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Matthew Knies reflects on the Leafs’ failures defensively in 2025-26: “I wasn’t expecting to have the plus-minus I did”
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, Matthew Knies discussed his name popping up in trade rumours, the reasons for the team’s failure, and his desire to remain in Toronto. Where and why did you think the season went off the rails? Knies: To begin with, I don’t think we put ourselves in a good […] The post Matthew Knies reflects on the Leafs’ failures defensively in 2025-26: “I wasn’t expecting to have the plus-minus I did” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Jacob Quillan scores game-winner, Toronto Marlies finish regular season with weekend sweep of Laval
“What I like most about [the performance] is the way we played in the second and third periods. I think that should be our standard. You can see a different pace coming out after that first period, and we got the results to show for it. At the end of the day, you can’t control […] The post Jacob Quillan scores game-winner, Toronto Marlies finish regular season with weekend sweep of Laval appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Joe Woll on the feeling of the Leafs missing the playoffs: “The Game 7 loss last year felt pretty crappy… This is a whole different animal… I don’t want this to happen again”
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, goaltender Joseph Woll discussed his individual performance level this year, the reasons for the team’s failure, and his goals for increasing his workload next season. Looking back on missing the start of the season due to personal leave, are you able to share more details now, if you’re […] The post Joe Woll on the feeling of the Leafs missing the playoffs: “The Game 7 loss last year felt pretty crappy… This is a whole different animal… I do...
The Maple Leafs’ top job is too big for “learn as you go” candidates
Over the past few weeks, as the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season painfully wound down, all the attention shifted to who will take control of the franchise. We looked at the Leafs six (!) AGMs at a high level (most of whom should probably go), as well as who the Leafs should try to emulate (hint: […] The post The Maple Leafs’ top job is too big for “learn as you go” candidates appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
John Tavares on his role in the Maple Leafs’ disappointing season: “I was on for too many goals against… I just have to be more consistent”
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, John Tavares discussed the reasons for the team’s failure and his view on his own role in the team’s underwhelming results this year. From your perspective, where did the season go wrong? Tavares: We never seemed to get on track the way we needed to. Our game, obviously, […] The post John Tavares on his role in the Maple Leafs’ disappointing season: “I was on for too many goals against… I just have to be more consistent” appeared first on Map...
Easton Cowan scores first AHL goal, Toronto Marlies survive late push by Laval
“It’s a great experience for us to understand that [Laval] is not going to stop. When we get into those pressure moments, we have to be able to make plays, but we broke down. We got away from protecting the middle of the ice.” – John Gruden “It took him a period to get adjusted, […] The post Easton Cowan scores first AHL goal, Toronto Marlies survive late push by Laval appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Morgan Rielly on whether he’d be open to a trade this offseason: “When that conversation happens, we’ll deal with it accordingly… I’ve always wanted to stay… I still want to stay”
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, Morgan Rielly discussed the team’s major on-ice failure and his uncertain future with the organization. When you look back on the season, where do you think it went wrong for the team? Rielly: I think there were different points, earlier in the year, when we were kind of […] The post Morgan Rielly on whether he’d be open to a trade this offseason: “When that conversation happens, we’ll deal with it accordingly… I’ve always wanted to stay… I s...
The latest on the Leafs’ GM search, Mike Gillis, Mats Sundin, and Auston Matthews’ future
On 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman discussed the latest on the Leafs’ GM search, interest from MLSE/ownership in Mats Sundin joining the new front office, Auston Matthews’ future, and more on the Leafs big offseason decisions ahead. On the GM search Sunny Mehta was obviously a contender. Several people told me they heard his name internally. […] The post The latest on the Leafs’ GM search, Mike Gillis, Mats Sundin, and Auston Matthews’ future appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Anthony Stolarz reflects on calling out William Nylander and the team early in the Leafs’ season: “I didn’t back up what I said with my play… I regret the way I went about it… Most definitely, it could’ve been handled in the room”
After the end of the 2025-26 season, goaltender Anthony Stolarz discussed his most recent injury, a difficult season for the team, his controversial post-game comments in October, and his belief that the Leafs can bounce back next season. How are you feeling physically? Stolarz: Obviously, I got hurt, so it is a tough way to […] The post Anthony Stolarz reflects on calling out William Nylander and the team early in the Leafs’ season: “I didn’t back up what I said with my play… I regret the w...
