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Leafs practice notes: Roy fully participates, Matthews, Knies join skills session, ‘high-minute players’ off the ice

It’s been a turbulent time for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are sitting dead last in the Eastern Conference as of Monday. Toronto resumed practicing at the Ford Performance Centre on Monday, with two days between its next contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

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Why the Maple Leafs shouldn’t trade Nick Robertson

Changes are brewing around this underperforming Toronto Maple Leafs team, but GM Brad Treliving would be wise to not include forward Nick Robertson in trade talks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 24

Toronto Maple Leafs Week in Review: Is this team a pretender?

Another week has gone by in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season, and things have gotten much worse. Injuries have continued to pile up, and so have the losses.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 24

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan are fast approaching, and excitement is building across the NHL for its return to the Games for the first time since Sochi in 2014.

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard reaches career milestone despite loss

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 24

Maple Leafs’ future could be Finnish if their European prospects continue to deliver

Fresh off a recent plea for bringing Brad Lambert into the organization and with Matias Maccelli being one of the youngest Leafs on the roster, it seems like a good time to look overseas at a couple of Toronto Maple Leafs prospects that returned to Europe after their entry level contracts expired.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 24

There’s no room for sentimental value in the Maple Leafs’ lineup

Sentimental value is a luxury afforded to good teams, and the notion of meritocracy can often be a sham. Through the opening quarter and change, the Toronto Maple Leafs are several leaps away from displaying that they are a quality team, despite the collection of some of the world’s best offensive talent.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 23

Maple Leafs' William Nylander leads NHL in elite stat amid team struggles

Not all is bad news for the Toronto Maple Leafs. William Nylander, for example, is one of the positive aspects of the franchise this season.

Toronto must urgently correct this roster management error

Why Brad Lambert is a smart long-term option for Maple Leafs to consider

Craig Berube’s time with Toronto parallels his post-Cup Blues seasons

Oilers' 2015 trade still stands as biggest blunder of Connor McDavid era

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen gets suspended for one game

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 23

Maple Leafs must urgently correct a roster management error

The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot continue choosing their lineups based on sentimental value. Craig Berube must understand that the best players must play.

Do the Leafs or Oilers have a higher chance of missing the playoffs?

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Noah Chadwick News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 23

Noah Chadwick records three-point haul as Toronto Marlies snap four-game losing streak

“The game in Belleville (4-0 loss) was a wake-up call for us. I think we had a great response. I thought we played really well and capitalized on the chances they gave us.” – Bo Groulx “Once you’re mentally engaged and physically engaged, the execution drives itself.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23

Beyond Roster Trade, Maple Leafs Have Hit a Breaking Point

The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially in crisis mode. Seven losses in eight games, a 1-5-2 spiral, and a level of disjointed, uninspired hockey this team simply hasn’t shown in years.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 23

Maple Leafs fan therapy week 8: Toronto might have to tank for a top-5 draft pick

So when I signed up to write a weekly column as a Toronto Maple Leafs fan at the start of this season, I was quite excited. As I wrote about in my first column, I really felt that this season was the start of something new, not a fresh page, but at least a new chapter. Turns out I was right, although very much not in the way I was expecting.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 23

The Maple Leafs Are Too Slow in a Fast NHL

The social media chatter among Toronto Maple Leafs fans went viral today when The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn’s latest speed chart made it official: the Toronto Maple Leafs are slow.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 23

Maple Leafs and the challenges of a ‘roster for roster’ trade

During his quarterly media availability on Tuesday, Brad Treliving alluded to the types of trades the Toronto Maple Leafs would be looking at. This notion

William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Maple Leafs' William Nylander Sends Blunt Message After Canadiens Loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs were outmatched again Saturday, losing 5–2 to the Montreal Canadiens for their seventh defeat in the last eight games. The Leafs have fallen to 9–10-3 and now sit near the bottom of the Atlantic Division, only above the Buffalo Sabres in the standings by one point.

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John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / November 23

John Tavares brushes off Maple Leafs’ injury woes after loss vs. Canadiens: ‘There’s no excuses’

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be operating on a pattern of one step forward, several steps back. After snapping a five-game winless streak with a 3-2 overtime win against the St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 23

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 Loss to the Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Montreal Canadiens last night in one of the most loved hockey rivalries in history. This original six matchup was one of the most interesting games to watch, considering they were only separated by two points in the standings heading into the game.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / November 23