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Craig Berube says Morgan Rielly is questionable for Friday’s game vs. Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs already lost veteran Chris Tanev to the injured reserve following a 5-2 loss against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, and now they might be down another.

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Craig Berube's Thursday Move Confirms Latest Maple Leafs Speculation

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened Thursday’s practice with a notable top-line shakeup. According to David Alter of The Hockey News, William Nylander joined Auston Matthews and Bobby McMann on the first unit in a change speculated following Tuesday's loss against the New Jersey Devils.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Leafs practice notes: McMann, Nylander join Matthews on 1st line, Carlo paired with McCabe

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube may be tired of experimenting with his first line, but it appears to be a necessity in the early stages of the season and he put the combinations in a blender at Thursday’s practice.

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

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Nick Robertson News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Maple Leafs Reportedly Make Decision on Nicholas Robertson Trade Talks

Nicholas Robertson’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains uncertain, but a trade isn’t imminent unless the price is met. The 24-year-old winger once again finds himself the subject of trade speculation after reports indicated a few days ago that the Leafs are reengaging in talks with interested teams.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Maple Leafs place Chris Tanev on injured reserve

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve placed right-shot defender Chris Tanev on injured reserve, retroactive to the club’s 5-2 loss to the Devils on Tuesday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Maple Leafs place Chris Tanev on IR retroactive to October 21, recall Dakota Mermis

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenceman Chris Tanev on injured reserve retroactive to October 21 with an upper-body injury. Dakota Mermis has been called up from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Leafs place Chris Tanev on injured reserve, recall Dakota Mermis

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that defenseman Chris Tanev has been placed on injured reserve and that fellow blueliner Dakota Mermis has been recalled from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

Depth and Determination: The Crucial Keys to the Maple Leafs Success This Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025–26 season begins with both a sense of continuity, anchored by captain Auston Matthews, and a clear transition underway. Coming off a strong 52-26-4 finish (108 points) in 2024–25, when Toronto led the Atlantic Division in goals for (267) and ranked eighth in goals against (229), expectations remain high.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Here’s how the new Maple Leafs have fared through first 7 games

The Toronto Maple Leafs are seven games into the 2025-26 season, and the theme so far has been inconsistency. Yes, there’s plenty of new faces on the roster, and head coach Craig Berube can’t seem to find line combinations he’s in love with, but a 3-3-1 record is not meeting expectations of this hockey club.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

3 External Options the Maple Leafs Could Look at for Matthews’ Line

When the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Oct. 21, it quickly raised questions regarding their ability to score and their top-six.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Put the Calculators Down — The Maple Leafs Will Be Fine: Alberga’s Take

Everyone needs to take a deep breath. Contrary to popular belief, the sky’s not falling in Toronto. That said, it’s understandable why fans alike feel the way they do right now.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Readers’ Faith Fading, Leadership Questions & Team Lacks Fire

Even the most loyal Toronto Maple Leafs fans are beginning to wonder if anything has truly shifted since last spring’s playoff collapse. In the post I

Harry Nansi News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 23

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Harry Nansi's Breakout Is Beginning

I made no secret about how excited I was that Toronto drafted Nansi, because he and Koblar were my top two choices for late round forwards to draft. Koblar

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Is it time to rewrite the Maple Leafs’ lineup card?

The Toronto Maple Leafs really owe a lot to the Blue Jays at the moment. Could you imagine how the city would be reacting to a 3-3-1 start if fans were giving hockey their undivided attention right now?

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 22

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ recent inconsistent play: “Our whole team is shooting themselves in the foot… We didn’t do that stuff last year”

After Wednesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the latest updates on Chris Tanev, Scott Laughton, and Joseph Woll, as well as his team’s recent losses and the play of the Matthews-Knies line.