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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 27
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tavares, Matthews, Haymes & Now What?
Sometimes you come back from a long break, and it’s clear in how you play. That’s been the Toronto Maple Leafs coming out of the Olympic break. Two games, two losses, and both showed the same issue.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
David Pagnotta pitches Woll for Tippett type deal: LMT
The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially cooked. With 23 games to go, they’re eight points out of a playoff spot. If it wasn’t clear enough prior to their return from the Olympic break, it is now: It’s time to SELL.
Luke Haymes News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 27
Luke Haymes scores first pro hat-trick, Toronto Marlies earn impressive win in Laval 
“The first 10 minutes of the first period set the tone. I thought we were as good as we’ve been. We’ve had some good starts lately, but that was at another level… That’s about as complete a game as I’ve seen us play all season.
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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
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 27
Maple Leafs’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the home stretch of a season that has been a major disappointment. In the years since they drafted Auston Matthews (2016) and added John Taveras in free agency (2018), the hope for Leafs supporters is that the team would put its long Stanley Cup drought behind them.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
Auston Matthews after loss to Panthers: ‘We need to be the more desperate team every single night’
Following consecutive losses to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially sport 2.6 percent odds of making the playoffs, for the 10th consecutive year.
William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27
Analyst Rips William Nylander as Symbol of Maple Leafs Playoff Failures
If William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff hopes were slim and none coming out of the Olympic break, then slim has just about left the building.
Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
Brad Treliving has a week to make a case for being the right person for his job
General Managers, like coaches, are hired for the purpose of being fired, and at this point in Brad Treliving’s tenure it’s hard to not see the case for the Toronto Maple Leafs heading in a new direction this offseason.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
13 Maple Leafs crack Daily Faceoff’s most recent trade board
With every loss that mounts, the Toronto Maple Leafs feel that much closer to becoming sellers at the 2026 National Hockey League trade deadline. With
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 27
Auston Matthews has been especially bad since visiting Donald Trump at the White House
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 0–2 since the Olympics ended, being outplayed, outchanced, and ultimately outscored by a 9–3 mark against the two Florida teams.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 27
Maple Leafs Mishandling Easton Cowan With Multiple Scratches
When Easton Cowan cracked the Toronto Maple Leafs roster to start the season, it was well deserved as he was doing the little things right and competing hard. At times throughout the season, we’ve witnessed the tenacity, speed and skill that he can bring.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
Maple Leafs trade deadline matchmaker: Who are the best fits to pull off a move with Toronto?
The countdown is on to the trade deadline. It seems likely that the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to see if any ground can be made up in the standings
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
3 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: It’s not a matter of selling, it’s how aggressive the ensuing sale will be
As the adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, a video will suffice. Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube silently stormed to the dressing room after a listless first period against the Florida Panthers.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / February 27
Toronto Toxicity to Swiss Serenity: ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Gauthier's Hockey Life
Craig Button stirred the pot again recently when he called the Toronto hockey environment toxic, especially for high-profile players like Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 26
Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube is overlooking a fix that's right in front of him
The NHL season just resumed on Wednesday after the Olympic break, the Toronto Maple Leafs already have two losses. Head coach Craig Berube is ignoring a solution he already has at his disposal.
Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 26
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ lack of urgency in Florida: “It is my job to make sure they have it… We have no time to take shifts and periods off”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-23-9. On the team’s slow start to the game: It is a tough start, right?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 26
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs hit yet another low with back-to-back losses out of Olympic break
At this point, you’re just running out of ways to describe how bad this Toronto Maple Leafs team is right now. Getting outshot 16-3 after 20 minutes and
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26
Matthews Now Knows What Hockey Feels Like Without a Burden
My sometimes writing partner, Stan Smith, emailed me today. It wasn’t to talk line combos or cap hits, but to toss out one of those sneaky little questions that sit with you long after you hang up.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26
Maple Leafs in extension talks with Oilers-linked forward
Bobby McMann and the Toronto Maple Leafs are in talks to extend the forward's contract, despite links to the Edmonton Oilers.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 26
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies, Tavares, OEL’s Audition & What’s Coming?
Some games announce themselves early. Before the first period even stretches out, you can feel the tone settling like weather rolling in off the lake. That’s how it went for the Toronto Maple Leafs last night in Tampa Bay.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 26
Is Keith Pelley about to ruin a Toronto Maple Leafs retool?
The 2026 Olympics are behind us, and we are now back to following the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs returned to action last night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the first game of a back–to–back.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26
Time for the Maple Leafs Pull the Plug?
Some nights, you watch a team play and realize the math isn’t just bad — the vibe is bad too. That was the Maple Leafs tonight. First game back, big chance to reset, and they walk into Tampa and get pushed around by a team that knows exactly who it is.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 25
Maple Leafs president sends strong message to fans, but it won't fix team's problems
Toronto is 27-21-9 with 63 points, seventh in the Atlantic Division and outside the playoff zone.
PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 25
U.S. women's hockey team 'not surprised' by Trump call; feel support from men's Olympic team
As many players from the United States women’s hockey team returned to their respective PWHL teams on Wednesday, many were asked about their feelings on how the men’s team reacted to the now-infamous phone call from U.S.
Dakota Joshua News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24
Maple Leafs To Activate Dakota Joshua From LTIR
The Maple Leafs will activate winger Dakota Joshua from long-term injured reserve before tomorrow’s game against the Lightning, according to Sportsnet’s Anna Dua.
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