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Report: 2 Teams Frustrated With Current Trade Market

The NHL's holiday roster freeze is just over a week away, and while many thought there'd be a slew of trades going down in December, that hasn't been the case at all. And, according to one hockey insider, a couple of teams are frustrated by the lack of movement, or willingness to deal. Frank Seravalli: Re NHL trade market: Nashville has some interest in making some moves; Toronto has been making a lot of calls; a whole collection of teams...aren't satisfied...but haven't necessarily found a wa...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 8 hours ago | 0 reads

Maple Leafs place Dakota Mermis on IR, recall Henry Thrun

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be battered and bruised this season. With a laundry list of players currently on IR, the team has added defenceman Dakota Mermis, who suffered a lower-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, and now hits the shelve for what sounds like, a few weeks. The Leafs recalled defenceman Henry Thrun from the AHL's Toronto Marlies, and he's expected to see his first action in blue and white on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Mermis suffered the in...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 8 hours ago | 1 read

How high should the optimism level be after a 5-1-1 stretch for the Maple Leafs? – MLHS Podcast EP108

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs’ encouraging turnaround in results, the team’s depth up front coming together, the ongoing power-play woes, the Bobby McMann one-game suspension, and much more. Episode Topics How high is the optimism level after a 5-1-1 stretch for the Leafs? (1:20) Dennis Hildeby […] The post How high should the optimism level be after a 5-1-1 stretch for the Maple Leafs? – MLHS Podcast EP108 appeared first on Maple Le...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 18 hours ago | 0 reads

Craig Berube on Bobby McMann’s one-game suspension: “I don’t think it was worth a suspension… We lose a guy for probably a month at least, and there was nothing that I’ve heard”

After Wednesday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Bobby McMann’s one-game suspension, William Nylander’s four-game scoring slump, juggling his middle-six lines, and Henry Thrun’s likely season debut on Thursday. What is your reaction to the Bobby McMann one-game suspension, given that you also lost a player to injury in Dakota Mermis? Berube: To be honest […] The post Craig Berube on Bobby McMann’s one-game suspension: “I don’t think it was worth a suspension… We lose a guy for p...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 1 day ago | 0 reads

Ominous Update on Maple Leafs D-Man Chris Tanev's Health

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gone five games without a regulation loss, and seem to have righted the ship for now, especially on the defensive end. They've allowed just five regulation goals in those five games, and haven't missed a beat with sensational breakout youngster Dennis Hildeby in net.  All that said, this doesn't mean that the Leafs aren't missing Chris Tanev. The shot-blocking defensive rock hasn't played in well over a month, and his return is still undetermined. In fact, we'...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 1 day ago | 0 reads

Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann suspended one game for high sticking

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann will have to sit and watch Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks. The NHL's department of player safety announced on Tuesday, McMann's been suspended for one game for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand on Monday night. Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended 1 game for high sticking #GoBolts forward Oliver Bjorkstrand. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/UKpkqo2LpB — NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) December 9, 2025 ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Are the Maple Leafs rediscovering their recipe for success? How can they fix the power-play mess? – Leafs Notebook

Just like that, after collecting nine of the last 10 available points, the Maple Leafs are three points back of the top spot in the Atlantic Division (with a game in hand on Detroit). The winning run includes three impressive wins over Florida, Carolina, and Tampa Bay, in which the Leafs — once among the […] The post Are the Maple Leafs rediscovering their recipe for success? How can they fix the power-play mess? – Leafs Notebook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Game Review: Maple Leafs lock down 1-0 lead, continue winning streak over Lightning

For the most part, this 2-0 victory followed the Maple Leafs’ formula that led to their regular-season division title success in 2024-25. It also pulled the Leafs within two points of the current division lead, despite all of their trials and tribulations this season. The first period saw Tampa Bay generally carry the play, as […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs lock down 1-0 lead, continue winning streak over Lightning appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Islanders News: Knight time

The Islanders return home for another meeting with a recent Cup champ as the spicy mustard-wearing team from Vegas visits Long Island. First Islanders Goal picks for tonight go here. Islanders News Elsewhere Five games in the NHL last night, including the Leafs shutting out the Lightning — so how impressive were the Isles’ last […]

From Lighthouse Hockey | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Lightning swap young defensemen in trade with Flyers

The Tampa Bay Lightning made their first trade of the year, and while it might be considered a minor one, they bring some potential offense on the blue line into the system. Prior to their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced that they had acquired defender Ethan Samson from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Roman Schmidt. The trade brings Schmidt’s tenure with the organization to a close. A rugged defender with size, the 22-year-old showed some potential over th...

