In a season where the Maple Leafs’ offence has been up and down, the Leafs have gotten reliable scoring game in and game out from someone you may not expect. Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been a name that has stuck out to many. The Swedish defenceman sits fifth in Maple Leafs scoring this season with 28 points in 47 games. This finds Ekman-Larsson within the top 25 in the NHL. He has been a player who has carried the load for the Maple Leafs offensively this season from the backen

The Toronto Maple Leafs will likely be without their superstar, William Nylander, for the final game of their western road trip in Winnipeg. Nylander, who was injured during the opening frame of their 6-5 overtime loss against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, will be out with a lower-body injury. The Maple Leafs are awaiting test results to determine the root cause of the injury, as many do not know when the injury occurred. The Maple Leafs head into Saturday’s contest t

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into the NHL trade deadline with no certain plan, but now they could truly go and get the biggest fish possible. A bombshell in the NHL dropped today, as the New York Rangers will not be extending their superstar forward Artemi Panarin past this season. General manager Chris Drury is willing to work with Panarin and his agent, Paul Theofanous, to find a destination that Panarin would be interested in moving to. The Rangers have had a rough

John Tavares has had an up-and-down season with the Maple Leafs. He re-signed during the offseason on a very team-friendly deal at just $4.3M per season. This instantly became one of the most valued contracts in the NHL. For a player who had a strong 2024-25 season, racking up 74 points in 75 games, if Tavares could have a few more good years, this contract would age very nicely for the Maple Leafs. Tavares is trusted by and valued differently by the Maple Leafs management th

The Toronto Maple Leafs have received unfortunate news following the first period of their matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. While they played a great first period, leading the game 3-1, the Maple Leafs confirmed that William Nylander will not return to the game due to a lower-body injury. The Leafs will look to survive the Golden Knights game and hope for the best moving forward. Nylander's impact on Thursday night's game Nylander had a solid first period, registerin

The Maple Leafs will head down to face the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. This will be the first time the Leafs will face off against their former superstar. Mitch Marner played nine seasons with the Maple Leafs before being dealt to the Golden Knights this summer in exchange for Nicolas Roy. The Maple Leafs have had a rough first half of the season, but it is not believed to be because of Marner's absence. Life without Mitch Marner in Toronto The Maple Leafs current

Alexis Lafrenière’s career in the Big Apple has been underwhelming, as he has yet to develop into the star many projected him to be when he was selected first overall. This season, in particular, has been a challenge for Lafrenière. Through 47 games, he has recorded just nine goals, and the Rangers have made it clear they need more from him. That frustration has shown in his recent demotion to the third line, a situation that could create an opportunity for the Maple Leafs to

The Toronto Maple Leafs steal a huge two points on the road in Denver. On Monday night, the Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime. With the win, the Maple Leafs jump into the first Wild Card spot, one point ahead of Washington and Buffalo. The Maple Leafs handed the Avalanche their first home loss since October 23rd. Stars showed up in Denver The Maple Leafs got contributions all around; they played hard, and the results showed for themselves. William Ny

The Toronto Maple Leafs found themselves in another bad injury situation as Nicholas Robertson left the game with a lower-body injury in their 4-3 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche. Robertson got injured after blocking a shot from Josh Manson. Robertson was unable to put any weight on his left leg. The injury transpired during the early stages of the first period. Waiting on the severity of the injury There was no immediate update on Robertson from Craig Berube followi

Every team in the NHL faces adversity one way or another. These stretches of hockey show what kind of team you truly are. It shows how they can bounce back from tough breaks, bad injuries, and simply grind out games you shouldn't be winning. As this season continues to unfold, the picture of what this Leafs team is becoming is starting to come into focus. This recent stretch shows it looks different than what we’ve seen in the past. Comfortable winning tighter hockey games Th

