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Maple Leafs assign Henry Thrun, Dakota Mermis to Toronto Marlies, call up Marshall Rifai

Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Seattle Kraken, the Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned defencemen Henry Thrun and Dakota Mermis to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

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Maple Leafs Reassign Henry Thrun, Dakota Mermis; Recall Marshall Rifai

The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a few changes to the bottom of their defensive core ahead of a four-game roadtrip through the Pacific Division. According to a team announcement, the Maple Leafs have reassigned Henry Thrun and Dakota Mermis to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies and recalled Marshall Rifai to the NHL club.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Maple Leafs’ McMann Linked to Oilers: What’s the Return?

The Edmonton Oilers may have a new name on their radar as trade chatter begins to heat up ahead of the NHL Olympic roster freeze. According to a recent discussion between Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Toronto Maple Leafs winger Bobby McMann is emerging as a player who could make a lot of sense in Edmonton.

John Tavares News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Tavares Gave Up the ‘C,’ Now the Maple Leafs Are Falling Apart

A year and a half ago, John Tavares did something that still doesn’t get talked about enough. He handed over the captaincy of the Maple Leafs. Not because he was pushed out.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Berube, McMann & Sittler

Rasmus Dahlin delivered the kind of performance Toronto Maple Leafs fans keep waiting to see from their own blue line. The Buffalo Sabres defenceman recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career and added two assists as Buffalo skated to a 7–4 win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

It’s do-or-die for the Leafs after nightmarish homestand

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in an unfamiliar position, at least for the current core. Ever since the Leafs selected Auston Matthews first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft, the team has only known regular-season success.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 7-4 Loss to the Sabres

The mood inside Scotiabank Arena has officially gone from uneasy to outright grim. What was supposed to be a night celebrating franchise legend Darryl Sittler instead turned into another rough reminder of where the Toronto Maple Leafs currently stand.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 28

The case for the Maple Leafs becoming sellers

The Toronto Maple Leafs are at a critical point in the season that will dictate their direction heading into the trade deadline. The 2025-26 campaign has been very inconsistent for the team in terms of overall performance and the play of key individuals.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Maple Leafs’ Biggest Problem Isn’t a Mystery, According to Berube

Craig Berube wasn’t yelling after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 7–4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. He wasn’t dodging questions either. He sounded worn down — not confused, not searching — just tired of seeing the same things decide games over and over again.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Insider Doesn’t Rule Out Maple Leafs Offseason William Nylander Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs are sputtering out of control, and a nightmare 0-4-1 five-game homestand has seen their already slim playoff hopes all but slip away, barring a drastic turnaround.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / January 28

Craig Berube frustrated after dismal homestand: ‘The guys need to do what they’re supposed to do’

The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing some of their worst hockey of the season, and head coach Craig Berube is growing frustrated with his team’s lack of urgency, and attention to details, with and without the puck.

Bobby McMann News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Trade Framework: Bobby McMann Makes Sense For the Oilers

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to explore ways to solidify their middle-six ahead of the stretch run, one name gaining traction among NHL insiders is Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 28

John Tavares, Matthew Knies refuse to let belief waver despite 5-game losing streak

The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost five games in a row, the latest coming in the form of a 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres to close off a sweep of their five-game homestand.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

The Maple Leafs Can’t Use the Olympics as Excuse

The Olympic break is the latest thing being floated as a potential turning point for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Too many games. Too much travel. Too much disruption.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 28

Auston Matthews says there’s no excuse for Maple Leafs’ third-period collapse vs. Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up a winless homestand on Tuesday night, falling 7-4 to the Buffalo Sabres. Now on a five-game losing streak, the team has fallen further out of the playoff picture.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / January 28

2026 NHL Draft: What If Toronto Has A Top 5 Pick?

I've been mulling on whether it's worth writing a draft watch list about potential top five picks that Toronto could select if they wind up with one. I

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / January 28

Morgan Rielly believes Maple Leafs’ lack of desperation vs. Sabres was unacceptable

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly pointed to a lack of desperation as a key reason why his team dropped a crucial game against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.

Craig Berube News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28

Craig Berube had a pointed message for the Maple Leafs after their loss to the Sabres

Home ice offered no comfort to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, as they suffered a 7-4 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It has been the trend of late for the Maple Leafs, which went 0-4-1 in their five-game homestand that ended with a loud thud, as the Sabres had their way on the host team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 28

Apathy in place of anger defines Leafs’ home stand from hell

There are 29 games remaining for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but for all intents and purposes, the season is over. Toronto entered a pivotal five-game home stand firmly in the mix for a playoff spot, while being tested by some of the NHL’s elite.

Bobby McMann News / Professor Press Box / January 28

Maple Leafs Won’t Move Bobby McMann at the Deadline

Bobby McMann’s name has been floating around trade chatter lately, with insiders saying he could be a “nice fit” for the Edmonton Oilers. On paper, it’s easy to see why: he’s fast, competitive, cheap, and coming off a solid 20-goal season last year.

Dakota Mermis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Maple Leafs Place Dakota Mermis On Waivers

Ahead of their game against the Sabres tonight, the Maple Leafs placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Today marked the end of an extended conditioning loan to the AHL for the defender, who was on long-term injured reserve, meaning they had to either activate him or designate him as waivers non-roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Move on From This Forward Soon

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a position they haven’t been in a decade. Heading to the March 6th NHL trade deadline, the Maple Leafs will face the question of whether they are buyers or sellers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

The Maple Leafs’ Season Might Be Slipping Away

At some point, even optimists have to level with themselves. My often-writing partner, Stan Smith, and I have both spent years trying to see the upside of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and even now neither of us wants to say they are likely to miss the playoffs.

William Nylander News / Professor Press Box / January 27

Nylander’s Finger: What Maple Leafs Fans Really Think

If you’ve been following the chatter online, William Nylander flipping the bird on camera has unleashed a storm of opinions. And thanks to Reddit, we can actually see what Leafs fans are thinking—without filtering it through my own lens.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Leafs’ Auston Matthews expects USA to challenge for Olympic men’s hockey gold

For Toronto Maple Leafs captain and star center Auston Matthews, this season is one of the biggest of his career. Not only is he attempting to help the