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Leafs Practice Notes: Forward lines shuffled, Sergei Bobrovsky gets the start vs Mammoth

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward lineup has seen some significant changes ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Utah Mammoth. Easton Cowan moved back onto the top line alongside Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic, while Gavin McKenna has been moved to the third line with Colton Sissons and Vinni Lettieri.

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Jim Hiller’s usage of Gavin McKenna is becoming impossible to ignore

The Toronto Maple Leafs have already faced no shortage of burning topics surrounding the team this season. Will Sergei Bobrovsky be as advertised despite his age and price?

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Professor Press Box / November 2

Fuhr & Bobrovsky: 3 Things Great Goalies Have in Common

Wayne Gretzky keeps coming back to Grant Fuhr when someone asks him about the greatest goaltender of all time. It isn't because Fuhr stopped every puck.

Nikita Kucherov News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Maple Leafs Face Significant Roster Obstacle to Potential Nikita Kucherov Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ interest in Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov faces a major hurdle that could limit what general manager John Chayka can do about it.

Nikita Kucherov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Wayne Gretzky News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Gretzky’s Favourite Goalie Had a Quality Missing in Toronto Now

There’s an interesting thing about Wayne Gretzky. Ask him who the greatest goaltender of all time is, and he rarely needs much time to think. He doesn’t usually go with Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur, Dominik Hasek or some of the other names we’d expect.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 2

Maple Leafs’ Hometown Remix jerseys feature one surprising detail

The official unveiling of the Toronto Maple Leafs Hometown Remix jerseys dropped on Monday morning. And for Maple Leafs fans, there wasn’t much of a surprise.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

Leafs legend Wendel Clark expands on pain management, Gavin McKenna’s rate of improvement

Wendel Clark was one of the defining power forwards of his era, and it took a physical toll on the Toronto Maple Leafs legend. Clark is an ambassador for National Pain Awareness Week (November 1-7) where he’s helped debut a custom helmet that signifies his experiences with dealing with injuries throughout his career.

Jim Hiller News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller Sends Message to Two Young Players & Defence Deserves a Second Look

The Toronto Maple Leafs are beginning to show us a little more about what Jim Hiller wants from this group. We’re seeing some interesting decisions about player deployment, particularly when games get tight, and we’re also getting a better sense of which players he trusts when protecting a lead.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 2

The Leafs’ October showed their scoring talent, and how much work remains — Maple Leafs Notebook

With the first month of the NHL season officially over, the Maple Leafs sit at a .563 points percentage. The wild-card cutoff last season in the East was .604 — while Philly and Pittsburgh made it in divisional berths with worse marks, the Leafs are in the Atlantic — and in the West, it would […]

Alexander Bilecki News / Pension Plan Puppets / November 2

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Alexander Bilecki

Last summer, one of the prospects I was the most hyped on was Bilecki. This isn't because I thought he was the best player, it's more because I liked his style of play, and I thought he was one of the most realistic options that Toronto could draft (outside of McKenna, which was extremely obvious).

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

Sergei Bobrovsky is bound to regress to the mean, but it better happen soon for Leafs

Few things are having a bigger impact on the Toronto Maple Leafs than the porous play of Sergei Bobrovsky to begin the 2026-27 season. The Leafs made a bold offseason move to shake up their goaltending depth by moving Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby in separate transactions, clearing the path to sign Bobrovsky.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2

Analyzing Maple Leafs’ potential defense targets

The Toronto Maple Leafs need help on defense, it’s no secret, and it’s been evident over the past few weeks that something needs to happen. The group already had question marks heading into the season, and with injuries, it’s become clear they need a move even though Chris Tanev is returning.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Joshua, Sissons, Stolarz & Hiller

The Toronto Maple Leafs came away from Vancouver with a 4–2 win over the Canucks, but there were a few things worth looking at beyond the final score. Head coach Jim Hiller liked what he saw from a line featuring Dakota Joshua, Colton Sissons and Gavin McKenna.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller explains why he cut Gavin McKenna’s ice time during 3rd period vs. Canucks

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, there was one pressing question that remained: why did head coach Jim Hiller cut Gavin McKenna’s ice time during the third period?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

4 takeaways from Leafs-Canucks: Stolarz meets the task, McKenna’s usage shrinks, Joshua’s stellar debut

There would be few things scarier for the Toronto Maple Leafs than losing to the last-ranked Vancouver Canucks on Halloween. Toronto concluded its four-game road trip with a 4-2 victory over Vancouver, controlling possession and offensive zone time.

Nikita Kucherov News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

Report: Maple Leafs among teams Nikita Kucherov would consider being traded to

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly one of many teams that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov would consider being traded to, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

William Nylander News / Field Level Media / October 31

William Nylander, Maple Leafs keep Canucks reeling

William Nylander and Teddy Blueger each had a goal and an assist as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs held on for a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / October 31

Auston Matthews Discovered Something About Being a Maple Leaf

Auston Matthews has spent years being one of the faces of the Toronto Maple Leafs. But in these comments, he sounds less like a superstar talking about the pressure of playing in Toronto and more like someone who has started to understand what it means to carry the jersey.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Maple Leafs Activate Chris Tanev Off IR

The Maple Leafs will welcome back a key veteran defenseman tonight against Vancouver. Chris Tanev has been activated off injured reserve, according to the NHL’s media site, meaning he will be back to take on one of his former teams.

Jim Hiller News / Professor Press Box / October 31

The Maple Leafs Have a Goalie Decision That Could Tell Us a Lot About Jim Hiller

There's something a little uncomfortable about watching a great player struggle. Especially when that player has spent years earning the respect of teammates, opponents and fans.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 31

Insider Doesn’t Hold Back on Sergei Bobrovsky’s Poor Play

Toronto Maple Leafs fans have been watching Sergei Bobrovsky closely, and there hasn’t been much to reassure them lately. The veteran goaltender hasn’t looked particularly comfortable, and some of the goals getting past him have raised eyebrows.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, Matthews, Marchenko, McKenna & Stolarz

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, looking to finish their western road trip on a better note. They’ve lost two straight, including a frustrating 5-4 defeat against the Seattle Kraken, where Auston Matthews tied the game late only to see Brandon Montour score the winner with 32.7 seconds remaining.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Leafs' Kirill Marchenko out week-to-week with lower-body injury

Marchenko suffered a lower-body injury during Monday night’s loss to the Calgary Flames.

Oilers place Zach Hyman on injured reserve

Which teams are already looking to add on the trade market?

The 'Highest paid NHL players in 2024-25' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Leafs update injury status of Tanev, Tavares, Domi, Joshua

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be riding a four-game winning streak, but they’re still operating at far less than full strength. Toronto is missing a handful of regulars due to injury, but it appears that at least a few of them are getting nearer to returning.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Blowout loss to the Maple Leafs highlight Oilers' flaws

Things have been great for the Edmonton Oilers to open the 2026-27 season, and almost all of that is related to their top-line duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Four-goal third propels surging Maple Leafs past Oilers

It’s time to talk about Connor McDavid’s historic 260-point pace

Oilers’ dynamic duo dominated against reigning Cup champs

Predators claim Daemon Hunt off waivers from division rival Wild

Who will be the first NHL coach fired in 2026-27?