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David Kampf Situation Turns Messy As Contract Termination Talks Stall

The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward David Kampf are heading for a split, but it’s not as simple as tearing up a contract. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, negotiations over a contract termination have stalled due to a dispute about Kampf’s signing bonuses — and now both the NHL and NHLPA are involved.

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The Maple Leafs’ Goalie Problem Just Got Harder To Ignore

The Toronto Maple Leafs are out of excuses when it comes to their goaltending. What was once a mild worry has become a real concern— and Saturday’s loss to the Boston Bruins offered up additional reasons to wonder what’s next.

David Kampf News / Yardbarker / November 9

Maple Leafs need to make a swift move regarding Kampf

Maple Leafs need to make a swift move regarding David Kampf

This would cut all the noise, clear the roster and allows the franchise to align roles with its head coach's system.

Maple Leafs must make one key change to become nearly perfect

This Toronto forward must convert his flash into steady play

Kaiden Guhle’s future with the Canadiens is suddenly unclear

NHL is seeking an agreement to allow 19-year-old players into AHL

Is the presumed No. 1 NHL pick seeing his draft stock take a hit?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Cayden Primeau’s departure and the importance of Maple Leafs having a third string option

There’s not going to be a lot of heartbreak over Cayden Primeau being claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. Primeau was a Cane first, they wanted him back and as long as the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t interfere (they probably won’t) he’ll soon be assigned to their AHL affiliate.

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Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Bobby McMann feels Maple Leafs played too sluggish vs. Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann thinks the Maple Leafs played a step behind the Boston Bruins on Saturday night, and it cost them in a big way.

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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.

Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / November 9

Breaking down who should play with Auston Matthews on the Toronto Maple Leafs first line

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a month into the regular season and are finally starting to gain some steam. While they started out stumbling, the team found themselves stringing some key wins together.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 5-3 Loss to the Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Boston Bruins in an Original Six matchup. It was a special one for both Brandon Carlo and Fraser Minten, who had their first chance to play against their former team since the trade at last season’s trade deadline.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Woll Returns to Ice, Laughton Leaves Again, Michkov’s Offseason & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at Joseph Woll and his return to the ice, as well as what else is going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending.

David Kampf News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Maple Leafs' Player Contract Decision Reportedly Delayed For Key Detail

David Kampf’s absence from the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup remains unresolved heading into the new week, but a final decision may be close. Kampf recorded one assist in four games with the Marlies after being waived by the Maple Leafs in October.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Craig Berube believes Nikita Zadorov’s hit on Scott Laughton was a head shot

Just as he returned to the lineup, the Toronto Maple Leafs might again be without Scott Laughton for a little bit. Laughton was injured on a hit from Boston Bruins defenceman Nikita Zadorov in the second period of Saturday night’s game against the Bruins.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

NHL Predictions: November 9th Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs return home to face the Carolina Hurricanes in a pivotal Eastern Conference clash. Welcome back to NHL Predictions with The Last Word On Hockey.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

Toronto Maple Leafs Depth Forward Injured versus Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another setback Saturday night. Forward Scott Laughton left their game against the Boston Bruins with an upper-body injury.

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Joseph Woll News / Inside The Rink / November 9

Joseph Woll Returns in Conditioning Stint with Toronto Marlies Tonight

Tonight against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Joseph Woll made his season debut in a conditioning stint with the Toronto Marlies. Woll has been out since the start of training camp as he dealt with personal matters.