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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs lost like they were supposed to

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs lost like they were supposed to

With my sincerest apologies to everyone who braved the traffic and shelled out a small fortune to be at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night, but the Maple Leafs delivered the lack of effort that most fans had been hoping for.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 12

Craig Berube on William Villeneuve’s NHL/Leafs debut: “Competed, defended hard, moved the puck fairly well… I was pretty happy with him”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, which dropped the Leafs’ record to 32-34-14. On William Villeneuve’s debut (18:45 TOI): I thought he was really good.

Miroslav Holinka News / TheLeafsnation / April 12

Maple Leafs assign prospect Miroslav Holinka to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned forward prospect Miroslav Holinka to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team announced on Saturday. Holinka is the latest prospect to join the Marlies for the remainder of the 2025-26 season after Tyler Hopkins and Harry Nansi were signed amateur tryout contracts on Monday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11
What Is Berube Really Trying to Prove in Toronto?

What Is Berube Really Trying to Prove in Toronto?

Craig Berube’s finish to the season with the Toronto Maple Leafs has a strange feel to it. On paper, he’s doing the coach-y things because he wants to win.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 11
Maple Leafs Seek Redemption in GM Search: Past Mistake Haunts Them

Maple Leafs Seek Redemption in GM Search: Past Mistake Haunts Them

When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Brad Treliving as general manager in May 2023, the steps they took to find their guy were underwhelming. Perhaps time was a factor as the NHL Draft and free agency were fast approaching.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 11
Maple Leafs’ William Villeneuve excited for NHL debut after four AHL seasons

Maple Leafs’ William Villeneuve excited for NHL debut after four AHL seasons

William Villeneuve will get his chance to join Jacob Quillan, Artur Akhtyamov and Luke Haymes as players who made their NHL debut this season with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Maple Leafs Announce Anthony Stolarz News with Off-Season Implications

Maple Leafs Announce Anthony Stolarz News with Off-Season Implications

The 2025-26 NHL season can't end soon enough for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto, eliminated from postseason contention for more than a week and for the

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11
Is T.J. Hughes the Low-Risk Forward Toronto Actually Needs?

Is T.J. Hughes the Low-Risk Forward Toronto Actually Needs?

Recently, there’s a prospect named T.J. Hughes on the horizon that might fit the Maple Leafs. He’s a Hamilton, Ontario, product who just finished his career at the University of Michigan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11
Maple Leafs Shut Down 3 — Could This Be Goodbye for Good?

Maple Leafs Shut Down 3 — Could This Be Goodbye for Good?

According to Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, defenseman Brandon Carlo, forward Dakota Joshua, and goaltender Anthony Stolarz are all done for the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 11
Leafs’ Carlo, Joshua, Stolarz out for rest of season

Leafs’ Carlo, Joshua, Stolarz out for rest of season

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters, including Chris Johnston of The Athletic, on Saturday that veterans Dakota Joshua, Brandon Carlo and Anthony Stolarz will miss the rest of the regular season with their respective injuries.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 11
Maple Leafs’ Brandon Carlo, Dakota Joshua, Anthony Stolarz out for season, won’t require surgery

Maple Leafs’ Brandon Carlo, Dakota Joshua, Anthony Stolarz out for season, won’t require surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Brandon Carlo, forward Dakota Joshua and goaltender Anthony Stolarz will miss the remainder of the season due to injuries, head coach Craig Berube confirmed Saturday morning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11
3 Reasons Matthews Could Leave the Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Reasons Matthews Could Leave the Toronto Maple Leafs

Adam Proteau’s latest column for The Hockey News asks the question every Maple Leafs fan wants answered: Why wouldn’t Auston Matthews want to stay? On the surface, Proteau makes a compelling case.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 11
Maple Leafs Announce Stolarz, Carlo & Joshua Done For Season

Maple Leafs Announce Stolarz, Carlo & Joshua Done For Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that Anthony Stolarz, Brandon Carlo, and Dakota Joshua are all done for the remainder of the season. All three players were injured in the game against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tanking, Lalonde, Why No Kids & T.J. Hughes

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tanking, Lalonde, Why No Kids & T.J. Hughes

It’s a funny thing about late-season hockey. Saturday night, when the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Florida Panthers, you might be watching a game where the loser actually comes out ahead.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 11
Leafs lineup news: Villeneuve expected to make NHL debut vs. Panthers, Woll projected to start

Leafs lineup news: Villeneuve expected to make NHL debut vs. Panthers, Woll projected to start

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman William Villeneuve is projected to make his NHL debut against the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Villeneuve was called up earlier this week, but was listed as a healthy scratch for Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 11
Doug MacLean believes Maple Leafs need to revamp D-core before they see better results

Doug MacLean believes Maple Leafs need to revamp D-core before they see better results

The Toronto Maple Leafs are three games away from an off-season that could bring seismic change if the club has their sights set on returning to the playoffs

NHL News / 6IX ON ICE / April 11
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs must lose to the Florida Panthers tonight

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs must lose to the Florida Panthers tonight

The Toronto Maple Leafs have not played a more important game than tonight’s against the Florida Panthers all year. There’s no way around it: tonight will massively shift Toronto’s odds of finishing in the bottom five and keeping their pick.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / April 11
Keeping Berube was a mistake, lottery pick update, and Bob Gainey: Leaflets

Keeping Berube was a mistake, lottery pick update, and Bob Gainey: Leaflets

Three games to go. Hang in there, it’s almost over. I’m not sure if there is any other way to look at the Leafs season. There are a few nice moments like NHL debuts and first NHL points for AHLers but putting this team out of its misery seems to be in everyone’s best interest.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / April 11
Maple Leafs Quick Hits: OEL, Haymes, Lorentz & Rielly

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: OEL, Haymes, Lorentz & Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs came out of Thursday night in New York with a 5–3 loss to the New York Islanders, but it wasn’t exactly a quiet night. Toronto got contributions up and down the lineup, some looks from the youngsters, and the usual mix of positives and frustrations that seem to follow them this time of year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 10
Maple Leafs may have found their next offensive piece

Maple Leafs may have found their next offensive piece

Despite losing 3-5 to the New York Islanders on Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs got something out of the game and likely found a new offensive solution for the future.

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Easton Cowan News / 6IX ON ICE / April 10
Why Easton Cowan’s evolution is helping the Toronto Maple Leafs culture

Why Easton Cowan’s evolution is helping the Toronto Maple Leafs culture

Easton Cowan is on a mission this year. In the past few months, the Cowboy has changed his game from a soft, flashy rookie into a gritty, playmaking, tough SOB to play against.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10
Maple Leafs announce several roster moves

Maple Leafs announce several roster moves

Earlier this afternoon the Toronto Maple Leafs shared several roster moves: Benoit-Olivier Groulx has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, while a number of players have been recalled from the farm club on an emergency basis.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8
Maple Leafs Reassign Luke Haymes, William Villeneuve

Maple Leafs Reassign Luke Haymes, William Villeneuve

The Maple Leafs assigned forward Luke Haymes and defenseman William Villeneuve to AHL Toronto on Wednesday morning, per a team announcement. There’s a good chance these moves will be reversed later today.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 5
Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job

Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job

A surprising name has emerged in recent hours as a possible successor to Brad Treliving as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs: Sunny Mehta, an assistant general manager with the Florida Panthers.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 4
Morgan Rielly sends message to Maple Leafs after playoff elimination

Morgan Rielly sends strong message to Maple Leafs after early playoff elimination

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