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Olympics: Auston Matthews to Captain Team USA at 2026 Winter Olympics

The Olympic spotlight turns on February 12, and Team USA won’t ease into it quietly. From the opening faceoff, the Americans will be led by a captaincy group that blends star power, edge, and years of collective international battles.

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Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews named captain of USA’s men’s Olympic hockey team

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has been named captain of the United States men’s Olympic hockey team. Matthews previously served as the United States’ captain during the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 8

The Maple Leafs’ Single Biggest Problem

The biggest problem facing the Toronto Maple Leafs right now is the widening disconnect between how the organization sees itself and how the fans see the team.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 8

Does Maple Leafs Simon Benoit for Canadiens Arber Xhekaj Make Sense?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a difficult position. They are six points out of a wild-card spot but are currently on a three-game win streak heading into the Olympic break.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 8

Is it time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to tank?

A soft schedule heading into the Olympic break might offer hope for some. For others, picking up wins might only serve to muddy the waters. In short, the Leafs recent struggles have given life to a long-since familiar friend, otherwise known as Tank Nation.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 8

NHL Trade Rumours: Oilers reportedly inquiring about Maple Leafs’ Roy, Ekman-Larsson

Prior to the Olympic roster freeze, the Edmonton Oilers reportedly expressed interest in Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann. McMann is considered a popular trade candidate and the Maple Leafs are reportedly asking for a first-round pick in return for the 29-year-old winger.

Noah Chadwick News / TheLeafsnation / February 8

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Noah Chadwick fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

Over the past three drafts, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected six defencemen, all measuring 6-foot-1 or taller, as National Hockey League teams continue to prioritize size and physicality when assembling a defensive corps.

NHL News / Total Pro Sports / February 8

NHL Trade Rumors: Sharks Have Set Their Sights On Maple Leafs’ $60 Million Defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally found the spark they were looking for just before the Olympic break. Three straight wins, all fairly convincing, helped steady a season that had started to wobble.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 8

Why the Maple Leafs should sign Troy Stecher to an extension

Back in mid-November, Troy Stecher was an early saviour for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They had just lost Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo to long-term injuries, but it was early enough in the season that their struggles could be written off as early-season blues and the playoffs were very much still top of mind.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 8

Should they stay or should they go: Maple Leafs forwards

The Toronto Maple Leafs are open for business. It’s selling season (or window shopping season during the Olympic break) and the Leafs need to recoup futures,

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7

Maple Leafs Stuck in the Middle Between Brand and Team

Most Toronto Maple Leafs fans believe this team can’t make the playoffs and have given up for this season. But they’re not giving up on next season. As a result, they don’t want to make the team worse in the long run by trading away potential for what might amount to another failed try for the Stanley Cup with an inferior team.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / February 7

Have the Maple Leafs and Their Fans Hit an Impasse?

You can feel the mood around the Toronto Maple Leafs shifting. It isn’t just another season where people grumble about the power play or line combinations.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McMann, Roy, Maccelli, OEL Trades & Player Moves

The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking a breather over the Olympic break, but the chatter is already heating up for when they return to action. There’s a lot to sort out: are they buyers, sellers, or standing pat as they push for a playoff spot?

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan Shows Top-Line Skills With Limited Ice Time

Easton Cowan has been a bit of an enigma for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. If you followed his junior career, you’d know he was practically a one-man band, carrying his team on his back with huge performances game after game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

A Maple Leafs Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

So, you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, eh? It’s been a challenging season, to say the least, filled with ups and downs. More downs than ups, perhaps. Have no fear.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / February 8

Maple Leafs drawing deadline interest from Oilers outside of McMann

Even after the Olympic roster freeze, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to find themselves at the center of the trade conversation. A team they were linked to prior to the freeze, the Edmonton Oilers, have been confirmed as a team that has called.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 7

Olympic Hockey: Where and when to watch each Leafs Olympian’s games

The Milan Games are officially underway, and The Leafs Nation will be following along avidly. Auston Matthews, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and William Nylander are the three Toronto Maple Leafs participating in the men’s hockey tournament for their respective countries.

Dennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / February 7

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Dennis Hildeby fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

Like Easton Cowan, this will likely be Dennis Hildeby‘s final season seen as a prospect in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. The hulking 6-foot-7 goaltender

Calle Jarnkrok News / TheLeafsnation / February 7

5 potential trade destinations for Maple Leafs’ Calle Jarnkrok

Calle Jarnkrok has fallen out of favour in Toronto, and Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is likely to be moving the veteran winger ahead of March’s trade deadline.

Easton Cowan News / Professor Press Box / February 6

Grading Easton Cowan’s Play With the Maple Leafs This Season

Every season, a rookie shows up who doesn’t quite make headlines but steadily earns your attention. This year, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ rookie, Easton Cowan.

Bobby McMann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Maple Leafs reportedly seeking first-round pick for Bobby McMann

Despite a recent winning streak, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain on the outside of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. Were they in the West,

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 6

Who to Watch: Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2026 Olympics

We are under a week away from the NHL players playing in the Olympics in Milan, Italy. It’s been over a decade since the NHL last participated in the Olympics, with the last time being in 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Total Pro Sports / February 6

NHL Trade Rumors: Insider Says Maple Leafs’ $15 Million Goaltender Has Been Discussed In Trade Talks

The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again right in the middle of trade chatter, and this time the spotlight is on their crease. With the season swinging between hope and frustration, Toronto appears open to shaking things up if the right opportunity comes along.