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Craig Berube All But Confirms Surprising Maple Leafs’ Roster Move

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube appeared to confirm the short-term future of rookie forward Easton Cowan. Addresing the media following Saturday's final preseason game of the Leafs, Berube said that Cowan has earned a spot on the team’s opening-night roster after an impressive training camp.

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Maple Leafs waive four on the final day

Today the Maple Leafs have cut their roster down by waiving four players. The full waiver list today is very large, with multiple choices at every position if a team is interested in making a claim.

Evgeny Kuznetsov News / 6IX ON ICE / October 5

Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have room for Evgeny Kuznetsov?

Coming off a relatively successful offseason despite the loss of Mitch Marner, the Leafs are looking at a very good roster. One thing they are missing

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Maple Leafs Rookie is Ready: 'We’ve Got Decisions to Make…'

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube believes prospect Easton Cowan is ready to make the jump to the NHL, though he stopped short of confirming his spot on the opening night roster this week.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

Daily Faceoff boldly predicts Auston Matthews will win Hart Trophy for 2nd time

We’re three days away from the regular season opener, which naturally invites predictions, expectations and proclamations. Our friends at Daily Faceoff believe we will see a genuinely resurgent campaign from Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, where he wins his second Hart Trophy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 5

Your Sunday before the season starts cap space post

Okay, it's finally time to talk about cap space. I've refused to discuss it since the season ended last spring because nothing about cap space matters until it's real.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

Craig Berube believes Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan is ready for NHL after preseason

Easton Cowan entered training camp as the most intriguing player on the roster and after a stellar preseason, the 20-year-old may have made the Toronto Maple Leafs opening night roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

3 Marlies who could be dark horse call-up candidates for the Maple Leafs

Just like the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster in the wake of the departure of Mitch Marner, the Toronto Marlies are going to have a vastly different look this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 4

Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: “We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he’s ready”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the final game of the preseason. On the team’s performance: Hard-working game by our guys.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 4

Maple Leafs’ David Kampf, William Villeneuve clear waivers

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf and defenceman William Villeneuve have cleared waivers on Saturday and can be assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 4

Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in practice after Laughton’s injury: “Moving Max into that third hole gives us more depth in our lines”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Detroit, Craig Berube discussed rejigging his lineup down the middle after Scott Laughton’s injury, Ben Danford’s camp, David Kampf passing through waivers, and more.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 4

Leafs practice notes: Maccelli joins Matthews in non-game group, Robertson, Cowan, Jarnkrok to play vs. Red Wings

As a result of Scott Laughton’s lower-body injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs reshuffled their lines entering Saturday’s preseason finale against the Detroit Red Wings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Maple Leafs Face Lineup Decision Days Before NHL Season Opener

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward depth has taken a sudden hit. Scott Laughton, projected to anchor the club’s fourth line, will miss multiple weeks after blocking a shot in Detroit.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 4

Toronto Maple Leafs fan therapy Vol. 1: The new era

I’m a Leafs fan first and foremost. I’ve not kept that a secret, and I have never claimed to be some kind of unbiased member of the “media.” I’m just a guy in a toxic relationship with a hockey team who was asked by someone whose judgment should be questioned to write about that relationship. This year I’m fully leaning into it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby’s Chance, Danford’s Rise & Cowan’s Crossroads

As the preseason winds down, the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing three storylines that could shape the start of their season — and perhaps their future.

Brendan Shanahan News / TheLeafsnation / October 4

Brendan Shanahan grateful for opportunity to work with Maple Leafs for 11 years

Former Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan expressed gratitude for the chance to work with his childhood team for over a decade. The architect of the Leafs’ rebuild was first hired by the franchise in 2014, joining the team right at its lowest point and with little progress to show for it.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / October 4

Easton Cowan is confident his 200-foot game can help Maple Leafs

Entering his third training camp with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Easton Cowan feels he’s ready to make the jump to pro hockey. After a few weeks of camp, and another preseason game Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings under his belt, there’s no question – Cowan is ready to make his NHL debut.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 4

Cowan a fit on the Leafs, Laughton injury fallout, and the workload for Stolarz: Leaflets

And then there was one. Saturday night’s game against the Red Wings marks the end of the Maple Leafs’ preseason and the final activity left will be publishing the starting roster for 2025-26.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

Auston Matthews 'Great Passer' as Top-Line Playing Partner

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for a new fit alongside Auston Matthews appears to have found its answer for the 2025-26 season in Max Domi, and the team’s franchise center is fully on board.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 5