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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann on his suspension: ‘You want to be there for a teammate’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann is ready to return to the ice after serving the one-game suspension during the Leafs’ 3-2 overtime loss on Thursday

Brandon Carlo News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Leafs’ Brandon Carlo expected to return in January after undergoing surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs shared an update on a key injured defenseman on Friday, as head coach Craig Berube told a group of reporters including The Athletic‘s Joshua Kloke that Brandon Carlo recently had surgery and is expected to be out for a month.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Leafs injury news: Carlo underwent foot surgery, Stolarz out indefinitely, Woll won’t play vs. Oilers

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube provided several injury updates following Friday’s optional practice at the Ford Performance Centre. Brandon Carlo underwent foot surgery on December 3 and is out indefinitely.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Leafs practice notes: Rifai skates in regular jersey, Tanev in non-contact red at optional

Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Toronto Maple Leafs held an optional practice at the Ford Performance Centre on Friday. Marshall Rifai participated in a regular black practice jersey, indicating that he may be close to returning from a wrist injury that’s kept him out of action this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Joseph Woll praises Dennis Hildeby’s work carrying crease as he nears return from injury

Joseph Woll was back at Toronto Maple Leafs practice on Friday morning, taking part in an optional skate following the team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks.

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 / NHL Trade Talk / December 12

Disinterested Maple Leafs Reverted to Their Worst Habits Last Night

For a couple of games, you could convince yourself the Toronto Maple Leafs had finally found that extra gear — the one where they lean into the hard areas, stay connected, and actually seem to care about what happens.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Friedman: Leafs’ Matias Maccelli worth monitoring in potential trade

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli could soon be on the move, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Maccelli was listed as a player to keep an eye on in trades and has not played since November 28.

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.

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Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Maple Leafs Coach Shares Update on Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Injury After Sharks Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs absorbed another major blow on Thursday when defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left their overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks with what appeared to be a significant left-leg injury.

Craig Berube News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Craig Berube Confirms Maple Leafs' Defenseman Surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered Thursday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks already without key defensemen Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo, and by the end of the game they had lost another defender in Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Craig Berube says William Nylander had his best game in a while despite loss to Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered what was a pretty solid 60-minute effort against the San Jose Sharks with a horrible showing in overtime to lose 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 12

Maple Leafs Should Explore a Trade For Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy

The Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with a ton of injuries on their blue line this season. Unfortunately, they are without two of their best defensemen, Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

William Nylander says Maple Leafs must build confidence after busting power play slump vs. Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to struggle to string together wins, falling 3-2 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. In the absence of Bobby McMann, who was serving a one-game suspension, Craig Berube shook up his lines for Thursday’s contest.

Henry Thrun News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Henry Thrun admits he had an extra gear facing his former team following loss to Sharks

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Henry Thrun finally got his chance to prove himself again in the NHL when he made his season debut on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

4 takeaways from Leafs-Sharks: Hildeby outstanding, Nylander’s critical error outweighs strong game

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby exceeded all expectations upon being thrust into the starting role, and once again appeared poised to steal a victory.

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.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Coach Rules Out Season-Changing Move for Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still without a clear return timeline for defenseman Chris Tanev, and head coach Craig Berube isn’t entertaining any dramatic moves without more information.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10

Insider Hints That Chris Tanev’s Season & Career Are in Trouble

Something shifted this week in speculation about when Chris Tanev might return to the Toronto Maple Leafs. This week, videos from the intermission of the Maple Leafs’ 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning showed Tanev skating.