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Analyst Believes Morgan Rielly’s Struggles Warrant Big Changes

The 2025–26 season was supposed to be a bounce-back year for Morgan Rielly—a chance to prove he’s still capable of being a top-pairing defenseman with elite offensive abilities and passable defense on the other side.

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Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Midseason prospect pool update (Part 2)

Welcome back to another edition of the Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup. Last week, we took a look at the top names in Toronto’s prospect pool, so this week we’re going to catch up with some of the lesser-known youngsters in the Leafs’ pipeline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Leafs practice news: Matthew Knies, Troy Stecher absent, Jacob Quillan joins John Tavares’ line

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies and defenceman Troy Stecher were both absent from Tuesday’s practice, TSN’s Mark Masters reports. Knies was a game-time decision for Monday’s contest against the Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

A timeline of events that led to Mitch Marner’s downfall and eventual exit from Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner was supposed to be a lifelong Leaf. Marner, who spent nine years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, was drafted fourth overall by the team in 2015, at a point where the team had finally committed to a proper rebuild.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Craig Berube points to mental grind, lack of patience as reasons for loss vs. Wild

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell 6-3 to the Minnesota Wild on Monday night, being outshot 38-30 and giving up six goals allowed for the third time in the team’s past four games. Monday night’s game was the Leafs’ fifth game in the past eight days and the beginning of seven games in 13 days to close out the month of January.

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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.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Leafs assign Anthony Stolarz to AHL on conditioning stint

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that they have assigned goalie Anthony Stolarz to their AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies on a conditioning loan.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Difficult Decisions Loom: Should William Nylander Play in the Olympics?

William Nylander is in unfamiliar territory right now. The superstar winger has been one of — if not the — most durable players in the NHL over the past five years, yet in 2025–26 he has already missed double the amount of time he did during that entire stretch combined.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 20

Game Review: Fatigued Maple Leafs continue to struggle defensively in loss to Wild

Yeesh. The first five minutes of this game looked like it could’ve been a much different type of night, as the Leafs tilted the ice and created good looks for Easton Cowan off an OEL-generated rebound and a deflection off the ref that set up Steven Lorentz, who could easily have three or four goals […]

Scott Laughton News / 6IX ON ICE / January 20

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs need to re-sign Scott Laughton

Right before the New Year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gone on an impressive run. In their last 10 games, they are 6–2–2. Despite this run, the Leafs are still one point out of a Wild Card spot in the arms race that is the Eastern Conference.

Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll holds himself accountable after allowing five goals to Wild

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll took ownership of his performance on Monday where he gave up five goals to the Minnesota Wild. After coming off a four-game road trip out west, the team’s first game back in Toronto to kick off a five-game homestand did not go according to plan.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Maple Leafs assign goaltender Anthony Stolarz to AHL’s Marlies on conditioning loan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned goaltender Anthony Stolarz to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League on a conditioning loan, the team announced Tuesday morning.

Dougie Hamilton News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

Maple Leafs Pivoting to Dougie Hamilton Isn’t a Bad Idea

While the Toronto Maple Leafs have recently seen some success as they have gone 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, there’s always a need to make improvements to the roster.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs were ‘flat from the start’ in loss to Wild

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ homestand got off to a rocky start on Monday, falling 6-3 to the Minnesota Wild. It was a tough result for a team looking to climb their way back into playoff contention amidst a recent strong stretch of games.

Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

3 takeaways from Leafs-Wild: Woll’s worst start of season, net-front defence completely absent

Weathering the impact of a condensed schedule due to the upcoming Olympics, the effects of a four-game road trip are more pronounced than usual. This may be a ready-made excuse for a Toronto Maple Leafs team that showed up completely flat on home ice during a 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

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Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews passes Borje Salming on all-time franchise list

Auston Matthews has been the beating heart of the Toronto Maple Leafs ever since they drafted him first overall in 2016. During Matthews’ stint thus far

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Maple Leafs Hand Wild an Easy Two Points

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened a big homestand Saturday night, and it went about as badly as it could. A 6–3 loss to a Minnesota team that didn’t even have its full lineup dressed.

Troy Stecher News / Professor Press Box / January 20

Stecher Got His Shot — And Toronto Is Benefitting From It

Sometimes, all a player needs is a real opportunity. For Troy Stecher, that chance has arrived in Toronto — and he’s taking full advantage. What used to be 13 or so minutes a night with the Oilers has grown into over 20 minutes per game with the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Maple Leafs Need to Show Road Dominance to Save Their Season

After a tumultuous start to the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs head into this week just one point back of a playoff spot, thanks to securing at least a point in 12 of their last 13 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 19

Maple Leafs in the Wild: Can Toronto Turn Close Calls Into Control?

If there’s one thing you can say about the Maple Leafs lately, it’s that they’re learning how to survive in uncomfortable spots. Saturday’s win in Winnipeg wasn’t flashy.

Morgan Rielly News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly Gets Called 'Weak Defender'

Criticism is growing around Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly after a blunt assessment from Leafs Nation's analyst Zack Phillips. Speaking on The Leafs Nation, Phillips questioned Rielly’s defensive play and effort during a demanding stretch of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Maple Leafs Injury Update: Nylander, Knies & More

The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot catch a break this season when it comes to injuries. It has been something that has plagued them since the first puck was dropped and has played a large role in how their season has gone.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / January 19

Maple Leafs Forward's Injury Timeline Uncertain Ahead of Olympics

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t know when forward William Nylander will be back on the ice. Nylander, who suffered a groin injury in the team’s 6-5 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan.

Jacob Quillan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Maple Leafs Recall Jacob Quillan

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve added forward Jacob Quillan back to the NHL roster. They’ll need to make a corresponding move to open a spot on the active roster.

Bobby McMann News / 6IX ON ICE / January 19

What would a Bobby McMann extension look like for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Over the past couple of seasons, Bobby McMann has become a reliable depth forward in Toronto. The Maple Leafs signed him to a minor league deal in the 2020–21 season, and rewarded him with a two-year NHL extension before the 2024–2025 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 18

Maple Leafs Fan Therapy vol. 13: Toronto is playing meaningful games in January, and it’s fun

It’s been an eventful week in Leafland. Since the last fan therapy, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gone 2–1–1, including an away win against the seemingly unbeatable Colorado Avalanche, a multi-goal collapse against Mitch Marner and the Golden Knights, and a come-from-behind victory over the Winnipeg Jets. The Leafs are playing good hockey.