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Teddy Blueger slowly carving out his role for Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a strong start to the season, and a big part of their success is related to the team’s penalty kill and effectiveness of all four lines. Newcomer Teddy Blueger hasn’t had a huge moment, or his time in the spotlight through the first couple of weeks, but he’s…
Maple Leafs recall Marshall Rifai from Marlies, place Chris Tanev on IR
Marshall Rifai has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team announced on Monday. D Chris Tanev has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to October 10. D Marshall Rifai has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). D Oliver Ekman-Larsson (maintenance) will not participate in today’s practice….
Maple Leafs reportedly recall Marshall Rifai, place Chris Tanev on IR
Marshall Rifai has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, via PuckPedia. Chris Tanev was placed on IR in a corresponding move, and he is ineligible to play for at least a week. He left Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with an upper body injury. He did not…
Nick Blankenburg is unfazed by stretch of scratches after scoring first Maple Leafs goal
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenburg probably didn’t deserve to ride the pine for the Leafs’ first five games, and he wasted no time proving that he deserved a spot in the lineup in his debut against the Colorado Avalanche. On the first shift of his first game, Blankenburg entered the offensive zone off the…
Auston Matthews raves about William Nylander’s ‘big-time game’ following win vs. Avalanche
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander tied his career-high of five points during a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Auston Matthews added two goals and two assists, and Toronto’s stars were in excellent form, as the team moved to 3-2-1 on the year. Matthews glowed about Nylander’s performance post-game. “He was great….
Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller explains McKenna’s power play usage, Nylander’s off the puck improvement
There were plenty of items to be thrilled about, following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. William Nylander authored a two-goal, five-point game, Auston Matthews recorded two goals and four points as well, and the Maple Leafs defeated a leading Stanley Cup contender on the road. Nylander was the best player…
6 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Avalanche: William Nylander’s 5-point game leads commanding victory
It may be the second week of the season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a 6-3 statement victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday evening. Playing without John Tavares, who was absent due to the birth of his son, the Maple Leafs withstood a genuine Stanley Cup contender, carried on without Chris Tanev after…
Instant Reaction: The William Nylander show takes over Denver
William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs showed up to Ball Arena in Denver and made a statement. After the Maple Leafs saw a 3-o lead evaporate on Thursday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, resulting in a 4-3 shootout loss, the Leafs came into an equally tough road game against Nathan MacKinnon and the…
Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev ruled out vs. Avalanche due to upper-body injury
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev left Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with an upper-body injury and will not return, the team confirmed prior to the start of the second period. Tanev did not play following the 11:08 mark of the first period. He left the game in some discomfort after appearing to overextend…
Nick Blankenburg to make Maple Leafs debut vs. Avalanche, team to run 11 forwards and 7 defencemen
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenbrug is set to make his debut with the team on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller confirmed the lineup change when speaking to reporters before the game. He also revealed that the team would be running with 11 forwards and seven defencemen. Leafs…
NHL Notebook: Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin out for the season
An absolute worst case scenario has unfolded in New York, as Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin suffered a lower-body injury on Friday night against the Washington Capitals, and now it’s been revealed that Shesterkin is out for the season. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report the news early Saturday afternoon, as the Rangers will be…
Why Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a potential trade piece if Maple Leafs upgrade defence
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka isn’t shy when it comes to pulling off bold moves to upgrade his hockey club, and after Matthew Knies was moved in a blockbuster for Kirill Marchenko on the eve of the season, look for the next Leafs’ trade to be focused on upgrading the blueline. With the…
Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller thankful for centre depth, explains changes to defence pairs
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller made some changes to the lineup ahead of Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche, and explained his rationale, following Friday’s practice. John Tavares will miss Saturday’s game due to the birth of his fourth child, Tucker Tavares. Nick Paul will centre Toronto’s second line with Easton Cowan and…
