maple Leafs consider moving him if the right deal came to them.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 3

Craig Berube praises William Nylander for getting Maple Leafs confidence back

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube may get frustrated with William Nylander’s play from time to time, but of late, he’s been singing his praise to anyone who will listen.

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Maple Leafs’ John Tavares highlights William Nylander, Joseph Woll after 2nd consecutive win

After a five-game home stand that saw the Toronto Maple Leafs go 0-4-1, getting on the road might just have been what the team needed to get back on track.

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Former Maple Leafs goaltender Justin Pogge discusses comparisons to Tuukka Rask: ‘It blows my mind’

Last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending tandem was one of the strongest in the league, but this year things have gotten a little messier. Both Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz have missed stretches this season, and neither have looked as sharp as last year, Stolarz in particular.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 3

William Nylander, Joseph Woll rescue Maple Leafs from rough process in win vs. Flames

It can often be reductionist to chalk up a victory to two superlative performances, but that’s exactly what happened on Monday evening. William Nylander was dominant during a homecoming game, while Joseph Woll shut the door, as the Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 3

Craig Berube on the lack of penalty calls in the Leafs’ favour: “I don’t have an answer for that… I do, but I’m not going to tell you”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 26-21-9. On the team’s performance: There were a lot of momentum swings in the game, I thought.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 3

Maple Leafs Escape Calgary with 4-2 Win: Can They Keep It Together?

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally got a little breathing room on the road, surviving a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames in their penultimate game before the Olympic break.

William Nylander News / Field Level Media / February 3

William Nylander shines as Leafs beat Flames for 8th straight time

William Nylander scored once in a three-point game and the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs posted a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Matias Maccelli, Troy Stecher and Bobby McMann also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won two consecutive games since losing six straight (0-5-1).