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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 21

Kypreos’ Theory About an Auston Matthews Trade Might Have Merit

When Nick Kypreos floated the idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs might one day — perhaps sooner, rather than later — have to consider trading Auston Matthews, it sounded preposterous.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 21

Leafs practice notes: Matthew Knies joins Auston Matthews on the ice for first time since injury

It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be without Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies for another game, but to put a positive spin on it, it’s the fourth straight day Matthews was on the ice and the first time Knies has skated since his injury.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 21

2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 OT Loss to the Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Columbus Blue Jackets in their last home game until Dec. 6. This game was much like the ones against the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks, they played well for almost a full 60 minutes but unfortunately lost in overtime, 3-2.

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Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Insiders Provide Clarity on the Nature of Auston Matthews’ Injury

Auston Matthews missed his fourth consecutive game on Thursday night because of a lower-body injury suffered on November 11 in Boston, and his timeline to return is still relatively unknown.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 21

The Toronto Maple Leafs keeping their injuries secret is not fair to their fans

I’m not sure there’s a team more protective of their players’ injuries in all of sports than the Toronto Maple Leafs. For years now us fans have been left in the dark, wondering when our favourite players will return and, in some cases, where they are.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / November 21

Craig Berube feeling encouraged about direction of Maple Leafs’ play despite overtime loss to Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost six of their past seven games, but one thing that they haven’t been able to say until the most recent game is that they deserved to win any of those games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 21

Game Review: Maple Leafs get one point but arguably deserve two in OT loss to Columbus

We’re not really in the business of moral victories, but the Maple Leafs played well in this game and easily could have grabbed two points. They will have to settle for one and hope to get healthier in the coming days, but there were genuine signs of progress and reason for optimism in this game.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / November 21

Easton Cowan takes accountability for goalscoring woes after overtime defeat vs. Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell 3-2 in overtime Thursday night to the Columbus Blue Jackets, as the team continues to deal with injuries to a number of key players.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 21

John Tavares touts Easton Cowan’s continued growth after assist on tying goal vs. Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another loss on Thursday night, falling 3-2 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite the loss, it was one of the team’s more complete efforts as of late.

Nick Robertson News / TheLeafsnation / November 21

Nick Robertson calls his scratch-and-score reputation a ‘blessing in disguise’

One of the best stories of the year so far for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been the emergence of Nick Robertson. He currently sits top-five on the team in goals with 5, and has 10 points in his last 12 games, working his way to a top-six role.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 21

3 takeaways from Leafs-Blue Jackets: Cowan’s best NHL game, Laughton’s strong return in losing effort

For the first time in several weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs should’ve fared better in a losing effort, falling 3-2 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 20

Instant Reaction: Overtime blunder clouds over otherwise solid effort from Maple Leafs

Are we counting moral victories still? The Toronto Maple Leafs lost again, but for the second game in a row, they didn’t look bad. In fact, I’d go as far as to say they had a good game tonight and probably deserved better than the single point they got for an overtime loss.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 20

Lowly Maple Leafs still have hope to salvage their season

With Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto is 9-9-3 and has lost six of its last seven games.

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving takes first step toward solutions with honest assessment

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Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

Maple Leafs Insider Floats Unthinkable Auston Matthews Trade

Nick Kypreos dropped a whopper idea on Leafs Nation this week, suggesting the Toronto Maple Leafs may eventually have to consider exploring an Auston Matthews trade.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 20

Maple Leafs should address offensive needs with this Penguins forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a rough patch. Little by little, the fans' patience is wearing thin after a rather inconsistent first stretch of the season with a record of 9-9-2.

William Nylander scores late in OT as scuffling Leafs edge Blues

Maple Leafs hope home ice favors them vs. Blue Jackets

Leafs’ Matthew Knies out day-to-day with lower-body injury

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 20

Leafs’ Scott Laughton to return vs. Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs are finally getting some good news on the injury front. Veteran forward Scott Laughton has been activated off of injured reserve and is set to return to Toronto’s lineup for their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / November 20

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and It’s a Seller’s Market

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: Elliotte Friedman reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs want to make a hockey trade, and not give away futures (picks or top prospects).

Brad Treliving News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Treliving Takes Responsibility For Maple Leafs’ Poor Start

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving met with the media on Tuesday morning for his quarter-season press conference. He spoke with reporters for 18 minutes, but in that short window there was some pretty important information.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Maple Leafs Reportedly Make Four Players Unavailable for Trades

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office continues to explore options as their slow start drags on, but the organization has made it clear which players are untouchable.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 20