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For better or for worse, the Maple Leafs are fun to watch again
We’re seven games into the new NHL season and the Toronto Maple Leafs are 5-4-2. Historically, this is exactly where you’d expect to see them around this time of year. The October blues are all too common for the Maple Leafs, while they’ve been known to pick up the pace in November, usually enough to…
Dean Evason praises Leafs’ supporting cast, shares honest take on Marchenko: Leafs Morning Take
That wasn’t a win, it was a statement. You almost sort of forget that Columbus scored on its first shot of the game. After that, it was all Toronto. That’s where the conversation started on the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take as we broke down the Leafs’ 6-2 dismantling of Columbus. Kirill Marchenko scored…
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: The Danford dilemma, Holinka gets on the board
Ben Danford returned to the Toronto Marlies lineup over the weekend after missing a game with a lower-body injury earlier in the week and made an immediate impact in Saturday’s overtime win against the Belleville Senators. Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan has spoken openly about the organization’s desire to give the defensively minded blueliner more…
Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller raves about Easton Cowan: ‘He’s exceeded my expectations’
Easton Cowan is taking the leap during his second season, and Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller couldn’t be more proud of his 21-year-old winger. Cowan registered a goal and three points, steering the Maple Leafs to a 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Following the win, Hiller spoke about Cowan’s…
5 takeaways from Leafs-Blue Jackets: Marchenko outduels Knies, Matthews, Cowan lead commanding win
It doesn’t appear that the Toronto Maple Leafs circled their calendars for Tuesday’s showdown against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but on the second night of a back-to-back, they delivered their best performance of the young season. Toronto rolled to a comprehensive 6-2 victory over Columbus on the road. Kirill Marchenko received hearty boos, but scored…
Instant Reaction: Easton Cowan puts on a show as Maple Leafs’ offence comes alive in Columbus
The Toronto Maple Leafs took the first meeting against the Columbus Blue Jackets since the two teams completed a blockbuster on the eve of the 2026-27 season. That was, of course, the trade that brought Kirill Marchenko to Toronto and sent Matthew Knies back the other way. So, it was fitting that Marchenko scored the…
Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe ruled out vs. Blue Jackets due to injury
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe was ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets prior to the start of the third period, the team confirmed. McCabe was clipped by an errant stick from Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson during the first period. After slowly getting to his feet, McCabe skated to the…
What’s next for the Leafs? David Pagnotta on Edvinsson, Whitecloud & more: Leafs Morning Take
10 of 84 games are in the books. With their 3-1 win over San Jose, the Leafs improved to 4-4-2. Naturally, we discussed what we’ve learned about this team through the first handful of games to kick off Tuesday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take. It’s been a mixed bag. The good news is that they…
10 stats that stand out from first 10 Maple Leafs games
It’s not even Halloween yet, but we’re already 10 games into the 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs season. It’s been a polarizing 10 games, but there’s been plenty to discuss from the new-look, high-octane Maple Leafs team. Here are 10 stats that have defined the Maple Leafs’ 2026-27 campaign through 10 games. *All stats current prior…
Leafs’ Jim Hiller expands on Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna’s ability to deliver in big moments
Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday, earning some glowing praise from head coach Jim Hiller post-game. Matthews shook off a first-period turnover to record a goal and two assists, while McKenna notched the game-winning goal during a third-period power play….
