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On YouTubeAuston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18
Auston Matthews 'Asking Out' Is Suddenly Being Presumed in Toronto
For the first time in his career, some of the Toronto Maple Leafs fanbase have started to turn on Auston Matthews. It had always been Mitch Marner as the whipping boy, taking flak for his playoff performance, or William Nylander scrutinized for inconsistent effort, or even John Tavares for making $11 million to no fault of his own.
Rasmus Andersson News / 6IX ON ICE / December 18
Could the Toronto Maple Leafs make a trade for defenceman Rasmus Andersson?
The NHL saw its biggest trade of the season thus far when the Minnesota Wild acquired star defenceman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks for Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium and a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 18
Maple Leafs assign Marshall Rifai to Toronto Marlies on conditioning loan
Marshall Rifai has been loaned to the Toronto Marlies on a conditioning loan, the Maple Leafs announced Thursday. Rifai is gearing back up for action,
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?
Marshall Rifai News / Daily Faceoff / December 18
Leafs assign Marshall Rifai to AHL on conditioning loan
A young blueliner is getting back into action. On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that defenseman Marshall Rifai is being assigned to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, on a conditioning loan.
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.
Matias Maccelli News / The Hockey Writers / December 18
3 Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs’ Matias Maccelli
It has been reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs are actively shopping some of their depth forwards in hopes of improving their roster. One of the names they are putting out there is Matias Maccelli.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 18
T. J. Oshie predicts Maple Leafs will bounce back from early season struggles
The Toronto Maple Leafs are back on the road this week, set to face off against the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Through 32 games this season, Toronto sits sixth in the Atlantic division, three points and five teams back from the second wild card spot in the East.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 18
Maple Leafs Reportedly Exploring Trade Market
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly exploring the trade market as they look to improve their roster. In a recent report from The Fourth Period, it was noted that general manager Brad Treliving is looking to add both a top-six forward and a top-four defenceman.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 18
Max Domi needs his opportunities replaced with accountability
Max Domi has played with seven organizations over his 11 year career, and only twice has made it to a third year with a team. His first club, the Arizona
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 18
Report: Maple Leafs have circled back on Rasmus Andersson
TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs have circled back on Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson. During Tuesday’s edition of Insider
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 18
Why Maple Leafs fans should embrace Matthews’ reaction to fans booing, not condemn it
If you’ve been a Toronto Maple Leafs fan for the better part of the last two or three decades, you’ve become accustomed to regular pain in many different forms.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17
Auston Matthews Broke an Unwritten Rule in Toronto—and It Didn’t Sit Well
There are markets where emotion is currency. In Philadelphia, you’re expected to snarl back. In Montreal, a glare can turn into mythology. And in New York, bravado is part of the costume.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 17
Maple Leafs look for more road success against sinking Capitals
After a spotty homestand, the Toronto Maple Leafs hope to pick up where they left off on the road as they visit the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
Rasmus Andersson News / Inside The Rink / December 17
Rasmus Andersson Linked to Toronto Maple Leafs
The Quinn Hughes saga has come to an end with him now being in Minnesota. Teams around the league are now shifting their focus to the next big defenseman.
Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / December 17
Auston Matthews Picked Fight with Maple Leafs Fans — Can He Back It Up?
Auston Matthews may have scored the tying goal Tuesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks, but his post-goal gesture might be something he ultimately comes to regret doing.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 17
Toronto Maple Leafs Look to Build Momentum Following Late Comeback Win Over Blackhawks
The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back in a big way Tuesday night, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks in a game that felt like a must-win. Coming off an embarrassing loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Hockey Night in Canada, the Leafs had something to prove to management, to the fans, and to themselves.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 17
Control Replacing Instinct: The Maple Leafs and the Cost of Low-Event Hockey
Tuesday night’s tribute to Toronto Maple Leafs announcer Joe Bowen made me think about how much of my hockey education has come from listening to Bowen and sidekick Jim Ralph call games on the radio.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 17
Maple Leafs Stars Delivered, but Playing Catch-Up Isn’t Sustainable
As we near the end of 2025, many are still wondering what to make of the Toronto Maple Leafs. At times, they look competitive and a team that can get out of the basement.
Anthony Stolarz News / The Hockey Writers / December 17
Maple Leafs Provide Injury Update on Anthony Stolarz
Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs provided an injury update on goaltender Anthony Stolarz, and it does not look good. Head coach Craig Berube met with the media and said that things are not progressing as well as they had hoped, and that Stolarz is going to get a second opinion on the injury.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17
Maple Leafs Rally Late, Address Boo Birds In Comeback Win
After a start that suggested the Toronto Maple Leafs had little interest in competing on Tuesday night, the team somehow pulled out a win in the dying seconds versus the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring two goals in eight seconds to win 3-2.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 17
Breaking down the Toronto Maple Leafs top prospects and how their stock is rising
Having already traded their next two first-round picks, it goes without saying that the Toronto Maple Leafs are firmly focused on the season at hand. Outside the week-to-week performance of the team, there are other things to take into account.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / December 17
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Looking for a Top-Four Defenseman and Top-Six Forward
TSN: After the Quinn Hughes trade, to no surprise, the Calgary Flames got more calls on defenseman Rasmus Andersson, according to Pierre LeBrun. “What is going to be interesting is how the Flames handle that potential trade.
Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 16
Leafs' Anthony Stolarz 'not making progress' on injury, seeing specialist
Concerning news for one of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ backstops.
Joseph Woll News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16
Maple Leafs To Activate Joseph Woll From Injured Reserve
Maple Leafs starter Joseph Woll will return to action tonight against the Blackhawks, head coach Craig Berube told reporters (including Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic).
Scott Laughton News / Last Word On Sports / December 15
How Scott Laughton has Revived his Toronto Maple Leafs Career
Scott Laughton has finally seemed to find his fit in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup. Laughton was acquired during the trade deadline last season in a trade that sent Nikita Grebenkin and a conditional 2027 first-round draft pick the other way.
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