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Steve Kouleas believes Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews’ strength is back
The Toronto Maple Leafs were dealt an injury blow on Saturday night when defenceman Chris Tanev left Saturday’s 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche with an upper-body injury and did not return. Two days later, Tanev was placed on injured reserve, retroactive to October 10, and leaves a hole on the Maple Leafs blue line….
4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Mammoth: Anthony Stolarz’s poor start proves to be insurmountable
Although the Toronto Maple Leafs staged a valiant third-period comeback, it wasn’t enough to defeat the Utah Mammoth, falling 5-4 to conclude a three-game road trip. Auston Matthews and John Tavares were Toronto’s best skaters, each registering a goal and an assist. Jack Roslovic scored during the second period, while Gavin McKenna’s third-period marker cut…
Instant Reaction: Anthony Stolarz struggles mightily in loss to Mammoth
It’s not fair to pin the blame for a loss entirely on one person. Hockey is a team effort, and it’s about picking each other up when you struggle. That said, Anthony Stolarz owns a large portion of the blame for the way things went in the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 5-4 loss to the Utah…
Steve Kouleas thinks Leafs will need to make a trade to upgrade blue line after Tanev injury: Leafs Morning Take
It’s only six games into the season, but there’s already plenty to be thankful for when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs. For starters, they’re entertaining. That’s where the conversation started on the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take as we returned from the holiday weekend. Toronto is coming off an impressive 6-3 victory…
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Stolarz projected to start vs. Mammoth, Tavares rejoins 1st power play
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is projected to start Tuesday’s game against the Utah Mammoth via David Alter of The Hockey News. Stolarz has won both of his starts this season, posting a .904 save percentage through two games. The 32-year-old recorded 21 stops in a 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on October…
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford banged up, Williams leading the way for Saskatoon
Ben Danford turned heads last spring with the way he was able to step into the Toronto Marlies’ lineup, quickly becoming a real contributor for a championship team in his first taste of pro hockey. As a former first-round pick, it was fair to wonder if he might be on the fast track to the…
The case for Helge Grans as a Maple Leafs trade target
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing much better hockey and are showing encouraging signs that they are heading in the right direction, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t consider upgrades. The biggest reason is that their back end as a collective still leaves a lot to be desired, even with the additions of Darren…
Report: Maple Leafs have had ‘exploratory inquiries’ about Zach Whitecloud
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly had exploratory inquiries about Calgary Flames defenceman Zach Whitecloud, according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. “I look at a team like the Toronto Maple Leafs. A team looking to bolster their blue line. The previous regime had a lot of interest in him,” he said during an appearance…
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. He returned…
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. Matthews and William Nylander commandeered the Maple Leafs’ to a thrilling 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. During…
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. As the team concludes their three-game road trip Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth, here are five…
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. We don’t want to understate the point: Cowan is taking the leap, from a rookie with tenacity…
Around the NHL: 4 trade targets for Rangers’ Shesterkin replacement, Hellebuyck may return to Winnipeg
Welcome back to a Canadian Thanksgiving edition of around the NHL. There’s been a ton of storylines to follow throughout the first few weeks of the season, and the holiday weekend provided us with a variety hockey fixings. From season-ending injuries, to potential three-way trades, to free-agent forwards who are still without contracts, there’s been…
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. Newcomer Teddy Blueger hasn’t had a huge moment, or his time in the spotlight through the first couple of weeks, but he’s…
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. D Chris Tanev has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to October 10. D Marshall Rifai has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). D Oliver Ekman-Larsson (maintenance) will not participate in today’s practice….
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. He left Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with an upper body injury. He did not…
Nick Blankenburg is unfazed by stretch of scratches after scoring first Maple Leafs goal
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenburg probably didn’t deserve to ride the pine for the Leafs’ first five games, and he wasted no time proving that he deserved a spot in the lineup in his debut against the Colorado Avalanche. On the first shift of his first game, Blankenburg entered the offensive zone off the…
Auston Matthews raves about William Nylander’s ‘big-time game’ following win vs. Avalanche
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander tied his career-high of five points during a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Auston Matthews added two goals and two assists, and Toronto’s stars were in excellent form, as the team moved to 3-2-1 on the year. Matthews glowed about Nylander’s performance post-game. “He was great….
Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller explains McKenna’s power play usage, Nylander’s off the puck improvement
There were plenty of items to be thrilled about, following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. William Nylander authored a two-goal, five-point game, Auston Matthews recorded two goals and four points as well, and the Maple Leafs defeated a leading Stanley Cup contender on the road. Nylander was the best player…
6 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Avalanche: William Nylander’s 5-point game leads commanding victory
It may be the second week of the season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a 6-3 statement victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday evening. Playing without John Tavares, who was absent due to the birth of his son, the Maple Leafs withstood a genuine Stanley Cup contender, carried on without Chris Tanev after…
Instant Reaction: The William Nylander show takes over Denver
William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs showed up to Ball Arena in Denver and made a statement. After the Maple Leafs saw a 3-o lead evaporate on Thursday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, resulting in a 4-3 shootout loss, the Leafs came into an equally tough road game against Nathan MacKinnon and the…
Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev ruled out vs. Avalanche due to upper-body injury
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev left Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with an upper-body injury and will not return, the team confirmed prior to the start of the second period. Tanev did not play following the 11:08 mark of the first period. He left the game in some discomfort after appearing to overextend…
Nick Blankenburg to make Maple Leafs debut vs. Avalanche, team to run 11 forwards and 7 defencemen
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenbrug is set to make his debut with the team on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller confirmed the lineup change when speaking to reporters before the game. He also revealed that the team would be running with 11 forwards and seven defencemen. Leafs…
NHL Notebook: Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin out for the season
An absolute worst case scenario has unfolded in New York, as Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin suffered a lower-body injury on Friday night against the Washington Capitals, and now it’s been revealed that Shesterkin is out for the season. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report the news early Saturday afternoon, as the Rangers will be…
Why Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a potential trade piece if Maple Leafs upgrade defence
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka isn’t shy when it comes to pulling off bold moves to upgrade his hockey club, and after Matthew Knies was moved in a blockbuster for Kirill Marchenko on the eve of the season, look for the next Leafs’ trade to be focused on upgrading the blueline. With the…
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