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NHL Predictions: October 28th Calgary Flames at Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Calgary Flames in a cross-conference Canadian match-up. Welcome back to NHL Predictions with The Last Word On Sports. Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

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William Nylander is the right guy to jump start Maple Leafs’ offence

It was a pretty bold statement for Craig Berube to say he’s tired of trying to figure out the Maple Leafs top line. He also had a pretty direct criticism in that they were only providing one and done chances and couldn’t sustain pressure.

Nazem Kadri News / TheLeafsnation / October 28

Maple Leafs should inquire about Nazem Kadri even if trade likelihood is low

With all due respect to Kyle Dubas’ failure to re-sign Zach Hyman, the decision to move on from Nazem Kadri was probably his biggest blunder involving an established roster player.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 27

Craig Berube on the makeup of the McMann-Matthews-Robertson line: “Speed… A lot of speed on the wings”

After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Joseph Woll re-joining the team, Sammy Blais practicing but not playing, the McMann-Matthews-Robertson unit, and the status of his injured players (William Nylander, Chris Tanev, Scott Laughton, and Calle Jarnkrok).

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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Joseph Woll News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Joseph Woll Back with Maple Leafs, GM Outlines Plan for On-Ice Return

The Toronto Maple Leafs welcomed goaltender Joseph Woll back on the ice this week, with GM Brad Treliving discussing the team’s plan for getting the young netminder up to speed and back in between the pipes.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / October 27

Maple Leafs practice notes: Woll skates, Nylander returns, Jarnkrok absent from practice

The Toronto Maple Leafs took to the ice for practice on Monday morning prior to hosting the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, and they might have a different look both on offence and on the back end.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Brad Treliving outlines Joseph Woll’s return to the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs welcomed Joseph Woll back to the team this past weekend and on Monday morning he hit the ice with fellow Maple Leaf goaltenders Anthony Stolarz and Cayden Primeau.

Joseph Woll News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll likely to get AHL conditioning stint before NHL return

An update regarding one of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ netminders. When speaking to the media on Monday, general manager Brad Treliving stated that goaltender Joseph Woll has been skating for the past few weeks, slowly getting ready to return to action.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Is there a world where a Nick Robertson for Yegor Chinakhov swap could work?

Nick Robertson has been an ‘almost’ trade candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs for a couple of years now. It’s a frustrating situation for all parties, because when you watch Robertson play, his skillset is something the Leafs desperately need.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 27

Leafs Notebook: The areas to clean up defensively, Max Domi’s woeful start, Craig Berube’s new pairs, and the slow start on the PP

After beating the Buffalo Sabres, the Maple Leafs improved to 4-4-1 to start the season… matching their record through nine games last season. They’ve posted some bad losses in this stretch, so this isn’t said to completely dismiss their play to date, but some perspective is important here. For all the focus on the Leafs’ […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

William Nylander’s Metrics Show He’s the Engine of the Toronto Maple Leafs Offence

William Nylander is no longer just a top scorer for the Toronto Maple Leafs. His advanced metrics firmly place him among the NHL’s elite forwards. They show why he is the force behind the Maple Leafs offence heading into the 2025–26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Maple Leafs Still Struggling to Find Auston Matthews a Right Winger

It’s no secret that without Mitch Marner, the Toronto Maple Leafs were going to have a hard time to try and replace his impact and production with depth.

Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Chris Tanev’s injury forces a meaningful Maple Leafs blueline shakeup

Like the rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs team so far, it is safe to say that the defence hasn’t looked great this season. That’s not to say that they’ve looked bad.

John Tavares News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Near 500-Goal Guy Now a Steal of a Deal for the Maple Leafs

While the rest of the team has struggled, former captain John Tavares has been a standout for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the early stages of the 2025–26 season.

Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Maple Leafs Are Learning to Play the Berube Blueprint

You can feel it before you can quite define it. The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to look like a Craig Berube hockey team. It’s not just in the results, because Saturday’s win easily could have gone either way.

Dennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Maple Leafs return Dennis Hildeby to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby has been returned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team confirmed Sunday. Hildeby was called up an hour before Saturday’s contest against the Buffalo Sabres to serve as Cayden Primeau’s backup, while Anthony Stolarz received the night off.

Dennis Hildeby News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Maple Leafs recall Dennis Hildeby

Heading into the back half of a back-to-back set against Buffalo, the Maple Leafs have added some extra goalie depth.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Struggles Continue, Woll, Nylander & Primeau

The Buffalo Sabres moved to .500 against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 5–3 win Friday night in Buffalo. It was a statement game for Buffalo, who got two goals from Mattias Samuelsson — the first multi-goal performance of his career — and a short-handed dagger from Alex Tuch late in the third period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 25

Toronto Mape Leafs: The Brandon Carlo and Scott Laughton trades were mistakes

The Toronto Maple Leafs, now 3–4–1, got outclassed by the Buffalo Sabres (yes, those Buffalo Sabres) last night. They haven’t played a complete game all season, their defence looks nothing like it did last year, and they can’t find a single forward line they like.

Nick Robertson News / Yardbarker / October 20