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With training camp well underway, there’s the traditional preseason optimism inside the Toronto Maple Leafs’ dressing room, including from those on the blue line.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Maple Leafs: ‘I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think we could win’

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is confident that his team has what it takes to win a Stanley Cup. Ekman-Larsson made an appearance on Leafs Morning Take with Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill on Thursday, outlining why he feels the Leafs are capable of reaching the hockey summit.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 16

Maple Leafs defenseman could assume new role next season

Maple Leafs defenseman could assume new role with Toronto next season

One of the Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen could assume a new role during the 2025-26 NHL season.

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Wild have understandable trade stance on Kirill Kaprizov

Training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Eastern Conference

Training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 16

What does a successful 2024-25 season look like for Oliver Ekman-Larsson?

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a four-year contract in the 2024 offseason as part of what was a total reshaping of their defensive corps.

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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.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 8

Too much was asked of Oliver Ekman-Larsson in 2024-25

There’s a pretty big difference between last June and this one for Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Last year, Ekman-Larsson was averaging around three hits a night and being heralded for his role in the Panthers march to the Stanley Cup.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 2

Finding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next version of Sam Bennett

Sam Bennett has become a polarizing figure in recent weeks, ever since the Leafs were unceremoniously eliminated from the NHL playoffs. There’s speculation that the 6’1” centre could command as much as $10M a year in free agency.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 14

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Ekman-Larsson will play Game 5, Berube hints at game-time decisions

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will play Game 5 against the Florida Panthers after missing Tuesday’s practice due to illness. Ekman-Larsson was on the ice early ahead of the Leafs’ morning skate on Wednesday, before leaving the ice ahead of the formal session.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Panthers/Maple Leafs Notes: Stolarz, Rodrigues, Ekman-Larsson

Mark Masters from TSN reported that Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was seen back on the ice this morning before the team’s practice. While there is no specific timeline for his return, this development is a positive sign.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 13

Oliver Ekman-Larsson misses Leafs’ practice due to illness

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson missed Tuesday’s practice due to illness and was held out for precautionary reasons, head coach Craig Berube revealed.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs-Panthers is turning ugly

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday with two more games. Here are some key takeaways from the action.

These playoffs belong to Stars forward Mikko Rantanen

Watch: Stars’ Mason Marchment gets away with hitting referee

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Canucks GM says team is interested in retaining Brock Boeser

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

Maple Leafs’ Ekman-Larsson drawing on past experience with Panthers ahead of Round 2

After days of anticipation, the moment has come, as the Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Florida Panthers for Game 1 of their second-round series Monday night.

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.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Maple Leafs Get Help on Defense for Game 1 vs. Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube announced Sunday that veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is expected to be in the lineup for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Ekman-Larsson available for Game 1, Stolarz projected to start

The Battle of Ontario is finally underway and the Toronto Maple Leafs held an optional morning skate ahead of Sunday’s Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Oliver Ekman-Larsson knows what’s in store for Maple Leafs upon return to lineup for Game 1

Oliver Ekman-Larsson is set to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ lineup after missing the final few games of the season due to injury, and he knows better than anybody what the team will have to prepare for if they want to make a long playoff run.

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 / Field Level Media / April 15

Leafs hope D Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be ready by playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is expected to be ready for the playoffs, head coach Craig Berube said on Tuesday. Ekman-Larsson, 33, hasn't played since sustaining an upper-body injury while falling awkwardly on a breakaway in a 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning last Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson to miss game against Canadiens

Toronto Maple Leafs veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be held out of the lineup Saturday versus the Atlantic Division rival Montreal Canadiens due to an undisclosed injury, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed Friday per Arun Srinivasan of The Leafs Nation.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / February 1