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Jim Hiller reveals why John Tavares is taking on a surprising new role

Head coach Jim Hiller is switching up his lines for tomorrow's game against the Montreal Canadiens, making a surprising decision to put John Tavares on the wing alongside Nick Paul and William Nylander.

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Gavin McKenna raves about John Tavares’ work ethic and character ahead of Maple Leafs’ return

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna can’t help but marvel at the way John Tavares carries himself on and off the ice. The veteran forward is set to return to the lineup this weekend as the Leafs play back-to-back against the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / November 6

Time and Space: Auston Matthews’ improved skating is key to his career-best playmaking

There are always storylines involving the 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs, but Auston Matthews’ tremendous start to the season is the primary reason for sustained optimism heading into the winter.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 6

A former Maple Leafs fan favourite may have reached the end of the road

Last Monday, former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer was called upon by the New York Rangers to see if he could be a viable backup option for the team with regular starter Igor Shesterkin gone for the season with a knee injury.

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Thomas Harley News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Would the Maple Leafs Pay 8-Asset Trade Price for Thomas Harley?

A fan-submitted trade proposal on PuckGM has Toronto Maple Leafs fans debating just how much it would take to pry a top-tier defenseman away from their current NHL club.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Brisson Rising Value & Hiller Challenges Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a few things to sort out as their season continues to unfold. The NHL club wants more consistent performances from its top players, while also keeping an eye on what is developing with the Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 6

Maple Leafs lineup news: John Tavares skates in regular jersey on line with Nick Paul, William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares returned to practice, skating in a regular white practice uniform, via TSN’s Mark Masters. Tavares previously skated in Wednesday’s practice wearing a red, non-contact jersey, while taking reps on the left wing alongside Nick Paul and William Nylander.

Simon Edvinsson News / Editor In Leaf / November 6

What the Maple Leafs would have to give up for Simon Edvinsson

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be busy on the trade front under first-year GM Johb Chayka. With each passing day, there is a new rumour floating around about who the organization is interested in.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 6

Have the Maple Leafs Found Something with the Marlies?

Sometimes a hockey player needs a change of scenery, a fresh opportunity, and a little room to find his game again. Brendan Brisson might be getting all three with the AHL Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 6

Maple Leafs can’t ignore what Nikita Kucherov drama could mean for Auston Matthews

The recent circus surrounding fellow NHL superstar Nikita Kucherov has sent shockwaves across the league, and Sportsnet NHL analyst Nick Kypreos has some blunt advice for the Toronto Maple Leafs: don't drag your feet.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / November 6

Why the Maple Leafs should trade William Nylander for Nikita Kucherov

Anyone who knows anything about hockey will know that Nikita Kucherov is one of those rare players GMs would struggle to properly compensate for in a direct swap.

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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 / Editor In Leaf / November 6

2 glaring problems the Maple Leafs can’t afford to ignore

The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to an interesting start to the season. All things considered, they've turned the concerning first part of the season into a mediocre last 10 games, where they've had a 4-5-1 record.

Zack MacEwen News / Professor Press Box / November 5

Why Zack MacEwen Is the Maple Leafs' Best Contract

Sometimes the most useful players on a hockey team aren't the ones who arrive with big contracts or plenty of attention. They're the guys who quietly go about their business and gradually make you wonder how the team got so much for so little.

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Brendan Brisson News / Inside The Rink / November 5

AHL: Brisson’s Two-Point Night Propels Him to League Lead in Points

The Toronto Marlies last night picked up a 5-1 win over the Hamilton Hammers. They got goals from Matthew Barbolini, Borya Valis, Landon Sim, Reese Johnson, and Brendan Brisson.

Roman Josi News / Editor In Leaf / November 5

Maple Leafs may have a real chance to trade for Roman Josi

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking to go big and acquire another piece to hopefully complete their puzzle and form a contending and capable roster.

Sheldon Keefe News / Professor Press Box / November 5

Is Maple Leafs' Defensive Secret Something Keefe Tried Years Ago?

Something interesting is happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and I wonder if we've seen part of this movie before. Jim Hiller wants the Maple Leafs to improve defensively, but his answer isn't simply to concentrate on defending.

Zack MacEwen News / TheLeafsnation / November 5

Zack MacEwen discusses what makes Maple Leafs’ fourth line so effective

After struggling to a last-place finish in the Atlantic Division during the 2025-26 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ management took an aggressive approach

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roslovic, Lettieri, Matthews, Hiller, Tavares & Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of things to sort out before Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. One is relatively straightforward: getting the right players into the lineup.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / November 5

Nick Paul looking forward to playing with John Tavares ahead of veteran’s hopeful return vs. Canadiens

Much has been said about the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ up and down start to the season. While there are undoubtedly some areas that they need to fix, it can’t be denied that the injury bug has hurt them quite a bit.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Bobrovsky Didn’t Like the Goal, But Why Doesn’t He Worry?

There’s something interesting about Sergei Bobrovsky’s reaction to a goal that the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff decided not to challenge. You might expect a goalie who feels he was interfered with to be unhappy about the decision.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Maple Leafs have a cap problem almost nobody saw coming

The Toronto Maple Leafs landed Kirill Marchenko the day before the season began and immediately signed him to a long-term extension. It looked like a franchise-altering win.

Darren Raddysh News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Darren Raddysh’s sloppy penalty cost Leafs

There are so many moments in games that can lead to a change in momentum. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, a costly penalty hurt them on Tuesday night. Just past the halfway mark of the third period of a matchup between the Maple Leafs and Utah Mammoth, Leafs defenseman Darren Raddysh got carried away in a battle with Mammoth forward Barrett Hayton.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4