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3 Positives & 3 Negatives From Maple Leafs’ Loss to the Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs walked into Saturday night’s game knowing the Montreal Canadiens would be a challenge. The rivalry, the history, the way the Canadiens always seem to find a way to push the Maple Leafs’ buttons — it was all there.

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Craig Berube on scratching Nick Robertson vs. Tampa: “He’s lost a little bit of his jump and tenacity, but at the same time, it’s a little bit of ice time and opportunity, too”

Ahead of Monday’s game against Tampa Bay, head coach Craig Berube discussed inserting Calle Jarnkrok into the lineup in the place of Nick Robertson, the struggles on the power play, swapping in Dakota Mermis for Philippe Myers on the blue line, and the challenge against the Lightning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 8

Craig Berube says Nick Robertson’s game has ‘dropped off’ but reiterates confidence in him

It feels as though Nick Robertson has been a healthy scratch for about half of his NHL career. The young forward has battled inconsistency since he entered the league, and although he’s on pace to play more games in a season than ever before, he will once again be a scratch after a six-week run without missing a game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

3 Maple Leafs Teams That Bounced Back After Slow Starts to the Season

Injuries remain a pressing concern for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who sit outside the playoff race as of Monday. But with three wins in their past four games and points in five of their past six, hints of optimism have begun to appear amidst a dreary start to the 2025-26 season.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Pressure Mounts on Maple Leafs to Make a Move or Ride Rookie Goalie

Just as the Toronto Maple Leafs appeared to be hitting their stride, an injury to the red-hot Joseph Woll has created even more adversity for a team that’s faced plenty of it so far this season.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 8

Maple Leafs lineup notes: Jarnkrok and Mermis return, Jonas Johansson to start for Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs are tweaking their lineup as they look to get back into the win column against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Following

Dennis Hildeby News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Can Dennis Hildeby Hold Down the Net for the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be without starting netminders Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz, with no timeline for the goalies. Dennis Hildeby has been the Maple Leafs’ backup this season, posting a .927 save percentage and a 2.51 goals against in seven contests.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Craig Berube Announces Joseph Woll Injury Update Before Maple Leafs–Lightning Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs continued adjusting their goaltending picture this week after Joseph Woll landed on injured reserve with a lower-body issue, joining fellow goalie Anthony Stolarz on the shelf.

Christopher Tanev News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Maple Leafs Share Chris Tanev Injury Update Before Lightning Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs endured their first loss in four games on Saturday, dropping a game for the first time after winning three in a row dating back to Nov.

Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Marner Trade Returned 'Cheat Code' for the Maple Leafs

When Mitch Marner decided it was time to leave his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs team, it felt like the end of a long and overly dramatic chapter for the team.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 8

The structural issues driving the Maple Leafs’ five-on-five possession problems

Given the Maple Leafs’ underwhelming possession metrics over 100 games into his coaching tenure, it’s interesting to revisit Craig Berube’s comments about puck possession when he was first hired in Toronto: Berube: “In St.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 8

Why splitting up the stars could help fix the Maple Leafs’ struggling power play

The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again going through a tough stretch on the power play, where they are struggling to maintain momentum on their opportunities.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 8

3 Maple Leafs’ trade targets to provide goaltending depth through injury troubles

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ starting goaltenders have struggled to stay healthy, and there’s a very good chance general manager Brad Treliving works the phones to tap in around the league to see what kind of help is available.

Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / December 7

Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford reportedly invited to Team Canada’s World Juniors camp

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford has reportedly been invited to Team Canada’s training camp for the 2026 World Junior Championships, per The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Maple Leafs Micro–Turning Points: Why a Reset Now?

You know, some seasons smack you over the head with a single big moment. A coach blow-up, a losing streak nobody can ignore, or that one night fans bring up years later like, “Yep, that’s where it all turned.” This Toronto Maple Leafs season… yeah, it’s not that.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Maple Leafs Land Jordan Binnington in Questionable Mock Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs just can’t seem to catch a break. The 2025-26 season is just under 30 games in and they have struggled with injuries, very badly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby, Laughton, Woll & Danford

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a tight 2–1 decision to the Montreal Canadiens, but this wasn’t one of those nights where panic leaks into the building.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Penguins activate Justin Brazeau, Noel Acciari from IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they’ve activated forwards Noel Acciari and Justin Brazeau from injured reserve.

Dennis Hildeby News / 6IX ON ICE / December 7

What Dennis Hildeby’s performance means for the Toronto Maple Leafs future

With their top two goalies out with injuries, the Leafs find themselves in a tough spot. Chasing the pace after their slow start, the pressure is even greater.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 6

Have the Toronto Maple Leafs found their third line?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a commanding 5–1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. It was the fourth game in a row where the Leafs scored on their first shot.

Joseph Woll News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6