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At Timo Meier’s best, he’s a barreling power forward who can run over people in his pursuit of the puck and the net. He fires one-timers, creates rebound after rebound, and is a 30-goal threat. At Timo Meier’s worst, he is a drifter. There does not seem to be a strong point to his game […]
As the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season slowly crawls to an end, all eyes have naturally shifted towards the offseason and the major question marks surrounding the organization’s future. We started the conversation last week, noting the paths forward based on their current outlook for draft picks over the next three years. Some commenters, always keeping me […] The post Let there be no doubt: The Maple Leafs need to clean house this offseason, GM included appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Too many injuries.
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz has had more than his share of injury troubles since joining the team. Saturday night, he didn't even make it through warmups before suffering his latest setback. A puck in the throat left him charging off the ice, and heading to hospital. Here's a look at what happened to Anthony Stolarz during warmup 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL pic.twitter.com/ugKffkWcaT — TheLeafsNation (@TLNdc) March 21, 2026 Stolarz was supposed to start the game in net for Toronto, but i...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 29-29-13. On the difference in the game: The first period was good. We took a dumb penalty, in my opinion, and they scored. It was an unnecessary penalty. In the second period, they took […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s comment that the Senators’ first goal deflated the team: “I don’t understand this ‘deflated’ stuff, to be honest with you… It’s a cop out” ap...
Another dominant win in the Battle of Ontario
The Senators are rested, and the Maple Leafs are tired, but can Toronto put on a competitive showing for their home crowd at the Canadian Tire Centre? (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the challenge against the Senators: It’s always a tough game against them. We are going to have to […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #71 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
So much Tkachuk discourse. So very much.
From Wednesday against Washington until Tuesday against Detroit, the Sens are in the midst of a stretch of game where they play five games in seven nights. Every game is their playoffs, and I'd say the margins here are even more intense, trying to leapfrog at least two
For the second game in a row, a defenseman won the game for the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime, this time by rookie Alexander Nikishin, who notched his 10th goal of the season just 41 seconds into the extra period. The Canes started off their road trip with a tight, 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto […]
The Maple Leafs will need a great effort to avoid embarrassment against the hard-working Hurricanes, who currently sit at the top of the Eastern Conference with 92 points (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). Game Day Quotes Max Domi on the reason for his former team’s year-over-year consistency: I think they have a really good nucleus […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Game #70 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
William Nylander was not present at practice for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, but he was present in head coach Craig Berube's office for a little meeting. The coach elaborated with the media on what they discussed. And it wasn't the weather. Berube on Nylander: "Spoke to him today. I'm like, 'I don't know if you're playmaker now or are you going to shoot?' He needs to shoot & he understands that & that's on the PP too. He agreed. More direct & shoot pucks ... We need him to shoot t...
Ahead of Friday’s game against the Hurricanes, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews’ surgery, the message to William Nylander after a few games without a point, and the challenge against Carolina. William Nylander hasn’t been at his top level lately. What are you hoping to see from him tonight, and what is your sense […] The post Craig Berube on the message to William Nylander after three games without a goal: “Are you a playmaker now, or are you going to shoot?” appeared first ...
Red vs Blue.
The Carolina Hurricanes (43-19-6) begin another road trip as they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (29-28-12) for a game tonight at Scotiabank Arena. The Canes are coming off an exciting overtime win against the Penguins on Wednesday night. They have a 6-4-0 record in their last 10 games and seem to be fighting consistency. The […]
But they're back to work today.
The Montreal Canadiens were trying to do something significant at the trade deadline. GM Kent Hughes told us he went right down to the wire on a blockbuster. But they needed to divest themselves of some money first to make it happen. Specifically, Patrik Laine's $8.7 million cap hit. Insider Elliotte Friedman tells us that the Habs tried to peddle the veteran forward to the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers. They definitely explored moving money. There were disc...
After Thursday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the Fan Day event, the positives of the Leafs’ passionate fan base, and Auston Matthews’ status. This was a big day for the community and the fan base. What does it mean to you to see all the kids out supporting you and the Sceptres? Berube: It’s […] The post Craig Berube on the intensity of the Toronto market: “I love it here… I’d rather the pressure than no pressure, and they have every right to be critical” appeared first on Ma...
So Radko Gudas is only missing five games. Now we've learned that not only was Auston Matthews knocked out of the final 16 games of the season, but he has now gone under the knife to repair the torn MCL that was the result of that knee-on-knee hit courtesy of "The Butcher." Auston Matthews underwent MCL surgery today in New York, per the #leafs . His recovery time is expected to be 12 weeks. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 19, 2026 The Leafs' statement called the surgery success...
The Matthew Knies rumors just won't go away for the Toronto Maple Leafs . The Montreal Canadiens were linked to the team after the trade deadline as one of those engaged in extended talks about trying to swing a blockbuster trade for Toronto's young, budding power forward. But now insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet has revealed that there were no less than five teams that had "serious interest" in Knies as the March 6th d-day approached. Teams that showed serious interest ...
The Minnesota Wild’s recent losing run isn’t cause for alarm, at least not yet. Still, three losses to teams lower in the standings – the Philadelphia Flyers, the New York Rangers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs – raise questions about the team’s shape heading into the playoff season. Bill Guerin recen...
Another day free of Leafs hockey.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have dipped into the NCAA free agent pool once again, to sign their second top college prospect in two days. 🖊️ We’ve signed forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year contract beginning in the 2026-27 season. He will join the @TorontoMarlies for the remainder of the 2025-26 season on an amateur tryout Details » https://t.co/fRi0nwieUD pic.twitter.com/THuCUQiBuY — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) March 18, 2026 This time it’s Brandon Buhr, a 6-foot-2, 208-pound forward w...
He'll join the Marlies for this year.
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 29-28-12. On the team’s performance: Special teams were the difference in the game. We gave up two PK goals in the first period. For me, we have to do a better job there […] The post Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly fighting Kyle MacLean in defense of Joe Woll: “Obviously, the message has gotten across” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .