Previewing the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Depth Chart: The Defense
We round out our 2025-26 depth chart series with the Maple Leafs' blue line, which GM Brad Treliving has spent a lot of time...
Analysis: Maple Leafs wrap up RFA business with three-year contract for Dennis Hildeby
On Tuesday, the Maple Leafs announced a new three-year contract for former RFA goaltender Dennis Hildeby. The deal is a two-way contract for the...
Maple Leafs Training Camp Preview, Part 1: Roster Locks and Trade Candidates
With training camp around the corner, we’ve examined the Maple Leafs' depth chart at each position:
Wingers
Centers and Goalies
Defense
Now, we’re going to...
Maple Leafs Training Camp Preview, Part 2: Bubble Players and Dark Horses
In Part 1 of our training camp preview, we focused on the NHL roster and the players fighting for opportunity.
Now, we’ll move deeper...
The Maple Leafs’ standout performers and other takeaways from the 2025 prospect tournament
The new NHL season is finally upon us, with the prospects tournament now over and training camps set to open this week.
I have a...
Why the Maple Leafs’ contention status depends on five-on-five improvement in 2025-26
NHL training camps have officially begun, and preseason games are right around the corner.
In Toronto, there wasn’t a ton of change compared to last...
Leafs Notebook: The first preseason performances, the unchanged defense, and Jarnkrok & Kampf’s futures
Preseason is finally here, and before you know it, the regular season will be underway.
We’ve spent a lot of time setting up preseason battles...
Preseason Game Notes: A first look at Matthews-Maccelli, Cowan grabs a point, Joshua’s preseason...
After building a 2-0 lead through 20 minutes, the Maple Leafs never added to it and then lost their two-goal advantage on special teams...
Preseason Game Notes: Scott Laughton & Steven Lorentz pile up points as Maple Leafs...
Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz had themselves a night -- combining for four goals and seven points -- as the Maple Leafs coasted to...
Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs finalize contract extension: four years, $3.75 million AAV
After rumours of contract negotiations for a few weeks, the Maple Leafs and Anthony Stolarz have finalized a four-year contract extension worth $3.75 million...
Leafs Notebook: The goaltending picture, Easton Cowan’s development path, and the final roster battles
The Maple Leafs ended the first week of preseason with some great news, locking in Anthony Stolarz to a four-year deal worth $3.75 million...
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...
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...
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...
Game Review: Maple Leafs do enough to win season opener over Montreal
A big night in Toronto sports.
This game generally lacked the level of competitive fire or physical intensity you might expect -- or at least...
Game Review: Maple Leafs a clear second-best in Detroit, now need response in rematch
After winning their home opener, the Maple Leafs carried the same lineup into this game on the road.
In Detroit, it was a different story....
Game Review: Maple Leafs struggle for offense, concede late goal in frustrating regulation loss...
The Maple Leafs were hard done by in this 3-2 regulation loss to Detroit, but they also need more out of the top of...
Leafs Notebook: The causes for concern and reasons for optimism after a 1-2-0 start
Well, 1-2-0 isn’t the start you draw up, especially when you're swept in a home-and-home with a division rival. But it’s too early to...
Game Review: Maple Leafs’ stars roar to life offensively in 7-4 win over Nashville
The Maple Leafs' stars woke up offensively, and their depth scoring continued to chip in as they lit up the Nashville Predators for seven...
Game Review: Anthony Stolarz outbattles Shesterkin, Maple Leafs edge Rangers in OT
The Maple Leafs and Rangers recorded just four shot attempts each at five-on-five in the first period of this game, with special teams time...














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