Matias Maccelli has finally found his footing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matias Maccelli has had a roller coaster of a season, from having a rough start, to being a healthy scratch to now playing better; he has been all over the map. Craig Berube, early in the year, did not see fit within the lineup for Maccelli, but due to a struggling Maple Leafs team that was once last in the division, he finally got his chance. Healthy scratch to scoring forward Matias Maccelli has tak

Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been named to Team Sweden's Olympic roster. Ekman-Larsson will join William Nylander on the Swedish team. Oliver Ekman-Larsson has had a very strong season with the Maple Leafs this season, as he has been the most consistent and reliable defenceman on the Maple Leafs blueline. This will be Ekman-Larsson's second trip to the Olympics, as he previously participated for the Swedes in 2014, where he won a silver medal. Oliver Ekman-Larsson's experience Th

Team USA announced their Olympic rosters on Friday morning, and Matthew Knies did not make the roster. This has come as a surprise to many Leafs fans and hockey fans worldwide. Knies has had an up-and-down season with the Maple Leafs, but his game has elevated his game in the right direction, and he could have proved to be a real force on the Olympic roster. The Team USA build The USA Olympic team is filled with size and grinders. They announced players such as Brock Nelson,

The Toronto Maple Leafs did not have the best start to their 2025-26 season. But with 2025 coming to an end, 2026 provides a new opportunity to rekindle their games and push the Maple Leafs back into the playoff circle. The Maple Leafs had a lot go wrong for them so far this season, but if these players can refind their games, the Maple Leafs could be heading in the right direction. Auston Matthews: The captain The obvious first choice is Auston Matthews, the leader of the Ma

Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs came back and defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-5 in what was arguably their biggest win of the season. This victory showed that the Maple Leafs can battle through adversity, even when the game is not going their way. Toronto could have easily folded and moved on to the next game, but instead, they stayed with it. Nightmare start for the Maple Leafs The Leafs got off to a terrible start, falling behind 2-0 early in the first period. For

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally received good news on the injury front, as Auston Matthews will make his return to the Maple Leafs lineup against the Winnipeg Jets . Matthews missed the New Jersey Devils game Tuesday night with a lower-body injury. The injury occurred during Sunday night’s loss against the Detroit Red Wings as Matthews blocked a shot during the second period and remained in the game. This is a big boost for the Maple Leafs as they are right in the thick

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without their superstar winger, William Nylander, for a third straight game. Nylander suffered a lower-body injury during their win Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators. The injury occurred during an awkward play with Sens defenceman Artem Zub behind the Sens net. The Maple Leafs will look to keep the good vibes going as they faceoff against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Latest William Nylander injury update William Nylander has be

The Toronto Maple Leafs have needed their depth players to step up numerous times this season, with all the injuries that have come their way. The latest injury report included William Nylander, Auston Matthews, Chris Tanev, and Dakota Joshua. All of these players have played a vital role in the Maple Leafs lineup. The Maple Leafs' bottom six and depth have been good all season long, but a few players have risen to the top of that list. Bobby McMann: third-line spark plug Bob

Since the arrival of Craig Berube, Auston Matthews has been asked to play a much more structured, defensive brand of hockey. That shift has naturally led to a decrease in point production, not just for Matthews but across the Maple Leafs’ lineup as a whole. Toronto now plays lower-scoring games, creates fewer rush chances, and focuses far more on limiting mistakes than it did during the Sheldon Keefe era. For a player who has built his reputation as one of the most dangerous

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially entered survival mode. Tuesday night marked the first time since February of 2017 that the Leafs played a game without both Auston Matthews and William Nylander in the lineup. Ironically, it also turned into one of the most complete and impressive performances the team has delivered in years. While that win proved Toronto can play high-level hockey without its stars, it also highlighted an uncomfortable truth: this is not a sustainable

The Toronto Maple Leafs received discouraging news as defenceman Chris Tanev will be sidelined long-term after suffering a lower-body injury against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. It has been a frustrating season for Tanev, who has already missed significant time due to an upper-body injury earlier in the year. The latest setback is a major loss for the Leafs, as Tanev has only appeared in 11 games this season but quickly established himself as a stabilizing presence

The Toronto Maple Leafs have not had the season many have expected; they are last in the Atlantic Division and are not looking like a team that can make a strong run at the Stanley Cup. This leaves the question of whether the Maple Leafs should try to retool and move on from some of their current players. Max Domi, Matias Maccelli, and Brandon Carlo all make north of $3M and could be assets that help the Maple Leafs in the long run. The Leafs do not have a strong and deep pro

The Toronto Maple Leafs turned in their most impressive performance of the season Tuesday night, blanking the New Jersey Devils 4–0 despite being without Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Chris Tanev, and Dakota Joshua. Facing a talented Devils team, the Leafs needed a full 60-minute effort from every player on the bench, and that is exactly what they delivered. Many expected New Jersey’s high-powered offence to overwhelm a depleted Toronto lineup. Instead, the roles were re

If an Auston Matthews trade were ever to happen, it would not be anytime soon. Matthews still has two seasons remaining on his contract, which carries a $13.25 million AAV and includes a full no-movement clause. Simply put, Matthews controls his future. If he wants to remain in Toronto and eventually sign a long-term extension, the organization has little reason or ability to move him. In fact, doing so would be organizational wrongdoing. Matthews is not a player you trade; h

The Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, and once again, the lineup will look far from ideal. Toronto is expected to be without Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Dakota Joshua, and Chris Tanev, forcing the Leafs to lean heavily on their depth. Calle Järnkrok and Jacob Quillan are both expected to re-enter the lineup as the coaching staff looks for answers to their ongoing injury trouble. The Maple Leafs have battled injuries all season

Pavel Zacha is exactly the kind of middle-six forward the Leafs should be calling ahead of the trade deadline this March. At 28 years old, he brings a combination of size, versatility, and offensive ability that would help a Leafs lineup desperately in need of secondary scoring and depth centre options. Zacha is under contract with the Bruins through 2027–28 with a $4.75 million average annual value, making him a mid-term asset for a team looking to compete now and in the nea

The Blue Jackets sent Chinakhov to the Penguins in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and forward Danton Heinen. Chinakhov had requested a trade last summer, but Columbus was never interested in moving the young winger without meaningful value coming back. General manager Don Waddell waited patiently until the right deal presented itself, one that balanced Chinakhov’s desire for a fresh start with the organization’s long-term interests. Chinakhov'

In a season filled with inconsistency and uncertainty on the back end, one thing has remained constant for the Toronto Maple Leafs is Jake McCabe. Since arriving in Toronto, McCabe has quietly established himself as the team’s most reliable defenceman, trusted in every situation and tasked with the toughest assignments night after night. Jake McCabe’s path to becoming a cornerstone defenceman was anything but flashy. Drafted in the second round by the Buffalo Sabres in 2012,

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed Danton Heinen on waivers Sunday, and it could present an intriguing opportunity for the Toronto Maple Leafs to address their ongoing lack of depth scoring. Heinen has struggled this season in Pittsburgh, recording just one goal and one assist in 13 games, but his resume suggests there may be more to offer than his recent numbers indicate. For a Leafs team searching for a spark, adding a new face to the bottom six could be a worthwhile gamble. A

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-4 on Saturday night. During the second period, William Nylander got injured on what seemed to be a harmless play with Artem Zub behind the Senators' bench. Nylander did not return to the Maple Leafs bench for the third period. Maple Leafs dodge a bullet Craig Berube gave a positive message after the game, regarding Nylander, saying that he will travel with the Leafs to Detroit for Sunday night's matchup against the Red Wi