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Friedman: Maple Leafs are headed towards some ‘very uncomfortable conversations’ barring turnaround

The Toronto Maple Leafs reached what was probably their lowest point of the 2025-26 season thus far with a 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

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Maple Leafs players noticing decreased home attendance so far this season

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of one of their most challenging stretches of the Auston Matthews era. Something has been off with the team,

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19

Berube’s Line in the Sand Forcing Uncomfortable Conversations for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs look like a team ready to make tough decisions and have uncomfortable conversations. Following a 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, head coach Craig Berube’s postgame comments made it clear he’s at a breaking point and about to send a clear message.

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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?

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Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews laments making life easy for Capitals in loss

It was not a good night in our nation’s capital, as the Toronto Maple Leafs stumbled on Thursday, falling 4-0 to the Washington Capitals. After the loss, the Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews lamented how his team made it too easy for the Caps, according to Leafs’ reporter David Alter.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Maple Leafs' Trade Pursuit Receives Bad Update From Pierre LeBrun

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be facing a harsh reality in their pursuit of improvements before March's trade deadline. Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson has drawn increased interest, as reported by The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun on Friday, and the Leafs are expected to at least explore potential deals involving him.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson drops truth bomb after Capitals loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been near the bottom of the Atlantic Division for some time, and they know they need to pick up their play if they want to stay competitive.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 19

Bruce Boudreau sympathizes with Craig Berube’s frustration amidst Leafs ongoing struggles

On Wednesday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, T. J. Oshie came in with a positive player’s perspective, saying he expects the team to use this adversity as fuel for a playoff push.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

Maple Leafs Are Out of Excuses: 3 Problems That Must Be Fixed

The Toronto Maple Leafs got skunked by the Washington Capitals last night. The Capitals scored twice early, then largely sat back and played it cool. There was no reason not to; they knew they didn’t have much to worry about.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / December 19

John Tavares said Maple Leafs were too easy to play against in shutout loss to Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered an embarassing 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday night, and have now dropped three of their last four games.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19

Berube Is Coaching the Maple Leafs Out of What Makes Them Dangerous

There’s a rhythm to hockey that only comes when you listen closely. Listening to the Toronto Maple Leafs on the radio, with Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph calling the game, you start to notice it in the silences as much as in the goals.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-0 Loss Against the Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back at it last night against the Washington Capitals. And it is safe to say that may have been one of the worst games that they have played all season.

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Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 19

Craig Berube says Maple Leafs players didn’t have same passion as Capitals after 4-0 loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs delivered another embarrassing loss in what’s been a season full of them so far, and head coach Craig Berube appears to be done mincing words.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 19

Auston Matthews believes power play woes come down to execution after Leafs’ loss to Capitals

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews did not register a single shot at 5-on-5 during a 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, and tried to find some positives after the blowout loss.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 19

3 takeaways from Leafs-Capitals: Matthews, Nylander invisible, power play reaches new low

Other than that, how was the play, Mrs. Lincoln? During the first game of a three-game road trip, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to show up, losing 4-0 to the Washington Capitals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 18

Game Review: Maple Leafs give up after falling behind in Washington

The head coach called his club’s patently poor effort against Chicago a “character win” after the Maple Leafs pulled a rabbit out of their hat late in the third period on Tuesday.

Craig Berube News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Leafs coach Craig Berube takes aim at team after shutout loss to Capitals

Things aren’t looking too good in Toronto right now. After a 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday, which kept the team in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube shared his displeasure with his club during a post-game media conference.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / December 19

Maple Leafs: Joe Bowen’s Special Night

Joe Bowen is “The Voice” of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has been for 44 years. I’ve heard Bowen calling Leafs games my entire life. There are so many childhood memories of listening to him call Leafs games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, OEL, Joshua & Analytics

There are nights when the Toronto Maple Leafs look like they are still finding their footing, and others when it feels like they’re still searching for the right balance.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Leafs assign Marshall Rifai to AHL on conditioning loan

A young blueliner is getting back into action. On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that defenseman Marshall Rifai is being assigned to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, on a conditioning loan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Maple Leafs Reportedly Exploring Trade Market

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly exploring the trade market as they look to improve their roster. In a recent report from The Fourth Period, it was noted that general manager Brad Treliving is looking to add both a top-six forward and a top-four defenceman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 17

Breaking down the Toronto Maple Leafs top prospects and how their stock is rising

Having already traded their next two first-round picks, it goes without saying that the Toronto Maple Leafs are firmly focused on the season at hand. Outside the week-to-week performance of the team, there are other things to take into account.