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On YouTubeEaston Cowan News / Professor Press Box / February 27
Confused About Easton Cowan’s Status with the Maple Leafs
Head coach Craig Berube knows his Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t winning right now. The team’s in a tough spot, and yet Easton Cowan — the 20-year-old first-round pick — keeps getting healthy-scratched.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 27
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has forgotten what it means to be captain
Self-criticism is fine, but it's not enough. Clearly, Matthews' speech is disconnected from reality.
Elliotte Friedman News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27
Friedman Signals Maple Leafs Will Sell After Florida Meltdown
Some moments in a season hit you like a brick, and the Maple Leafs’ trip through Florida was exactly that. Two games, two ugly losses, and a whole lot of “yep, that’s it.” Even Elliotte Friedman flat-out said it: whatever tiny sliver of hope the Maple Leafs were hanging onto pretty much died on that road swing.
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?
James Hardie News / Inside The Rink / February 27
ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Add Two Pieces To Roster
The Norfolk Admirals have signed defenseman Caleb Price to an Ametur try-out and claimed forward James Hardie off waivers from the Jacksonville Icemen.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 27
Toronto’s Retool Should Include This Rangers Defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering retool mode. With the NHL trade deadline less than a week away, they should look recoup some draft picks. Toronto should also try to acquire younger players and try to at least finish the season on a high note.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 27
Soft Sell or Full Sell-Off?: What’s the Difference for the Maple Leafs?
With the NHL trade deadline just a week away, the Toronto Maple Leafs have quietly flipped the “For Sale” sign from aggressive buyer to something a little softer.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27
Maple Leafs Trade Proposes Two Wingers to Kraken for Center
Given that the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be sellers at the end of this season, what would be a good trade for them? This proposal sends the Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson and Bobby McMann to the Seattle Kraken for Shane Wright.
Bobby McMann News / Professor Press Box / February 27
Is Maple Leafs Bobby McMann Really That Good?
Toronto Maple Leafs fans love their breakout stories. Guys like Bobby McMann suddenly become household names, you hear chatter about “hidden gems,” and before long, every fan feels like they’ve discovered a secret weapon.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 27
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tavares, Matthews, Haymes & Now What?
Sometimes you come back from a long break, and it’s clear in how you play. That’s been the Toronto Maple Leafs coming out of the Olympic break. Two games, two losses, and both showed the same issue.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
David Pagnotta pitches Woll for Tippett type deal: LMT
The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially cooked. With 23 games to go, they’re eight points out of a playoff spot. If it wasn’t clear enough prior to their return from the Olympic break, it is now: It’s time to SELL.
Luke Haymes News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 27
Luke Haymes scores first pro hat-trick, Toronto Marlies earn impressive win in Laval 
“The first 10 minutes of the first period set the tone. I thought we were as good as we’ve been. We’ve had some good starts lately, but that was at another level… That’s about as complete a game as I’ve seen us play all season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 27
Maple Leafs’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the home stretch of a season that has been a major disappointment. In the years since they drafted Auston Matthews (2016) and added John Taveras in free agency (2018), the hope for Leafs supporters is that the team would put its long Stanley Cup drought behind them.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
Auston Matthews after loss to Panthers: ‘We need to be the more desperate team every single night’
Following consecutive losses to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially sport 2.6 percent odds of making the playoffs, for the 10th consecutive year.
William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27
Analyst Rips William Nylander as Symbol of Maple Leafs Playoff Failures
If William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff hopes were slim and none coming out of the Olympic break, then slim has just about left the building.
Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
Brad Treliving has a week to make a case for being the right person for his job
General Managers, like coaches, are hired for the purpose of being fired, and at this point in Brad Treliving’s tenure it’s hard to not see the case for the Toronto Maple Leafs heading in a new direction this offseason.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
13 Maple Leafs crack Daily Faceoff’s most recent trade board
With every loss that mounts, the Toronto Maple Leafs feel that much closer to becoming sellers at the 2026 National Hockey League trade deadline. With
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / February 27
Auston Matthews has been especially bad since visiting Donald Trump at the White House
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 0–2 since the Olympics ended, being outplayed, outchanced, and ultimately outscored by a 9–3 mark against the two Florida teams.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 27
Maple Leafs Mishandling Easton Cowan With Multiple Scratches
When Easton Cowan cracked the Toronto Maple Leafs roster to start the season, it was well deserved as he was doing the little things right and competing hard. At times throughout the season, we’ve witnessed the tenacity, speed and skill that he can bring.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
Maple Leafs trade deadline matchmaker: Who are the best fits to pull off a move with Toronto?
The countdown is on to the trade deadline. It seems likely that the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to see if any ground can be made up in the standings
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 27
3 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: It’s not a matter of selling, it’s how aggressive the ensuing sale will be
As the adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, a video will suffice. Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube silently stormed to the dressing room after a listless first period against the Florida Panthers.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 26
Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube is overlooking a fix that's right in front of him
The NHL season just resumed on Wednesday after the Olympic break, the Toronto Maple Leafs already have two losses. Head coach Craig Berube is ignoring a solution he already has at his disposal.
Bobby McMann News / Daily Faceoff / February 26
Leafs, Bobby McMann far apart in negotiations, trade may be explored
As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to lose their way into seller status ahead of March 6th’s trade deadline, they’ll have difficult decisions to make on their pending unrestricted free agents.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 25
Maple Leafs president sends strong message to fans, but it won't fix team's problems
Toronto is 27-21-9 with 63 points, seventh in the Atlantic Division and outside the playoff zone.
PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 25
U.S. women's hockey team 'not surprised' by Trump call; feel support from men's Olympic team
As many players from the United States women’s hockey team returned to their respective PWHL teams on Wednesday, many were asked about their feelings on how the men’s team reacted to the now-infamous phone call from U.S.
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