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Craig Berube says Maple Leafs ‘sat back too much’ in fourth straight loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going through it right now, there’s no other way to put it. They’re scoring goals, but they’re coming up short in almost every other area of the game which is making the goal-scoring a moot point.

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If Leafs are forced to retool this season, what would that look like?

If we’re honest? The result was inevitable. Even when the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Kings Thursday night, the performance was wobbly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 14

Analyzing what is wrong with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and what needs to change

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a .500 team through the first 18 games of the season. Going into the year, it was expected that the Leafs would get off to a slow start, as they normally do.

David Kampf News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Canucks Should Look at Signing David Kampf

Several sources have confirmed that the Toronto Maple Leafs and centre David Kampf will mutually part ways and terminate the remainder of his contract.

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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?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Maple Leafs’ Defence Could Benefit From a Change of Personnel

Things appear to be going from bad to worse for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they continue to be their own worst enemy after their 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins.

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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 / Pension Plan Puppets / November 14

2026 NHL Draft: November Watch List

Into my second month of looking at potential draft picks that could be on Toronto's radar next summer, I'm finding this year's players to be more fun and interesting than the previous couple.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / November 14

John Tavares sees improvement in Leafs’ defensive efforts despite loss to Kings

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ struggles continued on Thursday night, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Los Angeles Kings. They are now on a four-game losing skid, but managed to escape the game with their first point over that stretch.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / November 14

3 takeaways from Leafs-Kings: John Tavares leads the charge but it’s not enough in OT loss

It’s becoming difficult to find bright spots in the season, as the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 4-3 in overtime to the Los Angeles Kings. John Tavares scored twice, while Bobby McMann played some of his best hockey of the season, recording the game’s opening goal.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 13

Craig Berube on the Leafs getting outshot 37-15 by the Kings: “When we get pucks back in our own zone, we have to make a play to advance it up the ice”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-3 overtime loss to the LA Kings, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 8-8-2. On the team’s performance: I liked our first period.

Auston Matthews News / ESPN / November 13

Leafs' Matthews (lower-body) could miss week

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews could miss up to a week of action with a lower-body injury, coach Craig Berube confirmed on Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 13

Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs continue to give their goaltenders absolutely nothing

The Toronto Maple Leafs started the game with a 2-0 lead, and Dennis Hildeby was giving them an inspiring performance in net, which is something that’s been hard to come by this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

Maple Leafs Finalizing Kampf Split; Multiple Teams Eye Veteran

One of the more dramatic developments this week is the status of veteran forward David Kampf and the team’s desire to place him on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 13

Maple Leafs have a bigger problem than just defensive lapses

Maple Leafs have a more serious problem than just defensive lapses

The Toronto Maple Leafs are far from their best version.

The saga is over: Maple Leafs officially cutting ties with David Kampf

Maple Leafs get injury updates on Auston Matthews, Anthony Stolarz

Shane Pinto's lucrative contract extension with Senators sets new baseline

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Maple Leafs’ Defensive Struggles Raise Questions About Blue Line Construction

When things are going badly for a team with serious playoff aspirations, as is the case with the Toronto Maple Leafs at the moment, fingers tend to be pointed at deeper, core issues.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

What will the Maple Leafs do to shake things up?

Things have gone far from ideal in The Six in the first month or so of the season. The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost in every way possible. From getting blown out to squandering leads, the team that many expected to be contending for the Atlantic Division title once again has been playing far from where they should be.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Maple Leafs get injury updates on Auston Matthews, Anthony Stolarz

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews avoided a serious lower-body injury but could still miss some time.

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

David Kampf News / TheLeafsnation / November 13

Report: David Kampf to be placed on waivers for contract termination

The Toronto Maple Leafs will reportedly place forward David Kampf on waivers on Thursday to terminate his contract, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Kampf’s future with the Leafs had come into question since the start of the regular season when he went through waivers unclaimed and was assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

3 Questions the Maple Leafs Must Answer to Find Their Footing Again

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been navigating a rough patch lately, and a closer look at their lineup and recent performances helps explain why. Injuries, in particular, continue to influence outcomes in ways that aren’t always obvious in the box score.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 13

Examining the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff odds just before American Thanksgiving

This has been a brutal start for the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the team looking dejected, disconnected, and outright disengaged on the ice. With an 8-8-1 record through 17 games, the Leafs sit seventh in the Atlantic Division and second-last in the Eastern Conference.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Leafs’ Scott Laughton placed on IR; Artur Akhtyamov recalled

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that forward Scott Laughton has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 8, while the team also recalled Artur Akhtyamov from their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Maple Leafs Reportedly Weighing Roster Move Involving Two Veterans

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be ramping up their efforts to make an aggressive move amid a sluggish start to the season and land a top-six forward reinforcement once and for all.

Max Domi News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Max Domi Brings the Fight the Toronto Maple Leafs Need

The Maple Leafs’ decision to sign Max Domi in July 2023 and lock him into a four-year deal beginning in the summer of 2024 wasn’t flashy, but it was smart.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 12

Maple Leafs fan therapy week 6: Toronto is really bad, and change is needed

At the start of this season, I wrote about how hockey has to do the talking, as many of the “distractions” were now behind us. Well, hockey has been speaking, and I don’t think I like what it’s saying. The Toronto Maple Leafs currently sit seventh in their division, 14th in the conference, and 26th in the league.

Craig Berube News / Yardbarker / November 11