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William Nylander's defensive statistics are cause for concern for the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are having an interesting start to their season. After an offseason of change, it was always going to be the core pieces who would drive them forward.

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Instant Reaction: Anthony Stolarz struggles mightily in loss to Mammoth

It’s not fair to pin the blame for a loss entirely on one person. Hockey is a team effort, and it’s about picking each other up when you struggle. That said, Anthony Stolarz owns a large portion of the blame for the way things went in the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / October 13

Maple Leafs could pull off a major trade with the Flames

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be searching for their next big trade, and it could be with the Calgary Flames. Just last week, the Flames put Connor Zary on waivers, and he cleared, largely due to his cap hit; most teams couldn't take on his $3.7 million cap hit in full.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

'Dramatically Alarming': Chris Tanev Injury May Force Maple Leafs Into Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t sounding the alarm, and they’re publicly saying they aren’t overly concerned about Chris Tanev‘s injury status. They should be.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / October 13

Maple Leafs’ McKenna Matches Feat Not Seen Since 1984

Remember a couple of weeks ago, when people were starting to worry about Gavin McKenna? A quiet debut, a few missed optional skates, and plenty of Toronto speculation.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 13

Maple Leafs reveal lineup for Mammoth game with key defenseman missing

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a great night from Auston Matthews and William Nylander, who combined for nine points in their last game. Both forwards had a big impact offensively, and Toronto will be hoping they can keep that going tonight against the Utah Mammoth, with puck drop set for 9 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Maple Leafs’ Big Advantage Might Be an Internal Rivalry

There was a lot to like about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6–3 win over Colorado, and it wasn’t just the final score. Auston Matthews had four points, while William Nylander put up five, matching his career high.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 13

Maple Leafs have a difficult decision to make on this pending free agent

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to deal with a situation regarding one of their forwards, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent after this season concludes.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 13

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Stolarz projected to start vs. Mammoth, Tavares rejoins 1st power play

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is projected to start Tuesday’s game against the Utah Mammoth via David Alter of The Hockey News. Stolarz has won both of his starts this season, posting a .904 save percentage through two games.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 13

Maple Leafs vs. Mammoth: Before the Puck Drops

Some nights, a Maple Leafs win leaves you feeling pretty good; other nights, you win but still have something to worry about. Saturday's 6-3 victory over Colorado was a little of both.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / October 13

This Maple Leafs forward could be the difference against the Mammoth

On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs will try to build on a massive win last Saturday over the Colorado Avalanche when they close out their road trip against the Utah Mammoth.

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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.

Morgan Rielly News / Professor Press Box / October 13

The Maple Leafs: Good, Bad, and the Morgan Rielly Question

I've always had a soft spot for Morgan Rielly. He's been a Toronto Maple Leafs stalwart through many good times and some pretty difficult ones, and I've always appreciated the heart he brings to the game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Maple Leafs' Jim Hiller Makes Admission on Chris Tanev's Injury Timeline

The Toronto Maple Leafs will remain without defenseman Chris Tanev after placing the veteran on injured reserve retroactive to Saturday, when he suffered the injury.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 13

The Maple Leafs' missed opportunities could come back to haunt them

Stop me if you've heard this before: "I know it's early, but..", "It's just three games, but..", "They'll figure it out. It's still early." Over the last few weeks, especially when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs, you have probably heard or read these words a million times, or at least a variation of them.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 13

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford banged up, Williams leading the way for Saskatoon

Ben Danford turned heads last spring with the way he was able to step into the Toronto Marlies’ lineup, quickly becoming a real contributor for a championship team in his first taste of pro hockey.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Maple Leafs exploring trade for Flames defenceman with 'jam'

New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has already reshaped the roster this summer, and the club sits at a modest 3-2-1 to open the 2026-27 season. According to the latest reports, he may not be finished making changes.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 13

John Chayka needs to find a Chris Tanev replacement as soon as possible

Heading into the 2026-27 season a few players stood out as non-negotiables if the Toronto Maple Leafs were going to be successful. A return to form from Auston Matthews was a must.

Helge Grans News / TheLeafsnation / October 13

The case for Helge Grans as a Maple Leafs trade target

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing much better hockey and are showing encouraging signs that they are heading in the right direction, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t consider upgrades.

William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

William Nylander May Be the Maple Leafs’ Best Player

For most of the past decade, there hasn’t been much debate about who the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ best player is. Auston Matthews has been the face of the franchise, one of the NHL’s premier goal scorers and one of the league’s better two-way forwards.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marchenko, Matthews, Roslovic & One Problem Needs Fixing

The Toronto Maple Leafs are six games into the season, sitting at 3-2-1, and I think we’re still trying to figure out exactly what this team is. There’s an interesting little reminder here, too.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Leafs’ Chris Tanev placed on injured reserve; Marshall Rifai recalled

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without one of their top blueliners for the foreseeable future. The team announced Monday that defenseman Chris Tanev has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Oct.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

The Maple Leafs May Be Finding a New Way to Win

Something interesting is happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, and it isn’t just about goals or wins and losses. It’s about skating. Speed isn’t everything in hockey.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Maple Leafs’ Matthews Bounce Back is Due to Two Key Factors

The Toronto Maple Leafs are six games into their season and while there are plenty of things to be excited for; one thing that fans should be elated about is the play of captain Auston Matthews. Coming into the season, many were hoping that Matthews could have a rebound after two very sub-par seasons that weren’t to his standards.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Maple Leafs Recall Marshall Rifai, Place Chris Tanev On IR

The Maple Leafs went into Saturday’s game in Colorado with seven defensemen in the lineup but finished with six as Chris Tanev exited with an upper-body