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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 9
Who could the Toronto Maple Leafs buy at the trade deadline this year?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are only one point behind a playoff position, and with their strong start to 2026, they appear poised to secure their ticket into this postseason for the 10th consecutive year.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 9
Scott Laughton reflects on emotional return to Philly, raves about ‘unbelievable teammate’ Easton Cowan
Scott Laughton picked the perfect time to have one of his best games as a Toronto Maple Leaf. The pesky two-way center made his triumphant return to Philadelphia for the first time since being traded last season by the Flyers, and was a huge x-factor for the Maple Leafs in their 2-1 overtime win.
Matias Maccelli News / TheLeafsnation / January 9
Maple Leafs’ Matias Maccelli ranks 27th on The Athletic’s January trade board
Two months out from this year’s March trade deadline, it’s time to start keeping an eye out for the big pieces on the market. In that spirit, The Athletic’s Chris Johnston published his first trade targets board of the new year on Thursday.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 9
Maple Leafs’ Berube highlights standout games from Laughton, Cowan, Hildeby after win vs. Flyers
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is witnessing his team turn the corner in 2026, and highlighted several individual performances, following a 2-1 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
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 / TheLeafsnation / January 9
3 takeaways from Leafs-Flyers: Laughton outstanding in return game, Cowan gets the last laugh
Scott Laughton was a beloved member of the Philadelphia Flyers, before he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs at last year’s deadline. The concept of revenge games in the NHL may be somewhat exaggerated, but Laughton exacted a measure of poetic justice against his former club, scoring the game-tying goal in a dominant performance Thursday.
Scott Laughton News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 9
Game Review: Laughton provides storybook ending for the Maple Leafs in Philadelphia 
Scott Laughton’s folk hero status continues to rise in Toronto. I had to blink a few times to make sure I wasn’t superimposing the memory of Laughton’s goal against the Dallas Stars onto this game in my head, wanting the moment for Laughton so badly.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9
Hildeby and Laughton: The Stabilizers in a 2-1 Maple Leafs Win
If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, the 2–1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers was about as feel-good as a game can get. Most of the night, it seemed like the Leafs couldn’t really get going.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 9
3 Takeaways from Maple Leafs 2-1 OT Win Over the Flyers
For most of the game, it looked like the Toronto Maple Leafs were going to fizzle one out. Their power play, which had been clicking lately, wasn’t firing — two-man-advantage chances without a shot on goal, for example.
Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 8
Craig Berube after the Leafs’ gutsy win in Philadelphia: “Scotty Laughton was really good again”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-1 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 21-15-7. On the team gutting out a tight, low-scoring game: Yeah, it was a tight game at five-on-five.
Scott Laughton News / The Hockey Writers / January 8
Laughton Propels Maple Leafs to Comeback in Philadelphia
For the second straight game, the Philadelphia Flyers hosted a former player in the organization. That was the only similarity between the reception of Cutter Gauthier, a former prospect who forced himself away before ever signing a contract, and Scott Laughton, one of the most beloved players of the franchise’s last decade.
Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / January 8
Instant Reaction: Easton Cowan scores OT winner as Maple Leafs grind out two points vs. Flyers
Easton Cowan loves Philadelphia. Returning to the building where he scored his first career NHL goal, Cowan called game in overtime to complete the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2-1 comeback over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Easton Cowan News / Field Level Media / January 8
Easton Cowan, Maple Leafs edge Flyers in overtime
Easton Cowan scored midway through overtime, lifting the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-1 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. After a wild sequence of scoring opportunities for both teams, John Tavares skated up on a 2-on-1 with Cowan.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 8
How Far Can the Maple Leafs Really Go This Season?
If you’ve been scrolling MoneyPuck lately, you might be surprised at how bad they think the Toronto Maple Leafs really are. They have a 22.4% chance of making the playoffs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8
The Maple Leafs Didn’t Play Slow: They Played Scared
Earlier this season, as the Toronto Maple Leafs kept losing, they looked slow. Not tired and not necessarily overmatched. Just… slow. Pucks died on their sticks.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 8
Craig Berube on Brandon Carlo’s fit on a pairing with Morgan Rielly: “Brandon is a stabilizer… It gives Morgan a little bit more freedom to do his thing up the ice”
Ahead of Thursday’s game in Philadelphia, Craig Berube discussed Scott Laughton’s impact on the Leafs on and off the ice, Max Domi and Bobby McMann complementing Auston Matthews, Brandon Carlo’s fit with Morgan Rielly, and the challenge presented by the Flyers.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 8
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Woll, Carlo & Game Changers
The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, riding both momentum and meaning. Tuesday’s 4–1 win over the Florida Panthers wasn’t just another solid result at home; it was also a night that connected the present to the past.
Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / January 8
Surfacing Cowan Trade Talk Hints Maple Leafs Done Waiting
When insiders like Nick Kypreos float the idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs might be open to trading Easton Cowan, the reaction is predictable. Fans tend to have two reactions.
William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8
Are the Maple Leafs Better Without William Nylander? Analyst Weighs In
The Toronto Maple Leafs desperately needed to get on a roll and start piling up points in the standings, and since the holiday break, that’s exactly what they’ve managed to do.
Christopher Tanev News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 7
Maple Leafs rumors: Olympic trade freeze adds to desperation after Chris Tanev injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs have begun to turn things around after a brutal stretch at the beginning of December, picking up a point in each of their last seven games — and winning five of them.
Nick Robertson News / 6IX ON ICE / January 7
Is Nick Robertson finally reaching his potential?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a dominant 4–1 win against the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers. Once again, the Leafs can realistically make the playoffs, sitting two points out of a wild-card spot.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 8
Panthers coach Maurice on Marchand injury: 'Dealing with something we didn't want to make worse'
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice provided an update on Brad Marchand, who left Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after taking a hit from Bobby McMann late in the second period.
Brandon Carlo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6
Maple Leafs' Brandon Carlo set to return after long injury layoff
The Leafs have been without Carlo for the majority of the season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5
Maple Leafs Place William Nylander On IR, Recall Marshall Rifai
The Maple Leafs placed right winger William Nylander on injured reserve Monday, according to a team announcement. The placement is retroactive to Dec. 27, so he is eligible for activation at any time.
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