On cost-cutting, AI, Pelley, and the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season from hell
written in collaboration with Alec Brownscombe It has been a long time since the Toronto Maple Leafs were this bad. In case you’d somehow forgotten – or haven’t followed the team for more than a decade – the vultures are always ready to strike when the Maple Leafs appear moribund. Case in point, a story […] The post On cost-cutting, AI, Pelley, and the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season from hell appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Auston Matthews on whether he still believes he can win in Toronto: “I do… I think we’re all hopeful this is just a one-off”
On locker cleanout day, captain Auston Matthews discussed the team’s failure this season, his future with the organization, and the current uncertainty at the management level. Opening Statement: Matthews on the failed 2025-26 season Matthews: Before we get going, this was a tough year and a frustrating year. We didn’t meet the goals or expectations […] The post Auston Matthews on whether he still believes he can win in Toronto: “I do… I think we’re all hopeful this is just a one-off” appea...
Chris Tanev on his injury-plagued 2025-26 season with the Leafs: “I’m disappointed in how I was only able to play 11 games and let a lot of people down”
On locker cleanout day, Chris Tanev discussed his injury-plagued season, his health outlook for next year, and the uncertainty surrounding the organization’s future at the management level. How are you feeling physically? Tanev: I’m doing well. I was just in New York on Monday to see the doctor about the surgery I had. Everything is […] The post Chris Tanev on his injury-plagued 2025-26 season with the Leafs: “I’m disappointed in how I was only able to play 11 games and let a lot of people d...
Craig Berube on whether Mitch Marner was sorely missed this season: “That is not the reason this season happened”
On locker cleanout day, head coach Craig Berube discussed his uncertain future, the team’s failures this season, and the organization’s outlook moving forward. What is your message to the players, as you see them for the last time until training camp? Berube: Individually, we’re meeting with every player and going over their year and the […] The post Craig Berube on whether Mitch Marner was sorely missed this season: “That is not the reason this season happened” appeared first on Maple Leafs...
Craig Berube on the end of a taxing season as Leafs coach: “We tried to do a lot of different things this year… It didn’t work out”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season. Concluding thoughts on the 2025-26 season: It’s disappointing, the season. That’s really the focus, looking at everything. We didn’t live up to expectations. On Dennis Hildeby’s performance (35 saves on 37 shots): […] The post Craig Berube on the end of a taxing season as Leafs coach: “We tried to do a lot of different things this year… It didn’t work out” appear...
