Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Joseph Woll thanks Leafs teammates for respecting his privacy upon returning from absence

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll thanked his teammates and general manager Brad Treliving for respecting his privacy during a personal leave of absence.

Steven Stamkos News / NHL Rumors / November 7

NHL Rumors: Steve Stamkos, and the Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Depth

TSN: Trade speculation around Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos is a little premature at the moment, according to Pierre LeBrun. “There have not

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Daily Faceoff names Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford on projected Canadian lineup for World Juniors

We are just under 50 days away from the Boxing Day kickoff of the 2026 World Juniors. It’s an important one for Team Canada, who have now missed a top-four finish in back-to-back tournaments for the first time since the early 80s.

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David Kampf News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Toronto Maple Leaf Forward Suspended After Failing to Report to Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have suspended David Kampf after failing to report to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. Kampf, who carries a $1.25 million cap hit through the 2026–27 season, had recorded one assist in four games with the Marlies before his absence.

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David Kampf News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Report: Maple Leafs suspend David Kampf without pay for refusing to report to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The relationship between the Toronto Maple Leafs and David Kampf has been slowly deteriorating over the past year, and it’s seemingly hit a boiling point.

Bobby McMann News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Bobby McMann’s Rise and his Fit in the Maple Leafs Lineup

Bobby McMann’s path to the NHL is far from typical, and that’s part of what makes his story compelling. A 6-foot-2, 215-lb forward from Wainwright, Alberta, McMann went undrafted.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Craig Berube’s willingness to shuffle the deck deserves praise

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube deserves a ton of credit so far this season. The Leafs are off to a mediocre start but have shown signs of life lately, sitting 8-5-1 on the year after a historic comeback Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins and subsequent 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Scott Laughton’s return equals accountability for Maple Leafs

Matias Maccelli had the opportunity to spend a little time in the press box in Pittsburgh on Monday night. His five points in 12 games might be the start of an improvement over last season, but it is nowhere near what the Leafs are looking to get out of the Finnish winger.

David Kampf News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Report: Leafs suspend David Kampf for leaving AHL team

The Toronto Maple Leafs have suspended center David Kampf for leaving their minor league affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, according to a report from PuckPedia.

David Kampf News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Maple Leafs Suspend David Kampf After Leaving Marlies; Trade Update

The Toronto Maple Leafs have suspended forward David Kampf without pay after he left the team’s AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. The move comes amid growing frustration from Kampf, who has found himself unable to play in the NHL due to salary cap constraints despite being a capable roster player.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Maple Leafs suspend center David Kampf without pay

The Toronto Maple Leafs have suspended center David Kampf without pay.

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William Nylander News / Inside The Rink / November 7

William Nylander Continues Dominant Start

William Nylander is having a terrific start to his 2025-26 season. On Wednesday night, he became the fourth player to hit the 20-point mark this season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Nylander, Stolarz & Robertson

Sometimes a season hangs on a single night — a moment when a team hits bottom, then finds something deeper. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, that moment might have arrived last week in Pittsburgh.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 6

5 quick thoughts on Easton Cowan being assigned to Toronto Marlies

Easton Cowan was assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on Wednesday, after spending 10 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Cowan established himself as one of the team’s best forwards through the opening month of the season, extending plays within the offensive zone, while showing off his strong hockey intelligence and relentless work ethic.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 6

Craig Berube thrilled with how Matias Maccelli responded after healthy scratch vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-3 on Wednesday night, and the victory was just a little bit sweeter for Matias Maccelli. The Maple Leafs acquired Maccelli this summer in hopes that he would be able to fill part of the void left by Mitch Marner, from a playmaking standpoint anyway.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Maple Leafs’ Contract Decision Looms Large Amid NHL Season

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf remains on leave from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies as uncertainty grows around his contract status. The 30-year-old veteran has yet to play an NHL game this season and is reportedly exploring options to leave the organization.

Auston Matthews News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

Leaf Auston Matthews’ Pathway Back to Elite-Level Scoring and 69-Goals

Auston Matthews’ 69-goal season in 2023-24 wasn’t just historic, it reset the entire scoring bar in the modern NHL. It was the most goals ever scored by a U.S.-born player and the highest total by a Toronto Maple Leaf in the salary-cap era.

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

The Quiet Greatness of John Tavares — A Maple Leafs Legacy That Endures

Sometimes, the hockey gods write the perfect script. Other times, they let the story unfold in quieter, more meaningful ways. John Tavares’ 500th goal came on a night when the Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t win.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / November 5

John Tavares snaps tie as Maple Leafs defeat Mammoth

John Tavares scored in the third period to snap a 2-2 tie Wednesday and the Toronto Maple Leafs went on to defeat the visiting Utah Mammoth 5-3. Tavares added an assist and William Nylander, Matias Maccelli and Matthew Knies also had a goal and an assist each.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 5

Craig Berube's big roster move hints at long-term plan for Maple Leafs prospect

The most recent move to send him back with the Marlies gives us clues about Berube's long-term plans.

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Easton Cowan News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Maple Leafs send Easton Cowan to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday that they have sent forward Easton Cowan down to their AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies. In a corresponding move, the Leafs have activated veteran forward Scott Laughton off of injured reserve to make his season debut on Wednesday night at home against the Utah Mammoth.

Joseph Woll News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5