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Leafs practice notes: Chris Tanev skates in individual session

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev participated in an individual session during Saturday’s practice. Tanev skated on a separate pad, away from the main group on Saturday.

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Craig Berube on his allegiances when Matthews competes against Canada for gold: “I’m torn a little bit… I’m cheering for our , but I’m Canadian, too”

After Saturday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Dakota Joshua’s progress toward a return to the lineup, Matthew Knies’ skating since the break, preparation for the return to action, and the Canada vs.

Ryan Tverberg News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 21

Ryan Tverberg’s two-point game is for naught, Toronto Marlies cough up another lead in Cleveland

“We put ourselves in good situations going into third periods, and we keep blowing those leads. A lot of that just comes down to being gutsy in your own zone, sticking to the system and not playing outside of it.” – Dakota Mermis “All I know is that our players aren’t comfortable playing with the […]

Bobby McMann News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21

Insider Says Maple Leafs Potentially Changing Stance on Bobby McMann Trade

The assumption for months has been that Bobby McMann — one of the top rental trade chips on the market — would be dealt out of Toronto at some point before the March 6 trade deadline, with teams like Edmonton and Colorado, among others, showing strong interest.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

5 Realistic Maple Leafs Trade Ideas Grounded in the Current Rumor Mill

The Toronto Maple Leafs are widely viewed as sellers if they can’t climb back into playoff contention. Currently sitting low in the Atlantic with slim odds of getting in, focusing on pending UFAs, depth pieces, and potentially bigger moves might be their plan over the next two weeks to two months.

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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

Sam McCue News / TheLeafsnation / February 21

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Sam McCue fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue has had quite the interesting past two seasons, to put it lightly. He was selected 216th overall by the Leafs in the seventh round of the 2024 NHL Draft, a mere nine picks ahead of fellow Leafs prospect and draft “Mr.

Warren Foegele News / TheLeafsnation / February 21

Why the Maple Leafs should target Kings forward Warren Foegele

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear on track to become sellers at the trade deadline this year, presenting a golden opportunity to restock the cupboard in the hopes of setting themselves up to quickly rebound.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / February 20

Olympic Hockey: Auston Matthews, USA crush Slovakia 6-2 in semi-final, will face Canada in gold medal game

Slovakia have been one of the better stories of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics from a men’s hockey standpoint. After a long rut where they weren’t overly

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 20

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Joshua, Knies, Rielly & Tanev

Except for three of their core players, who are still skating at the Olympics, the rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs returned to practice this week. The lines were a patchwork of whoever was in town, but those who were there offered some good news, with a couple of players who hadn’t been on the ice in a long time taking practice laps.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / February 20

What Is Bobby McMann’s Future With the Maple Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are staring down one of those roster questions that could shape the next few seasons. Bobby McMann has quietly been one of the more reliable pieces this season, notching 19 goals and 32 points.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 20

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Nick Moldenhauer fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

Nick Moldenhauer is making noise in his third season at the University of Michigan. The former Toronto Maple Leafs third-round selection in 2022 is in

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 19

Maple Leafs & Canadiens Have Pieces to Make Deadline Trade

As the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens have a real chance to become trade partners. While it has happened only three times in the last 26 years, the two teams could meet for a fourth time.

Bobby McMann News / Professor Press Box / February 19

Maple Leafs Can’t Expect a Bridge Deal from Bobby McMann

If the Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to get Bobby McMann on a two-year “bridge” deal, it’s time to temper expectations. At 29 years old, McMann isn’t a prospect or a young forward who needs a proving period—he’s entering the prime of his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / February 19

Toronto Maple Leafs Get Some Surprises at Practice

The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first practice since before the NHL break for the 2026 Winter Olympics started. With the practice came some updates on the status of the team’s injured players.

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Craig Berube on Chris Tanev skating on his own to try to get back to the Leafs’ lineup: “Still early to talk about whether he’s joining us, but he seems pretty good”

After Thursday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua in their recovery from injury and the hockey action underway in the Winter Olympics.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marner, Groulx, Danford & What’s Next?

It might be the Olympic break, but the Toronto Maple Leafs still manage to keep themselves in the headlines. Some of it is coming from Europe, where a couple of big names are making noise on the international stage.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / February 19

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly feels that Olympic break came at an ideal time after injury, prior struggles

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly says he is feeling good as he gets back into the swing of things following some much-needed rest during the Olympic break.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 19

Breaking down the Toronto Maple Leafs must-win schedule after the Olympic break

After a two-week hiatus, the Toronto Maple Leafs are gearing up to hit the ice for three games in four nights next week. They will be on the road in Florida and then coming home to face an Ontario rival.

Benoit-Olivier Groulx News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Maple Leafs Recall Bo Groulx

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled center Benoit-Olivier Groulx from AHL Toronto. He’ll join the team for today’s practice with forward Max Domi absent due to personal reasons, in addition to Auston Matthews remaining unavailable as he looks to captain Team USA to a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

John Tavares News / Professor Press Box / February 18

Tavares Has Been Rock-Solid for the Maple Leafs Since 2018

When John Tavares was signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2018, many thought he was nothing more than a “shiny object” that a young Kyle Dubas (as the team’s general manager) was chasing.

William Villeneuve News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Maple Leafs Recall William Villeneuve

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled defenseman William Villeneuve from AHL Toronto. He’ll give the Leafs an extra defenseman at practices for the time being while they await Oliver Ekman-Larsson‘s return from representing Sweden at the Olympics.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18