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Sep 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Matt Benning (33) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre.
1 hour ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Marlies defenseman to make his Maple Leafs debut against the Islanders

Oct 28, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) and forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrate a goal by forward Matthew Knies (23) against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
2 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Maple Leafs lineup vs. the Islanders: Big changes for Auston Matthews & Matthew Knies

Jan 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll (60) makes a save against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
3 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube makes strong statement with starting goalie decision against the Islanders

Nov 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) scores an empty net goal and celebrates with center Auston Matthews (34) against the Utah Mammoth during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
3 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Auston Matthews breaks his silence on Matthew Knies being snubbed by Team USA

Dec 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) reacts after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at Scotiabank Arena
5 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

A message was sent to Matthew Knies, and Maple Leafs fans are upset

Sep 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Television personality Don Cherry on air before game one of the World Cup of Hockey final between the Team Canada and the Team Europe at Air Canada Centre.
6 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Don Cherry snubbed from major Canadian honor and some hockey fans are upset

Dec 30, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood (44) during a stop in play against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period at Rogers Arena.
16 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Kiefer Sherwood's trade value has tanked, and the Maple Leafs are buzzing

Dec 31, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) is congratulated by left wing Igor Chernyshov (92) and left wing William Eklund (72) after he scored against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose.
18 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

20-year-old Sharks forward is making the Leafs regret drafting Ben Danford

Dec 9, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) skates across center ice against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at UBS Arena
19 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs get a gift from the Islanders ahead of Saturday's matchup

Jan 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli (63) celebrates with forwards Matthew Knies (23) and John Tavares (91) after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
23 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Maple Leafs deliver hilarious troll job on social media aimed at the Winnipeg Jets

Apr 13, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) and goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) celebrate their victory against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
Jan 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs insider suggests a goalie trade is coming sooner than you think

Dec 22, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) reacts after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the first period at Benchmark International Arena.
Jan 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Former Maple Leafs winger haunts Brad Treliving after making Team Sweden

Dec 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Bobby McMann (74) battles for the puck with New Jersey Devils center Cody Glass (12) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
Jan 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Bobby McMann traded by the Maple Leafs: A price has been determined

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (95) congratulate right wing Easton Cowan (53) on his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
Jan 2  |  By Alexander Cole

William Nylander & Oliver Ekman-Larsson reunite as teammates on a new team

Dec 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) scores on Ottawa Senators goaltender Leevi Merilainen (1) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
Jan 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Matthew Knies gets a huge slap in the face from USA Hockey

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews
Jan 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Leafs captain Auston Matthews finally gets the news he's been waiting 28 years for

Jan 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates with team mates at the bench after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
Jan 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Auston Matthews just sent a menacing warning to the NHL: He's back

Jan 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) warms up before playing the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Arena.
Jan 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Leafs captain Auston Matthews delivers "worrisome" admission about his injury

Jan 25, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Jacob Quillan (61) skates on his own during warmup prior to his first NHL game to be played against Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Jan 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect gets the short end of the stick against the Jets

Dec 6, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson (89) shoots the puck against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period at Scotiabank Arena.
Jan 1  |  By Alexander Cole

The Toronto Maple Leafs have just been given a price for a Nick Robertson trade

Mar 25, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) pursues the play against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Scotiabank Arena.
Jan 1  |  By Alexander Cole

A dramatic turn of events for William Nylander and the Maple Leafs

Dec 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) celebrates a win with defenseman Troy Stecher (28) against the New Jersey Devils at Scotiabank Arena.
Jan 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube rings in the New Year with an eye-opening starting goalie decision

Nov 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) pursues the puck ahead of Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke (26) in the first period at Scotiabank Arena.
Jan 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Maple Leafs lineup vs. the Jets: Auston Matthews inspires some big changes

Dec 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit (2) fends off Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) as he carries the puck during the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
Jan 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman makes life-changing announcement

Dec 30, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) moves the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena.
Jan 1  |  By Alexander Cole

NHL Player Safety makes a mockery of the Maple Leafs with Brad Marchand decision

Dec 29, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) lifts the stick of Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena
Jan 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Mitch Marner just made history with the Las Vegas Golden Knights

Mar 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates with the puck against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 31  |  By Alexander Cole

Maple Leafs trade Auston Matthews for former 2nd overall pick in blockbuster proposal

Dec 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Troy Stecher (28) skates with the puck in the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
Dec 31  |  By Alexander Cole

Troy Stecher says what we've all been thinking about Scotiabank Arena

Dec 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) warms up before a game against the New Jersey Devils at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 31  |  By Alexander Cole

Leafs forward John Tavares denied the opportunity of a lifetime

Apr 2, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) passes against Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 31  |  By Alexander Cole

New footage of Auston Matthews is causing concern in Toronto

Nov 1, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz (41) makes a save against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Dec 31  |  By Alexander Cole

The Toronto Maple Leafs just made an announcement involving Anthony Stolarz

Dec 2, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Dakota Joshua (81) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Dec 31  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube confirms the worst for Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev

Dec 27, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) controls the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Dec 31  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs make another move on Rasmus Andersson

Dec 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) shoots the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Scotiabank Arena
Dec 31  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube offers a sobering update on Auston Matthews' injury

Dec 11, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) chases after the puck as San Jose Sharks forward Ty Dellandrea (10) looks on during the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 31  |  By Alexander Cole

Insider confirms disturbing rumor involving Leafs captain Auston Matthews

Dec 27, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames Assistant coach Marc Savard during the second period on his bench against the Seattle Kraken at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Dec 31  |  By Alexander Cole

A message was sent to Marc Savard during the Leafs' epic win against the Devils

Jun 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager Brad Treliving is introduced at a press conference at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 30  |  By Alexander Cole

Pierre LeBrun confirms what everyone already knew about Brad Treliving and the Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews
Dec 30  |  By Alexander Cole

Leafs forward Auston Matthews officially reveals his status against the Devils

Dec 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matias MacCelli (63) skates with the puck in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
Dec 30  |  By Alexander Cole

Leafs forward Matias Maccelli could be on his way to a bitter Atlantic Division rival

Dec 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) goes to make a save during warm up before a game against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena
Dec 30  |  By Alexander Cole

The Maple Leafs make it official for Joseph Woll

Dec 11, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) skates against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 30  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube's latest update on William Nylander is less than ideal

Dec 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Dakota Joshua (81) fight for position in the third period at Little Caesars Arena.
Dec 30  |  By Alexander Cole

Dakota Joshua is stuck in Detroit after suffering a frightening kidney injury

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