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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe credits increased physicality as key to OT win vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe believes his increased physicality was a key catalyst to their overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

4 takeaways from Leafs-Sabres: Tavares caps off excellent game with OT winner, McCabe sets the tone

John Tavares scored the overtime winner for the Toronto Maple Leafs, steering his team to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Tavares notched the 499th goal of his career, capping off an excellent performance where he was arguably the team’s best player.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 23

Jake McCabe names Henry Thrun as a standout at Maple Leafs training camp

One of the most surprising moves the Toronto Maple Leafs made this summer (well, aside from the Mitch Marner trade), was a deal that saw enforcer Ryan Reaves head to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Henry Thrun.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 9

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Jake McCabe?

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a handful of pleasant surprises last season, and defenceman Jake McCabe arguably topped the list. The veteran blueliner had himself a career season in 2024-25, and he’ll be looking to build off of his success heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 7

The Athletic ranks Toronto Maple Leafs 15th in contract efficiency

This summer has seen somewhat of a reshuffling of the books for the Toronto Maple Leafs. With Mitch Marner walking out the door, John Tavares signing a team-friendly deal, and Matthew Knies earning his first standard contract, things look a little different on the Maple Leafs’ PuckPedia headed into the fall.

Chicago Blackhawks News / TheLeafsnation / June 27

Blackhawks select Vaclav Nestrasil No. 25 overall with Leafs’ original 1st-round pick

During an eventful first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks selected winger Vaclav Nestrasil from the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL with the 25th overall pick.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 13

Jake McCabe cemented himself as one of Maple Leafs’ key shutdown defencemen

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe had another stellar season in terms of his impact on the defensive side of the game. There were some growing pains when he first arrived in Toronto during the 2023 trade deadline, but he was able to show the two-way play and snarl that helped transform the identity of the blueline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ McCabe-Lafferty Deal

When the Toronto Maple Leafs swung their 2023 trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, it was billed as a move to toughen up the roster for a playoff push. The deal sent prospect Pavel Gogolev, winger Joey Anderson, a 2025 first-round pick, and a 2026 second-rounder to Chicago.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 6

Watch: Missed tripping call aids Maple Leafs in Game 1 win

The Toronto Maple Leafs survived a furious third-period rally by the Florida Panthers in their 5-4 Game 1 Eastern Conference second-round win with an assist from the officials.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe to play Game 1 versus Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs will open the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a boosted blue line as both Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe are set to return to the lineup, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed per TSN’s Chris Johnston.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 19

Jake McCabe will play in Game 1, status of Oliver Ekman-Larsson to be determined

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe is cleared to return to the lineup for Game 1 on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. The blueliner was seen

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Atlantic Notes: Lindholm, Roy, McCabe, Ekman-Larsson, Puljujarvi

Bruins center Elias Lindholm dealt with a back injury throughout his first season in Boston, he revealed to reporters at today’s exit meetings (via Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub).

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 17

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Berube confident McCabe, Ekman-Larsson will play Game 1

It was an eventful morning skate ahead of the final regular season game for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it’s getting difficult not to look ahead to the playoffs.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Leafs’ Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekman-Larsson dealing with upper-body injuries, uncertain for Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of uncertainties on their blueline heading into the playoffs, as head coach Craig Berube announced that defensemen Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson are dealing with upper-body injuries and are uncertain for Game 1 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 15

Leafs Practice Report: McCabe, Ekman-Larsson, Kampf absent from morning skate in Buffalo

With just two games left in their regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs need one point to lock down first in the Atlantic and secure the Battle of Ontario for round one of this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 12

Stolarz projected starter vs. Canadiens, McCabe, Kampf participate in Leafs’ optional skate

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is the projected starter for Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. Stolarz won his past six starts, posting a 19-8-3 record in 32 appearances with a .922 save percentage.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Maple Leafs Down Two D-Men as They Battle Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be shorthanded on defense Saturday when they take on the Montreal Canadiens. With only five healthy defensemen available, it will be a battle with the playoff-bound Habs, who are 6-1 in their last seven games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McCabe, OEL, Kampf & Load Management

The Montreal Canadiens will get another shot at punching their ticket to the postseason tonight when they visit the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 11

Jake McCabe ruled out vs. Canadiens, Hurricanes, expected to return before end of season

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe has been ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, and Sunday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Craig Berube confirmed Friday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 7

Jake McCabe, David Kampf will miss Leafs’ next two games due to injuries

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe and forward David Kampf will miss the team’s next two games due to injuries, head coach Craig Berube confirmed Monday via TSN’s Mark Masters.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

When Courage Becomes a Gamble: Maple Leafs Fallout From McCabe’s Fight

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a dramatic overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday (Jan. 5). However, the celebration was marred by an injury to Jake McCabe.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Maple Leafs place Jake McCabe on Injured Reserve with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that defenseman Jake McCabe has been placed on Injured Reserve (IR) with an upper-body injury, retroactive to Jan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe leaves game with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that defenseman Jake McCabe has left Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with an upper-body injury. McCabe sustained the injury late in the first period of the game during a fight with Flyers winger Garnet Hathaway.