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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Maple Leafs Rookie is Ready: 'We’ve Got Decisions to Make…'

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube believes prospect Easton Cowan is ready to make the jump to the NHL, though he stopped short of confirming his spot on the opening night roster this week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

Daily Faceoff boldly predicts Auston Matthews will win Hart Trophy for 2nd time

We’re three days away from the regular season opener, which naturally invites predictions, expectations and proclamations. Our friends at Daily Faceoff believe we will see a genuinely resurgent campaign from Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, where he wins his second Hart Trophy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 5

Your Sunday before the season starts cap space post

Okay, it's finally time to talk about cap space. I've refused to discuss it since the season ended last spring because nothing about cap space matters until it's real.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

Craig Berube believes Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan is ready for NHL after preseason

Easton Cowan entered training camp as the most intriguing player on the roster and after a stellar preseason, the 20-year-old may have made the Toronto Maple Leafs opening night roster.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

3 Marlies who could be dark horse call-up candidates for the Maple Leafs

Just like the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster in the wake of the departure of Mitch Marner, the Toronto Marlies are going to have a vastly different look this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 4

Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: “We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he’s ready”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the final game of the preseason. On the team’s performance: Hard-working game by our guys.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 4

Maple Leafs’ David Kampf, William Villeneuve clear waivers

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf and defenceman William Villeneuve have cleared waivers on Saturday and can be assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 4

Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in practice after Laughton’s injury: “Moving Max into that third hole gives us more depth in our lines”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Detroit, Craig Berube discussed rejigging his lineup down the middle after Scott Laughton’s injury, Ben Danford’s camp, David Kampf passing through waivers, and more.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 4

Leafs practice notes: Maccelli joins Matthews in non-game group, Robertson, Cowan, Jarnkrok to play vs. Red Wings

As a result of Scott Laughton’s lower-body injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs reshuffled their lines entering Saturday’s preseason finale against the Detroit Red Wings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 4

Toronto Maple Leafs fan therapy Vol. 1: The new era

I’m a Leafs fan first and foremost. I’ve not kept that a secret, and I have never claimed to be some kind of unbiased member of the “media.” I’m just a guy in a toxic relationship with a hockey team who was asked by someone whose judgment should be questioned to write about that relationship. This year I’m fully leaning into it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Maple Leafs Await Waiver Verdict on Veteran Forward After Sudden Injury Blow

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster shuffle took a sharp turn Friday, when veteran center David Kampf was placed on waivers just hours after practice. The move also happened only a day before news broke that Scott Laughton would miss weeks with a lower-body injury, per The Athletic's Jonas Siegel.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby’s Chance, Danford’s Rise & Cowan’s Crossroads

As the preseason winds down, the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing three storylines that could shape the start of their season — and perhaps their future.

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Brendan Shanahan News / TheLeafsnation / October 4

Brendan Shanahan grateful for opportunity to work with Maple Leafs for 11 years

Former Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan expressed gratitude for the chance to work with his childhood team for over a decade. The architect of the Leafs’ rebuild was first hired by the franchise in 2014, joining the team right at its lowest point and with little progress to show for it.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / October 4

Easton Cowan is confident his 200-foot game can help Maple Leafs

Entering his third training camp with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Easton Cowan feels he’s ready to make the jump to pro hockey. After a few weeks of camp, and another preseason game Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings under his belt, there’s no question – Cowan is ready to make his NHL debut.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 4

Cowan a fit on the Leafs, Laughton injury fallout, and the workload for Stolarz: Leaflets

And then there was one. Saturday night’s game against the Red Wings marks the end of the Maple Leafs’ preseason and the final activity left will be publishing the starting roster for 2025-26.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

Auston Matthews 'Great Passer' as Top-Line Playing Partner

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for a new fit alongside Auston Matthews appears to have found its answer for the 2025-26 season in Max Domi, and the team’s franchise center is fully on board.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 5

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews endorses choice to replace Mitch Marner

The Toronto Maple Leafs have found the ideal replacement for Mitch Marner, backed by Craig Berube, and now by another important player.

Lightning 'quietly' made major move regarding HC Jon Cooper

Oilers to sign HC Kris Knoblauch to multiyear contract extension

Devils keep Hughes brothers together after massive new contract

NHL insider shares promising news on Conor Sheary's future with Rangers

Devils and Senators pull off an intriguing player-for-player trade

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

Maple Leafs Place David Kämpf on Waivers Amid Unexpected Injury News

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a somewhat surprising roster move on Friday, placing veteran centre David Kämpf on waivers just hours after he had appeared to reclaim a spot in the lineup.

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

The Maple Leafs Face a Big Lineup Decision with Easton Cowan

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Montréal Canadiens to begin the season, and one question keeps stirring up debates across TV panels, radio call-ins, and pub tables alike: Should 20-year-old Easton Cowan be in that lineup?

David Kampf News / Inside The Rink / October 3

Toronto Maple Leafs Place Two on Waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs today placed a forward and a defenseman on waivers, hoping to send them to their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. The forward is David Kampf, while the defenseman is William Villenueve.

Scott Laughton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Maple Leafs center out week-to-week

Maple Leafs center Scott Laughton is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the club announced Friday. He was injured in last night’s exhibition loss to the Red Wings, Darren Dreger of TSN reports, although he didn’t appear to miss a shift.

Anthony Stolarz News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz Catches Attention After Preseason Scare

The Toronto Maple Leafs have one preseason game left, but questions are already circling around the health of goaltender Anthony Stolarz. The 31-year-old has now absorbed two head impacts in two exhibition games, renewing concerns after last spring’s concussion forced him out of the playoffs at the start of the second round.