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Hildeby Is No Longer a Maple Leafs Project

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby’s stat line jumps off the page after a thrilling 2-1 victory over a Philadelphia Flyers team that never really found daylight on Thursday night: Twenty-one saves on twenty-two shots.

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Maple Leafs assign forward Jacob Quillan to Toronto Marlies

Jacob Quillan is headed back to the AHL. On Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the 23-year-old forward has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 OT Win Over the Flyers

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action last night against the Philadelphia Flyers. It wasn’t the most eventful game to start, but the pace of play quickened as they entered the third period and into overtime.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

William Nylander for Adam Fox? Maple Leafs Insider Has No Interest

There’s always going to be noise surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs — that’s the territory that comes with playing in the mecca of hockey for a fanbase that lives and breathes by its team.

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William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

Insider Sparks William Nylander Trade Buzz With Kraken Proposal

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the hottest teams in hockey right now, and the timing couldn’t be better. With their season hanging by a thread and injuries piling up—most notably to William Nylander—a playoff push felt as far-fetched as ever.

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Toronto 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.

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.

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.

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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.