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Why Troy Stecher’s impact on Maple Leafs could be bigger than it seems

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going through a heavy slump at the moment, and while scooping a bottom-pair defenceman off of waivers is a far cry from what the team truly needs to get back into a rhythm, the claim of Troy Stecher could help bandage one of the wounds.

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The decline of Auston Matthews: Is he still a top-10 player in the NHL?

From winning the Hart Trophy in 2022 and scoring 69 goals in 2023–24 to now being outside the top 15, Auston Matthews has lost his superstar status. Ever since his 60-plus-goal season, Matthews has not looked the same, as he has been dropping in rankings among the league’s best.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 18

6 Maple Leafs’ trade targets as talks intensify

The Toronto Maple Leafs could use a roster shakeup, and according to recent reports, general manager Brad Treliving is working the phones. Hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reported last weekend that Treliving is looking to make a ‘hockey trade’, which means NHL roster player for NHL roster player.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Maple Leafs GM Announces Unexpected Press Conference After Five Straight Losses

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving will address the media on Tuesday morning as the franchise continues to search for answers amid a five-game winless streak and growing injury list.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 18

NHL Predictions: November 18th St. Louis Blues at Toronto Maple Leafs

The St. Louis Blues head north to Southern Ontario to faceoff against a slumping Toronto Maple Leafs, and the stakes couldn’t feel higher for both teams.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / November 18

Injury crisis or not, Nylander has another gear — And the Leafs need it NOW: Alberga’s Take

Despite compiling 26 points in 16 outings so far this season, it’s been a weird start for William Nylander. On the surface, the number’s sure look appetizing, but without question, upon further review, there’s indisputably room for growth in his game.

NHL News / Pension Plan Puppets / November 18

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: November 18th News and Stars

I've decided I like this format, but I'll make an adjustment to include any little news or updates concerning Toronto's prospects. If they're traded, moved to a different league, injured, had their role on the team changed, etc.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 18

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly, Scott Laughton taking leading roles in NHL’s allyship towards LGBTQ+ communities

As a national institution with an 108-year-old history that holds a groundswell of insulated support, the Toronto Maple Leafs carry a responsibility to the larger civic communities within their realm.

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Report: Leafs place Chris Tanev on long-term injured reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs’ defenseman Chris Tanev has been placed on long-term injured reserve, according to a report from PuckPedia. Tanev has been out since Nov.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

The Toronto Maple Leafs Injury List Keeps Getting Longer

The Toronto Maple Leafs received another blow on Tuesday as forward Nicolas Roy was placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old centre suffered an upper-body injury during practice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 17

Matthew Knies holds the key to solving a critical Maple Leafs problem

The Toronto Maple Leafs are searching for their killer instinct. Matthew Knies thinks the same and explained it recently.

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube's words fall short after loss to Blackhawks

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving needs to rethink his team-building philosophy

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / November 18

Toronto Maple Leafs Decimated by Injuries

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going through a torrential number of injuries this season. Their lineup took another blow as center Nicolas Roy will be out of the lineup on Tuesday when the Leafs host the St.

Nicolas Roy News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

Leafs’ Nic Roy out with upper-body injury, no timeline for return

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without a key member of their bottom six forwards for the time being, as head coach Craig Berube told a group of reporters that included David Alter of The Hockey News that center Nicolas Roy will be sidelined indefinitely with an upper-body injury.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 17

Maple Leafs place Brandon Carlo on IR retroactive to November 13, call up Jacob Quillan

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Brandon Carlo has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to November 13, the team announced Monday. Jacob Quillan has been called up from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 17

Maple Leafs Week in Review: Toronto is in trouble

Another week has gone by for the Toronto Maple Leafs, this one the worst of the season. Several negative actions occurred within the team, resulting in a streak of losses.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / November 17

Defense Continues to Hold Maple Leafs Back

When the Toronto Maple Leafs and superstar forward Mitch Marner parted ways this past offseason, the biggest question was how they would replace the offense he provided.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 17

Maple Leafs Reportedly Looking to Make Roster-For-Roster Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a very difficult position. They are currently 28th in the NHL and are on a five-game losing streak. There is clearly something wrong with this version of the Maple Leafs, and they will need to make changes before it is too late.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 16

Maple Leafs' Treliving needs to rethink team-building philosophy

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving needs to rethink his team-building philosophy

The Toronto Maple Leafs can't get out of their slump. They are now on a six-game losing streak, with an overall record of 8-9-2 for Craig Berube's team.

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube's words fall short after loss to Blackhawks

Leafs place Anthony Stolarz on injured reserve

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 16