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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 27
Top Leafs stories of 2025 – When former Leafs assistant Lane Lambert praised Auston Matthews’ attitude
DISCLAIMER: The ‘top stories’ are simply ranked based on how much traffic they garnered for our site over the past calendar year. This is not an opinionated Top 10.
Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 27
Craig Berube feels the holiday break offered a good reset for Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube believes that the recently concluded holiday break came at a good time for his team. After a road trip from hell that saw a change behind the bench, the Leafs responded with a much-needed win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday afternoon to go into Christmas feeling better about themselves.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / December 27
Marlies win two of three in series against Senators 
The Toronto Marlies played three games in a row against the Belleville Senators in the past week, winning two and losing one in a wild game. The net wins against a division rival have been critical for the team to get back on track to a solid division playoff spot.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 27
Leafs practice news: Woll projected to start vs. Senators, Carlo resumes skating, Sullivan to work with Lalonde on power play
It was an eventful morning skate, following a three-day holiday hiatus, as the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Toronto added Steve Sullivan an assistant coach on Friday.
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 / December 27
Maple Leafs players, Berube excited to welcome Steve Sullivan behind bench as new assistant
The Toronto Maple Leafs almost made it into Christmas without making a change behind the bench, but unfortunately Marc Savard fell victim to it on Monday morning.
Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Analyst Urges the Maple Leafs to Explore Morgan Rielly Trade
Very few teams will be returning from the holiday break with games of more importance than the Toronto Maple Leafs. An up-and-down start to the season—to say the least—has them sitting dead last in the Atlantic Division, with plenty of work to do just to re-enter the playoff hunt.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / December 27
Why the Leafs should sell high on Oliver Ekman-Larsson
There aren’t many bright spots on the Maple Leafs this year and perhaps getting rid of a bright spot lands on the controversial side of things, but that’s exactly what is being suggested here.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 27
Maple Leafs Advised to Trade for One Player After NHL's Roster Freeze
With the NHL trade deadline approaching and the Roster Freeze about to conclude, speculation around the Toronto Maple Leafs will continue to grow. Contrary to what many fans might want, The Athletic's Jonas Siegel has recommended the Leafs to take an entirely different approach to the trade market.
Auston Matthews News / Athlon Sports / December 27
Auston Matthews Receives Much-Needed Message Amid Leafs’ Struggles
Auston Matthews has become the main target of fan frustration as the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to stumble through a difficult 2025-26 season. With Toronto sitting at 16-15-5 and clinging to eighth place in the Atlantic Division (second last in East), criticism has intensified around the captain’s reduced scoring output.
Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26
For Maple Leafs Fans, It’s All Kyle Dubas’ Fault
Watch Toronto Maple Leafs fans online long enough, and you notice it: anything goes wrong and boom, the chat’s all about what happened years ago. Eventually, someone says the name.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 26
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tanev, McMann, Nylander & Woll
Some wins show up cleanly in the standings, and then some wins feel like they let a team breathe again. Tuesday night’s 6–3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins was more of the second kind for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26
Former Conn Smythe Winner Pegged as Match With Maple Leafs
It’s been somewhat of a miserable first three months of the 2025-26 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. A poor start, injuries, and underwhelming performances from their stars have all contributed to a 15-14-5 record through 34 games, leaving them just one point above the basement of the Eastern Conference standings.
Marc Savard News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26
Maple Leafs Hire Savard Replacement, Add New Assistant Coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that they have hired Steve Sullivan as an Assistant Coach, effectively filling the hole left behind by the recently released Marc Savard.
Steve Sullivan News / Daily Faceoff / December 26
Maple Leafs hire Steve Sullivan as assistant coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday that they added Steve Sullivan as their assistant coach. Sullivan joins the team after serving as an assistant coach for the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26
It Worked Once Before: Maple Leafs Linked to Ex-Oiler as Blue Line Fix
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for answers on the blue line, and one suggested trade idea making the rounds leans on a familiar formula: bringing in a steady ex-Oiler to stabilize things.
Steve Sullivan News / TheLeafsnation / December 26
Maple Leafs add Steve Sullivan as assistant coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Steve Sullivan as an assistant coach, the team announced Friday. Sullivan joins the Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Steve Sullivan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 26
Maple Leafs Promote Steve Sullivan To Assistant Coach
The Maple Leafs announced Friday they’ve added Steve Sullivan to the NHL bench as an assistant coach. He was already in the organization as an assistant for the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 26
Top Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects to watch at the World Juniors
After spending years buying at the deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect pool is quite depleted. Usually, the Leafs have at least a few guys repping their home countries at the World Juniors, but with Miroslav Holinka and Easton Cowan becoming ineligible, there are only two youngsters Leafs fans can watch at this year’s tournament.
Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / December 26
With Berube and Treliving safe, Maple Leafs should approach Morgan Rielly about a trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t making a head coaching or general manager change in season, so it’s time to turn to the roster for the team’s next big move.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 26
Maple Leafs prospects Ben Danford, Victor Johansson set to make World Junior debuts
The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action on Saturday when they host the Ottawa Senators, but not before one of Canada’s most beloved tournaments kicks off.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 25
Maple Leafs Aren’t Making the Move Fans Expect
If you’ve been wondering why the reaction from Toronto Maple Leafs management seems oddly restrained, you’re not alone. Losses pile up, the power play sputters, Auston Matthews looks human for long stretches.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Fan Guide to the 2026 World Juniors
Entering the holiday break, the Toronto Maple Leafs own a 16-15-5 record and sit 15th of 16 teams in the Eastern Conference. The club has gone 5-10-0 on the road and ranks 32nd in the league in power-play percentage (13.0%).
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Why is Marc Savard the only change the Maple Leafs made?
While the power play has been a massive issue for the Leafs, it’s far from the only thing plaguing the group.
Christopher Tanev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23
Toronto Maple Leafs Activate Chris Tanev
After nearly two months, the Toronto Maple Leafs are returning a solid defenseman to the lineup. The Maple Leafs announced that they’ve activated defenseman Chris Tanev from the long-term injured reserve.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 24
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving gives vote of confidence to coach Craig Berube
After the Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Monday, there were some questions regarding if that would be the only move made amid a massive slide, particularly with Craig Berube.
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