Maple Leafs News & Analysis

Maple Leafs vs Sabres recap: Marchenko's hat trick, a blown 4-2 lead, Owen Power's OT winner, the Tavares injury and McKenna's 6:36.

An Ian Cole trade could patch the Leafs' blue line while Chris Tanev is out. Why Chayka should do it cheap, and walk away if Chicago wants a real pick.

Simon Edvinsson trade talk stalls: Detroit has 'zero interest' after a $91M DeBrincat deal. What it means for the Leafs' defence hunt.

Maple Leafs vs Sabres preview: both teams are 3-3-1, Rasmus Dahlin is day-to-day and Toronto must fix its second period before a four-game homestand.

Auston Matthews has 12 points in five games and the NHL's first star of the week. The knee worries are over; the question now is his next contract.

The Maple Leafs second period problem cost them in Vegas and Utah. It isn't bad luck or goaltending. It's the breakout, and Jim Hiller has to fix it now.

Maple Leafs vs Mammoth: a four-goal Utah second period and a .821 night for Anthony Stolarz beat Toronto 5-4, despite a late push from Matthews and McKenna.

The Dylan Larkin trade saga reached Montreal's Bell Centre. Why the Leafs should root for Larkin to go west, and why the Canadiens are the worst case.

Charlie McAvoy returns from suspension Oct. 13 as the Bruins chase Simon Edvinsson. What a healthier Boston means for the Maple Leafs in the Atlantic.

Simon Edvinsson trade talks: Utah leads, Boston lurks, and the Leafs' 2027-28 cap says Toronto should stay out of a $10M-a-year bidding war.

Gavin McKenna power play: the rookie set up Nylander on PP1 in Denver and Hiller says he earned it. Why he should stay there when John Tavares returns.

Nick Blankenburg scored 3:03 into his Leafs debut. With Chris Tanev on IR, the $1.4M right shot moves up beside Morgan Rielly. What to expect from him.

Maple Leafs vs Mammoth preview for Oct. 13: Tanev on IR, Tavares uncertain, Utah 4-2-0 and Toronto 3-2-1 on the NHL's 16-game Frozen Frenzy night.

Igor Shesterkin injury: the Rangers goalie is out for the season. How New York's goalie hunt reshapes the Hellebuyck market and what Toronto should learn.

William Nylander's 700 points came in 756 games, all as a Leaf. Where he ranks in franchise history, who is next, and why his $11.5M deal has aged so well.

Chris Tanev injury: the Leafs defenceman left in Denver with an upper-body issue. Who steps in, the cap picture, and why a trade now looks urgent.

Maple Leafs vs Avalanche recap: Nylander ties a career high with five points, Matthews adds four and Bobrovsky makes 30 saves in a 6-3 win.

A Zach Whitecloud trade fits the Leafs: a $2.75M right-shot shutdown defenceman through 2027-28. What the reports say and what to pay.