Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

William Nylander News / Sporting News / November 11

William Nylander makes Maple Leafs history not done in last 42 years

It's been quite the start to the season.

Brandon Carlo News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Maple Leafs’ Brandon Carlo was Shopped for Star Winger in Offseason Trade Talks

Nobody is happy in Toronto Maple Leafs land right now, despite their not-so-bad 8-7-1 record to begin the season. What’s been a defensively sound team

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Leafs practice notes: Robertson placed with Knies, Matthews; Stolarz projected to start vs. Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is expected to start Tuesday’s game against the Boston Bruins, via David Alter of The Hockey News. Stolarz is making his 13th start, posting a 6-5-1 record with an .889 save percentage.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Craig Berube News / 6IX ON ICE / November 11

Breaking down why Craig Berube might be on the hot seat in Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off two ugly losses, with a record of 8–7–1 through the first 16 games of the season. To quote head coach Craig Berube

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford’s game reborn in Brantford, Nansi turning up the heat in Owen Sound

The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Ben Danford with the 31st pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, despite the fact that he wasn’t necessarily a household name at the time.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

Hurricanes’ Charles-Alexis Legault undergoes hand surgery

Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere “appears set to return” from his stint on injured reserve and will likely be activated before tonight’s game against the Capitals, according to the team’s Walt Ruff.

Matthew Knies News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Matthew Knies Is the Perfect Modern Power Forward for the Maple Leafs

In an organization often criticized for not producing its own stars, Matthew Knies has quietly emerged as one of the Maple Leafs’ most promising home-grown forwards, and it is more than just his stats.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Disgruntled Star Winger Seen as a Fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still searching to find their identity 16 games into the 2025-26 season. Struggling to score goals, there might be an answer on the trade market, assuming the healthy scratch to one Jordan Kyrou of the St.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Maple Leafs need you to yell 'SHOOT' at your TV

A wise man once said, “shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots.” For the Toronto Maple Leafs, it has taken on a special meaning during Craig Berube’s time as head coach as the team has struggled to produce as many shots as their opposition.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Nick Kypreos Blasts Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped two more games over the weekend and now sit at 8–7–1, near the bottom of the Atlantic Division. Their latest collapse, a 5–4 home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, has fostered scrutiny on captain Auston Matthews from a former Maple Leafs player.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

NHL Predictions: Nov. 11 Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the road to take on their Original Six rival, the Boston Bruins, in what promises to be another heated matchup. Welcome back to NHL Predictions with The Last Word On Sports.

NHL News / Pension Plan Puppets / November 11

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: November 11th News and Stars

I've decided I like this format, but I'll make an adjustment to include any little news or updates concerning Toronto's prospects. If they're traded, moved to a different league, injured, had their role on the team changed, etc.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Maple Leafs’ adjustments to defensive system is the root cause of their issues

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a major crisis with their defensive structure and how they approach plays in an attempt to neutralize the opponent. Last season saw the Leafs barely give up any quality chances, box out the opposition in tight, and thus make it easier for their netminders to track the puck and make the stop.

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

John Tavares’ 1,200th Game About More Than the Milestone

On Sunday night, John Tavares became just the 12th active player to reach the 1,200-game mark in his NHL career in a losing effort for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Joe Thornton fired up after Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews honors Hall of Fame induction

The 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Class is officially set. All new inductees were honored before the Hockey Hall of Fame Game at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, before the Toronto Maple Leafs’ tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Why Don’t the Maple Leafs Look Like a Craig Berube Team?

After 16 games, questions around the Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to bubble to the surface. The team can score with anyone in the league, yet they’re giving up shots like a bottom-feeder.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10

Berube and Tavares Irked as 'Immature' Maple Leafs Ignore Defense Again

John Tavares called the team immature, and head coach Craig Berube has seen enough. After another sloppy defensive effort in a 5-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Toronto Maple Leafs coach didn’t hold back — and this time, his message was meant to hit a little harder than other messages in the past.

Auston Matthews News / Breakaway on SI / November 10

Maple Leafs Legend Eager for Auston Matthews to Break Record

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been a pillar of the organization since they selected him first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft. The now 28-year-old forward is well on his way to becoming one of the greatest scorers in NHL history, but before he hits that, he's closing in on a franchise record that is generating a ton of buzz.

Nick Robertson News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Nick Robertson from OHL Star to Key Depth Scorer for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Nicholas Robertson’s story begins in the Ontario Hockey League with the Peterborough Petes, who selected him 16th overall in the 2017 OHL Priority Selection.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 9

Maple Leafs need to make a swift move regarding Kampf

Maple Leafs need to make a swift move regarding David Kampf

This would cut all the noise, clear the roster and allows the franchise to align roles with its head coach's system.

Maple Leafs must make one key change to become nearly perfect

This Toronto forward must convert his flash into steady play

Kaiden Guhle’s future with the Canadiens is suddenly unclear

NHL seeking agreement to allow 19-year-old players into AHL

Is the presumed No. 1 NHL pick seeing his draft stock take a hit?

Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / November 9

Breaking down who should play with Auston Matthews on the Toronto Maple Leafs first line

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a month into the regular season and are finally starting to gain some steam. While they started out stumbling, the team found themselves stringing some key wins together.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 8