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How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season?

The roster is set… for now.  While the regular season is about to begin, it still feels like there is quite a bit to sort through in Toronto, but in the meantime, we have our first look at the new faces arriving and some minor moves to contemplate. The Leafs’ initial roster has been set, […] The post How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season? appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau

The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed left-shot winger Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers on Monday. They also officially managed to pass all four of their waived players — Dakota Mermis, Henry Thrun, Matt Benning, and Michael Pezzetta — through the waiver wire and will keep them under club control to start the 2025-26 […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward in practice: “No decisions have been made… Just keep working and practicing”

After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the final cuts, Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward, and the Blue Jays’ killer start to the ALDS. Practice Lines – October 6 Lines at first Leafs practice post training camp Knies – Matthews – MaccelliMcMann – Tavares – Nylander Joshua – Domi – Robertson Lorentz – Roy […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward in practice: “No decisions have ...

Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: “We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he’s ready”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the final game of the preseason. On the team’s performance: Hard-working game by our guys. We were in control of the game, and then we took the penalties. That is a pretty talented power play over there. […] The post Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: “We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he’s ready” app...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #6 Projected Lines & TV Info

Preseason comes to a close with a mostly AHL lineup for the Maple Leafs tonight in Detroit (7:00 p.m., TSN4). Game Day Quotes James Reimer on his first game day since re-joining the Leafs on a PTO: It is exciting and fun. I never imagined I’d be back. This week has been a lot of […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #6 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in practice after Laughton’s injury: “Moving Max into that third hole gives us more depth in our lines”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Detroit, Craig Berube discussed rejigging his lineup down the middle after Scott Laughton’s injury, Ben Danford’s camp, David Kampf passing through waivers, and more. Practice Lines – October 4 Lines at Leafs morning skate Robertson – Haymes – JarnkrokLettieri – Quillan – CowanBarbolini – Shaw – A.NylanderPezzetta – Pare – […] The post Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in pract...

Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton’s injury on Easton Cowan: “I don’t think it changes Easton’s game that much… Easton can play different roles at different times”

After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Scott Laughton’s injury, David Kampf stepping into the lineup, Matthew Knies’ potential for further growth, and his left-shot options for the right wing up front. Practice Lines – October 3 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – DomiMcMann – Tavares – NylanderMaccelli – Roy – JoshuaLorentz – Kampf […] The post Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton’s injury ...

Scott Laughton out week-to-week, unavailable to start the Leafs’ regular season

Scott Laughton will miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season due to a lower-body injury (week-to-week). Scott Laughton is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, per @LeafsPR David Kampf in a regular sweater at practice @TSN_Sports — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 3, 2025 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – DomiMcMann – Tavares – […] The post Scott Laughton out week-to-week, unavailable to start the Leafs’ regular season appeared firs...

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Red Wings: “Overall, we have to be quicker, stronger, and better with our puck play”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate game of the preseason. On the team’s performance:  The first period was good. I thought we had good energy and played a good period. We got into penalty trouble, obviously, in the second. We were short […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Red Wings: “Overall, we have to be quicker, stronger, and better with our puck play” appeared...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #5 Projected Lines & TV Info

What may well be the Maple Leafs’ full opening-night lineup will host the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate preseason game tonight in Toronto (7:00 p.m., Sportsnet One). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the expectations for Max Domi on the Matthews line:  I have to see it more in the games, but they have […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #5 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .