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Coach Rules Out Season-Changing Move for Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still without a clear return timeline for defenseman Chris Tanev, and head coach Craig Berube isn’t entertaining any dramatic moves without more information.

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Leafs practice notes: Hildeby projected to start vs. Sharks, no timeline for Tanev, Thrun makes season debut

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby is projected to start Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks. Hildeby and Artur Akhtyamov split reps during Thursday’s optional skate, but the 24-year-old goaltender is line to make his third consecutive start.

Henry Thrun News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Maple Leafs’ Henry Thrun motivated to prove himself ahead of season debut against familiar foe

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing to take on the San Jose Sharks Thursday night, with a new face on the blue line, as Henry Thrun is being inserted

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Craig Berube shows love to Ryan Reaves ahead of veteran’s return to Toronto

Thursday night marks the return of Ryan Reaves to Toronto after the former Maple Leaf was traded to the Sharks this summer. Reaves’ exit from the city came after he spoked candidly about feeling the team ‘lacked trust’ in his game last season, leading to limited playing time and an AHL stint.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Maple Leafs Face Key Changes Ahead of Sharks Matchup

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a whirlwind 72 hours, or so. Forward Bobby McMann was suspended one game for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand during Monday night’s 2-0 win.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Maple Leafs Make Roster Move After New Injury Development (edited)

The Toronto Maple Leafs made significant roster changes Wednesday as injuries continued to impact their blue line. The club placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on injured reserve and recalled Henry Thrun from the Toronto Marlies ahead of Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks.

Bobby McMann News / 6IX ON ICE / December 11

Bobby McMann suspended: Are the Toronto Maple Leafs treated unfairly by NHL Player Safety?

The Toronto Maple Leafs won their fourth game in their last five games on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dennis Hildeby played exceptionally and continues to increase his stock.

William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Maple Leafs Demote Nylander to Third Line Ahead of Game Against Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been one of the league’s hottest teams over the last two weeks. With wins in five of height last six games and points in six of their last seven since Nov.

Craig Berube News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube Makes Feelings Clear After NHL’s Punishment Decision

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be forced into roster adjustments ahead of Thursday’s meeting with the San Jose Sharks after Monday’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning left them without forward Bobby McMann.

Matias Maccelli News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Maple Leafs need to find their lineup fit for Matias Maccelli

Don’t look now, but it seems like Craig Berube has found his press box fixture. Matias Maccelli hasn’t played a game in December and from the look of the practice line rushes, not even Bobby McMann’s suspension was enough to pull him back in.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Maple Leafs Weekly: Hildeby, Tanev & Mock Trades

Another week has wrapped for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and there’s plenty to sort through. This past week there was a lot of news surrounding the team. But before we get into that, let’s take a closer look at how well they played.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Ex-NHL coach Dallas Eakins says open dialogue, return to basics are keys to fixing Leafs’ power play

Through the start of this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ power play has looked completely out of shape. The team holds the second-worst power play percentage in the league at 13.7 percent, with just 10 goals scored on the man advantage.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Auston Matthews' Goal Scoring Gets Questioned in Mitch Marner's Absence

Auston Matthews still carries the Toronto Maple Leafs’ attack, but his goal touch has drawn questions as the Leafs work through a slow start this season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Dakota Mermis’ injury creates a now or never situation for Matt Benning and Maple Leafs

In this busy time of year one of my favourite traditions is to a few moments to discuss the Leafs defensive depth situation. It didn’t seem likely that there would be any need to understand the depth beyond Dakota Mermis, but thanks to his injury on Monday night, here we are discussing who replaces Mermis on the Leafs roster.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10

Insider Hints That Chris Tanev’s Season & Career Are in Trouble

Something shifted this week in speculation about when Chris Tanev might return to the Toronto Maple Leafs. This week, videos from the intermission of the Maple Leafs’ 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning showed Tanev skating.

Dennis Hildeby News / Field Level Media / December 10

G Dennis Hildeby stepping up for Leafs, who next face Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been able to overcome injuries to their top two goaltenders, and they look to continue that trend Thursday night against the visiting San Jose Sharks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 10

Craig Berube believes Bobby McMann shouldn’t have been suspended for high-stick on Bjorkstrand

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Monday night, and while most games between these two teams are high-scoring thrillers, the thrill came in a different form this time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tanev Injury, Knies’ Grit & Team Chemistry

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to navigate a mix of anticipation and unease as the season unfolds. Injuries, young players stepping into the spotlight, and shifts in line chemistry are all part of the story right now, and the way these threads intersect tells you a lot about where this team stands.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 10

Leafs practice news: Rielly out due to illness, Woll takes part in individual session, Tavares, Nylander split up

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly missed Wednesday’s practice due to an illness. Rielly’s status for Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks has yet to be confirmed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

Leafs injury news: Dakota Mermis placed on IR, Henry Thrun recalled

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, retroactive to Dec. 8, according to a team statement Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / December 10

Healthy Scratch Rekindles Trade Talks for Maple Leafs Scorer

The Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling this season. In their first campaign without superstar scorer Mitch Marner, the Leafs have failed to replicate that offensive threat, and they are outside of the playoff race as a result.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9

NHL suspends Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann for high-sticking

The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended.

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Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9

Maple Leafs, Chris Tanev Weigh Surgery Option: Will He Return?

The Toronto Maple Leafs expect clarity this week on whether defenceman Chris Tanev will undergo a structural procedure for whatever is ailing him, and the hope is that, if the surgery is a go, he could still return before the end of the regular season.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9

'Double Whammy': Analyst on Why Auston Matthews’ Numbers Are Down

It’s not a stretch to say that Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs saved their season over these last two weeks. After a sluggish start that had

Bobby McMann News / Field Level Media / December 9

Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann to have hearing with NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday, the league announced. McMann received a match penalty for high-sticking during a break in play early in the third period of Toronto's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday.

Joseph Woll News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6