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Leafs practice notes: Jarnkrok, Myers re-enter lineup, Woll projected to start vs. Predators

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube made a few changes to his lineup during Friday’s practice. Whether it will ultimately be enough for a major change is an entirely different matter.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19

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,

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

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?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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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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.

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.

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.