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Auston Matthews’ Fall-Off Is Forcing an Uncomfortable Conversation in Toronto

There was a time when the question of who was a better superstar, Auston Matthews versus Connor McDavid, was an honest debate. Believe it or not, it was not a hot-take exercise.

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Game Review: Same old problems plague Maple Leafs in HNIC loss to Oilers

We can all agree with Craig Berube’s lamentation of his team’s lack of urgency to start the third period while down a goal in this game. The contest obviously ended inside the first two minutes of the final frame when the Leafs came out, played in their own end, punted pucks back to the Oilers […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 14

Maple Leafs Fan Therapy Vol. 9: Toronto is not a serious organization, and we don’t deserve it

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t deserve the fans they have. Yesterday, my parents went to the Leafs game. Every year, my parents try to go, if possible, to a Leafs home game against the Edmonton Oilers.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / December 14

Maple Leafs’ Ekman-Larsson says poor puck play led to third period collapse vs. Oilers

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson cited poor puck management as a key factor in the team’s collapse in the third period against the Edmonton Oilers.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 14

Maple Leafs’ Danford & Johansson Will Bring Different Skillsets at World Juniors

With the World Junior Championship just weeks away, the Toronto Maple Leafs may not have quantity in terms of their prospects attending the event, but they will have quality.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 14

Morgan Rielly, Scott Laughton rip into Maple Leafs’ 3rd-period effort in loss to Oilers

For the second consecutive contest, a poor third period effort from the Toronto Maple Leafs cost them a game. Toronto surrendered a two-goal lead and lost in overtime against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 14

Craig Berube calls out Maple Leafs’ leaders for lack of urgency after loss to Oilers

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube called out his team’s leadership and sustained poor efforts during the third period, following a 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / December 14

Berube Calls Out Maple Leafs’ Leaders As 'No Shows'

Craig Berube wasn’t searching for the right words after the game; he already had them. Down 3-2 heading into the third period, the Toronto Maple Leafs came out flat against the Edmonton Oilers.

Connor McDavid News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Instant Reaction: Connor McDavid’s dominant performance too much to handle for Maple Leafs

The Connor McDavid show made a stop in Toronto on Saturday night, and the Maple Leafs didn’t have an answer. McDavid put together an incredible night in front of family and friends, scoring two goals and adding an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-3 shellacking of the Maple Leafs.

Troy Stecher News / NHL Trade Talk / December 13

How the Maple Leafs’ Troy Stecher Surprised the Oilers

Troy Stecher probably didn’t mark this one on his calendar, but the timing is hard to ignore. Tonight he’s in Toronto Maple Leafs blue, facing the Edmonton Oilers — the team that let him go just a few weeks ago.

William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / December 13

Maple Leafs Announce William Nylander News Before Oilers Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs shared an injury update on William Nylander ahead of Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. Team PR confirmed Nylander did not take part in the morning skate due to illness.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Marlies’ Michael Pezzetta suspended 3 games for illegal check to the head

Toronto Marlies forward Michael Pezzetta has been suspended for three games, for an illegal check to the head of an opponent, the American Hockey League announced Saturday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Leafs practice news: Ekman-Larsson will play vs. Oilers, Nylander, Joshua game-time decisions

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will play Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Ekman-Larsson suffered a lower-body injury against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday and did not return to the contest.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Auston Matthews commends Maple Leafs’ depth for stepping up amidst team’s continued injury woes

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their homestand on Saturday night, hosting the Edmonton Oilers, as they look to rebound from an overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Oliver Ekman-Larsson says he feels ready to go after injury vs. Sharks on Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson says he’s feeling good to go for Saturday night’s game against the Oilers after exiting Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks with a lower-body injury.

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

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs finally finding their identity?

After a lacklustre start to the season, the Leafs seemed to be the opposite of what GM Brad Treliving and coach Craig Berube intended. The team was porous defensively and lacked abrasiveness.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby, Rifai, McMann, Tanev & Dumba

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering one of those stretches that test any team’s mettle. Injuries, lineup juggling, and the emergence of young players have made each game unpredictable, forcing the team to adapt on the fly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Dodges Bullet

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have dodged a bullet with defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Ekman-Larsson got injured during the third period of Thursday night’s loss against the Sharks.

Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / December 12

Why Dennis Hildeby Has Become the Maple Leafs’ Best Trade Chip

The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent years trying to solve their goaltending puzzle, and now, almost out of nowhere, they have the opposite problem: too much of a good thing.

Matias Maccelli News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Maple Leafs rumors: Could Matias Maccelli be traded away already?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still not in a playoff spot despite bouncing back from their sluggish start to the season. Losing Mitch Marner has proven catastrophic for their offense already.

Brandon Carlo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Maple Leafs’ Brandon Carlo Out Another Month

Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo underwent foot surgery last week and will be out of the lineup for at least another month, head coach Craig Berube told reporters following last night’s loss to the Sharks (via Luke Fox of Sportsnet).

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

Have the Toronto Maple Leafs been surpassed by their greatest rival?

The intense original six rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens has been a cycle of eras of dominance on both sides. Still, for nearly a decade, Toronto has been the more consistent contender.

Craig Berube News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Craig Berube Confirms Maple Leafs' Defenseman Surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered Thursday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks already without key defensemen Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo, and by the end of the game they had lost another defender in Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Sharks' Ryan Reaves on facing Leafs: 'They basically said I couldn't play anymore. And I'm back'

Veteran tough guy Ryan Reaves has always made for a good interview, including during his two-year stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs that ended last season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

4 Unsung Heroes Driving the Maple Leafs’ Recent Success

It’s tough to reconcile the alternately good and bad realities facing the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. On one hand, they have won five of their past seven games and have points in five straight while re-asserting themselves firmly in the Atlantic Division mix.