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Cayden Primeau’s departure and the importance of Maple Leafs having a third string option

There’s not going to be a lot of heartbreak over Cayden Primeau being claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. Primeau was a Cane first, they wanted him back and as long as the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t interfere (they probably won’t) he’ll soon be assigned to their AHL affiliate.

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Bobby McMann feels Maple Leafs played too sluggish vs. Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann thinks the Maple Leafs played a step behind the Boston Bruins on Saturday night, and it cost them in a big way.

Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / November 9

Breaking down who should play with Auston Matthews on the Toronto Maple Leafs first line

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a month into the regular season and are finally starting to gain some steam. While they started out stumbling, the team found themselves stringing some key wins together.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 5-3 Loss to the Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Boston Bruins in an Original Six matchup. It was a special one for both Brandon Carlo and Fraser Minten, who had their first chance to play against their former team since the trade at last season’s trade deadline.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Woll Returns to Ice, Laughton Leaves Again, Michkov’s Offseason & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at Joseph Woll and his return to the ice, as well as what else is going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

David Kampf News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Maple Leafs' Player Contract Decision Reportedly Delayed For Key Detail

David Kampf’s absence from the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup remains unresolved heading into the new week, but a final decision may be close. Kampf recorded one assist in four games with the Marlies after being waived by the Maple Leafs in October.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Craig Berube believes Nikita Zadorov’s hit on Scott Laughton was a head shot

Just as he returned to the lineup, the Toronto Maple Leafs might again be without Scott Laughton for a little bit. Laughton was injured on a hit from Boston Bruins defenceman Nikita Zadorov in the second period of Saturday night’s game against the Bruins.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

NHL Predictions: November 9th Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs return home to face the Carolina Hurricanes in a pivotal Eastern Conference clash. Welcome back to NHL Predictions with The Last Word On Hockey.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

Toronto Maple Leafs Depth Forward Injured versus Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another setback Saturday night. Forward Scott Laughton left their game against the Boston Bruins with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 8

Craig Berube on the Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov knocking Scott Laughton out of the game: “I thought it was a headshot”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 8-6-1. On the team’s performance: On three of the goals, we ended up bringing the puck back into our zone.

Anthony Stolarz News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 8

Game Review: Maple Leafs concede cheap early goals, Anthony Stolarz struggles in loss to Boston

While the Boston Bruins won five straight entering this game, they were without Elias Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, and they still managed to claw out a 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Bruins’ Strong Second Period Leads Them Past Maple Leafs 5-3

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action tonight against the Boston Bruins in an Original Six matchup. The Maple Leafs are coming into this game looking to extend their winning streak to four straight games.

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Joseph Woll News / Inside The Rink / November 9

Joseph Woll Returns in Conditioning Stint with Toronto Marlies Tonight

Tonight against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Joseph Woll made his season debut in a conditioning stint with the Toronto Marlies. Woll has been out since the start of training camp as he dealt with personal matters.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 8

Maple Leafs forward must convert flash into steady play to convince Craig Berube

What does Matias Maccelli need to do to earn his playing time with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Matias Maccelli’s ‘revenge game’ needs to spark consistent production

Maple Leafs must make one key change to become nearly perfect

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 8

Maple Leafs must make one key change to become nearly perfect

The Toronto Maple Leafs generate good chances, but they don't finish. Here's what they need to do to improve that.

Leafs forward must convert flash into steady play to convince Craig Berube

Flames' season gets worse with news on up-and-coming star Zayne Parekh

Canucks need to rip the Band-Aid off with Quinn Hughes

Perfect trade target could emerge for Edmonton Oilers to land a star goalie

Fire-sale time for Predators? Not yet

Who will be the first NHL head coach fired in 2025-26?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Maple Leafs Recall Dennis Hildeby After Losing Goalie to the Hurricanes

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled goaltender Dennis Hildeby from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies after losing Cayden Primeau on waivers to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Easton Cowan News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Analysts Talk Easton Cowan’s Frustration With Marlies Move

After a strong training camp and an impressive stint with the Maple Leafs, Easton Cowan is back with the Toronto Marlies — and according to TSN’s Mike Johnson, the 19-year-old might not be too happy about it.