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Do the Maple Leafs have an internal John Tavares replacement ready?

Coming off what was arguably their worst loss of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were left looking for answers after being buried by the New York Islanders by a final score of 4-1 on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena.

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Maple Leafs Recall Vinni Lettieri, Place John Tavares On IR

When it was announced yesterday that Maple Leafs center John Tavares was out week-to-week, a recall from the minors was expected. That recall is center Vinni Lettieri, who has been recalled from AHL Toronto, per the NHL’s Media Site.

Vinni Lettieri News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Vinni Lettieri Has Earned a Chance With the Maple Leafs

I've been hoping to see Vinni Lettieri get an opportunity with the Toronto Maple Leafs for a while now. He's the kind of player who might not attract much attention, but if you watch what he brings to a team, you can see why coaches like having him around.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Miroslav Holinka News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 18

Miroslav Holinka scores first AHL goal as Toronto Marlies extend winning streak to four in Belleville

The Toronto Marlies continue to find ways to win amid a great start to their regular season. In Belleville on Saturday, the momentum swung multiple times as the two teams combined for nine goals.

Darren Raddysh News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Maple Leafs Darren Raddysh: Power Play Weapon Who Needs Help

There’s a temptation to look at Darren Raddysh’s early numbers with the Toronto Maple Leafs and start wondering whether the team made a mistake bringing him home.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Maple Leafs 'Premium Asset' Trade Has Disaster Written All Over It

The Toronto Maple Leafs are ready to make a move, and according to insider Elliotte Friedman, it won’t be a small one. Toronto sits at 3-4-2 and last in the Atlantic Division after a 4-1 loss to the Islanders, and injuries are starting to take a toll.

Christopher Tanev News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Chris Tanev's Injury Exposes a Bigger Maple Leafs Problem

When Chris Tanev is out of the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup, you can almost hear the collective groan from Maple Leafs fans. He's one of those players whose value becomes even more obvious when he isn't available.

Jim Hiller News / Editor In Leaf / October 18

Maple Leafs’ decade-long problem proves Jim Hiller isn't the only one to blame

An all-too-familiar trend is emerging in Jim Hiller's first season as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. When things get tough for the Leafs, the core takes a slight beating from the outside noise, but the head coach always gets it worse.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Brett Hull's Mike Keenan Story Raises Questions About NHL Coaching

I don’t always agree with Howard Berger, but I always read his hockey writing. Although his most recent post focused on Chris Tanev and the Maple Leafs’ lack of stellar defence, he ended it with a Brett Hull story about head coach Mike Keenan.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Sergei Bobrovsky on Maple Leafs’ recent struggles: ‘We have to come together, play on the same page’

The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the New York Islanders on Saturday night, in one of the sloppiest games so far the season. The game had a very limited flow, the puck seemed to be bouncing for both teams all night long, and in the end, the Leafs couldn’t complete the comeback, losing 4-1 to drop their third straight.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky Struggles & McKenna’s Ups and Downs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of situations worth watching after Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders. One involves a veteran goalie brought in to give the team stability.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 18

2 big takeaways from Maple Leafs' discouraging 4-1 loss to Islanders

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 4-1 to the New York Islanders at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Saturday night. Colton Sissons was the lone goal scorer for the home side, while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped just 16 of 19 shots.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Auston Matthews believes Maple Leafs passed up on too many scoring chances in loss to Islanders

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews feels his team let too many quality looks go to waste in their 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Major Maple Leafs Trade Plans Emerge After Injury Blow

The Toronto Maple Leafs are willing to pay a significant price to upgrade their defense while Chris Tanev remains sidelined. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported that the Leafs have already set the parameters for what the franchise will accept in return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 18

Maple Leafs Eyeing Blue-Line Splash, Not a Band-Aid, Says Insider

The Toronto Maple Leafs are open to another move, and insider Elliotte Friedman hints it won’t be a small one. After another loss — now (3-4-2) and last place in the Atlantic Division –and with key injuries starting to affect the roster, GM John Chayka is ready to swing big to find a game-changing defenseman or get younger.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / October 18

Report: Maple Leafs Blueline Upgrade Could Cost a Premium Asset

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs are looking for help on defense and are prepared to pay a significant price for it. Two questions remain: which asset Toronto would move, and which defenseman it would target.

Ryan Reaves News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Ryan Reaves on What Makes the Maple Leafs a First-Class Organization

Ryan Reaves didn’t have the best run with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He’ll be the first to tell you that. But when he looks back at his time in Toronto, there’s something he remembers fondly.

Kevin Korchinski News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Why the Maple Leafs should target Blackhawks defenceman Kevin Korchinski

The calls for the Toronto Maple Leafs to make improvements on their backend have gradually increased in volume as the 2026-27 season has progressed. It was an area of concern coming in because the unit as a whole was categorized as old and slow, with no meaningful additions outside of Darren Raddysh in the offseason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Report: Maple Leafs will only move premium assets for difference maker on defence

The Toronto Maple Leafs will reportedly only move on from premium assets if they get a difference-maker back on the back end, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Islanders: Sorokin outduels Bobrovsky, McKenna’s overall response

It’s been a brutal week for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it certainly hasn’t been forgettable. Toronto lost its third consecutive game, falling 4-1 to the New York Islanders on Saturday evening.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Gavin McKenna Lets Hiller Off the Hook, But Trust Issues Remain for Maple Leafs

Gavin McKenna isn’t concerned about the way things went Thursday night, despite the rookie only playing 6:26 in an overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

The Maple Leafs’ Worst-Case Scenario: A Deeply Cynical Look

If you’re feeling cynical about the Toronto Maple Leafs right now, Thursday’s loss to Buffalo gives you plenty of reasons. The worst-case scenario isn’t just that Toronto lost 5–4 in overtime.

John Tavares News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

John Tavares Out Week-To-Week With Lower-Body Injury

The injuries continue to pile up for the Maple Leafs. They presently have seven players on either IR or LTIR and that number will soon be growing. The

Miles Wood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Maple Leafs Place Miles Wood On IR

The injury list has been pretty long already this season for the Maple Leafs, who find themselves down several regulars in the early going. Now, one of the players called up to cover for those injuries is injured himself without even playing one game. Per the NHL’s media site, winger Miles Wood has been placed on injured reserve.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Why did Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna get benched?

Much has been made about the final result in The Six on Thursday night, and why one of the team’s young stars was stapled to the pine when the game was on the line.

Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna benching: 'Probably should've got him out' in third period

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