Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / November 5

Leafs practice notes: Anthony Stolarz projected to start vs. Mammoth

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is the projected starter for Wednesday’s game against the Utah Mammoth. Stolarz was held out of Tuesday’s practice for maintenance.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Can the Maple Leafs’ Youth Movement Actually Work?

There’s a fine line between development and desperation, and right now the Toronto Maple Leafs are walking it. Head coach Craig Berube has turned to Easton Cowan and Nicholas Robertson to fill key roles in the team’s top six — a move that’s both intriguing and controversial.

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Dakota Joshua News / TheLeafsnation / November 5

Why Dakota Joshua is a key piece of Toronto’s bottom-six moving forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ bottom six is about to get shaken up, as Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz look ready to slot back into the lineup. With their return, roster decisions will need to be evaluated, as head Craig Berube searches for that winning 12-man offensive combination.

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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 / November 5

David Kampf needs to accept that it’s probably the Marlies or nothing

Can anyone blame David Kampf for signing a four year deal that will see him on average earn $2.4M a season to play hockey? Is it in any way David Kampf’s fault for somehow managing to also pick up a limited no trade clause in the process?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Is Morgan Reilly a Top-5 Maple Leafs Defencemen of All Time?

When you talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs history, you’re diving into over a century of hockey, 13 Stanley Cups, Hall of Famers, dynasties, droughts, legends, and heartbreak.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Mammoth, Maple Leafs out to build off uplifting wins

The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to carry the momentum of a four-goal third period in a comeback win into Wednesday night, when they host the rising Utah Mammoth.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 4

Could Maple Leafs' slow start be a blessing in disguise?

Maple Leafs' slow start could be a blessing in disguise, former NHL head coach suggests

The former player and coach spoke about the Maple Leafs' situation in the Nov. 4 edition of the "Leafs Morning Take" podcast and argued that the team's initial ups and downs are good for the long term.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 4

Craig Berube on expectations for Matias Maccelli after a healthy scratch: “This guy is capable of doing more than he’s doing”

After Tuesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Matias Maccelli’s start to the season, OEL taking over the top power-play QB role, and the logjam at the forward position. Practice Lines – Nov.

Craig Berube News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Craig Berube rips into Leafs despite comeback win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs authored a thrilling comeback to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on home ice on Monday night — but it wasn’t enough to satisfy their head coach.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Maple Leafs’ Win Against Penguins Serves as Both a Turning Point and Wake-Up Call

To say the Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to start this season is an understatement. When it comes to the roster and even new faces, there are plenty of veterans from last season where this start shouldn’t be happening.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Nylander, Stolarz, Berube & Joshua

Some games tell you something about the potential of a team’s soul — not just their skill. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, yesterday’s contest started as a nightmare and ended as a reminder of what they can be.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Laughton, Lorentz Set to Return to Maple Leafs’ Lineup

It’s safe to say that since the first game of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been without their complete lineup. Injuries to Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz have derailed them up front, while Chris Tanev’s health has been an issue on the back end.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Leafs practice notes: Laughton, Lorentz skate in regulars white jerseys, Carlo absent

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear set to welcome back a couple of depth pieces in the coming days. As the Leafs took to the ice for practice on Tuesday, both Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz were wearing regulars white jerseys.

David Kampf News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Reports Suggest David Kampf Is Stepping Away From Organization

According to reports, Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf has stepped away from the Toronto Marlies as he contemplates his future with the organization.

William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / November 4

William Nylander Critical of Maple Leafs’ Play After Win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a 3–0 deficit through two periods to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Monday, but postgame reactions were all but celebratory.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Maple Leafs’ Admit Comeback Win Highlights Bigger Problems

The Toronto Maple Leafs walked away with two points on Monday night, but few inside their dressing room see that victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins as a solid win.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Win Over the Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action last night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In what likely was going to be their worst effort of the season, they somehow managed to come out with the win, thanks largely to a very good five-minute stretch in the third period.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Craig Berube frustrated with Maple Leafs’ second period effort despite comeback win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs scored four unanswered goals in the third period of Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins to win 4-3, but you won’t find head coach Craig Berube celebrating anything.

Christopher Tanev News / 6IX ON ICE / November 4

Toronto Maple Leafs: What’s next after Chris Tanev’s injury?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a shaky start to the 2025–26 season, sitting with a record of 7–5–1. To make matters worse, one of the team’s top defencemen, Chris Tanev, is now on the injured reserve.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Maple Leafs complete furious comeback to stun Penguins

Bobby McMann scored the go-ahead goal in the third period Monday as the Toronto Maple Leafs wiped out a three-goal deficit to defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.