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Report: David Kampf away from Marlies as he contemplates future in Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf is reportedly not with the Toronto Marlies as he contemplates his future with the organization. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday Headlines about the situation as it stands, stating that Kampf is feeling frustrated that he is not in the NHL.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

4 takeaways from Leafs-Flyers: Robertson makes most of opportunity, Matthews shows vintage velocity

If you were paying attention to Game 7 of the World Series, we have you covered, as the Toronto Maple Leafs rolled to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev taken off on stretcher during 3rd period vs. Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev left Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a stretcher during the third period. Tanev returned to the lineup Saturday, after suffering a concussion against the New Jersey Devils on October 21.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / November 1

Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev exits by stretcher during win over Flyers

Toronto defenseman Chris Tanev, in his first game back after sustaining a concussion, left the ice by stretcher in the third period of the Maple Leafs' 5-2 win over the host Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 1

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s first NHL goal: “He had a hell of a game… Held onto pucks, made plays, competed, and his stick details… A really good player for us tonight”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 6-5-1. On the team’s performance: I thought we were a little slow at the start, but we got to our game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Maple Leafs cruise past Flyers

Jake McCabe and Nicholas Robertson scored second-period goals to help the Toronto Maple Leafs separate from the host Philadelphia Flyers en route to a 5-2 victory Saturday.

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan Scores First NHL Goal

In a 5–2 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 1, rookie forward Easton Cowan got the monkey off his back: he recorded his first NHL goal. Drafted 28th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2023, the 20-year-old can officially say he’s made it.

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Leafs’ Tanev exits game against Flyers on stretcher

A scary scene unfolded at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday night as Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev exited the team’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a stretcher.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Maple Leafs’ Depth Steals the Spotlight in 5–2 Win vs. Flyers

The Toronto Maple Leafs (6–5–1) exited the month of October with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. Now, following a Nov. 1 win, they find themselves one point shy of a wildcard spot.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan records 1st NHL goal vs. Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Easton Cowan recorded his first NHL goal during Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Cowan received a pass from John Tavares inside the offensive zone and wired a shot past Dan Vladar into the top corner to extend a 4-1 lead early in the third period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

Maple Leafs activate Chris Tanev from IR, Dakota Mermis assigned to AHL’s Marlies

Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Toronto Maple Leafs have activated defenceman Chris Tanev from injured reserve. Dakota Mermis has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 1

Craig Berube on following a practice day with a full morning skate: “We haven’t gotten a road win yet”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Philadelphia, Craig Berube discussed William Nylander’s injury absence, the return of Chris Tanev, the team’s offensive vs.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Doug MacLean Sounds Off About What’s Gone Wrong With the Maple Leafs

Every so often, someone with some knowledge in hockey says something that isn’t made up and is precisely to the point. Arrow to the center of the target.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Kevin McGran’s ‘Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey’ shows there’s no perfect path to NHL stardom

After reading, you can see that Matthews, whom the Leafs selected first overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, has a story as unique as any player we’ve seen at hockey’s highest level.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

What Do the Maple Leafs Need Most? It’s Not Another Forward

When Elliotte Friedman talks, I consider what he says. He doesn’t do hot takes; he looks for patterns. And lately, he’s been seeing something most Toronto Maple Leafs fans have probably felt — this team doesn’t know who it is yet.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Maple Leafs Reportedly Ramping Up Trade Efforts, Claims David Pagnotta

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing to make changes to their roster after an inconsistent 5-5-1 start to the season. Daily Faceoff's David Pagnotta believes the Leafs' management is ready to get active on the trade market in search of offensive help and top-six reinforcements.

Craig Berube News / 6IX ON ICE / November 1

Why Craig Berube isn’t the right coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs

When Craig Berbue was hired, it was with the intention of turning the Toronto Maple Leafs into a playoff-ready team. This meant the Leafs would play with grit, attitude, and a mean forecheck. And while Toronto finally made a second round again in last year’s playoffs, the way they lost did not change one bit.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Darren Dreger Hints Maple Leafs Could Move Veteran for Cap Relief

The Toronto Maple Leafs are exploring trade options to ease their salary cap crunch after a mediocre 5-5-1 start to the season. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Leafs' front office is weighing multiple options but could end up moving veteran forward David Kampf, as that looks like the most practical path.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / October 31

Insiders Raise Red Flags About Matthews and Maple Leafs: 'It’s a Problem'

The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled out of the gate in the 2025–26 season, leaving everyone wondering what’s gone wrong with a team expected to be a contender.

Christopher Tanev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Maple Leafs likely to activate Chris Tanev from injured reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev told reporters Friday, including David Alter of The Hockey News, that he’s cleared concussion protocol and is likely to play Saturday against the Flyers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 31

Toronto Maple Leafs: Assessing early season performance

With a record middling around even, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had a lukewarm start to the season. After an offseason of dramatic change, it was an exercise in imagination to predict what the Leafs might look like.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 30

The Toronto Maple Leafs need Joseph Woll back as soon as possible

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten off to a shaky start in the 2025–26 NHL season. With a 5–5–1 record, the team currently sits in fifth place in the Atlantic Division, and the bad play has not been aided by the Leafs’ starting goaltender, Anthony Stolarz.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 30