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Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford Traded to Brantford Bulldogs in Blockbuster Deal

Toronto Maple Leafs‘ prospect Ben Danford has been traded to the Brantford Bulldogs in the Ontario Hockey League. The trade itself is huge, he along with Zack Sandhu were traded from the Oshawa Generals in exchange for Aiden O’Donnell, Lucas Moore, Luca Diplacido and nine draft picks.

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The Maple Leafs’ defense needs to improve

It’s been a lackluster start for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2025-26, going 5-5-1 through their first 11 games, including a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 30

Report: Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford traded to Brantford Bulldogs from Oshawa Generals

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford is reportedly on the move in the OHL. Reports began surfacing Wednesday night that Danford, captain of the OHL’s Oshawa Generals, was traded from the Oshawa Generals to the Brantford Bulldogs.

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The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 30

The Toronto Maple Leafs need Joseph Woll back as soon as possible

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten off to a shaky start in the 2025–26 NHL season. With a 5–5–1 record, the team currently sits in fifth place in the Atlantic Division, and the bad play has not been aided by the Leafs’ starting goaltender, Anthony Stolarz.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / October 30

Auston Matthews defends effort level, believes Leafs have found their identity

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews defended his team’s effort level following a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was the team’s worst defeat of the year, where they surrendered multiple goals off the rush.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

Tavares Reaches 500 Goals: Why Are He and Maple Leafs Fans So Upset?

John Tavares should be celebrating one of the most significant milestones of his career — 500 career NHL goals — but instead, many fans are torn over how he reached the mark, calling the moment bittersweet.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / October 30

Craig Berube outlines neutral zone disconnection after Leafs’ blowout loss to Blue Jackets

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube outlined his team’s struggle to defend against the rush, following a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 30

Sammy Blais thrilled after scoring first goal since 2023-24 in Maple Leafs debut

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sammy Blais made an instant impact in his debut with the team on Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Appearing in his first NHL game since April 17, 2024, Blais was among the lone bright spots on what was an otherwise dismal night for the team as a whole.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / October 30

4 takeaways from Leafs-Blue Jackets: Tavares hits 500 goals, rush defence continues to be alarming

If you turned your attention to Game 5 of the World Series, no one could blame you, as the Toronto Maple Leafs submitted an awful effort in a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 30

Game Review: Defensive issues continue to plague Maple Leafs in 6-3 loss to Columbus

Just like everyone else tonight, it looked like the Maple Leafs’ minds were on the Toronto Blue Jays instead of the task at hand. The tone for this game was set on the very first shift when the Tavares line was promptly dominated.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 30

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ lopsided loss to Columbus: “We were complicating the game… We were disconnected at times getting through the neutral zone”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 5-5-1. On the team’s performance: For me, we were complicating the game at times tonight.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Blue Jackets Crush Maple Leafs on Night John Tavares Scores 500th Goal

Both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs played early on Tuesday during Hockey Frenzy. They were the main attraction on Wednesday night as the only game in the NHL.