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Toronto Marlies 2025-26 Season Preview: Significant turnover, higher expectations

Unlike last season, the Maple Leafs’ brass made sweeping changes to the Toronto Marlies over the summer. While the coaching staff remains firmly in place from the season before, many familiar faces among the player personnel have moved on to pastures anew this past offseason. With that in mind, let’s break down the changes by […] The post Toronto Marlies 2025-26 Season Preview: Significant turnover, higher expectations appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Minnesota Wild Linked To Jack Roslovic

The Minnesota Wild have had a busy couple of weeks but they might not be done. According to TSN's Chris Johnston on Tuesday's episode of Insider Trading, the Wild might just be one of the few teams who are looking into signing unrestricted free agent forward Jack Roslovic. Roslovic...

From Hockey Wilderness | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Leafs Notebook: Scrutinizing Craig Berube’s lineup adjustments post-Laughton injury

We’re on the eve of the Maple Leafs’ home/season opener, and as always, storylines abound in Leafland. Earlier today, we weighed the decision-making around Eason Cowan’s development path to start the season. Let’s now jump into some final preseason notes and thoughts on the opening-night lineup decisions. Notes – The Leafs’ NHL rosters went 0-2-1 […] The post Leafs Notebook: Scrutinizing Craig Berube’s lineup adjustments post-Laughton injury appeared first on Maple Le...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Brad Treliving on the plan for Easton Cowan: “I want him playing”

On the eve of the season opener, GM Brad Treliving discussed the waiver pickups of Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau, Joseph Woll’s absence, his forward group after the Scott Laughton injury, and his depth at all positions on the roster. What went into the waiver pickup of Cayden Primeau? Treliving: Regarding Cayden… Obviously, with Joe […] The post Brad Treliving on the plan for Easton Cowan: “I want him playing” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Craig Berube on reuniting with Sammy Blais in Toronto: “A heavy, heavy hitter with no fear… He has really good hands and a good shot”

On the eve of the new season, Craig Berube discussed the addition of Sammy Blais to the roster, the plan for Easton Cowan, and the differences in this year’s team vs. last. Practice Lines – October 7 Lines at final Leafs practice before regular season opener Knies – Matthews – MaccelliMcMann – Tavares – NylanderJoshua […] The post Craig Berube on reuniting with Sammy Blais in Toronto: “A heavy, heavy hitter with no fear… He has really goo...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 1 read

How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season?

The roster is set… for now.  While the regular season is about to begin, it still feels like there is quite a bit to sort through in Toronto, but in the meantime, we have our first look at the new faces arriving and some minor moves to contemplate. The Leafs’ initial roster has been set, […] The post How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season? appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau

The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed left-shot winger Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers on Monday. They also officially managed to pass all four of their waived players — Dakota Mermis, Henry Thrun, Matt Benning, and Michael Pezzetta — through the waiver wire and will keep them under club control to start the 2025-26 […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward in practice: “No decisions have been made… Just keep working and practicing”

After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the final cuts, Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward, and the Blue Jays’ killer start to the ALDS. Practice Lines – October 6 Lines at first Leafs practice post training camp Knies – Matthews – MaccelliMcMann – Tavares – Nylander Joshua – Domi – Robertson Lorentz – Roy […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward in practice: “No decisions have ...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: “We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he’s ready”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the final game of the preseason. On the team’s performance: Hard-working game by our guys. We were in control of the game, and then we took the penalties. That is a pretty talented power play over there. […] The post Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: “We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he’s ready” app...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #6 Projected Lines & TV Info

Preseason comes to a close with a mostly AHL lineup for the Maple Leafs tonight in Detroit (7:00 p.m., TSN4). Game Day Quotes James Reimer on his first game day since re-joining the Leafs on a PTO: It is exciting and fun. I never imagined I’d be back. This week has been a lot of […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #6 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in practice after Laughton’s injury: “Moving Max into that third hole gives us more depth in our lines”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Detroit, Craig Berube discussed rejigging his lineup down the middle after Scott Laughton’s injury, Ben Danford’s camp, David Kampf passing through waivers, and more. Practice Lines – October 4 Lines at Leafs morning skate Robertson – Haymes – JarnkrokLettieri – Quillan – CowanBarbolini – Shaw – A.NylanderPezzetta – Pare – […] The post Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in pract...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton’s injury on Easton Cowan: “I don’t think it changes Easton’s game that much… Easton can play different roles at different times”

After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Scott Laughton’s injury, David Kampf stepping into the lineup, Matthew Knies’ potential for further growth, and his left-shot options for the right wing up front. Practice Lines – October 3 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – DomiMcMann – Tavares – NylanderMaccelli – Roy – JoshuaLorentz – Kampf […] The post Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton’s injury ...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Scott Laughton out week-to-week, unavailable to start the Leafs’ regular season

Scott Laughton will miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season due to a lower-body injury (week-to-week). Scott Laughton is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, per @LeafsPR David Kampf in a regular sweater at practice @TSN_Sports — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 3, 2025 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – DomiMcMann – Tavares – […] The post Scott Laughton out week-to-week, unavailable to start the Leafs’ regular season appeared firs...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Red Wings: “Overall, we have to be quicker, stronger, and better with our puck play”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate game of the preseason. On the team’s performance:  The first period was good. I thought we had good energy and played a good period. We got into penalty trouble, obviously, in the second. We were short […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Red Wings: “Overall, we have to be quicker, stronger, and better with our puck play” appeared...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #5 Projected Lines & TV Info

What may well be the Maple Leafs’ full opening-night lineup will host the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate preseason game tonight in Toronto (7:00 p.m., Sportsnet One). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the expectations for Max Domi on the Matthews line:  I have to see it more in the games, but they have […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #5 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 2 reads

How to make sure Viola Nation shows up in your Google search

As many of you are likely aware, Google searches are … different these days. The good news is Google is offering a solution for folks who like to get their news from specific sources. If you want to help Viola Nation — while also streamlining all your Google searches — there is now a way. […]

From Viola Nation | 2 months ago | 1 read