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Nicolas Roy, Brandon Carlo, Maple Leafs

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 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...

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....
William Nylander, Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens

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...
Craig Berube, Maple Leafs

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...
Easton Cowan, Maple Leafs

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...
Sammy Blais, Maple Leafs

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...

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...
Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs

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...
Scott Laughton, Maple Leafs

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...
Bobby McMann, Maple Leafs vs. Senators

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...
Calle Jarnkrok, Maple Leafs

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...
Craig Berube, William Nylander, Maple Leafs bench

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...

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...

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...
Max Domi, Calle Jarnkrok, Nick Robertson, Maple Leafs

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...
Dennis Hildeby, Maple Leafs

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...
Morgan Rielly, Maple Leafs vs. Panthers

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...
Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs vs. Senators

Previewing the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Depth Chart: Center and Goaltending

After breaking down the Maple Leafs' left and right wing depth charts, we now shift to two areas with fewer question marks in the...
Matthew Knies, Leafs vs. Bruins

Previewing the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Depth Chart: The Wingers

Labour Day is a week away, and for the hockey world, it means summer is about over, rookie tournaments will soon begin, and before...

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