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Leafs practice notes: John Tavares rejoins Maple Leafs in Utah, Oliver Ekman-Larsson takes maintenance day

John Tavares is set to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Utah Mammoth. Tavares missed the Maple Leafs’ game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night to be with his wife for the birth of their fourth child, head coach Jim Hiller said over the weekend.

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Maple Leafs Nick Blankenburg Earned a Bigger Chance

Sometimes the best compliment you can give a defenceman is that you didn't notice him. That was my reaction to Nick Blankenburg during the Toronto Maple Leafs' 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 12

Maple Leafs May Have a New Offensive Leader, and That's Good

Something interesting is happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and it goes beyond William Nylander’s five-point night against Colorado. For years, we’ve pretty much known where the conversation starts when we talk about the Maple Leafs’ best player.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

The Maple Leafs May Be Finding a New Way to Win

Something interesting is happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, and it isn’t just about goals or wins and losses. It’s about skating. Speed isn’t everything in hockey.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / October 12

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews named NHL’s 1st star of the week

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is putting the league on notice, quite literally. Matthews was named the NHL’s first star of the week, after registering three goals and nine points over a three-game span.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 12

More talent, more excitement, and plenty to figure out: Assessing the Maple Leafs after six games

Six games into the new season, the Maple Leafs are 3-2-1. It’s easy to forget, but they had the exact same record after six games last season, too. On their current road trip last season, it started much the same way — blowing a lead against Vegas but picking up a point, beating Colorado, then […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 12

5 things Maple Leafs fans should be thankful for

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! We sincerely hope you’re spending this long weekend with family, food and visions of merriment. It’s an exciting time for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are coming off a thrilling 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

Christopher Tanev News / Professor Press Box / October 12

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev Problem Is Bigger Than One Injury

You can learn a lot about a hockey team by watching the players whose absence makes everyone nervous. Chris Tanev is one of those players. When Auston Matthews describes a teammate as a “heart-and-soul” guy, you know we're talking about somebody who brings more to the rink than his name on the lineup card.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / October 12

Time and Space: Easton Cowan is taking the leap

Easton Cowan is one of the bridge pieces between the Toronto Maple Leafs’ win-now timeline, and a bright, uncertain future. Cowan was the positive surprise of the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season and the 21-year-old is in terrific form.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Maple Leafs’ Matthews Bounce Back is Due to Two Key Factors

The Toronto Maple Leafs are six games into their season and while there are plenty of things to be excited for; one thing that fans should be elated about is the play of captain Auston Matthews. Coming into the season, many were hoping that Matthews could have a rebound after two very sub-par seasons that weren’t to his standards.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Nylander and Matthews Rescued the Maple Leafs. Can They Keep It Up?

Sometimes a hockey team gives you a night that makes you feel pretty good about what you’re watching. The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche was one of those nights.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Maple Leafs’ Goaltending Duo Coming to Play Early On

It’s still early in the 2026-27 NHL season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to answer a few of the questions that surrounded the team coming out of the offseason.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

Christopher Tanev News / Editor In Leaf / October 12

Maple Leafs make a major defensive change as Chris Tanev lands on IR

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a tough spot once again with blueliner Chris Tanev. The veteran defenseman left Saturday night’s win over the Colorado Avalanche in the first period, and did not return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 12

Teddy Blueger slowly carving out his role for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a strong start to the season, and a big part of their success is related to the team’s penalty kill and effectiveness of all four lines.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Editor In Leaf / October 12

Sergei Bobrovsky has been worth every penny and the numbers prove it

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Sergei Bobrovsky this summer, the boo birds came out to question the move. In particular, the criticism focused on a 38-year-old goalie living up to his $7 million cap hit and no-trade clause.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Maple Leafs Recall Marshall Rifai, Place Chris Tanev On IR

The Maple Leafs went into Saturday’s game in Colorado with seven defensemen in the lineup but finished with six as Chris Tanev exited with an upper-body

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 12

Maple Leafs reportedly recall Marshall Rifai, place Chris Tanev on IR

Marshall Rifai has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, via PuckPedia. Chris Tanev was placed on IR in a corresponding move, and he is ineligible to play for at least a week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 11

Maple Leafs recall Marshall Rifai from Marlies, place Chris Tanev on IR

Marshall Rifai has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team announced on Monday. Chris Tanev was placed on IR in a corresponding move, and he is ineligible to play for at least a week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 11

What Cowan and Marchenko Have Shown Maple Leafs Fans So Far

One of the interesting things about watching a new Maple Leafs season unfold is seeing what different players bring to the table. Sometimes it's a big goal or a multi-point night.

William Nylander News / Professor Press Box / October 11

What Got Into Maple Leafs' William Nylander? Three Thoughts

Every now and then, a hockey player gives us something to think about. William Nylander has certainly done that over the first few games of the Maple Leafs' season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

Matthews Is Putting Up Big Numbers Under Jim Hiller, But Why?

I saw a simple but curious post today. Auston Matthews has already recorded two four-point games in just six games under Jim Hiller. He had only one four-point game in two seasons under Craig Berube.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

The Maple Leafs Win Was Great, but There’s Still a Big Question

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday, and I’m happy to take the two points. Beating a good team on the road is never something to apologize for.

William Nylander News / Yardbarker / October 11

William Nylander's early season dominance has helped spark Maple Leafs offense

In the team's 6-3 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, he recorded an explosive five-point game.

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

William Nylander News / Field Level Media / October 10

William Nylander (5 points) propels Maple Leafs past Avalanche

William Nylander had two goals and three assists, Auston Matthews had two goals and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in Denver on Saturday night.