Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 16

Auston Matthews praises Easton Cowan for cerebral approach, deceptive strength

Easton Cowan is off to a strong start on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first line, and Auston Matthews spoke about his new linemate’s hockey intelligence ahead of Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers.

Mitch Marner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Maple Leafs’ Keith Pelley wants to be done answering questions about Mitch Marner

The Toronto Maple Leafs always have a buzz around them. Whether they are a perennial playoff contender or a lottery hopeful, people are talking about the Leafs.

Nick Robertson News / 6IX ON ICE / October 16

Is it finally time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to give up on Nick Robertson?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are now four games into the 2025–26 season, and already, the yearly trade rumours for left winger Nicholas Robertson are swirling.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 16

Easton Cowan’s bulldog mentality impressing Maple Leafs brass

It may be just two games of NHL action, but Easton Cowan is leaving quite the impression. The Toronto Maple Leafs rookie continues to impress his teammates and coaching staff, and against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Cowan one-upped his debut, and had himself a great game.

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

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 16

OHL suspends Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Hlacar for 6 games

Kitchener Rangers forward Matthew Hlacar was issued a six-game suspension from the Ontario Hockey League for a late hit against Soo Greyhounds defenceman Jakub Winkelhofer. Hlacar delivered a late hit on Winkelhofer during an October 10 game and was issued a match penalty.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

William Nylander has never mattered more to Leafs, as a player and a leader

Mid-October is for overreactions in the NHL. When the leaves are still changing color, the sample sizes in the season are miniscule, and it’s dangerous putting too much stock into every performance or nugget of coachspeak.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 16

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Tinus Luc Koblar's Pro Debut

One thing that I or Cathy has brought up about Koblar for this season is the expectation that he'll spend most if not all of this season in junior again.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 16

Maple Leafs need to embrace chaos in the offensive zone

At this point in my life, I’ve made my peace with the fact that I’m a big ol’ complainer. I’ve recently complained about how under Craig Berube, the Leafs have more shot attempts against them than attempts they make, so you’d think that those very Leafs out shooting the Detroit Red Wings 40-15 would be right up my alley.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Scribe Links Maple Leafs To Trade For Dynamic Sabres Sniper

As the 2025-26 NHL season gets underway, the Toronto Maple Leafs weren’t off to the best start, but are recently finding ways to score goals. A 7-4 win

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 15

William Nylander Reacts to Craig Berube's Comments After Maple Leafs' Win

William Nylander silenced the noise around him on Tuesday night with a dominant performance that helped the Toronto Maple Leafs snap a two-game skid. Just hours after Craig Berube publicly called him out for needing “more shots” and “more attack,” Nylander responded with a goal and two primary assists in a 7–4 win over the Nashville Predators.

Nick Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Is a Nick Robertson Trade Finally Coming for the Maple Leafs?

Nick Robertson’s name is back in the NHL trade rumor mill as the Toronto Maple Leafs forward seeks a larger role and more opportunity. This, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, who reports that Robertson and his agent are open to trade discussions.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Auston Matthews passes Dave Keon on Maple Leafs all-time game-winning goal list

When the dust settled on a wild 7-4 defeat of the Nashville Predators on Thursday, it was Auston Matthews who had the game-winning goal. Assisted by Matthew Knies and Easton Cowan, Matthews’ first past a goalie this season put the Leafs up 5-2 midway through the third, eventually securing the win.

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William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

William Nylander wants to keep building on success of new second line after win vs. Nashville

William Nylander came up with two big assists Tuesday night and added an empty-netter, as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Nashville Predators 7-4. It wasn’t the cleanest game, but Toronto’s offence got going once again, running the same lines they tried out Monday against the Red Wings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 15