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Report: Maple Leafs’ top priority is to add a right-shot defenceman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly prioritizing the addition of a right-shot defenceman to improve the back end, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston.

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Maple Leafs’ Simon Benoit ranks 19th on The Athletic’s trade board

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Simon Benoit ranked 19th on The Athletic’s NHL trade board that was released on Monday. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston noted that Benoit’s name has started to make the rounds among NHL circles as a player the Leafs are dangling in trade talks.

Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

What Hildeby’s Response Makes Us Wonder About Goalie DNA

Goalie fights don’t happen often anymore. So when Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljkovic dropped the gloves the other night, it stopped the game cold. It always does.

Anthony Stolarz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz takes big next step toward injury return

The Toronto Maple Leafs moved one step closer to restoring their goaltending depth this week, as Anthony Stolarz officially entered the final phase of his recovery from a lengthy injury absence.

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Craig Berube News / Professor Press Box / January 20

Reading Between the Lines of Craig Berube’s Injury Update

If you listened to Craig Berube talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ injuries lately, you probably noticed something right away: he’s polite, he gives the facts, but there’s zero extra energy.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 20

Craig Berube on the message to Jake McCabe amid his struggles: “Every player goes through tough stretches… Get back to your strengths, more than anything”

After Tuesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed his goaltending situation with Joseph Woll’s rough past two starts and Anthony Stolarz’s conditioning

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Max Domi Has Found His Spot Beside Auston Matthews

It’s taken a while, but Max Domi looks like he’s finally found a real home in Toronto — and it’s right beside Auston Matthews. What’s really starting to stand out is how comfortable Domi looks next to Matthews.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Midseason prospect pool update (Part 2)

Welcome back to another edition of the Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup. Last week, we took a look at the top names in Toronto’s prospect pool, so this week we’re going to catch up with some of the lesser-known youngsters in the Leafs’ pipeline.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Analyst Believes Morgan Rielly’s Struggles Warrant Big Changes

The 2025–26 season was supposed to be a bounce-back year for Morgan Rielly—a chance to prove he’s still capable of being a top-pairing defenseman with elite offensive abilities and passable defense on the other side.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Leafs practice news: Matthew Knies, Troy Stecher absent, Jacob Quillan joins John Tavares’ line

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies and defenceman Troy Stecher were both absent from Tuesday’s practice, TSN’s Mark Masters reports. Knies was a game-time decision for Monday’s contest against the Minnesota Wild.

Mitch Marner News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

A timeline of events that led to Mitch Marner’s downfall and eventual exit from Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner was supposed to be a lifelong Leaf. Marner, who spent nine years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, was drafted fourth overall by the team in 2015, at a point where the team had finally committed to a proper rebuild.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Craig Berube points to mental grind, lack of patience as reasons for loss vs. Wild

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell 6-3 to the Minnesota Wild on Monday night, being outshot 38-30 and giving up six goals allowed for the third time in the team’s past four games. Monday night’s game was the Leafs’ fifth game in the past eight days and the beginning of seven games in 13 days to close out the month of January.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Leafs assign Anthony Stolarz to AHL on conditioning stint

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that they have assigned goalie Anthony Stolarz to their AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies on a conditioning loan.

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William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Difficult Decisions Loom: Should William Nylander Play in the Olympics?

William Nylander is in unfamiliar territory right now. The superstar winger has been one of — if not the — most durable players in the NHL over the past five years, yet in 2025–26 he has already missed double the amount of time he did during that entire stretch combined.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 20

Game Review: Fatigued Maple Leafs continue to struggle defensively in loss to Wild

Yeesh. The first five minutes of this game looked like it could’ve been a much different type of night, as the Leafs tilted the ice and created good looks for Easton Cowan off an OEL-generated rebound and a deflection off the ref that set up Steven Lorentz, who could easily have three or four goals […]

Scott Laughton News / 6IX ON ICE / January 20

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs need to re-sign Scott Laughton

Right before the New Year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gone on an impressive run. In their last 10 games, they are 6–2–2. Despite this run, the Leafs are still one point out of a Wild Card spot in the arms race that is the Eastern Conference.

Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll holds himself accountable after allowing five goals to Wild

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll took ownership of his performance on Monday where he gave up five goals to the Minnesota Wild. After coming off a four-game road trip out west, the team’s first game back in Toronto to kick off a five-game homestand did not go according to plan.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / January 20

Maple Leafs assign goaltender Anthony Stolarz to AHL’s Marlies on conditioning loan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned goaltender Anthony Stolarz to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League on a conditioning loan, the team announced Tuesday morning.

Dougie Hamilton News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

Maple Leafs Pivoting to Dougie Hamilton Isn’t a Bad Idea

While the Toronto Maple Leafs have recently seen some success as they have gone 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, there’s always a need to make improvements to the roster.

Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews passes Borje Salming on all-time franchise list

Auston Matthews has been the beating heart of the Toronto Maple Leafs ever since they drafted him first overall in 2016. During Matthews’ stint thus far

Troy Stecher News / Professor Press Box / January 20

Stecher Got His Shot — And Toronto Is Benefitting From It

Sometimes, all a player needs is a real opportunity. For Troy Stecher, that chance has arrived in Toronto — and he’s taking full advantage. What used to be 13 or so minutes a night with the Oilers has grown into over 20 minutes per game with the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Maple Leafs Need to Show Road Dominance to Save Their Season

After a tumultuous start to the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs head into this week just one point back of a playoff spot, thanks to securing at least a point in 12 of their last 13 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Maple Leafs Injury Update: Nylander, Knies & More

The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot catch a break this season when it comes to injuries. It has been something that has plagued them since the first puck was dropped and has played a large role in how their season has gone.

Jacob Quillan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Maple Leafs Recall Jacob Quillan

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve added forward Jacob Quillan back to the NHL roster. They’ll need to make a corresponding move to open a spot on the active roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Maple Leafs To Recall Jacob Quillan; William Nylander Injured

According to David Alter of The Hockey News, the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to recall Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. As TSN’s Darren Dreger pointed out earlier, forward William Nylander is dealing with injury concerns, and he’ll likely be placed on the injured reserve.