2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Loss Against the Kraken
The Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action against the Seattle Kraken last night, and things didn’t go as planned. Related: NHL Morning Recap – October 18, 2025 From the jump,…
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John Tavares Record His 500th Point With the Maple Leafs
John Tavares has recorded his 500th point with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Related: NHL Morning Recap – October 18, 2025 With his two goals in tonight’s game against the Seattle…
Alex Tuch Makes More Sense for the Maple Leafs Than Tage Thompson
Recently, my The Hockey Writers colleague Peter Baracchini published an article, “Maple Leafs Should Keep an Eye on Tage Thompson Following Sabres’ Rough Start.” It’s true—the Buffalo Sabres haven’t exactly…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Stars Shine, Depth Delivers & Berube Takes Hold
After a frustrating pair of losses, the Toronto Maple Leafs finally exhaled Tuesday night — and did it in style. Toronto scored seven times, including two from Auston Matthews, to…
Assessing the Maple Leafs’ Point Projections for the 2025-26 NHL Season
The time of NHL projections and prognostications is upon us, with many at The Hockey Writers gazing into our crystal balls to look ahead at what could be to come…
Sidney Crosby & John Tavares Continuing to Be Elite After 35
Yesterday, The Athletic ran a piece titled “The NHL’s 10 most important skaters over 35, from franchise cornerstones to playoff X-factors.” It was a fascinating look at players who’ve managed…
Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Game Day Preview: Preseason Game #4
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ preseason rolls on with their second game against their biggest rival the Montreal Canadiens. In the first game at the Bell Centre, the Maple Leafs’ roster…
Maple Leafs vs. Senators Game Day Preview: Preseason Game #2
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their 2025-26 preseason with another date against their Ontario rivals, the Ottawa Senators. These two teams are coming off their first preseason game that saw…
5 Reasons for Maple Leafs Fans to Be Optimistic This Season
The Athletic’s James Mirtle is one of the most respected writers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. He writes intelligent, balanced pieces that aren’t homer-ish cheerleading, but also aren’t reflexively negative.…
5 Reasons for Maple Leafs Fans to Be Optimistic This Season
The Athletic’s James Mirtle is one of the most respected writers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. He writes intelligent, balanced pieces that aren’t homer-ish cheerleading, but also aren’t reflexively negative.…