Former Maple Leaf John-Michael Liles believes Toronto’s new lineup has helped unlock Auston Matthews’ old form
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a different feel to them this season compared to the club that slumped to a last-place finish in the Atlantic Division a year ago. Through five games, the Maple Leafs are 2-2-1 and have been led by captain Auston Matthews. Through five games, Matthews has recorded two goals and four…
Give Bobrovsky time and breaking out the line blender: Leaflets
Five games in and it’s easy to be optimistic about the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not everything is going perfect but with the amount of change across the organization, the start is encouraging. The fact that there is so much room for improvement isn’t a criticism either, the amount of time to improve is something that…
Maple Leafs’ John Tavares unavailable vs. Avalanche following birth of 4th child
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares will miss Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche for a wonderful reason. Tavares and his family welcomed son Tucker Tavares into the world, head coach Jim Hiller revealed to travelling reporters. Miles Wood was called up from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies and will join the team Saturday. It’s unclear…
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Morgan Rielly paired with Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns
It was an eventful practice for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as head coach Jim Hiller altered his lines ahead of Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. John Tavares will miss the game, due to the birth of his fourth child, Tucker Tavares. Miles Wood was called up from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on Friday morning,…
Bobrovsky bails out the Leafs in Vegas with 40-save performance: Leafs Morning Take
Another season, another eventful night in Las Vegas. The Maple Leafs blew an early lead in Vegas last January, and history repeated itself Thursday night. It was the good, the bad and the ugly for Toronto in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Golden Knights. That was the starting point for Friday’s edition of Leafs…
Maple Leafs recall Miles Wood from AHL’s Toronto Marlies
Miles Wood has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs, from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team confirmed Friday. Wood was acquired in the blockbuster Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies trade on September 28. Toronto reportedly tried to trade Wood ahead of the season opener, but couldn’t find a suitor for the 31-year-old.He holds a six-team…
Former NHL head coach Gerard Gallant stresses patience with Gavin McKenna through his first few games
The Toronto Maple Leafs have the opportunity to develop a homegrown star after adding Gavin McKenna to their organization this past summer. After being selected by the Maple Leafs first overall during the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft, McKenna was inserted immediately into Toronto’s opening night roster, and through five games, the 18-year-old has…
4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Golden Knights: A dream start goes to waste, Bobrovsky excels in loss
Playing in a city that is propelled by the illusion of success, perhaps a dream start for the Toronto Maple Leafs was always too good to be true. Toronto raced out to a 3-0 lead over the Vegas Golden Knights, seemingly poised to run the Stanley Cup runner-up off the ice. The lead quickly evaporated,…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs fall in shootout to Golden Knights in tale of 3 different games
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a 3-0 lead and wound up losing to the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in the shootout, but it was a little more complicated than your standard blown lead. The Leafs were shot out of a cannon in the first period, scoring three goals in the first ten minutes and holding…
Leafs’ lineup news: McKenna on 3rd line, Cowan promoted, Bobrovsky projected to start vs. Golden Knights
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller adjusted his lines prior to Thursday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Easton Cowan has been promoted to the top-six on a line with John Tavares and William Nylander via David Alter of The Hockey News. Gavin McKenna will join Nick Paul and Colton Sissons, while Toronto’s first…
Gerard Gallant believes Gavin McKenna is destined for STARDOM: Leafs Morning Take
Following their eventful 5-4 overtime win over Nashville, the Leafs are on the road for the first time in 2026-27. That’s where the conversation started on Thursday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, as we joked about Colton Sissons making his return to Sin City. But seriously, why does the Mitch Marner storyline feel like an…
Why the Maple Leafs should take a chance on Connor Zary as a low-risk bet
The Toronto Maple Leafs may seem loaded up front currently, especially in the wake of the Kirill Marchenko blockbuster, but that shouldn’t preclude them from looking to make further additions. A major talking point to begin the season has been the performance of John Tavares and the long-term outlook of the Leafs’ second-line centre role….
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