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On YouTubeAuston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Leafs’ Auston Matthews to return to lineup against Jets
An important piece is set to bring in the New Year with his team. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube revealed that captain Auston Matthews will be in the lineup for the team’s New Year’s Day clash with the Winnipeg Jets.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1
Early Trade Talk: Matthews and More as NHL Teams Flip to 2026
With the calendar officially turned to 2026, NHL front offices are already eyeing their respective rosters and, inevitably, the NHL trade deadline. January always flips the switch from speculation to strategy, and a handful of recognizable names are quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) surfacing in the rumor mill.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
Leafs lineup news: Matthews will play vs. Jets, Woll starts, Nylander doubtful to practice Friday
We’ve entered the new year, and the Toronto Maple Leafs received some good news Thursday morning. Auston Matthews will play Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.
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 / 6IX ON ICE / January 1
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs can still realistically make the playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a 4–0 win against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. However, unlike much of the season, the Leafs looked decent throughout the game.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews will return to lineup vs. Jets
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews joined his teammates for Thursday’s morning skate, and will return to the lineup against the Winnipeg Jets.
Auston Matthews News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1
Auston Matthews Expected To Return Thursday
Jan. 1: It looks like only a one-game absence for Matthews. He was a full participant at morning skate and is expected to center Matthew Knies and Max Domi tonight against the Jets, per Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun.
Logan Shaw News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 1
Logan Shaw makes franchise history, Toronto Marlies end 2025 with third straight win 
“I thought we played extremely well. The kill in the first period — the five-minute [major] — was huge. It was a huge momentum boost for us. The special teams were a huge part of this win, but I thought our five-on-five game was really solid.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
How Matthew Knies is thriving in bumper role on Leafs’ new-look power play
Stop the presses! After the Toronto Maple Leafs hired assistant coach Steve Sullivan on December 26, to replace the outgoing Marc Savard, the team’s once-dormant power play has caught fire.
Nick Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1
Nick Robertson’s Climb to the Maple Leafs Top-Six
Nick Robertson has taken advantage of his chances to force his way back into the Toronto Maple Leafs conversation—no whining or grand declarations. Just showing up and doing the work.
William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
Top Leafs stories of 2025 – When Amazon made William Nylander look bad
DISCLAIMER: The ‘top stories’ are simply ranked based on how much traffic they garnered for our site over the past calendar year. This is not an opinionated list.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
26 Maple Leafs resolutions for 2026
The best resolutions are the ones that someone makes for you, right? In the case of the Maple Leafs they seem like they can use all the help they can get, so I’ve decided that I’m the right person to set their course, free of charge of course.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / January 1
Maple Leafs Announce Chris Tanev, Auston Matthews News Before Jets Game
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to navigate an injury-filled season as they prepare for Thursday’s matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. Toronto won its last game of 2025 beating the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Tuesday despite already being without multiple starters, including team captain Auston Matthews.
Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 31
Craig Berube on Nick Robertson’s growth this season: “A more confident person, on and off the ice… I see that swagger in him… He’s a gamer”
After Wednesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Nick Robertson’s growth, the team’s mood entering the new year, and the status of his many injured players.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31
Oilers’ Host: Matthews’ Future in Toronto Up in the Air
The Toronto Maple Leafs are no strangers to pressure, speculation, or noise. But when respected insider Jason Gregor reports that Auston Matthews is not exactly “loving life in Toronto,” it hits differently.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31
Good and Bad News as Maple Leafs Updated on Several Injuries
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing another tough stretch on the injury front, with head coach Craig Berube confirming that both Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua will miss significant time.
Christopher Tanev News / Field Level Media / December 31
Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev (groin) out for 'significant time'
The Toronto Maple Leafs expect defenseman Chris Tanev to miss "significant time" with a groin injury he sustained after recovering from a separate issue, coach Craig Berube said Wednesday.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 31
Leafs injury news: Tanev, Joshua out indefinitely, Matthews, Nylander’s status vs. Jets to be determined
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out indefinitely due to a groin injury, head coach Craig Berube confirmed Wednesday. “Chris Tanev is going to miss some time, significant time,” Berube said via Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev to miss 'significant time' with groin injury
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters Wednesday that defenseman Chris Tanev will miss “significant time” with a groin injury.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 31
Worrying Maple Leafs Injury Update Emerges Before New Year
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ injury situation worsened before Tuesday's win with the loss of defenseman Chris Tanev and forward Dakota Joshua, both of whom missed the 4–0 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 31
Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after Nico Hischier fight
New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn’t entirely displeased after Nico Hischier fought Matthew Knies in the third period of Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Auston Matthews News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' injury presents steep challenge for Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that star forward Auston Matthews will be out day-to-day due to a lower-body injury. Matthews suffered the injury on a blocked shot in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 30
Toronto Maple Leafs hot takes heading into 2026
If you’re tired of watching Team Canada be what the kids call “mid” at the World Juniors, I have some hot or not-so-hot takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs going into the New Year.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Maple Leafs Recall Matt Benning, Jacob Quillan
The Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Matt Benning and center Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, according to a team announcement. Toronto’s active roster is full, so two corresponding moves will be necessary.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 28
Red Wings' young defensive duo may help team end playoff drought
The Detroit Red Wings have not been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2015-16 season. For a team that once went 25 consecutive seasons in the playoffs, that nine-year drought is a significant fall from grace.
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