Leafs’ Tavares leaves game with injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first game back at home after a three-game road trip on Thursday. Fans watched the Leafs blow a 4-2 lead to the Buffalo Sabres to suffer a gut-wrenching 5-4 overtime loss, but were subjected to a scarier scene early in the third period.
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Leafs defenceman Tanev out week-to-week
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the NHL club said Thursday.
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Why Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller benched Gavin McKenna: ‘Should have got him out there’
McKenna logged only 6:36 of ice time after Hiller glued the 2026 No. 1 pick to the bench after the 10:20 mark of the second period.
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Maple Leafs acquire Räty from Canucks for Quillan, Buhr
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that they have acquired forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr.
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Brendan Shanahan has made his way back to professional hockey
Former Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan is back in hockey, joining Kilmer Sports Ventures as a strategic advisor on the PWHL.
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Beloved Former Maple Leafs Goalie James Reimer Signed to PTO
Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer thought he was returning to the club that he spent the first several years of his NHL career with last fall, but he ultimately didn’t make the cut, and landed with the divisional rival Ottawa Senators.
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NHL Predictions: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres, October 15
Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey. For today’s featured matchup, we head to the Atlantic Division where the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Buffalo Sabres.
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Maple Leafs Line Changes Could Solve Two Problems
Sometimes a coach changes his forward lines because something isn’t working. Other times, he’s just looking for a little spark. I suspect Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller is hoping for both as his team prepares to face the Buffalo Sabres.
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Maple Leafs getting Aatu Raty could be the perfect under-the-radar trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs are banking on Aatu Raty becoming one of those under-the-radar moves that makes the organization look brilliant.
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Former Maple Leafs Goalie Joseph Woll Can’t Catch a Break
Has there ever been a goaltender who has played well enough to win but somehow can’t buy a victory? I suspect most hockey fans have seen it happen, but former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll is making a pretty good case for being one of the unluckiest young goalies in the NHL right now.
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Preview: Leafs host the Sabres
Back at home and entertaining guests already.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Sees Them Reacquiring $9.75M Defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ blue line is an issue, and the team could look to the trade market to add depth to defense amid injuries.
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Kirill Marchenko finds groove with Maple Leafs
Even on one of the most memorable nights of his NHL career, Kirill Marchenko was his own harshest critic.
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Maple Leafs Fans Might Want to See How Dennis Hildeby Is Doing
Something about Dennis Hildeby makes you want to keep an eye on him. Maybe it’s the size. Maybe it’s the tall Swedish goaltender’s calm presence. Or maybe it’s that feeling you get when a young player leaves Toronto, and you still want to see him succeed.
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Maple Leafs Reveal Ominous Timeline for Chris Tanev
This is clearly not the news the Toronto Maple Leafs were hoping for.
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