The Maple Leafs receive encouraging news as Craig Berube expects Anthony Stolarz to return to the Maple Leafs during their upcoming road trip. Stolarz has been out since November 11th with an upper-body injury. The Maple Leafs begin their four-game round trip on Sunday night as they face off against the red-hot Colorado Avalanche. It seems that Stolarz will be returning to game action soon, but the exact timeline has yet to be released. Early season struggles for Stolarz Beru

William Nylander looked as if he didn't miss a beat after returning from injury. Nylander missed the last six games with a lower-body injury. During his return, he led the Maple Leafs with a three-point performance in a dominating 5-0 win over the Canucks. Nylander was the driving force for the Maple Leafs on Saturday night. With Nylander's strong performance, he extends the Maple Leafs point streak to nine games. Offense runs through Nylander William Nylander has been the Ma

Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs staff will need to act quickly if they want to bring in a serious defenceman. Dougie Hamilton will be on his way out to New Jersey in the near future. Hamilton and the Devils are not on good terms as of late, and Hamilton wants to be traded. On Saturday, he practiced on the fourth pairing and will be a healthy scratch against the Winnipeg Jets for their afternoon matchup on Sunday. Almost dealt this summer to the Sharks Hamilton was

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into a difficult offseason with a long list of UFAs and RFAs to sort through, but Bobby McMann’s contract situation stands above the rest. McMann has quietly put together a strong season, earning trust throughout the lineup and becoming a reliable contributor at five-on-five. Bobby McMann's development McMann has shown this season that he can drive the play and generate offence. He has scored timely goals throughout the season and been a ph

The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Nick Moldenhauer 95th overall back in the 2022 NHL Draft. Throughout his time at the University of Michigan, the Maple Leafs have seen signs of development; he has never been a flashy forward, but rather a hard-working, detail-oriented player that every team wants on their roster. Moldenhauer has seen the most progression in his junior year at Michigan, and with his senior year coming next, we could see a lot more signs of development. A more

Since the beginning of Auston Matthews' career, he has been known for one thing, and that is goal scoring. Ever since his debut in Ottawa, where he scored four goals, everyone knew he had a special scoring touch and would easily establish himself as one of the lethal scores in the NHL. Matthews did not disappoint, winning multiple Rocket Richard Trophies, a Hart Trophy, the Calder Memorial Trophy, multiple 60-goal seasons, and a new franchise record. Matthews has always had t

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten a number of key contributions from their depth this season. Bobby McMann, Nicholas Robertson, Easton Cowan, and Scott Laughton have all been spectacular for the Maple Leafs this season, but the one person nobody has been talking about is Nicolas Roy. Roy has played a crucial role for the Maple Leafs this season, playing critical minutes on the team's third line. A deal that changed the NHL The Maple Leafs acquired Nic Roy during the offseas

The Toronto Maple Leafs need to make quick decisions before it's too late. The Leafs have had a rocky season to date, but have begun to catch fire and show us why they won the Atlantic Division just one season ago. Brad Treliving doesn't want to throw in the white towel, despite being on the outside of the playoffs, and wants to bolster their roster to try and go on a deep playoff run. If the Maple Leafs want to improve their roster, they need to do so before it's too late. L

The Toronto Maple Leafs came back late and defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime. Scott Laughton scored a late tying goal against his former team to power the Maple Leafs to the win. Easton Cowan ripped one past Vladar in the overtime frame to win the game for the Maple Leafs. A late comeback win means a lot to a Maple Leafs team that is sitting just on the outside looking into the playoff race. A win like this not only keeps momentum, but it builds momentum. Stell

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a busy offseason with the departure of a superstar and depth forwards. The Maple Leafs had a lot of decisions to make. They attempted to bring in a plethora of depth forwards; some have worked out, while others may not. However, the Maple Leafs made one mistake, and that was not re-signing a player who left for a divisional rival. The Maple Leafs did not re-sign Pontus Holmberg, which may end up costing them. When Brad Treliving did not sign Holmbe