Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Maple Leafs have themselves to blame for the mess they are currently in

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a position that has not been seen since before the start of Auston Matthews’ NHL career. It’s a spot that not many could have envisioned the team getting to less than a year after their deepest playoff run since 2002, even after seeing a noted 100-point player depart the organization the prior summer.

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Former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau believes Maple Leafs don’t have an emotional leader

The Toronto Maple Leafs are staring down the barrel of a lost season. Now losers of four in a row, with a pending trade deadline that looks ominous and

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Former coach critical of Maple Leafs' plans for Easton Cowan

Cowan, who has put up 17 points in 45 games this year, might look for an increased role following this year’s trade deadline.

Surprising news emerges regarding Maple Leafs' Nicolas Roy ahead of NHL trade deadline

Maple Leafs veteran told to consider leaving amid team crisis

Maple Leafs' Scott Laughton opens up on trade deadline uncertainty

Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann speaks out on trade speculation

Maple Leafs players share positive assessment despite loss to Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / March 4

Maple Leafs veteran advised to consider leaving amid free fall

A change seems to be the ideal answer for all parties.

Surprising news emerges on Nicolas Roy ahead of NHL trade deadline

Maple Leafs players share positive assessment despite loss to Flyers

Former coach critical of Maple Leafs' plans for Easton Cowan

Wild acquire Michael McCarron: What it means for team and player

Rangers place J.T. Miller on injured reserve amid forgettable season

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Nicolas Roy News / Yardbarker / March 3

Surprising news emerges regarding Maple Leafs' Nicolas Roy ahead of NHL trade deadline

Roy is in the fourth year of his five-year deal at $3M AAV.

Maple Leafs players share positive assessment despite loss to Flyers

Maple Leafs' Scott Laughton opens up on trade deadline uncertainty

Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann speaks out on trade speculation

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / March 3

Maple Leafs players share positive assessment despite loss to Flyers

Despite the defeat, Toronto looked visibly better than in its three previous games, all of which it also lost.

Dan Vladar, Flyers hold off Maple Leafs in shootout

Maple Leafs' Scott Laughton opens up on trade deadline uncertainty

Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann speaks out on trade speculation

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

What Would Actually Count as Good Maple Leafs Trade Deadline?

Every year around this time, Toronto Maple Leafs fans talk themselves into fireworks. Big trades. Bold swings. Franchise-altering moves. Then deadline day comes, and it’s usually a lot quieter than people hoped.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 3

Luke Haymes & Jacob Quillan score big goals in Toronto Marlies’ 5-2 win over Chicago

“We did a much better job of slowing down [Chicago] through the neutral zone. You’re not going to contain them for 60 minutes, but we slowed them down enough to be able to defend with numbers and get pucks stopped.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / March 3

Two Former Maple Leafs I’d Love to See Back in Toronto

Yesterday, when The Athletic put out their trade board, I looked at the names and saw two former Toronto Maple Leafs players I'd love to see back on the team.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 3-2 Shootout Loss to Flyers

The Toronto Maple Leafs continued their post-Olympic slump with a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers at Scotiabank Arena on Monday night, which pushed their losing streak to four games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Holinka & Cowan’s Enigma

At least Monday night’s game was different. There was a lot more zone time, more pucks on net, but not quite enough finish when it mattered. The Philadelphia

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

What should selling look like for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs are in unfamiliar territory. With a 27-24-10 record, the Leafs find themselves in last place in the Atlantic Division, fourth from last in the Eastern Conference and 21st in the league.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Maple Leafs’ Strange Incentive: Why Losing Actually Makes Sense

Sometimes, hockey math is weirder than the game itself. Take the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. Four straight losses since the Olympic break, a roster that looks half-tuned out, and Craig Berube behind the bench.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / March 3

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Joshua, Nylander, Stolarz & Berube

Monday night felt familiar — plenty of chances, plenty of energy, but not quite enough finish. The Maple Leafs fell 3-2 in a shootout to the Philadelphia Flyers at Scotiabank Arena.