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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Canadiens’ Sniper to the Maple Leafs, Why It Won’t Work
The idea of the Toronto Maple Leafs landing Patrik Laine before the March 6, 2026, deadline was floated around this morning by thoughtful Maple Leafs writer Jon Steitzer.
The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / February 24
Maple Leafs Coach Shares Auston Matthews Status Update After Winter Olympics
The Toronto Maple Leafs resume their schedule Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning after the NHL paused for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Toronto enters the stretch run at 27-21-9, six points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 25 games remaining on its schedule.
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
Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / February 24
Craig Berube preaches need for complete team buy-in as Maple Leafs face critical month before playoffs
The Olympic break is over, the National Hockey League trade freeze is over, and on Wednesday night, the puck will drop again as the regular season’s final two months commence. The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action on Wednesday and Thursday, squaring off with both teams that call the state of Florida home.
William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / February 24
William Nylander is moving past the Olympics experience as Leafs enter home stretch
William Nylander is putting his Olympics experience behind him, as the Toronto Maple Leafs enter the home stretch of the regular season. Toronto is currently looking at the playoff race from the outside, six points out of the second wild-card spot.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 24
Matthew Knies, Maple Leafs goalies echo Hughes brothers’ sentiment regarding Auston Matthews’ Olympic performance, leadership
Auston Matthews is arguably the best player to wear the Toronto Maple Leafs crest from a talent standpoint, but he’s never received the full extent of the flowers he could get due to his lack of playoff success with Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 24
Leafs practice notes: Nylander returns, Tavares out due to illness, Matthews expected to play vs. Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares did not participate in Tuesday’s practice due to the flu, the team confirmed Tuesday. Tavares and the Maple Leafs are preparing for a two-game road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers, resuming their schedule after the Olympic break.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 24
Former American Olympian Mike Modano discusses impact USA’s gold could have on Auston Matthews
Auston Matthews is a champion. An Olympic champion, after helping to lead the United States of America to a gold medal by defeating Team Canada 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews gets nod from Al Michaels for ‘Miracle on Ice’ influence
Team USA is back from Milan, coming home from the Winter Olympics with gold medals. As players such as Auston Matthews prepare to return to NHL play, the legacy of this gold medal-winning team is being discussed.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Analyst with Hot Take on Auston Matthews as Standalone Star
After almost 10 years of being considered a player you can’t win with, Auston Matthews can finally say he’s a winner after captaining Team USA to a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
Matthews Finally Escapes Maple Leafs Pressure, and Other Players Are Calling It Out
Every now and then, a comment hits harder than it should. That’s what happened when Craig Button said out loud what a lot of players have whispered for years: that Toronto can be a toxic environment for the very people expected to lift the place to glory.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
5 Realistic Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann at the 2026 Trade Deadline
As the 2026 Trade Deadline approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to be sellers after a tough 2025-26 campaign. They will likely be looking to shift their focus to the 2026-27 campaign and hoping they can get back to the playoffs next season, and could have some valuable trade chips to cash in on.
Bobby McMann News / Last Word On Sports / February 24
NHL Rumours: Why Toronto Maple Leafs May Not Trade Forward
Welcome back to NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the newest batch of chatter has brought some interesting insight into the future of impending unrestricted free agent Bobby McMann and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Borya Valis News / TheLeafsnation / February 24
Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Borya Valis fared through 5 months of 2025-26?
They always say that if you’re a junior hockey player that doesn’t get drafted to the NHL, your story isn’t necessarily over. Plenty of undrafted CHL players have made it out of the league and made a name for themselves, just look at Mark Giordano, who finished his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs and currently works with the Toronto Marlies.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 24
What a successful trade deadline looks like for the Maple Leafs
The NHL roster freeze is officially over with the Olympics now in the rearview mirror. While some fans (and hopefully not Toronto Maple Leafs executives)
Jacob Quillan News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 23
Late Jacob Quillan goal rescues point after Toronto Marlies forfeit another third-period lead in Cleveland 
“I thought it was a step in the right direction. We got one point, and we’ll move on from this. We didn’t really give them much, but unfortunately, a couple of our mistakes were catastrophic, and there wasn’t much Dennis [Hildeby] could do about them.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Maple Leafs, NHL Teams Face Issues After USA’s Olympic Win
The 2026 Winter Olympics gold-medal game between the United States and Canada was played on Sunday in Italy, with players on both sides belonging to different NHL franchises.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 23
Maple Leafs Fan Therapy vol. 15: Team Canada’s loss hurts a ton
We can’t have nice things. Arguably, the worst possible outcome happened today. The Americans won the Olympic Gold Medal in overtime over Canada. Not a single person who watched the game today would say the Americans deserved to win, and yet they did. Team Canada lost, and Auston Matthews beat them.
Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker / February 23
Will Auston Matthews use Team USA experience to improve Maple Leafs legacy?
Matthews has finally won something of significance.
Benoit-Olivier Groulx News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19
Maple Leafs Recall Bo Groulx
The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled center Benoit-Olivier Groulx from AHL Toronto. He’ll join the team for today’s practice with forward Max Domi absent due to personal reasons, in addition to Auston Matthews remaining unavailable as he looks to captain Team USA to a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
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