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NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 22
Game Review: Maple Leafs’ best players can’t solve Jake Oettinger, losing streak continues in Dallas 
When Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares alone combine to double the other team’s total in high-danger chances, the Maple Leafs are supposed to win the hockey game.
Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 21
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ hard-luck loss in Dallas: “We want bounces, and we want luck… You have to earn them, and you have to keep earning them”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 15-15-5. On the team’s performance: We played well.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 21
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs’ best effort of past two weeks results in 5-1 loss
If it rings true that an NHL season is full of peaks and valleys, the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently at the lowest of the valleys. They lost their third game in four nights with a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars, and the saddest part is that it was their best effort in weeks.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 21
Leafs lineup news: Domi, Lorentz will replace Cowan, Jarnkrok vs. Stars
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed Max Domi and Steven Lorentz will re-enter the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Stars, via David Alter of The Hockey News.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21
Something Isn’t Lining Up Between Matthews and Berube
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t just drop a 5–3 decision to the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. They left the ice with potentially bigger problems — a growing disconnect that’s now putting the spotlight squarely on the team’s leadership.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / December 21
Maple Leafs Could Make Big Roster Changes If Slide Continues
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in trouble. Not the kind of trouble that gets solved by firing a coach or making a minor trade deadline acquisition. The kind of trouble that forces an organization to ask questions about the foundation of the entire roster and the direction of the franchise.
Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21
For the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s no longer if — It’s when on Berube
If change is coming for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the real question isn’t who replaces Craig Berube. It’s when. “I don’t have an issue motivating the team… That’s my job.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 21
Dear Santa: Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Christmas Wish List
We are now just a handful of days away from Christmas and in honour of the most wonderful time, it’s time to write a letter to Santa Clause on behalf of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 21
Craig Berube laments ‘avoidable’ goals against in Maple Leafs’ loss to Predators
The Toronto Maple Leafs fell to the Nashville Predators for three losses in their past four games, further increasing the temperature surrounding the market in what’s been a season well below expectations so far.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 21
Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs need to do better job of generating second and third chances
The Toronto Maple Leafs appear headed down their most grim stretch of the season after putting together some momentum to kick off December. The Leafs have lost three out of their last four games, and their win was a last-minute comeback against a Chicago Blackhawks team minus Connor Bedard.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 21
3 takeaways from Leafs-Predators: Matthews, Nylander deliver another sub-par effort against NHL’s worst team
Presented with an opportunity to course correct against the NHL’s worst team, the Toronto Maple Leafs faltered down the stretch, losing 5-3 to the Nashville Predators.
Auston Matthews News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 20
Auston Matthews after the Leafs’ loss in Nashville: “As sh*tty as it is losing, I thought the process was a lot better”
With the Maple Leafs falling to 15th in the Eastern Conference in points percentage, captain Auston Matthews discussed a 5-3 loss to the Predators, the current mental state of the team, and whether his belief in the group has been challenged.
Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 20
Craig Berube on another loss for the Leafs in Nashville: “Our team was a lot better with the puck, but there were self-inflicted mistakes”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 15-14-5. On where the game got away from the team: I think that the late goal we gave up in the second period was avoidable.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 20
Game Review: Lineup shuffle doesn’t do the trick, bigger changes needed after Maple Leafs’ latest loss in Nashville
Coming off what can be gently described as one of the Maple Leafs’ more lifeless outings over the past decade in Washington, notable changes were made across the lineup ahead of this game in Nashville.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 20
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs creep closer to rock bottom with 5-3 loss to Predators
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t hit rock bottom, but they’re certainly getting closer by the day. After a great opening period in Nashville, Craig Berube’s team blew two leads against the Predators, and couldn’t claw their way back late.
Bruce Boudreau News / The Hockey Writers / December 20
Maple Leafs Need to Hire Bruce Boudreau (or Someone Like Him)
Let me start by saying this clearly: I’ve never been a big Bruce Boudreau supporter as a coach. I’ve never looked at his teams and thought, now there’s a group that knows exactly who they are and what they’re doing every night.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20
Maple Leafs fans want change — but deep down, they lnow the truth
Scrolling through Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments these past few days, one thing is clear: the urge to do something, anything, is overwhelming. The loudest call is for a coaching change.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 20
Where Do The Maple Leafs Go From Here?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a terrible performance against the Washington Capitals, and the noise surrounding them is starting to increase. The game against the Capitals last night encapsulated all of their early-season struggles, yet no players wanted to take accountability for those issues.
John Tavares News / Breakaway on SI / December 19
John Tavares Makes Honest Admission After Maple Leafs Loss
The Toronto Maple Leafs got shut out 4-0 by the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, and captain John Tavares didn't mince words when assessing what went wrong.
Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 16
Leafs' Anthony Stolarz 'not making progress' on injury, seeing specialist
Concerning news for one of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ backstops.
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