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Auston Matthews out roughly one week, Anthony Stolarz day-to-day

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews avoided a serious lower-body injury when he left Tuesday’s loss to the Bruins following a heavy hit from Nikita Zadorov.

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Maple Leafs Finally Make a Contract Decision with David Kampf

As per TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Expect David Kampf to be placed on waivers today for the purpose of termination of contract. So, if he clears waivers tomorrow, he can sign with another NHL club.” This is an unconditional waiver situation, and Kampf is set to forgo about $3.4 million in earnings so that he can find a new place to play.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Maple Leafs Expected to Terminate Kämpf Contract

Well, one dark mark on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season could be coming to a close as speculation swirls that the team will place David Kämpf on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract at some point on Thursday.

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Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

The Auston Matthews Problem the Maple Leafs Didn’t See Coming

Auston Matthews being out at least a week with a lower-body injury is bad news for a Toronto Maple Leafs team already fighting uphill. Still, the truth is, the Matthews problem started long before he left Tuesday’s game in Boston.

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David Kampf News / TheLeafsnation / November 13

Report: David Kampf to be placed on waivers for contract termination

The Toronto Maple Leafs will reportedly place forward David Kampf on waivers on Thursday to terminate his contract, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Kampf’s future with the Leafs had come into question since the start of the regular season when he went through waivers unclaimed and was assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Auston Matthews News / Field Level Media / November 13

Report: Leafs' Auston Matthews to miss at least 1 week

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews will be sidelined at least a week because of a lower-body injury, TSN reported Thursday. The outlet also reported the injury is not considered serious.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Report: Maple Leafs to place David Kampf on waivers for purpose of contract termination

It looks like the end is in sight for a disgruntled player. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be placing Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

3 Questions the Maple Leafs Must Answer to Find Their Footing Again

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been navigating a rough patch lately, and a closer look at their lineup and recent performances helps explain why. Injuries, in particular, continue to influence outcomes in ways that aren’t always obvious in the box score.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Report: Leafs’ Auston Matthews sidelined at least a week with injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without their captain for at least the next few games. Multiple reports on Thursday said Auston Matthews will be out for at least a week after sustaining a lower-body injury during last Tuesday’s game against the Boston Bruins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 13

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews, Anthony Stolarz won’t play vs. Kings due to injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a pair of players to injury on Tuesday night vs. the Boston Bruins, and both players will sit out for Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 13

Examining the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff odds just before American Thanksgiving

This has been a brutal start for the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the team looking dejected, disconnected, and outright disengaged on the ice. With an 8-8-1 record through 17 games, the Leafs sit seventh in the Atlantic Division and second-last in the Eastern Conference.

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Leafs’ Scott Laughton placed on IR; Artur Akhtyamov recalled

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that forward Scott Laughton has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 8, while the team also recalled Artur Akhtyamov from their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Maple Leafs Reportedly Weighing Roster Move Involving Two Veterans

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be ramping up their efforts to make an aggressive move amid a sluggish start to the season and land a top-six forward reinforcement once and for all.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 13

Do the Maple Leafs have an accountability issue?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a tough start this season, now on a three-game losing skid after falling 5-3 to the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Owing to a few bad penalties and giveaways early, the Bruins built a 4-1 lead in just over 20 minutes.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 13

Tomas Kaberle thinks Craig Berube isn’t to blame for Maple Leafs’ confidence issues

Things are not looking good for the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. They’re currently in the midst of a three-game skid, second last in the Atlantic through 17 games played, and overall just look very inconsistent on the ice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 13

How the Maple Leafs have become the NHL’s worst defensive team

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube seemed to be exasperated and in the process, issued a strong thesis statement about the 2025-26 campaign to date.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / November 12

Toronto Maple Leafs Lose in More Ways Than One

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost in more ways than one on Tuesday night. Yes, they lost 5-3 to the Boston Bruins, but players continue to drop like flies. Things are looking good for the buds in blue right now.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Hurting Maple Leafs gear up to host dangerous Kings

The Toronto Maple Leafs are not only losing games, they are losing players at a rapid rate as they prepare to host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Nick Robertson News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Nick Robertson is finally getting bigger opportunities with the Maple Leafs – and he’s making the most of them

When Nick Robertson scored in his return from a healthy scratch against the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 25, something felt different. It had been a running

Max Domi News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Max Domi Brings the Fight the Toronto Maple Leafs Need

The Maple Leafs’ decision to sign Max Domi in July 2023 and lock him into a four-year deal beginning in the summer of 2024 wasn’t flashy, but it was smart.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 12

Maple Leafs fan therapy week 6: Toronto is really bad, and change is needed

At the start of this season, I wrote about how hockey has to do the talking, as many of the “distractions” were now behind us. Well, hockey has been speaking, and I don’t think I like what it’s saying. The Toronto Maple Leafs currently sit seventh in their division, 14th in the conference, and 26th in the league.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 11