Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 3

Leafs practice notes: No changes to lineup, Maccelli, Jarnkrok, Mermis skate as extras

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That seems to be the mentality for the Toronto Maple Leafs, coming off a thorough 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3

Is William Nylander Playing Through an Injury?

William Nylander has arguably been the Toronto Maple Leafs’ MVP through the first two months of the season, and they can ill afford to be without him any longer than the four games he’s already missed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 3

Craig Berube praises Troy Stecher’s confidence, chemistry with Jake McCabe

Troy Stecher has excelled since joining the Toronto Maple Leafs off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers, and scored his first goal of the season in a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 3

Maple Leafs’ Nylander expands on working relationship with Berube, life without Mitch Marner

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has not been afraid to be critical of William Nylander when the star winger is not playing up to his standards.

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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.

Victor Johansson News / SwimSwam / December 3

Victor Johansson Shatters Swedish Record In 1500m Free Heats, Sets His 4th NR of 2025

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam December 2-7, 2025 Prelims at 10am local (4am ET)/Finals at 7pm local (1pm ET) Lublin, Poland SCM (25 meters) Meet Central Psych

Troy Stecher News / TheLeafsnation / December 3

Troy Stecher reflects on 1st goal with Leafs following win vs. Panthers: ‘It feels nice when you get one’

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a convincing 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Propelled by depth contributions, the team now has their first back-to-back victories since the start of November.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 3

3 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: Joshua-Roy-McMann on fire, Stecher rewarded for excellent start

It may have taken until December, but the Toronto Maple Leafs played their best game of the season, thumping the Florida Panthers 4-1. Toronto was coming off a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, a comprehensive win that may have served as a catalyst for change.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 2

Rare goal-scorers guide Maple Leafs past Panthers

Toronto topped injury-riddled Florida 4-1 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla., in their first encounter since the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 2

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs’ bottom six comes alive in 4-1 win vs. Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been carried by their star players for much of the 2025-26 season, and it’s one of the reasons they’re underperforming as much as they are.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

Maple Leafs’ Depth Steps Up In 4-1 Win Against Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers met for the first time since Game 7 of the second round of the 2025 NHL playoffs. That game will forever be remembered as not only one of the worst games in recent memory, but also the last game that Mitch Marner ever played for the Maple Leafs.

Brandon Carlo News / Yardbarker / December 2

Maple Leafs need a simple plan to manage their injury woes

Setback after setback. The Toronto Maple Leafs learned on Monday that Brandon Carlo's expected return might take even longer than initially thought.

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Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / December 2

Auston Matthews is still not playing as expected for the Leafs

There’s growing concern for the level of play of one of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ top stars. It goes without saying how disappointing the Leafs have been through the first two months of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Stolarz, Toskala, Roy, Joshua & Hildeby

If you’ve been following the Toronto Maple Leafs closely this season, you know the rhythm all too well: flashes of brilliance tempered by familiar questions.

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Craig Berube News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Craig Berube Shares Surgery Update for Maple Leafs' Defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are bracing for a prolonged absence from one of their main defensemen. Veteran blueliner Brandon Carlo suffered an injury setback, and it appears the issue is more serious than initially expected.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 2

William Nylander Opens Up on Relationship with Craig Berube

William Nylander is off to the best statistical start of his NHL career so far in 2025-26. That may seem complicated to believe given the ups and downs of the Toronto Maple Leafs and some of the negativity that’s surrounded the team, but Nylander has been productive through it all.

Brandon Carlo News / Daily Faceoff / December 2

‘He has to get something done’: Leafs’ Brandon Carlo to miss extended time

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without one of their blueliners for the foreseeable future. Craig Berube spoke with reporters on Tuesday, and according to TSN’s Mark Masters, the head coach said defenseman Brandon Carlo will miss extended time.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Maple Leafs Avoid Injury Scare on the Blueline

The Toronto Maple Leafs received welcome news as Oliver Ekman-Larsson participated fully in practice today, avoiding what could have been another significant injury on an already battered blueline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

Why Maple Leafs Fans Keep Holding Their Breath

If you’ve been around this team long enough, you start to recognize the rhythm of a Toronto Maple Leafs season the way an old musician recognizes the first three chords of a familiar song.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 2

Breaking down how the Toronto Maple Leafs top 5 prospects are playing so far

The Maple Leafs have had a less-than-ideal start to their 2025–26 season. There is some conversation around within the fanbase on what the future of this team looks like, beyond this current era.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

NHL Predictions: December 2nd Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter tonight’s matchup looking to build momentum after a dominant 7–2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. A victory over Florida would give Toronto its first back-to-back wins since November 5th, a much-needed step toward stabilizing an inconsistent season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 1