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3 bright spots from the Maple Leafs’ struggling defence

The volatile start to the 2026/27 NHL season for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been anything but dull. Eleven games in, the Leafs sit at 5-4-2, a record that one could optimistically spin as grabbing points in seven, or pessimistically as still losing more games than they're winning.

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Matthews, OEL, Cowan, McKenna & Stecher

The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of those nights when their offensive talent was difficult to ignore. In a 6-2 road win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto showed what can happen when speed, skill, and good decisions come together.

Gavin Mckenna News / Editor In Leaf / October 22

Can the Maple Leafs trust Gavin McKenna late in games?

While much of the attention in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets went to the Toronto Maple Leafs' dominant performance, many pointed

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / October 22

Sophomore slump? No such thing for thriving Easton Cowan

Easton Cowan knows a thing or two about blowing expectations out of the water. After going much higher than most scouts expected in 2023, the Toronto Maple Leafs first-rounder went on to win OHL regular-season and playoff MVP honours during an insane sophomore campaign with London.

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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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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

The Maple Leafs Have a Little of That Old Oilers Attacking Energy

There’s something fun about the graphic below. It puts the Oilers and Maple Leafs right at the top and brings back that old-school image of Edmonton coming at you in waves.

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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 22

The Maple Leafs’ biggest playoff weapon is hiding in plain sight

When it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs, there is always something that the media and fanbase fixate on, no matter whether things are going well or poorly.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / October 22

William Nylander credits assistant coach John Gruden for Leafs’ 1st-ranked penalty kill

It’s clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs are gaining momentum, with their first-ranked penalty kill as a major factor. Toronto has successfully killed 97.4 percent of its penalties, and have won two consecutive games heading into Thursday’s contest against the New York Rangers.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 22

Leafs’ Jake McCabe doesn’t fault Blue Jackets’ Kent Johnson for errant high-stick: ‘It’s an accident’

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe says he is feeling good after leaving Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an upper-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 22

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Sergei Bobrovsky to start vs. Rangers, Marshall Rifai’s status TBD

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is projected to start Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers. Bobrovsky is coming off a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday, with a .902 save percentage through seven starts.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 22

The Maple Leafs Sandwich: Cowan Is the Peanut Butter, McKenna Is the Jelly

Something interesting is happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs. It wasn't obvious right away, and we don't know yet whether it will work. But I'm starting to wonder whether John Chayka is building this team in a different order than Toronto has for much of the Auston Matthews era.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Sissons, Paul, Blueger, Matthews, Cowan & McCabe

The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to find their footing after a three-game losing streak. Two straight wins, including Tuesday’s 6–2 victory over Columbus, have given the team some momentum heading into Thursday night’s matchup with the New York Rangers.

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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.

Auston Matthews News / Editor In Leaf / October 22

NHL insider explains what Maple Leafs must do to keep Auston Matthews

People can take shots at Auston Matthews for his playoff shortcomings since joining the Toronto Maple Leafs, but just because things haven't gone his way doesn't mean he doesn't care about winning when he reaches the postseason.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 22

Former head coach Dean Evason on Kirill Marchenko: ‘When he’s at his best, he gets after it’

The 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs have a different feel to them than they did a season ago. Through 11 games, the Maple Leafs find themselves 5-4-2 and are coming off impressive wins on back-to-back nights over the San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Kirill Marchenko News / TheLeafsnation / October 22

Maple Leafs finally met the moment in Kirill Marchenko’s return to Columbus

On the surface, the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ game against the Columbus Blue Jackets was a standard Tuesday night affair to fill out the schedule. The Leafs were going into it on the second half of a back-to-back with travel and going up against a team that was rested.

Artur Akhtyamov News / TheLeafsnation / October 22

Maple Leafs assign Artur Akhtyamov to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have returned goaltending prospect Artur Akhtyamov to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL), the team announced on Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

Maple Leafs’ Penalty Kill Has Elevated to New Heights

The Toronto Maple Leafs special teams has had its ups and downs over the last few seasons. It has either gone hot for a stretch of games or extremely cold.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 22

For better or for worse, the Maple Leafs are fun to watch again

We’re seven games into the new NHL season and the Toronto Maple Leafs are 5-4-2. Historically, this is exactly where you’d expect to see them around this time of year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Matthews Isn’t Gretzky. But What Amazing Company He’s Keeping

This graphic is pretty funny. It says Auston Matthews needs just 168 goals to pass Wayne Gretzky. Just 168! The way it’s written, you’d think Matthews could knock that off before Christmas.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Maple Leafs Win 6–2, But One Big Concern Remains

Okay, Toronto Maple Leafs fans, a 6–2 win over Columbus is nothing to complain about. Six goals, two points, and a night where the offence finally gave everyone something to smile about.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Leafs continuing to look for upgrades on their blueline

Expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs coming into this season were mixed, to say the least. Some saw a team with many of the same flaws as last year that would struggle in the competitive Atlantic Division.

Auston Matthews News / Trade Talk Sports / October 21

Matthews at 700: A Goal, a Win, and a Place in NHL History

Auston Matthews reached game No. 700 on Tuesday night, and he marked the occasion the way you might expect. He scored, helped the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2, and added another little piece to an already remarkable NHL career.

Jake McCabe News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Leafs’ Jake McCabe leaves game against Blue Jackets with injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their second win in as many nights on Tuesday with a convincing win on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but it came at a cost.