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The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t get out of town fast enough. An 0-4-1 homestand wrapped up with a 7–4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, and suddenly the math looks ugly.

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NHL Trade Deadline: The case for and against the Maple Leafs standing pat

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a fork in the road of the 2025-26 season, and the path they choose dictates their plan for the trade deadline. The campaign has been turbulent for the team as far as the play of individuals and the collective unit.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 29

Trade Pitch Would See Maple Leafs and Oilers Link Up on Multi-Player Deal

For years now, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers have been on similar trajectories as perennial contenders full of superstar talent. However, in 2025-26, times have changed, and the Maple Leafs are spiraling out of the playoff race.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / 6IX ON ICE / January 29

Breaking down why it is the perfect time to trade Oliver Ekman-Larsson

After a backbreaking loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently eight points out of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Ex-employee blames major organizational mistake for Maple Leafs brutal injury woes

The Toronto Maple Leafs are eight points out of a playoff spot heading into Thursday’s action. In the first year of the post-Mitch Marner era, things have not gone well.

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There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Maple Leafs Would Be Smart to Sell at 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season has reached an all-time low after going 0-5 on a crucial homestand. Their hopes of making the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are dwindling rather quickly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Maple Leafs Have the Assets to Be Sellers at the Trade Deadline

Before the Christmas break, I wrote about how the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lack of trade assets would make it difficult to be buyers. At one point, it looked

Bobby McMann News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Maple Leafs’ 4-Game Road Trip Could Decide $2.7 Million Forward’s Future In Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a critical phase of their season. With uncertainty around Bobby McMann’s contract situation and the trade deadline inching closer, Toronto’s next few games may shape both their short-term and long-term plans.

Max Domi News / TheLeafsnation / January 29

Maple Leafs can sell high on Max Domi and others to have something to show for the season

I’m not sure how 2025-26 can be labelled as anything other than a disaster for the Toronto Maple Leafs. A predictable disaster? Sure, but a disaster, nevertheless.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 29

Paul Bissonnette expands on importance of Kraft Hockeyville, Auston Matthews, Matthew Schaefer and more

Paul Bissonnette is one of the rising stars in sports media, and he’s now giving back in a way that really hits home. Bissonnette has partnered with Kraft Hockeyville during the 20th anniversary of the program.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

One Trade Tells It All About Maple Leafs Poor Strategy

Last off-season, the Toronto Maple Leafs set out on a big idea: reshape the team’s DNA. Make the team more physical, more north-south, and harder to play against.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 28

Maple Leafs assign Henry Thrun, Dakota Mermis to Toronto Marlies, call up Marshall Rifai

Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Seattle Kraken, the Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned defencemen Henry Thrun and Dakota Mermis to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Maple Leafs Reassign Henry Thrun, Dakota Mermis; Recall Marshall Rifai

The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a few changes to the bottom of their defensive core ahead of a four-game roadtrip through the Pacific Division. According to a team announcement, the Maple Leafs have reassigned Henry Thrun and Dakota Mermis to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies and recalled Marshall Rifai to the NHL club.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

What changes will come for the Maple Leafs if season continues to spiral?

With the NHL’s Olympic break and trade deadline fast approaching, general manager Brad Treliving has to decide to either sell of players and effectively punt on the season, or hold onto his cards and hope for a late-season run.

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Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Maple Leafs’ McMann linked to Oilers: What’s the return?

The Edmonton Oilers may have a new name on their radar as trade chatter begins to heat up ahead of the NHL Olympic roster freeze. According to a recent discussion between Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Toronto Maple Leafs winger Bobby McMann is emerging as a player who could make a lot of sense in Edmonton.

John Tavares News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Tavares Gave Up the ‘C,’ Now the Maple Leafs Are Falling Apart

A year and a half ago, John Tavares did something that still doesn’t get talked about enough. He handed over the captaincy of the Maple Leafs. Not because he was pushed out.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / January 28

Toronto is Not a Playoff Team This Season

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube still believes in this team. He believes the Maple Leafs have the right pieces to salvage their season. Hard to believe that after the disastrous homestand they went through.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Berube, McMann & Sittler

Rasmus Dahlin delivered the kind of performance Toronto Maple Leafs fans keep waiting to see from their own blue line. The Buffalo Sabres defenceman recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career and added two assists as Buffalo skated to a 7–4 win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

It’s do-or-die for the Leafs after nightmarish homestand

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in an unfamiliar position, at least for the current core. Ever since the Leafs selected Auston Matthews first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft, the team has only known regular-season success.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Insider Doesn’t Rule Out Maple Leafs Offseason William Nylander Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs are sputtering out of control, and a nightmare 0-4-1 five-game homestand has seen their already slim playoff hopes all but slip away, barring a drastic turnaround.

Craig Berube News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28

Craig Berube had a pointed message for the Maple Leafs after their loss to the Sabres

Home ice offered no comfort to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, as they suffered a 7-4 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It has been the trend of late for the Maple Leafs, which went 0-4-1 in their five-game homestand that ended with a loud thud, as the Sabres had their way on the host team.

Dakota Mermis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Maple Leafs Place Dakota Mermis On Waivers

Ahead of their game against the Sabres tonight, the Maple Leafs placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Today marked the end of an extended conditioning loan to the AHL for the defender, who was on long-term injured reserve, meaning they had to either activate him or designate him as waivers non-roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Move on From This Forward Soon

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a position they haven’t been in a decade. Heading to the March 6th NHL trade deadline, the Maple Leafs will face the question of whether they are buyers or sellers.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Leafs’ Auston Matthews expects USA to challenge for Olympic men’s hockey gold

For Toronto Maple Leafs captain and star center Auston Matthews, this season is one of the biggest of his career. Not only is he attempting to help the