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Instant Reaction: Connor McDavid’s dominant performance too much to handle for Maple Leafs

The Connor McDavid show made a stop in Toronto on Saturday night, and the Maple Leafs didn’t have an answer. McDavid put together an incredible night in front of family and friends, scoring two goals and adding an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-3 shellacking of the Maple Leafs.

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Berube Calls Out Maple Leafs’ Leaders As 'No Shows'

Craig Berube wasn’t searching for the right words after the game; he already had them. Down 3-2 heading into the third period, the Toronto Maple Leafs came out flat against the Edmonton Oilers.

Troy Stecher News / NHL Trade Talk / December 13

How the Maple Leafs’ Troy Stecher Surprised the Oilers

Troy Stecher probably didn’t mark this one on his calendar, but the timing is hard to ignore. Tonight he’s in Toronto Maple Leafs blue, facing the Edmonton Oilers — the team that let him go just a few weeks ago.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / December 13

Maple Leafs Announce William Nylander News Before Oilers Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs shared an injury update on William Nylander ahead of Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. Team PR confirmed Nylander did not take part in the morning skate due to illness.

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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 / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Marlies’ Michael Pezzetta suspended 3 games for illegal check to the head

Toronto Marlies forward Michael Pezzetta has been suspended for three games, for an illegal check to the head of an opponent, the American Hockey League announced Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Leafs practice news: Ekman-Larsson will play vs. Oilers, Nylander, Joshua game-time decisions

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will play Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Ekman-Larsson suffered a lower-body injury against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday and did not return to the contest.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Auston Matthews commends Maple Leafs’ depth for stepping up amidst team’s continued injury woes

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their homestand on Saturday night, hosting the Edmonton Oilers, as they look to rebound from an overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Oliver Ekman-Larsson says he feels ready to go after injury vs. Sharks on Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson says he’s feeling good to go for Saturday night’s game against the Oilers after exiting Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks with a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 13

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs finally finding their identity?

After a lacklustre start to the season, the Leafs seemed to be the opposite of what GM Brad Treliving and coach Craig Berube intended. The team was porous defensively and lacked abrasiveness.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby, Rifai, McMann, Tanev & Dumba

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering one of those stretches that test any team’s mettle. Injuries, lineup juggling, and the emergence of young players have made each game unpredictable, forcing the team to adapt on the fly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Salary cap in question, diminishing returns, and a plea for more hockey trades: Leaflets

It’s beginning to look a lot like trade talk. And with the Holiday Roster Freeze just around the corner, why not dive into the realities of that here.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Why it’s time for the Maple Leafs to free Marshall Rifai

Just when the injury bug finally started to ease up on the Toronto Maple Leafs a little bit, they got hit with two more blows. First it was Dakota Mermis,

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Dodges Bullet

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have dodged a bullet with defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Ekman-Larsson got injured during the third period of Thursday night’s loss against the Sharks.

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Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / December 12

Why Dennis Hildeby Has Become the Maple Leafs’ Best Trade Chip

The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent years trying to solve their goaltending puzzle, and now, almost out of nowhere, they have the opposite problem: too much of a good thing.

Matias Maccelli News / NHL Trade Talk / December 12

Maple Leafs News and Rumors: Injury Updates, Maccelli Trade Talk, and Targets

The Toronto Maple Leafs were just 1:25 away from winning their fifth game in six on Thursday night before John Klingberg spoiled the party and Alex Wennberg subsequently finished it in overtime.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 12

Craig Berube on whether Anthony Stolarz’s season is in jeopardy: “I wouldn’t go there, but he’s not going to be on the ice any time soon”

After Friday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players (OEL, Woll, Tanev, Stolarz, Rifai), letting the lead slip against San Jose, and the challenge against the Oilers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / December 12

Injury Bug Biting the Toronto Maple Leafs

The injury bug is not being kind to the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Both of the Leafs’ regular starting goaltenders are out with injuries. Anthony Stolarz is expected to miss a significant amount of time.

Matias Maccelli News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Maple Leafs rumors: Could Matias Maccelli be traded away already?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still not in a playoff spot despite bouncing back from their sluggish start to the season. Losing Mitch Marner has proven catastrophic for their offense already.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Leafs get breath of fresh air Oliver Ekman-Larsson injury update

The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered a late lead on Thursday night, losing 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks in overtime on home ice — and they lost one of their most important defensemen in the process.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Maple Leafs’ Brandon Carlo Out Another Month

Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo underwent foot surgery last week and will be out of the lineup for at least another month, head coach Craig Berube told reporters following last night’s loss to the Sharks (via Luke Fox of Sportsnet).

Craig Berube News / Breakaway on SI / December 12

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube Gets Honest After Sharks Loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the San Jose Sharks, and Craig Berube made it clear afterward that his team is nowhere near the standard they need to reach to compete.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 12

Have the Toronto Maple Leafs been surpassed by their greatest rival?

The intense original six rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens has been a cycle of eras of dominance on both sides. Still, for nearly a decade, Toronto has been the more consistent contender.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Sharks' Ryan Reaves on facing Leafs: 'They basically said I couldn't play anymore. And I'm back'

Veteran tough guy Ryan Reaves has always made for a good interview, including during his two-year stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs that ended last season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

4 Unsung Heroes Driving the Maple Leafs’ Recent Success

It’s tough to reconcile the alternately good and bad realities facing the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. On one hand, they have won five of their past seven games and have points in five straight while re-asserting themselves firmly in the Atlantic Division mix.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 11

Bobby McMann suspended: Are the Toronto Maple Leafs treated unfairly by NHL Player Safety?

The Toronto Maple Leafs won their fourth game in their last five games on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dennis Hildeby played exceptionally and continues to increase his stock.