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Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson has been among the team’s best players in this early portion of the 2025-26 season, but despite his brilliance, he’s had some trouble staying on the ice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander will not play vs. Flyers, Anthony Stolarz projected to start

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will not play in Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, head coach Craig Berube confirmed to travelling reporters.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 31

NHL Rumors: Logan Cooley's deal reportedly influenced Martin Necas' extension

Mark Scheig: Both Logan Cooley and Adam Fantilli were both selected third overall in 2022 and 2023 respectively. They’re both scoring at a similar pace.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Leafs’ William Nylander to miss game against Blue Jackets; Blais to make season debut

Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward William Nylander will not play Wednesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to head coach Craig Berube, as the winger continues to manage a lower-body injury.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 29

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander ruled out vs. Blue Jackets, Sammy Blais will make season debut

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to a lower-body injury, head coach Craig Berube confirmed via David Alter of The Hockey News.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Nylander, Laughton & Injury Report

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames meet tonight at Scotiabank Arena in a matchup between two teams looking to build momentum — and perhaps steady their footing after uneven starts.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

William Nylander’s Importance to the Maple Leafs Has Never Been Clearer

For the first time since April 4, 2022, William Nylander was absent from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup, ending a remarkable run of 267 consecutive regular-season games played.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 28

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander game-time decision vs. Flames

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is a game-time decision for Tuesday’s contest against the Calgary Flames. Nylander was ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres with an unspecified injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 28

William Nylander is the right guy to jump start Maple Leafs’ offence

It was a pretty bold statement for Craig Berube to say he’s tired of trying to figure out the Maple Leafs top line. He also had a pretty direct criticism in that they were only providing one and done chances and couldn’t sustain pressure.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

NHL Rumors: Nylander, Kadri, and East Contender Blockbuster

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the news on William Nylander is starting to look less than ideal. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames will likely speak with Nazem Kadri about his desire to be moved this season and there are already teams reaching out in regards to his availability.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Maple Leafs practice notes: Woll skates, Nylander returns, Jarnkrok absent from practice

The Toronto Maple Leafs took to the ice for practice on Monday morning prior to hosting the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, and they might have a different look both on offence and on the back end.

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

William Nylander’s Metrics Show He’s the Engine of the Toronto Maple Leafs Offence

William Nylander is no longer just a top scorer for the Toronto Maple Leafs. His advanced metrics firmly place him among the NHL’s elite forwards. They show why he is the force behind the Maple Leafs offence heading into the 2025–26 season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander listed as late scratch vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is officially out for Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. Nylander participated in the warm-up per usual, but was ruled out of the game shortly before the puck dropped.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander, Morgan Rielly game-time decisions vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander and Morgan Rielly are both game-time decisions for Saturday’s contest against the Buffalo Sabres, head coach Craig Berube revealed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Struggles Continue, Woll, Nylander & Primeau

The Buffalo Sabres moved to .500 against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 5–3 win Friday night in Buffalo. It was a statement game for Buffalo, who got two goals from Mattias Samuelsson — the first multi-goal performance of his career — and a short-handed dagger from Alex Tuch late in the third period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube addresses William Nylander's injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs left Friday's game against the Buffalo Sabres with a loss and with their top performer out injured.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Maple Leafs Await Word on Nylander’s Injury Status After Loss to Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs are holding their breath after star forward William Nylander exited Friday night’s 5–3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in the third period and did not return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

William Nylander’s status to be determined for Saturday’s game vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will undergo further evaluation after leaving Friday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres in the third period with an unspecified injury.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 21

Drama Always Surrounds the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be surrounded by drama, even with Mitch Marner off in Vegas playing well for the Golden Knights. However, effort and hard work continues to be a problem for the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Maple Leafs’ Stolarz and Nylander Address Locker Room Tension

After the recent overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz didn’t waste time calling out his teammates for their lack of pushback and defense as he was barrelled over and had to stick up for himself in the defeat.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Maple Leafs Announce William Nylander News Before Rangers Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned to practice Thursday morning without forward William Nylander on the ice ahead of their matchup with the New York Rangers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

William Nylander has never mattered more to Leafs, as a player and a leader

Mid-October is for overreactions in the NHL. When the leaves are still changing color, the sample sizes in the season are miniscule, and it’s dangerous putting too much stock into every performance or nugget of coachspeak.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / October 13

3 Reasons Maple Leafs Fans Should Thank William Nylander

There’s something quietly remarkable about William Nylander. Through all the noise, the trade rumours, and the constant second-guessing, he’s remained the same: calm, professional, and productive.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / October 1

Time for Maple Leafs’ Fans to Enjoy William Nylander?

Some of the most enjoyable hockey to watch is children playing in hockey tournaments. The rink is alive with kids darting around with sticks too big for their hands, while parents shiver but share laughter and kind comments about their friends’ children.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

William Nylander: Toronto’s Newest YouTube Personality

He started as a 40-goal scorer in the NHL, but William Nylander‘s latest adventure might be the most compelling for fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / September 9

William Nylander: How Can Maple Leafs Fans Not Like Him?

William Nylander has always been a bit of an enigma with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Some fans think he’s too laid-back, too casual, maybe even a little aloof.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 5

Watch: Maple Leafs strike back 19 seconds after Panthers goal for 3-1 lead

Just as the Florida Panthers got back into Game 1 of their East second-round series, the Toronto Maple Leafs put them back in a two-goal deficit. The Panthers trailed 2-0 when defenseman Seth Jones scored his second goal of the Stanley Cup playoffs on a power play with three minutes and three seconds remaining in the first period.

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