Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs lose 5-3 to Bruins in comedy of errors

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-3 to the Boston Bruins on Saturday night, and if you bet the farm on a goal from Fraser Minten, you’re a rich person right about now.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Leafs’ Scott Laughton leaves game against Bruins with upper-body injury

Trouble for one of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ veterans. As the third period between the Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins began on Saturday night, the team announced that forward Scott Laughton wouldn’t return to the game due to an upper-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 8

Maple Leafs’ Scott Laughton ruled out vs. Bruins with upper-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton left Saturday night’s game against the Boston Bruins with an upper-body injury and will not return. Laughton was ruled out at the start of the third period.

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Joseph Woll News / Inside The Rink / November 9

Joseph Woll Returns in Conditioning Stint with Toronto Marlies Tonight

Tonight against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Joseph Woll made his season debut in a conditioning stint with the Toronto Marlies. Woll has been out since the start of training camp as he dealt with personal matters.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 8

Maple Leafs forward must convert flash into steady play to convince Craig Berube

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 8

Maple Leafs must make one key change to become nearly perfect

The Toronto Maple Leafs generate good chances, but they don't finish. Here's what they need to do to improve that.

Leafs forward must convert flash into steady play to convince Craig Berube

Flames' season gets worse with news on up-and-coming star Zayne Parekh

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Maple Leafs Recall Dennis Hildeby After Losing Goalie to the Hurricanes

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled goaltender Dennis Hildeby from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies after losing Cayden Primeau on waivers to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Easton Cowan News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Analysts Talk Easton Cowan’s Frustration With Marlies Move

After a strong training camp and an impressive stint with the Maple Leafs, Easton Cowan is back with the Toronto Marlies — and according to TSN’s Mike Johnson, the 19-year-old might not be too happy about it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 8

Hurricanes re-claim goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers from Maple Leafs

After roughly one month and three games in a Toronto Maple Leafs uniform, goaltender Cayden Primeau is headed back to the Carolina Hurricanes. And, in a corresponding move, announced that Dennis Hildeby has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies.

Cayden Primeau News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Hurricanes re-claim Cayden Primeau off waivers from Maple Leafs

A masked man is heading back to Raleigh. On Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes re-claimed goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Primeau was placed on the wire by the Maple Leafs on Friday.

Cayden Primeau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Hurricanes claim netminder off waivers from Maple Leafs

The Hurricanes have plenty of goaltending depth in their organization, and they have just added a bit more.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 8

Alex Steeves says there’s no bad blood with Maple Leafs despite lack of opportunity

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to welcome back two prospects to the city when they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Fraser Minten was a second round pick of the Maple Leafs in 2022 while Steeves was signed as an undrafted free agent out of college the year prior.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 8

The contrast between Maple Leafs’ 5-on-5 offence vs. power play is distorting reality

It’s a relatively quiet Saturday afternoon but there’s still some consternation about the Toronto Maple Leafs. There’s always noise, and the contrast between the team’s first-ranked 5-on-5 offence and 31st-ranked power play is creating a distortion effect, at least as it relates to how the team is analyzed and perceived.

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Christopher Tanev News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Maple Leafs Injury Update Emerges on Saturday

The Toronto Maple Leafs received news on Saturday regarding injured key defenseman Chris Tanev. Before taking on the Boston Bruins later in the day, the Leafs welcomed back Tanev as the veteran blueliner resumed skating for the first time in a week.

David Kampf News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Maple Leafs Nearing Decision on Forward's Future, Claims David Pagnotta

The Toronto Maple Leafs remain without forward David Kampf, who was suspended after leaving the AHL’s Toronto Marlies without permission earlier this week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 8

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Hildeby to backup Stolarz, Carlo eager to face old team, Tanev resumes skating

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will start Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins, while Dennis Hildeby will serve as the backup, head coach Craig Berube confirmed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Can the Maple Leafs Make Their Grit Sustainable?

A few games ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs were left for dead — trailing 3–0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins after forty miserable minutes of hockey. Then, out of nowhere, came one of those nights that remind you why people still believe in this team (whether they want to any more or not).

Scott Laughton News / Last Word On Sports / November 8

Scott Laughton’s Return and Fit with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Scott Laughton made his Toronto Maple Leafs debut after being traded from the Philadelphia Flyers on March 7, 2025, during the NHL Trade Deadline, bringing with him 12 seasons of NHL experience.

David Kampf News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Leafs looking for assets for Kampf before opting for contract termination

Things between center David Kampf and the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t going great, to say the least. On Thursday, it was reported that the Leafs suspended Kampf without pay for failing to report to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Cayden Primeau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7