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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28

Craig Berube had a pointed message for the Maple Leafs after their loss to the Sabres

Home ice offered no comfort to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, as they suffered a 7-4 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It has been the trend of late for the Maple Leafs, which went 0-4-1 in their five-game homestand that ended with a loud thud, as the Sabres had their way on the host team.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 27

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ miserable 0-4-1 homestand: “Until we decide to do things right and keep the puck out of our net — goalies included — this is what we’re going to get”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-20-9. On where the game got away from the team: We had a couple of bad breaks go off our guys, but at the end of the first period, we turned the puck over, […]

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Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 27

Craig Berube on the lessons the current Leafs can take away from Darryl Sittler’s address: “The pride of the Leafs, what is expected, and the standard here”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game, Craig Berube discussed the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler’s 10-point game, starting Joseph Woll, and the challenge against the Buffalo Sabres.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 27

Leafs lineup notes: Maple Leafs revert to old lines ahead of divisional game vs. Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost four games in a row, and they’ll look to their old lines to try and spark them into a win against the Buffalo Sabres.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 26

Craig Berube on William Nylander’s (overblown) middle-finger incident: “I mean, come on… He knows it’s wrong, and he owned up to it”

After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Nylander’s apology for yesterday’s incident, Jacob Quillan’s limited action against Colorado, and the message to the team amid the recent struggles.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Mental Mistakes? Maple Leafs Must Escape First-Period Slumps

Watching the Toronto Maple Leafs lately, you can’t help but notice the pattern: the team comes out and suddenly finds itself in a hole. Head coach Craig Berube calls it what it is — a mental grind.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Insider Reveals Why Anthony Stolarz Was Rushed Back Into Game Action

The storylines were plentiful before, during, and after Friday night’s matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vegas Golden Knights. As expected, Mitch Marner’s return to Scotiabank Arena dominated the spotlight, while Rasmus Andersson’s Golden Knights debut added another intriguing wrinkle.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 26

Craig Berube insists Maple Leafs must find confidence through hard work after another loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in their toughest stretches of the season, facing off against some of the NHL’s best, and once again, the team laid a complete egg on home ice.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 25

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ energy on the bench during a fourth straight loss: “It’s quiet, and that’s not going to help… You have to cheer for your teammate, and you have to have energy no matter the situation”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-19-9. On his takeaways from the loss: I thought we came out and were fine.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 25

Craig Berube says Jacob Quillan will play, Calle Jarnkrok to sit vs. Avalanche

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed to reporters Sunday morning that prospect Jacob Quillan will enter the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche for the first time since December 30.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Craig Berube’s Message and His Decisions Didn’t Match

Craig Berube talked a good game after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6–3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Pace. Urgency. Standards slipping. Especially at home.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Maple Leafs’ Cynics Don’t Have to Work Hard After Loss to the Golden Knights

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t just lose 6-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights on home ice; they confirmed a pattern that’s been gnawing at this season for weeks now.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 24

Craig Berube frustrated with Maple Leafs’ inability to carry momentum in 6-3 loss to Golden Knights

The Toronto Maple Leafs failed to get the last laugh in either of their games against Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights, losing to them twice in eight days for a sweep of the season series.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

Craig Berube Was Asked About William Nylander’s Potential Return, And His Response Is Not Good News For The Maple Leafs

William Nylander’s situation is quickly becoming a real worry for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Craig Berube’s latest update on the star forward has only added to the uncertainty.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

3 Takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 Loss to the Golden Knights

The Toronto Maple Leafs played in the biggest game of the season last night. This was one that had been circled on the calendar since the release of the 2025–26 NHL schedule.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube Shocks Everyone After Showing Up With A Nasty Head Scar And Black Eye Before Golden Knights Game

Craig Berube did not need to say a word on Friday morning for people to notice something was off. When the Toronto Maple Leafs’ head coach arrived ahead of the game against Vegas, fans and media immediately focused on his very visible black eye and the baseball cap he was wearing.

Craig Berube News / Larry Brown Sports / January 23

Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube shows off giant cut on his head

When Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube goes behind the bench for Friday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights, he will do so looking like he just came from a huge fight.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Craig Berube Talks Coaching Status After Freak Off-Ice Gym Accident

Craig Berube says he’ll be behind the bench for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night, but he looks like he might be better suited to take a rest day or two.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube drops Easton Cowan message after costly turnover vs Red Wings

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday night. Toronto is still one point out of the playoffs, even with a recent surge up the standings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 20

Reading Between the Lines of Craig Berube’s Injury Update

If you listened to Craig Berube talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ injuries lately, you probably noticed something right away: he’s polite, he gives the facts, but there’s zero extra energy.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Leafs’ Berube on Nylander: ‘I’m not sure when he’s going to be on the ice’

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without one of their most important players again – for a while, this time. Talking to the media on Monday morning ahead