Maple Leafs finish fifth last in 2025-26 season, draft lottery odds now known
All of the attention — and tension — now shifts to the May 5th draft lottery, after the 2025-26 Maple Leafs suffered one final indignity of losing to James Reimer and the Ottawa Senators in game #82, capping a truly miserable season. There is a silver lining to the Maple Leafs finishing in 28th overall […] The post Maple Leafs finish fifth last in 2025-26 season, draft lottery odds now known appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #82 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
A loss — in extra time or regulation — for the Maple Leafs tonight, or one point for the Seattle Kraken tonight or tomorrow, and Toronto will slot in fifth-last ahead of the May 5th draft lottery (7:30 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). TSN1050 will broadcast Joe Bowen’s final call of his broadcasting career tonight. Be sure […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #82 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Craig Berube, on the final day of the season, on what it’s meant to coach the Maple Leafs: “I love Toronto, and I love the Leafs”
Ahead of the final game of the season against the Ottawa Senators, head coach Craig Berube discussed the end of a disappointing 2025-26 Leafs season. There is a lot to dissect in the days and weeks ahead, but what is the message to the group ahead of the final regular-season game? Berube: Play the right […] The post Craig Berube, on the final day of the season, on what it’s meant to coach the Maple Leafs: “I love Toronto, and I love the Leafs” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Debutant Miroslav Holinka registers first pro point in Toronto Marlies’ win over Syracuse
“What a great response from our group. Coming out and doing things right, moving [the puck] quickly, and we were engaged physically and mentally. There’s nowhere to hide out there with [Syracuse]. They’re smothering defensively, and they don’t give up much, but when they do, there are some holes. We’ve been able to find them […] The post Debutant Miroslav Holinka registers first pro point in Toronto Marlies’ win over Syracuse appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Craig Berube on the Leaf fans’ reception at the end of a disappointing season: “I talk about it all the time: This is a special place”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-5 loss to the Dallas Stars, which dropped the Leafs’ record to 32-35-14. On Jacob Quillan scoring his first NHL goal: I’m always excited for that, seeing the young guys. It’s fun for them to get their first NHL goal. “HOLY MACKINAW!” QUILLAN FIRST OF HIS CAREER […] The post Craig Berube on the Leaf fans’ reception at the end of a disappointing season: “I talk about it all the time: This is a special place” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hots...
Listen to Joe Bowen’s highlights, final sign-off from his last home-ice call
Thank you, Joe. Joe Bowen’s sign-off for his final Leafs home broadcast Bowen: I’ve often said that I don’t know what I was going to say when the Leafs won the Stanley Cup. But I thought about this, and what I want to say now. I said I had to put it down in writing. […] The post Listen to Joe Bowen’s highlights, final sign-off from his last home-ice call appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars – Game #81 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
It’s the final home game of the Maple Leafs’ disappointing 2025-26 season and Joe Bowen’s illustrious broadcasting career (7:30 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). SN590 will broadcast Joe’s final call at the SBA tonight. Be sure to follow us on X for the game highlight clips featuring Joe’s calls. Game Day Quotes Forward Ryan Tverberg ahead […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars – Game #81 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
An eyebrow-raising start to the Maple Leafs’ executive search – Maple Leafs Notebook
While the Maple Leafs continue losing on the ice, giving fans some draft-pick hope, what’s happening off-ice is drawing the main attention, as the organization’s search for a replacement for Brad Treliving is well underway. In Keith Pelley’s press conference following Treliving’s dismissal, he noted that the possibilities are wide open in terms of whether […] The post An eyebrow-raising start to the Maple Leafs’ executive search – Maple Leafs Notebook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly’s loyalty to the Maple Leafs: “I don’t think he can think about being anywhere else… It would be hard for him to think about not being a Leaf”
Ahead of Monday’s game against the Dallas Stars, head coach Craig Berube discussed Ryan Tverberg’s NHL debut, Morgan Rielly’s commitment to Toronto, Matthew Knies’ season, and the final home game of the 2025-26 season. Ryan Tverberg, set to make his NHL debut tonight, is a good story, given how far he’s come as a former […] The post Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly’s loyalty to the Maple Leafs: “I don’t think he can think about being anywhere else… It would be hard for him to think about not be...
Craig Berube on William Villeneuve’s NHL/Leafs debut: “Competed, defended hard, moved the puck fairly well… I was pretty happy with him”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, which dropped the Leafs’ record to 32-34-14. On William Villeneuve’s debut (18:45 TOI): I thought he was really good. On the first couple of shifts, there were obviously nerves, but I thought he had a good game. He did good things […] The post Craig Berube on William Villeneuve’s NHL/Leafs debut: “Competed, defended hard, moved the puck fairly well… I was pretty happy with him” appeared first on Maple Leafs H...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game #80 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
Less than a year since these two teams met in Game 7 with a Conference Final berth on the line, the Maple Leafs and Panthers are jostling for draft positioning in the 80th game of the 2025-26 season (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). Game Day Quotes Defenseman William Villeneuve on making his NHL debut after four […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game #80 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
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