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On and off the ice, the Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling right now, and the obstacles presented are overwhelming. John Chayka is still trying to rid

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Salary cap blunders have left the Maple Leafs in a nearly impossible situation

Through 20 games, the Toronto Maple Leafs are 8-10-2 to start the season and are in the midst of a four-game losing streak, with all four losses at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 11

It's time for Jim Hiller to slash William Nylander's ice time

After dropping the first four games of a brutal homestand against some of the NHL's elite, and not earning a single point, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is leaning on a player-friendly approach to pull his club out of a potentially season-wrecking tailspin.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 11

The Maple Leafs Have a Bigger Problem Than Coaching

Toronto Maple Leafs fans are understandably frustrated. Six losses in seven games will do that, particularly after a stretch that included a convincing win over Edmonton.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

What is the Leafs’ plan if Auston Matthews leaves?

In the aftermath of a wild night in Winnipeg involving former Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, some in another Canadian market are becoming a little concerned about the possibility of their star American leaving town.

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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 / Editor In Leaf / November 11

The Maple Leafs may have struck gold with these 3 draft picks

The Toronto Maple Leafs were fortunate enough to win the lottery and secure the first-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. While Gavin McKenna was taken first, the Leafs made other selections who are now off to impressive starts.

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The most notable movies and TV shows featuring hockey

Lace up your skates, because it’s time to talk hockey! Specifically, hockey on screens both big and small. Sports are, of course, a common focus of movies and television, and hockey is no exception.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 11

Maple Leafs Front Office Is Feeling the Heat, Is Panic Coming?

This was always going to be an unusual season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. A new general manager, a new coach, and more than half the roster turned over meant some adjustment time was inevitable.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

John Tavares feels he needs to elevate his game to help William Nylander improve consistency

John Tavares is well aware the Toronto Maple Leafs can play better than their current stretch of four losses in a row, and it starts with himself and his linemate William Nylander.

Jim Hiller News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

The Maple Leafs Suddenly Look Like One of the NHL’s Worst Teams and Jim Hiller Isn’t Helping

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in freefall. After rattling off four straight wins, including a stunning 7-2 dismantling of the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto has completely lost its footing.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Maple Leafs lineup news: Zack MacEwen doesn’t skate, Chris Tanev paired with Dakota Mermis

Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Wild, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a few adjustments at practice. Chris Tanev was moved to the third pair with Dakota Mermis, while Oliver Ekman-Larsson rejoined Troy Stecher.

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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 / November 11

Former Leafs assistant coach Dave Hakstol on Auston Matthews’ form: ‘Absolutely dominant’

Through their first 20 games of the 2026-27 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have experienced both the highs and lows that an 84-game campaign can bring.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

What’s Craig Berube Thinking as the Maple Leafs Implode?

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another loss last night. This time to the Colorado Avalanche. For those fans counting, it’s now four straight losses and six in the last seven games.

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Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan highlights need to play full 60-minute game following loss vs. Avalanche

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a rut. Losers of four in a row, all of which have come on home ice, the Maple Leafs now sit at 8-10-2 through

Sergei Bobrovsky News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Sergei Bobrovsky at a loss for words about why Maple Leafs can’t maintain positive momentum

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is having a difficult time comprehending why his team is having trouble maintaining positive momentum. On the

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller Sends a Message & Nylander Needs to Step Up

The Toronto Maple Leafs are running out of room for explanations. After a 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, the team has now played 20 games, and its record isn’t where anyone expected it to be.

Darren Raddysh News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Darren Raddysh says Maple Leafs need to play simple as losses continue to pile up

The Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped four games in a row and six of their last seven. It’s an eerily similar (slightly worse, in fact) start to last season, and the latest loss came in the form of a 6-3 defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Jim Hiller remains confident in William Nylander despite poor stretch: ‘He’s got to be a driving force’

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been going through it lately, with six losses in their last seven games and dropping their fourth in a row against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

4 takeaways from Leafs-Avalanche: A homestand from hell continues, Nylander absent offensively

The worst-case scenario is playing out in real-time for the Toronto Maple Leafs, losing their fourth consecutive game in a 6-3 decision to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10

The Maple Leafs Have a Coaching Problem—or Something Bigger

There’s an interesting conversation developing among Toronto Maple Leafs fans, and it isn’t just about losing hockey games. Some are beginning to question whether head coach Jim Hiller is the right person to lead this group.

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

‘I don’t agree with it’: Leafs’ Chris Tanev vocal about load management

It’s a new era in the NHL, as load management has been implemented more and more in teams’ game plans. Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev was the subject of load management for Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils, and to the surprise of no one, Tanev wasn’t happy about it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Leafs’ Rielly out day-to-day; Sissons out week-to-week

A couple of notable players continue to miss time in The Six. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury, while forward Colton Sissons is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury as well.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Leafs Recall Ryan Tverberg, Assign Vinni Lettieri

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a swap this morning in their transactions, assigning Vinni Lettieri to the Marlies, their AHL affiliate, and recalling Ryan Tverberg.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Maple Leafs Recall Cole McWard

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly exited Saturday night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after just five minutes of ice time. In response to his injury, Toronto has recalled right-defender Cole McWard on Sunday morning per James Mirtle of The Athletic.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 7

Why NHL referee offered Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler an apple during game

A weird scene unfolded during Saturday's Montreal Canadiens-Toronto Maple Leafs game when referee TJ Luxmore pulled a green apple out of his pocket in the second period following a whistle.

Alex Newhook scores twice; surging Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 7