From Raw Charge | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Craig Berube on Bobby McMann receiving a match penalty vs. Tampa Bay: “I’ll take a closer look at it, but I had a tough time with that, to be honest with you”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 14-11-4. On the team’s performance: Solid game. The goalie was good. I thought, overall, we did a good job. They’re obviously a talented group over there, and we did a good job of […] The post Craig Berube on Bobby McMann receiving a match penalty vs. Tampa Bay: “I’ll take a closer look at it, but I had a tough time with that, to be honest with you” appeared first...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Lightning shutout for second game in a row, fall to Maple Leafs, 2-0

The Tampa Bay Lightning did many, many things well in their 2-0 loss to the Toronto Maples Leafs. They did the things that usually lead to wins. The only thing they didn’t do was score a goal. For the second straight game, Jonas Johansson did his job as he allowed just one goal, and for the second straight game he wasn’t rewarded for his efforts. Despite a valiant charge in the third period, the Lightning couldn’t equalize, and a late empty-net goal sealed their fate. It was a solid start...

From Raw Charge | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Toronto Marlies suffer weekend sweep at hands of Grand Rapids

“The first 20 minutes are as good as we could have played. The only thing is we didn’t get a goal. I think we needed to get that first one to let a little of the pressure off. We turned a couple of pucks over there in the second early, and we got away from […] The post Toronto Marlies suffer weekend sweep at hands of Grand Rapids appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #29 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Despite their rollercoaster of a season to date, the Maple Leafs could pull within two points of the top spot in the Atlantic Division with a regulation win over the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:30 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). Game Day Quotes Victor Hedman on the challenge presented by the Leafs:  They’re […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #29 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 days ago | 0 reads

The structural issues driving the Maple Leafs’ five-on-five possession problems

Given the Maple Leafs’ underwhelming possession metrics over 100 games into his coaching tenure, it’s interesting to revisit Craig Berube’s comments about puck possession when he was first hired in Toronto: Berube: “In St. Louis, we were one of the highest puck-possession teams in the league. We were a great forechecking team. You have to […] The post The structural issues driving the Maple Leafs’ five-on-five possession problems appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Craig Berube on scratching Nick Robertson vs. Tampa: “He’s lost a little bit of his jump and tenacity, but at the same time, it’s a little bit of ice time and opportunity, too”

Ahead of Monday’s game against Tampa Bay, head coach Craig Berube discussed inserting Calle Jarnkrok into the lineup in the place of Nick Robertson, the struggles on the power play, swapping in Dakota Mermis for Philippe Myers on the blue line, and the challenge against the Lightning. What went into the decision to swap Calle […] The post Craig Berube on scratching Nick Robertson vs. Tampa: “He’s lost a little bit of his jump and tenacity, but at the same time, it’s a little bit of ice time ...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Jon Cooper on entering ‘crunch time’ for picking Team Canada’s Olympic roster: “I can’t stress enough the work that’s going into picking this team… The decisions are excruciatingly tough”

Ahead of Leafs vs. Lightning, Tampa head coach Jon Cooper discussed his team’s injury situation, former Leaf Pontus Holmberg, and Team Canada’s preparation for the 2026 Olympics. How has your team handled the avalanche of injuries it has faced? Cooper: If you take away a little bit of a disastrous start — we won one […] The post Jon Cooper on entering ‘crunch time’ for picking Team Canada’s Olympic roster: “I can’t stress enough the work that’s going into picking this team… The decisions are...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 days ago | 0 reads

NHL News: 14-Year Veteran Forward Announces Retirement

The five-time 20-goal scorer wound down his career with a bottom-six depth role split between two teams, but now, at the age of 36, it's time for Wisconsin native Craig Smith to officially hang up the skates.  pic.twitter.com/BEniRsON0S — Magnuson Hockey Agency (@Magnusonhockey) December 8, 2025 The Magnuson Hockey Agency, who represented Smith, made the announcement. Smith's humble statement focused on stating how lucky he was to have the career that he had.  “I’ll start by saying h...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Big time back-to-back: Lightning at Maple Leafs Preview

Game Twenty Nine: Tampa Bay Lightning (16-10-2) at Toronto Maple Leafs (13-11-4) Time: 7:30 PM EST Location: Scotiabank Arena, The Big Smoke TV/Stream/Radio: Scripps, NHL Network, Amazone Prime (in Canada), TVAS, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -120 Know the Opponents: Pension Plan Puppets When the schedule wizards threw together their matrix, they probably thought that this would make for a pretty nice match-up. Little did they know that it would be a bat...

From Raw Charge | 3 days ago | 1 read

Will Chandler Stephenson Score a Goal vs. the Minnesota Wild on December 8?

Is Chandler Stephenson likely to score a goal when his Seattle Kraken play the Minnesota Wild on Monday? The puck drops at 10:00 PM ET — we can help you make the right call via the stats and insights provided here. Chandler Stephenson Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Wild Anytime Goal Odds: +400 (Bet $10 to win $40.00 if he scores a goal) Stephenson Goals Betting Stats Stephenson has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season. Through 26 games played this season, Stephens...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 days ago | 0 reads