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Auston Matthews Expected To Return Thursday

Jan. 1: It looks like only a one-game absence for Matthews. He was a full participant at morning skate and is expected to center Matthew Knies and Max Domi tonight against the Jets, per Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun. Dec. 30: The Toronto Maple

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Avalanche, Panthers, Predators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Golden Knights

Frank Vatrano out six weeks. Auston Matthews practices, but Chris Tanev out a significant time. Shea Theodore and Jack Eichel miss their seventh consecutive game.

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Logan Shaw makes franchise history, Toronto Marlies end 2025 with third straight win

“I thought we played extremely well. The kill in the first period — the five-minute [major] — was huge. It was a huge momentum boost for us. The special teams were a huge part of this win, but I thought our five-on-five game was really solid. W

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How Matthew Knies is thriving in bumper role on Leafs’ new-look power play

Stop the presses! After the Toronto Maple Leafs hired assistant coach Steve Sullivan on December 26, to replace the outgoing Marc Savard, the team’s once-dormant power play has caught fire. Toronto has scored four goals since Sullivan’s hiring th

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Avalanche, Panthers, Predators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Golden Knights

Frank Vatrano out six weeks. Auston Matthews practices, but Chris Tanev out a significant time. Shea Theodore and Jack Eichel miss their seventh consecutive game.

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Nick Robertson’s Climb to the Maple Leafs Top-Six

The post Nick Robertson’s Climb to the Maple Leafs Top-Six appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Can Nick Robertson’s quiet persistence finally turn a stop-start career into a real foothold with the Maple Leafs? The post Nick Robertson’s Climb to t

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Top Leafs stories of 2025 – When Amazon made William Nylander look bad

DISCLAIMER: The ‘top stories’ are simply ranked based on how much traffic they garnered for our site over the past calendar year. This is not an opinionated list. The Amazon Prime: ‘All or Nothing’ documentary about the Toronto Maple Leafs’

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26 Maple Leafs resolutions for 2026

The best resolutions are the ones that someone makes for you, right? In the case of the Maple Leafs they seem like they can use all the help they can get, so I’ve decided that I’m the right person to set their course, free of charge of course. I

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Jets’ losing streak hits seven games after falling to Red Wings

DETROIT — John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Wednesday night. Gibson won for the ninth time in 10 starts as the Red Wing

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Sheldon Keefe Rips Devils Over Lack Of “Balls” Following 4-0 Loss To Maple Leafs

Not only did the New Jersey Devils lose a 4-0 decision to the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday evening, but team captain Nico Hischier uncharacteristically fought Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies in an effort to spark his listless teammate

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Craig Berube on Nick Robertson’s growth this season: “A more confident person, on and off the ice… I see that swagger in him… He’s a gamer”

After Wednesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Nick Robertson’s growth, the team’s mood entering the new year, and the status of his many injured players. Where have you noticed the most growth in Nick Robertson’s game this season? Berube

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Team Canada roster analysis: Olympic snubs, positional outlooks, more

Canada unveiled its 25-man roster for the 2026 Olympics on Wednesday - 14 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goalies. Let's discuss snubs, positional outlooks, and more ahead of the Feb. 11-22 men's hockey tournament in Milan, Italy. (Note: Pl

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