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Sergei Bobrovsky trusts Maple Leafs video coaching staff despite not challenging goal vs. Mammoth

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky says he has faith in the team’s video coaching staff after they opted not to challenge a goal scored by Utah Mammoth defenceman Andrew Peeke.

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William Nylander suggests Maple Leafs need to improve communication when system breaks down

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 3-2 to the Utah Mammoth at home on Tuesday night, but with the way the first two periods went, it easily could’ve been a bigger deficit for Toronto.

Kirill Marchenko News / Editor In Leaf / November 4

The Kirill Marchenko trade just got even better for the Maple Leafs

It may come as a bit of a surprise, but just literally weeks after being a huge part of a blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Emil Andrae has been placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Bobrovsky Didn’t Like the Goal, But Why Doesn’t He Worry?

There’s something interesting about Sergei Bobrovsky’s reaction to a goal that the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff decided not to challenge. You might expect a goalie who feels he was interfered with to be unhappy about the decision.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Nikita Kucherov News / Inside The Rink / November 4

Maple Leafs Rumor: Cost Too High for Kucherov

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been linked to a potential trade move for Nikita Kucherov. Elliotte Friedman is linking the 33-year-old Tampa Bay Lightning forward to Toronto and the Montreal Canadiens.

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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.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Professor Press Box / November 4

The Maple Leafs Had a Chance to Have Bobrovsky's Back. They Didn't

There's more to coaching than making line changes, drawing up systems and deciding when to use a timeout. Sometimes, it's about sending a message to your players.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Maple Leafs Have a Cap Problem Almost Nobody Saw Coming

The Toronto Maple Leafs landed Kirill Marchenko the day before the season began and immediately signed him to a long-term extension. It looked like a franchise-altering win.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller, William Nylander outline how to improve defensively as 5-man unit

There are few elements that have carried over from last season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive zone coverage is still a work in progress. Toronto surrendered 36 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday, and have allowed 40 goals at 5-on-5, tied for the second-worst total in the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Maple Leafs lineup news: Jack Roslovic receives maintenance day, Vinni Lettieri takes reps on 1st line

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jack Roslovic received a maintenance day and did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. Roslovic scored both of Toronto’s goals in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

Darren Raddysh News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Darren Raddysh’s sloppy penalty cost Leafs

There are so many moments in games that can lead to a change in momentum. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, a costly penalty hurt them on Tuesday night. Just past the halfway mark of the third period of a matchup between the Maple Leafs and Utah Mammoth, Leafs defenseman Darren Raddysh got carried away in a battle with Mammoth forward Barrett Hayton.

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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.

John Tavares News / Editor In Leaf / November 4

John Tavares returns to the Maple Leafs lineup in a very interesting spot

The Toronto Maple Leafs need John Tavares now more than ever and he is slowly working his way back to full health after a vicious on-ice collision that has kept him away from the team for a few weeks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 4

9 Strange Ways the Maple Leafs Are Losing

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 3-2 to the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night. Losing a close hockey game isn't exactly unusual, but this team seems to have developed an interesting collection of ways to do it.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

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John Chayka News / Editor In Leaf / November 4

Maple Leafs could have multiple trades in the works

It's no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to add to this roster. General manager John Chayka did a whole lot of heavy lifting through the summer, but now that they are 8-7-2 to start the season, the holes are starting to show up.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Maple Leafs Had the Chances, but Utah Had Something More

Here’s something that doesn’t quite add up for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Toronto out-attempted Utah 23-7 in the first period Tuesday night. That’s a pretty convincing advantage.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roslovic’s Fit, Bobrovsky’s Need & Hiller’s Leadership Mistake

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t get the result they wanted in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth, but a couple of things were worth taking away from the game.

Jim Hiller News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Jim Hiller explains why Maple Leafs didn’t challenge for goaltender interference on second goal vs. Mammoth

The Toronto Maple Leafs found themselves on the losing side of things again on Tuesday night, dropping their second of two games against the Utah Mammoth on home ice.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Auston Matthews says there are no excuses for slow start in loss vs. Mammoth

The Toronto Maple Leafs took 40 minutes to find their legs on Tuesday night and it cost them two points against the Utah Mammoth. Despite a bounce back

Darren Raddysh News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Darren Raddysh puts blame on himself for loss to Mammoth following late penalty

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Utah Mammoth after a poor start in what should have been seen as an admirable bounce back by Sergei Bobrovsky. The Leafs played from behind for most of the game and didn’t really find their legs until the third period.