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Auston Matthews isn’t hiding how much Chris Tanev’s injury hurts the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs just lost a key piece. Defenseman Chris Tanev went down with an injury during Saturday night's game against the Colorado Avalanche and according to multiple reports, the team has placed him on Injured Reserve and have already called up a replacement defenseman from the Marlies.

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Maple Leafs’ Goaltending Duo Coming to Play Early On

It’s still early in the 2026-27 NHL season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to answer a few of the questions that surrounded the team coming out of the offseason.

Christopher Tanev News / Editor In Leaf / October 12

Maple Leafs make a major defensive change as Chris Tanev lands on IR

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a tough spot once again with blueliner Chris Tanev. The veteran defenseman left Saturday night’s win over the Colorado Avalanche in the first period, and did not return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 12

Teddy Blueger slowly carving out his role for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a strong start to the season, and a big part of their success is related to the team’s penalty kill and effectiveness of all four lines.

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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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Editor In Leaf / October 12

Sergei Bobrovsky has been worth every penny and the numbers prove it

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Sergei Bobrovsky this summer, the boo birds came out to question the move. In particular, the criticism focused on a 38-year-old goalie living up to his $7 million cap hit and no-trade clause.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Maple Leafs Recall Marshall Rifai, Place Chris Tanev On IR

The Maple Leafs went into Saturday’s game in Colorado with seven defensemen in the lineup but finished with six as Chris Tanev exited with an upper-body

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 11

Maple Leafs reportedly recall Marshall Rifai, place Chris Tanev on IR

Marshall Rifai has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, via PuckPedia. Chris Tanev was placed on IR in a corresponding move, and he is ineligible to play for at least a week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 11

What Cowan and Marchenko Have Shown Maple Leafs Fans So Far

One of the interesting things about watching a new Maple Leafs season unfold is seeing what different players bring to the table. Sometimes it's a big goal or a multi-point night.

William Nylander News / Professor Press Box / October 11

What Got Into Maple Leafs' William Nylander? Three Thoughts

Every now and then, a hockey player gives us something to think about. William Nylander has certainly done that over the first few games of the Maple Leafs' season.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Editor In Leaf / October 11

Sergei Bobrovsky makes NHL history after first win as a Maple Leaf

Sergei Bobrovsky picked up his first win as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche, and he also made a little bit of franchise history.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

Matthews Is Putting Up Big Numbers Under Jim Hiller, But Why?

I saw a simple but curious post today. Auston Matthews has already recorded two four-point games in just six games under Jim Hiller. He had only one four-point game in two seasons under Craig Berube.

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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 11

Auston Matthews has added a new weapon to his game — and it’s scary

As a three-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has long been cemented as one of the NHL's most lethal pure goal scorers.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / October 11

Maple Leafs Can Help Gavin McKenna by Asking for More

Every young player wants to play with the best players on the team. That seems pretty natural to me. You figure the stars will make the game easier, create some room, and give you a chance to show what you can do.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

Christopher Tanev News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev Injury Update Emerges After Early Exit vs. Avalanche

The Toronto Maple Leafs left Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche with uncertainty surrounding Chris Tanev after the veteran defenseman exited early with an upper-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, Cowan, Paul, Tanev & Others

The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty to feel good about after Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The big performances have already been covered, with William Nylander recording five points (two goals, three assists) and Auston Matthews adding four (two goals, two assists) in the 6-3 win over Colorado.

Nick Blankenburg News / TheLeafsnation / October 11

Nick Blankenburg is unfazed by stretch of scratches after scoring first Maple Leafs goal

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenburg probably didn’t deserve to ride the pine for the Leafs’ first five games, and he wasted no time proving that he deserved a spot in the lineup in his debut against the Colorado Avalanche.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

The Maple Leafs Win Was Great, but There’s Still a Big Question

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday, and I’m happy to take the two points. Beating a good team on the road is never something to apologize for.

William Nylander News / Yardbarker / October 11

William Nylander's early season dominance has helped spark Maple Leafs offense

In the team's 6-3 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, he recorded an explosive five-point game.

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 11

Auston Matthews raves about William Nylander’s ‘big-time game’ following win vs. Avalanche

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander tied his career-high of five points during a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Auston Matthews added two goals and two assists, and Toronto’s stars were in excellent form, as the team moved to 3-2-1 on the year.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 6-3 Win Over Avalanche

After what was a long, and busy, offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they wanted to get off to a strong start and prove that the moves they made were going to be enough to push them back into a playoff spot, where they can make another deep postseason run, and finally push for their first Stanley Cup since 1967.

William Nylander News / Field Level Media / October 10

William Nylander (5 points) propels Maple Leafs past Avalanche

William Nylander had two goals and three assists, Auston Matthews had two goals and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in Denver on Saturday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / October 10

Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a top-four defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a top-four defenseman, but the cost may be too high.

Why Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a potential trade piece if Maple Leafs upgrade defence

Former NHL head coach Gerard Gallant stresses patience with Gavin McKenna through his first few games

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Morgan Rielly paired with Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Maple Leafs’ Rielly Listed as Player with Most On the Line… Why?

Morgan Rielly has been with the Toronto Maple Leafs longer than anyone on the roster. Entering 2026-27, he may also have more to prove than anyone. The Athletic asked its NHL team-dedicated reporters to name one player from each team with the most at stake this season.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Maple Leafs Get Good News on Ekman-Larsson After Scary Hit

A scary moment came Thursday night when Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson took a hit from Jeremy Lauzon, which sent the Leafs blueliner’s head to the ice.

William Nylander News / Trade Talk Sports / October 8

William Nylander Wasn’t Willing to Waste His Best Years in a Maple Leafs Rebuild

There was a lot of uncertainty around the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs after an extremely disappointing 2025-26 season. Was new management going to retool around franchise cornerstones Auston Matthews and William Nylander, or embark on a rebuild that potentially shipped them out the door?