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Report Suggests Maple Leafs Rejected Trade Offer from Oilers

Yesterday, NHL analyst Nick Kypreos released another version of his trade bait board. If we compare this edition to the previous one, there is less talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs selling and more talk about them waiting to see what the next handful of games look like.

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Back to reality: What to watch for the Toronto Maple Leafs after the Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games just concluded. The exceptional two weeks were topped off with an electric gold medal game for men’s hockey. Team USA took down Team Canada in a thrilling 2–1 overtime win that sent American hockey fans into a frenzy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 25

Decision time is nearing for the Leafs on Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton: Latest Trade Deadline Updates

On TSN Insider Trading, Darren Dreger provided the following updates on the Maple Leafs’ deadline approach with their top two pending UFAs, Scott Laughton and Bobby McMann: Dreger: It sounds strange, what I am about to say.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Career night for Hopkins, another suspension for Hlacar

The Toronto Maple Leafs took Tyler Hopkins in the third round of the 2025 NHL draft, relying on his skating ability and strong two-way game to establish a solid floor, with the hope that his offensive output would continue to improve.

Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25

Kyle Dubas Much Better GM than Maple Leafs Fans Think

I’ve covered the Toronto Maple Leafs for nine seasons. And it’s amazing how Kyle Dubas keeps getting treated like a punchline in Toronto, even though he’s long gone and the Maple Leafs have a brand-new mess on their hands.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

NHL Predictions for February 25th, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how games may play out.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25

The Athletic Maple Leafs survey reveals Scott Laughton best teammate to join on a road trip, Max Domi would win no-rules Battle Royal

A hockey locker room is full of many people, personalities and characters. The room can be sacred, unique and home for some, but truly the players inside

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

William Nylander reacts to Auston Matthews’ Olympic win

It is back to business in the NHL for William Nylander and the rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs following the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. That also means

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25

Jeremy Roenick comments on Auston Matthews’ growth as a leader at Olympics: ‘He wants to win for Toronto’

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was able to achieve the first major win of his professional career by capturing gold for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 25

Maple Leafs’ first three games out of Olympic break will ultimately decide fate of their season

It feels like we’ve hit this talking point more than once in the past two months, but the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ next three games have never had higher stakes relative to the rest of the season.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 25

No Tavares and Stamkos Together on the Maple Leafs

All season, I had this little daydream tucked away in the back of my mind: John Tavares and Steven Stamkos, finally wearing the Maple Leafs jersey at the same time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24

Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies reveals how he will welcome Auston Matthews back from Olympics

The Toronto Maple Leafs are returning from the Olympics with a road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. They expect captain Auston Matthews back after he won the Olympic gold medal with Team USA.

Bobby McMann News / Inside The Rink / February 25

Toronto Trade Options for Bobby McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to be sellers at the March 6th NHL trade deadline. General Manager Brad Treliving will shift his focus towards the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25

Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?

Earlier in the season, a change-of-scenery swap would have made a lot of sense.

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

Canada's Nathan MacKinnon had shady comment after USA won gold

Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

USA women's hockey team declines the White House's State of the Union invite

Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' status for Lightning game

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 24

Maple Leafs HC addresses Matthews' availability for Lightning game

Maple Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' availability for Lightning game

Matthews helped the Americans in a 2-1 overtime victory against Canada to give the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey since 1980.

Leafs celebrate Auston Matthews' US captaincy, take on Lightning

Will Auston Matthews use Team USA experience to improve Maple Leafs legacy?

Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 24

Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

After 46 years of drought, the United States was proclaimed the men's Olympic ice hockey champion. Interestingly, this achievement went viral in Mexico.

Leafs celebrate Auston Matthews' US captaincy, take on Lightning

Will Auston Matthews use Team USA experience to improve Maple Leafs legacy?

The '2026 Team USA Olympic hockey team' quiz