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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs enter deadline all but dead in the water with sixth straight loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs have never looked this lifeless during the Auston Matthews era. In what was, stop me if you’ve heard this one before, a pretty solid all around game until about five minutes into the third period, the Leafs lost their sixth straight game to head into the trade deadline with cries for help coming from all directions.

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Craig Berube on the mounting frustration during the Leafs’ losing streak: “I’m definitely frustrated — and p***ed off… The games are right there, but we don’t push as a team hard enough to win”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-25-11. On where the game got away from the team: On the first shift of the third period, we just didn’t come out with the intensity and directness that we needed.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Insider Has Heard Some Matthew Knies Trade Chatter

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season has fallen apart, and that’s led to some uncomfortable questions nobody thought would need to be asked or even considered coming into the year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 5

Craig Berube confirms Jacob Quillan will slot into Maple Leafs lineup vs. Rangers after Roy trade

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters on Thursday that forward Jacob Quillan will enter the lineup for the game against the New York Rangers.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Maple Leafs Should Explore These 2 Reclamation Projects

The NHL Trade Deadline is just days away and for the Toronto Maple Leafs they have some big decisions to make. They currently sit nine points out of the last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference and have lost three straight since the Olympic break.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Maple Leafs Continue To Listen On UFAs; Troy Stecher Drawing Interest

The Maple Leafs are continuing to gauge the market on their pending UFAs, holding Scott Laughton and Bobby McMann out of last night’s lineup (plus a defender with term in Oliver Ekman-Larsson) for injury protection ahead of tomorrow’s deadline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Imagine That: Maple Leafs Score Big on Roy Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs trading Nic Roy to Colorado isn’t just about picking up a couple of draft picks. When you look closer, it says something about what the team is thinking and where they’re trying to go.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

How many more first-round picks can the Leafs get this deadline?

This wasn’t supposed to be how the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ season played out. After winning the Atlantic Division last year and losing in seven games in the second round of the playoffs to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the Leafs had plans to return to the postseason and make a deeper run towards the Cup.

Jacob Quillan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Maple Leafs Recall Jacob Quillan

The Maple Leafs recalled center Jacob Quillan from AHL Toronto today, per a team announcement. He takes Nicolas Roy‘s roster spot after he was traded to the Avalanche this morning.

Jacob Quillan News / TheLeafsnation / March 5

Maple Leafs recall Jacob Quillan on verge of NHL Trade Deadline

Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled forward Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. Quillan has played in four games for the Maple Leafs this season, but has not recorded a point.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 5

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs fetch first and fifth-round picks for Nic Roy, but now what?

The Maple Leafs’ 2026 trade deadline has officially kicked off, as the team has sent Nic Roy to Colorado for a first-round pick in 2027 (top-12 protected) and a fifth-round pick in 2026. Roy, who just turned 29 in February, has one year remaining on his contract at a reasonable $3 million.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / March 5

Could the Hunter Brothers Be the Maple Leafs’ Solution?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are at that frustrating point again. Another season slipping away, another reminder that talent alone doesn’t get you past the second round.

Nicolas Roy News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Grading the Maple Leafs & Avalanche’s Nicolas Roy Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche have made a trade just ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. It is the first domino to fall for the Maple Leafs, who are preparing for a retool and are expected to trade a good portion of their roster.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Leafs finally start selling with Nicolas Roy trade

Really, Brad Treliving had no choice. After the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager watched his team play some of its worst hockey of the season coming

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Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Maple Leafs Insider Hints at Auston Matthews’ Looming Decision

Auston Matthews will not be getting traded before Friday’s deadline, but that doesn’t necessarily mean his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs is set in stone.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Tavares & Laughton’s Choice

The Toronto Maple Leafs left New Jersey with only a single point Wednesday night, and the result felt like another missed chance. Toronto carried a lead into the closing minutes before the Devils forced overtime and eventually claimed a 4–3 shootout victory at Prudential Center.

Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / March 5

Maple Leafs have salary cap flexibility at the deadline with Chris Tanev confirmed out

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have a lot going for them at the moment. A 0.6% chance of making the playoffs (as of Thursday morning), no 2026 draft picks in the first and second round, and one of the oldest lineups in the league doesn’t bode well.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 5

The case for the Toronto Maple Leafs to be buyers at the trade deadline and four potential deals

As the March 6 trade deadline quickly approaches, it is the common belief within the Toronto Maple Leafs’ fan base and media that the team will likely be sellers at the deadline, potentially moving guys like Scott Laughton, Bobby McMann, Oliver Ekman-Larsson or even greater assets, for draft picks and younger prospects.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Maple Leafs’ Asset Mismanagement & Ownership Issues Have Failed the Team

The Toronto Maple Leafs, the week of the trade deadline, currently sit just outside of the bottom ten as the 11th-worst team in the NHL. The current consensus

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / March 4

Maple Leafs shock with high asking price for Nicolas Roy

In 58 games, Roy has scored five goals and recorded 15 assists for a total of 20 points.

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Craig Berube's latest decision hints at Leafs' potential trade-deadline moves

Flames trade MacKenzie Weegar

Sharks' Kiefer Sherwood lands lucrative long-term extension

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / March 4

Maple Leafs HC's decision hints at deadline moves to come

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube's latest decision hints at potential trade-deadline moves

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube made a surprising move by ruling out winger Bobby McMann, center Scott Laughton, and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson for the game against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.

Maple Leafs veteran advised to consider leaving amid free fall

Surprising news emerges regarding Maple Leafs' Nicolas Roy ahead of NHL trade deadline

Maple Leafs players share positive assessment despite loss to Flyers

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4