Gavin McKenna wants to be known as big moment performer
The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the win column after defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena. Special teams were the story of the night, as the Maple Leafs’ power play accounted for two of their three goals, helping improve their season percentage to 28.6%, good for fifth-best in…
Report: Maple Leafs not interested in including Easton Cowan in any trade talks
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka continues to look for ways to upgrade his roster, specifically his defensive corps, but that doesn’t mean he’s willing to trade away some of his best young talent. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Chayka is trying to upgrade his blue line but doesn’t have a keen interest to…
Former Leafs forward Matthew Knies enjoying new home in Columbus ahead of 1st matchup vs. Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs shook up their roster on the eve of the regular season, a move that caught many people off guard as they prepared for the 2026-27 campaign. Toronto sent a package centred around Matthew Knies to the Columbus Blue Jackets with the return headlined by Kirill Marchenko. With five years remaining on the…
Auston Matthews raves about Sergei Bobrovsky’s ‘huge’ performance following 3-1 win vs. Sharks
Sergei Bobrovsky stood tall for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the San Jose Sharks, and this time, the Leafs did their jobs in front of him for a total team win. There have been a couple of games this season where Bobrovsky probably should have made an extra save or two, and others where he…
4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Sharks: McKenna’s sensational winner, Bobrovsky’s excellent start
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews called upon his team to play with more emotion heading into Monday’s game against the San Jose Sharks. For the better part of 40 minutes, it didn’t always appear that the Leafs responded to Matthews’ call. And yet, it’s a sport where the contest can be swung in key…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs snap 3-game losing streak to Sharks on back of Sergei Bobrovsky’s best start of season
It’s been an up-and-down start to Sergei Bobrovsky’s tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he was in vintage form on Monday night as the Leafs defeated the Sharks 3-1. The Leafs needed a win after dropping a trio of winnable games over the past six days, and the necessary parties showed up to make…
Jay Rosehill thinks Leafs made a mistake trading Matthew Knies for another forward: Leafs Morning Take
It’s October 19th, and the Maple Leafs find themselves in last place in the Atlantic Division. Yeah, not ideal. Luckily, there’s still tons of hockey left. Toronto is searching for answers right now. At any rate, that’s where the conversation started on Monday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take. Saturday night’s 4-1 loss to the New…
Gavin McKenna discusses Ivar Stenberg’s game ahead of first matchup: ‘He’s a confident player’
The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a bit of an early-season rut. Losers of three in a row, the Maple Leafs are looking to snap their skid as they prepare to host the San Jose Sharks on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena. Sitting at 3-4-2 through nine games, there certainly isn’t any reason to panic…
Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs need more emotion vs. Sharks amid three-game losing streak
What’s been a roller coaster to the start of the 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs season has hit its first real valley. The Leafs have lost all three of their last games, with many of them being winnable efforts. They folded early against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday and couldn’t come back for a point despite…
Leafs lineup notes: William Nylander misses morning skate with illness, game-time decision vs. Sharks
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander missed morning skate with an illness on Monday and is a game-time decision for their game against the San Jose Sharks, according to head coach Jim Hiller. “I’m not sure, we’ll see,” Hiller said when asked about Nylander’s status. “He’ll be a game-time decision.” The Maple Leafs are currently…
Maple Leafs recall Vinni Lettieri and Artur Akhtyamov from AHL’s Toronto Marlies
Vinni Lettieri and Artur Akhtyamov have been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. F Vinni Lettieri and G Artur Akhtyamov have been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). — Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) October 19, 2026 Lettieri is entering his second season as part of the organization, initially joining on…
Maple Leafs recall Vinni Lettieri from AHL’s Toronto Marlies
Vinni Lettieri has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. Lettieri is entering his second season as part of the organization, initially joining on July 2, 2025 and spending all of last season with the Marlies. The 31-year-old had a terrific playoff run where he led all AHL players…
Around the NHL: Penguins open to moving veteran forwards, Jets’ bracing for ‘conversations’ once Hellebuyck returns
Welcome back in for another October edition of Around the NHL, as the season’s not even a month old, and there’s been plenty of storylines to dive into throughout the league. Let’s quickly zone in on the Toronto Maple Leafs and their 3-4-2 start in what’s been a very inconsistent few weeks. Chris Tanev is…
Sergei Bobrovsky on Maple Leafs’ recent struggles: ‘We have to come together, play on the same page’
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the New York Islanders on Saturday night, in one of the sloppiest games so far the season. The game had a very limited flow, the puck seemed to be bouncing for both teams all night long, and in the end, the Leafs couldn’t complete the comeback, losing 4-1 to drop…
Auston Matthews believes Maple Leafs passed up on too many scoring chances in loss to Islanders
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews feels his team let too many quality looks go to waste in their 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday. It was an uninspired performance from the team as a whole, with not a whole lot of noteworthy things taking place in the offensive end for the…
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