Maple Leafs News & Analysis

Dakota Joshua return: the LTIR forward could be back Oct. 22 as John Tavares goes week-to-week. What it means for the Leafs' lineup and cap.

Maple Leafs vs Islanders: Toronto outshot New York 29-20 and still lost 4-1, a third straight defeat that Jim Hiller blamed on perimeter play.

John Tavares injury update: no diagnosis yet after the Sabres collision. Nick Paul, Aatu Räty and the Leafs' centre depth without him.

Maple Leafs vs Islanders preview for Oct. 17: records, injuries, the Sorokin start, Matthew Schaefer, McKenna's ninth game and three things to watch.

Aatu Räty trade analysis: what the Leafs gave up, why his $850,000 cap hit matters, and how the John Tavares injury makes him more than depth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Miles Wood is up from the Marlies for the first time since the Marchenko trade. Cap math, lineup fit and why the Leafs should play him.

Nick Paul second line: with John Tavares out after the birth of his son, Jim Hiller moves Paul up between Cowan and Nylander for Colorado.

Maple Leafs vs Avalanche preview: start time, both teams' form, goalies, Ekman-Larsson's status and why Toronto owns Colorado's 2027 first.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson injury update: what his absence would mean for the Leafs blue line, and why the Edvinsson market is moving without Toronto.