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Auston Matthews says there are no excuses for slow start in loss vs. Mammoth

The Toronto Maple Leafs took 40 minutes to find their legs on Tuesday night and it cost them two points against the Utah Mammoth. Despite a bounce back

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Darren Raddysh puts blame on himself for loss to Mammoth following late penalty

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Utah Mammoth after a poor start in what should have been seen as an admirable bounce back by Sergei Bobrovsky. The Leafs played from behind for most of the game and didn’t really find their legs until the third period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

5 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Mammoth: Matthews, Roslovic, Bobrovsky stand out in losing effort

Say what you will about the 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs, they’re always going to be interesting. Sergei Bobrovsky was under scrutiny, but he responded with one of his best performances of the season, in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

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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?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 4

The Maple Leafs struck gold with this free-agent signing

When John Chayka brought in Jack Roslovic, just about every Toronto Maple Leafs fan knew him as either Auston Matthews' former teammate or a middle-six forward that bounced around the NHL a bit.

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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.

Darren Raddysh News / Editor In Leaf / November 3

Darren Raddysh’s costly mistake denied the Maple Leafs a vital win

The Toronto Maple Leafs started a six-game home stand with a 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night. Jack Roslovic scored both goals for the Maple Leafs and Sergei Bobrovsky made 33 saves and 36 shots.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 3

Game Review: Third-period push falls short against Utah after another incomplete effort from the Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs made a game of it with a big third-period push, but two largely underwhelming periods and a decisive special-teams deficit left them chasing a Utah team that was far more structured and connected over the first 40 minutes.

Jim Hiller News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 3

Jim Hiller on not challenging the second goal in the Leafs’ loss to Utah: “The rule is really tricky to interpret… Because was in the white ice, we decided we weren’t going to challenge”

After a 3-2 loss to Utah, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the slow start and costly third-period penalty, the decision not to challenge Utah’s second goal, Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance, and the play of Jack Roslovic and Gavin McKenna.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / TheLeafsnation / November 3

Instant Reaction: Terrible 40 minutes overshadows bounce-back game for Sergei Bobrovsky

It seems like every time a Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender has a terrible game and desperately needs a comeback their next time out, the team in front of them proceeds to fold like a table without giving them a chance.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 4

Bo Groulx Clears Waivers: 3 Reasons Maple Leafs Fans Should Smile

Sometimes a team gets a little good news without making a trade or signing anybody. Bo Groulx clearing waivers might be one of those moments for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 3

Maple Leafs forward Bo Groulx clears waivers

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bo Groulx has passed through waivers unclaimed, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Groulx will now be assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies after clearing waivers.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Can Stolarz steal the Leafs’ starter’s gig over Bobrovsky?

The Toronto Maple Leafs, led by new general manager John Chayka, made their big move this summer when they signed two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a lucrative three-year contract with a salary cap hit of $7 million.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 3

Maple Leafs Have Two Newcomers to Thank for a Remarkable Penalty Kill

There's a funny thing about a good penalty kill. When it's working, we sometimes take it for granted. The opposition gets a power play, the Maple Leafs go to work, and a couple of minutes later everybody gets back to playing five-on-five.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

The Best Bargain Contract on the Maple Leafs by a Long Shot

Sometimes the best bargains in hockey aren’t the players who arrive with big introductions and plenty of expectations. They’re the guys who come in, do their jobs, and gradually make you wonder how the team got so much for so little.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 3

Leafs’ Jim Hiller praises Darren Raddysh’s ability on power play ‘He’s been an excellent distributor’

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ power play has been clicking on all cylinders to kick off the 2026-27 campaign. Through 16 games, the Maple Leafs’ power play

Jack Roslovic News / Professor Press Box / November 3

Roslovic Is Giving the Maple Leafs Something They Didn't Expect

Sometimes the best offseason additions aren't the ones that get the biggest introductions. They're players brought in to fill a specific role who end up giving a team more than anyone expected.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 3

Leafs lineup news: John Tavares skates in red non-contact jersey, Sergei Bobrovsky starts vs. Mammoth

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares skated in a red non-contact jersey during Tuesday’s optional morning skate. Tavares was upgraded to day-to-day by the team, but it doesn’t appear likely that he’ll be available for Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, or Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Devils.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Rumors / November 3

NHL Rumors: Nikita Kucherov, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Daria Tuboltseva of RG Media: A source to RG about Nikita Kucherov: “He wants to be the top scorer every year and play on a team with McDavid or Matthews or Pastrnak, plus in a big market, so people talk about how good he is.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hlavaj, Joshua, Groulx, Valis & Sullivan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a few interesting developments to sort through as the season moves along. Some encouraging signs are coming from the organization’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, where the Toronto Marlies are getting important contributions from players who could eventually help Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

3 Blockbuster Moves the Maple Leafs Could Pull Off Before 2027 Trade Deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping they can make a deep playoff run this season, and that was made evident when general manager John Chayka made plenty of additions in the offseason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2

Maple Leafs Place Bo Groulx On Waivers

Now that forward Dakota Joshua has returned to the active roster for the Toronto Maple Leafs from a core muscle injury, Benoit-Olivier “Bo” Groulx has lost his roster spot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Leafs place Bo Groulx on waivers

An experienced center is expected to head back to the minors. On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed forward Bo Groulx on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

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.

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 / 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.

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.