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How much of Maple Leafs’ sloppy start can be blamed on injuries?

We’re approaching the quarter mark of the 2026-27 season and the Toronto Maple Leafs are in an awfully similar situation to where they were around this time last year.

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John Tavares’ move to the wing should become permanent

On Sunday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs made an interesting change when coach Jim Hiller put John Tavares on the wing for a stretch, experimenting with several new looks. In the top six, the stars stayed together, with Gavin McKenna playing the wing on Auston Matthews' line and Easton Cowan on the off wing.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / November 9

Maple Leafs try to halt home skid, face well-rounded Avs

The Toronto Maple Leafs will take a three-game skid into a home game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs won the first matchup between the teams this season 6-3 on Oct.

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Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Report: Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford out week-to-week with broken wrist

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford is out week-to-week with a broken wrist, according to The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke. The injury occurred during a game against the Hamilton Hammers on November 4th, when Danford blocked a pass.

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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.

Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Report: Maple Leafs prosepct Ben Danford out week-to-week with broken wrist

Jim Hiller News / Editor In Leaf / November 9

2 lineup changes Jim Hiller must make before the Maple Leafs’ season unravels

When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Jim Hiller, just about everyone in the fan base was shocked. The reaction amongst fans was Jim Hiller? That's who we are trusting to lead the next era of Maple Leafs hockey?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 9

The Maple Leafs Might Be Trying to Fix the Wrong Problem

There is something familiar about the frustration coming from Toronto Maple Leafs fans these days. Every time things go badly, the conversation seems to turn toward another player who needs to be added, another lineup combination that might work, or another adjustment that could get the team moving in the right direction.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / November 9

Why the Maple Leafs’ shutout loss to the Devils isn’t as bad as it seems

On Sunday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs were shut out 4-0 by the New Jersey Devils, losing both legs of their home back-to-back and dropping their fifth game in the last six.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 9

Maple Leafs Are Playing Physical Hockey, But Is It Helping?

Here's an interesting little detail from Sunday's 4-0 Maple Leafs loss to New Jersey. Toronto outhit the Devils 28-13. That's quite a difference. If you were looking only at the hitting numbers, you might think the Maple Leafs were the more physical team and were doing their best to make life uncomfortable for New Jersey.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

Maple Leafs Are Running Out of Time to Stop This Slide

The Toronto Maple Leafs probably couldn’t wait to get out of the rink Sunday night. To say things are not going well is an understatement. After losing 4-2 to Montreal the night before, they were hoping to get back on track at home against New Jersey.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: No Energy, No Bodies & No Answers

The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a difficult time finding their footing, and Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils didn’t make things any easier.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Anthony Stolarz won’t let Maple Leafs’ injury situation excuse poor team play

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a true bout of adversity early in the 2026-27 season, and it’s coming in from multiple angles. The team has lost five of their last six games, with the one win coming against the league-worst Vancouver Canucks, and to make matters worse, they’ve been hit by a sudden and heavy case of the injury bug.

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Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs need to look in the mirror and ask more of themselves

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says he and his teammates need to reflect after Sunday’s shutout loss to the New Jersey Devils. After a disappointing loss the night before, the Leafs somehow put up an even bigger stinker, generating little positive momentum at either end of the ice.

Jim Hiller News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Jim Hiller calls on Maple Leafs to step up following loss to Devils

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ struggles continued on Tuesday night with a 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. Despite an even first period, the Devils eventually started to convert on their chances and the Maple Leafs didn’t.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Devils: A listless performance, and injuries aren’t an excuse

Moral victories are for the minor leagues, and no one will feel sorry for the injury-ridden Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto was soundly beaten 4-0 by the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, concluding a hellish week in which it lost three consecutive games.

Colton Sissons News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Leafs’ Sissons exits game due to lower-body injury

Another injury blow to the blue and white. When the third period between the Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils began on Sunday night, the Maple Leafs announced that forward Colton Sissons wouldn’t be returning to the game due to a lower-body injury.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Maple Leafs Can’t Beat Anyone in Their Own Division: Now What?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a problem that’s getting hard to ignore. Saturday’s 4-2 loss to Montreal dropped the team to 0-3-1 against their own division, and they played all four games at home.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rielly McKenna, Tavares, Nylander & Hiller

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a frustrating night against the Montreal Canadiens, coming away with a 4-2 loss that probably left head coach Jim Hiller shaking his head a little.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Evaluating the Maple Leafs’ Top Trade Assets

It almost feels that whenever a big-name player becomes available, the main question becomes; are the Toronto Maple Leafs involved? That was exactly the

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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The Sergei Bobrovsky signing is looking bleak for the Maple Leafs

The Sergei Bobrovsky experiment seems like a disaster for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Alex Newhook scores twice; surging Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

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Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Leafs’ Morgan Rielly leaves game with lower-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on social media that defenseman Morgan Rielly left Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens with a lower-body injury and would not return.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Is Back to Himself: What Happened?

There’s something reassuring about hearing Auston Matthews say he feels like himself again. Maple Leafs fans have watched him deal with injuries, missed games, and all the questions that come when a superstar isn’t quite himself.

John Tavares News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Leafs’ Tavares to return after nine-game absence

Some promising news for a Toronto Maple Leafs team that needs a jolt. When speaking to the media, Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller announced that forward John Tavares will be in the lineup on Saturday night, when the team plays host to the Montreal Canadiens.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Maple Leafs Activate John Tavares, Recall Artur Akhtyamov

The Maple Leafs have made a pair of roster moves in advance of their game tonight against Montreal. Per the NHL’s media site, Toronto has activated forward John Tavares off injured reserve and recalled goaltender Artur Akhtyamov from AHL Toronto.