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Steven Lorentz details confidence struggles last season ahead of year 3 with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz is in a better place heading into his third season with the club. After an up-and-down year with mostly downs (which was certainly not exclusive to Lorentz), the Waterloo native spoke about where things went wrong for him in 2025-26 and how he’s going to apply it to this season under a new head coach.

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The most interesting roster battle at Maple Leafs training camp

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot of players fighting for a few spots on the roster, and this could be one of the more interesting battles at training camp.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 6

Newfound bottom-six depth puts pressure on Domi, Lorentz, & Joshua

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a much deeper team heading into next season and seeing how the internal competition plays out for their forward group is going to be one of the major storylines to following at training camp.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 25

How Brandon Duhaime’s signing could impact Steven Lorentz’s spot on Maple Leafs

Steven Lorentz was the latest example of an Ontario-born NHLer who grew up in the Toronto area joining his childhood team and fulfilling a longtime dream in the process.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roslovic, Joshua, Lorentz & Tough Fourth-Line Choice

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the quiet part of the NHL calendar, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to think about. With training camp still weeks away, much of the discussion has shifted from major transactions to how John Chayka and Jim Hiller will put the pieces together.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 9

Maple Leafs’ Steven Lorentz excited to work with new-look bottom six next season

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered free agency with a distinct attack plan that has seemingly set the club up for more success heading into the 2026-27 regular season. On July 1, the Maple Leafs added six forwards as they look to strengthen a group that was a weakness for much of last year’s failures.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 16

Steven Lorentz was quietly effective for Maple Leafs in his 2nd season with team

Although former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving’s work can be scrutinized, his decision to re-sign Steven Lorentz paid off. In today’s

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Steven Lorentz Has Been the Maple Leafs’ Most Valuable Contract

Every team has players who get all the attention: the stars, the scorers, the names on the billboards. But if you spend enough time watching hockey games, you start to realize that good teams are often held together by another kind of player entirely.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5

Maple Leafs HC addresses possibility of Scott Laughton returning

Craig Berube addresses possibility of Scott Laughton returning to Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube and Steven Lorentz addressed a possible return of Scott Laughton to the Canadian franchise after losing 7-6 to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

Quinton Byfield scores OT winner as Kings down Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans

Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies shares 'weird' experience after loss to Kings

Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 19

Steven Lorentz’s Joe Bowen impersonation, Woll stops Berube in shootout at inaugural Leafs Fan Day

The season may be on the brink of a lost one for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but they made an effort to lift some spirits on Thursday morning with their inaugural Leafs Fan Day public practice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Lorentz & Hutson-Like Borgesi

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a 3-1 decision Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena to the New York Islanders. The Islanders scored twice on the power play in the first period and then played a disciplined, defensive game to take the win.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 18

Maple Leafs’ Steven Lorentz offers candid reflection on his game after breaking goal drought

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ modest three-game point streak came to an end on Tuesday night, falling 3-1 to the New York Islanders on St. Patrick’s Day. Once again, the Maple Leafs showed priority in sticking up for one another, something that is becoming a trend since last Thursday’s knee-on-knee hit that Radko Gudas delivered on Auston Matthews.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 2

Why the Maple Leafs need to prioritize Easton Cowan for remainder of season

Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs are positioned as clear sellers for the first time in a decade. Toronto is eight points out of the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference prior to Monday’s games, and the rest of the year is looking bleak.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 6

Steven Lorentz, Max Domi praise Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s game after being named to Swedish olympic team

In a season that’s been largely forgettable so far for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans, defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been a bright spot. The 34-year-old defenceman inked a four-year contract with the Maple Leafs prior to the 2024-25 season, and has seemingly stepped into the fountain of youth in his second year with the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 21

Leafs lineup news: Domi, Lorentz will replace Cowan, Jarnkrok vs. Stars

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed Max Domi and Steven Lorentz will re-enter the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Stars, via David Alter of The Hockey News.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Leafs’ Steven Lorentz leaves game against Blue Jackets with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on social media that forward Steven Lorentz left Wednesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an upper-body injury and would not return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Maple Leafs’ Lorentz Injured in Game Against Red Wings

The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Detroit Red Wings on Hockey Night in Canada, and unfortunately, they lost their first player to injury in the regular season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

Maple Leafs’ Steven Lorentz leaves game against Red Wings with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on social media Saturday night that forward Steven Lorentz left their game against the Detroit Red Wings with an upper-body injury and would not return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 30, 2025

Maple Leafs sign Steven Lorentz to three-year contract extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Steven Lorentz to a three-year contract extension worth $1.35 million per season. Lorentz joined the Maple Leafs last season, scoring eight goals and 19 points.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / December 22, 2024

Maple Leafs eye immediate extension for this impressive forward

Brad Treliving may have found a nugget of gold when he signed Steven Lorentz, and he's impressed so much the Maple Leafs could be ready to give him an extension.

John Tavares on potentially re-signing with Maple Leafs: ‘I would love to stay and hope it works out’

Matt Murray demoted after win in first NHL start in over 600 days

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 17, 2024

Maple Leafs Talking Extension for Steven Lorentz After Strong Start

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly considering extending Steven Lorentz’s one-year deal after being impressed with his strong start to the season. Lorentz, who signed a $775,000 contract for the 2024-25 campaign, becomes eligible for an extension on January 1, 2025.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 11, 2024

Amazing Old Photos of a Young Steven Lorentz Surface After Scoring His First Goal as a Maple Leaf

Last night, Steven Lorentz scored his first goal as a Toronto Maple Leaf, which led to some wondetful old photos of the new Leaf emerging on social media.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4, 2024

Maple Leafs sign Stanley Cup champion to PTO

The Leafs will give a recent Stanley Cup champion a chance to compete for a roster spot.

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Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / June 5, 2024

Bottoms Up: Steven Lorentz Enjoying Ride with the Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — Steven Lorentz was out celebrating Canada Day with his friends when he got word he had been traded from the San Jose Sharks to the Florida

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / April 26, 2024

Steven Lorentz: From Florida Panthers Scratch to Playoff Hero

TAMPA — Steven Lorentz did not expect to be in the Florida Panthers lineup during the playoffs. The 28-year-old forward was a healthy scratch for most of the regular season.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / March 30, 2024

Steven Lorentz: Patience Pays Off with the Deep Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — It has not been an easy first season with the Florida Panthers for Steven Lorentz. You certainly would not know it. There are certain players who always have a smile on their face, a supportive word for a teammate, or a willingness to do anything it takes to help their team regardless of the personal gain.