February 2023 - Stories from MapleLeafsDaily

Sheldon Keefe reveals projected linemates for Sam Lafferty and Jake McCabe

Leafs announce two more trades, dealing with the Islanders and the Canucks; Insiders reporting Leafs not done yet either

Leafs trade young cornerstone defenseman; it looks like Dubas may be preparing for a monster of a deal

Rangers have a deal pending for Patrick Kane and the return is much lower than anyone was expecting

A look at the incredible facelift Kyle Dubas has given the Leafs on defense over the last 5 years

Oilers and Hurricanes swing a big trade involving a former top-5 pick; Oilers believed to have another move coming

NHL issues warning to teams about circumventing the cap by trading for injured players

Dubas not just providing lip service to Leafs Nation; Leafs still actively scouting teams ahead of the trade deadline

Analyst reveals who the Leafs are likely to bump down to 13th forward and/or who could be moved before 3pm Friday

Scary incident involving Brad Marchand had many concerned that his season may have been over

The new Jersey numbers are in for new Leafs Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty will wear; one will be wearing an iconic former Leaf's number

Dubas meets with the media to discuss recent trade with Hawks and his recent trip to see Matthew Knies

Here's what the Leafs are getting in Jake McCabe

Auston Matthews, Sheldon Keefe comment on 34's pair of goals, reunion with Mitch Marner

Insider reporting that the Leafs are not done after McCabe/Lafferty trade

Leafs make another huge blockbuster trade just days before the deadline

There are still plenty of intriguing names available to teams ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline

Insider points out that the Leafs' deadline plans may have changed now that Tanner Jeannot has landed in Tampa

Underlying numbers show the Leafs are one of the best teams in the league

A major reinforcement is on the way for the Leafs

The Leafs have arguably gotten the best bang-for-your-buck ahead of the deadline, and they still have at least one more move coming

Seattle broadcasters angry over loss, take shots at Leafs

NHL Insider provides an updated list of potential Leafs deadline trade targets on the blueline

Tampa Bay pushing to acquire a player that the Leafs desperately need

NHL Insider confirms Timo Meier lands with Eastern Conference contender, pending an official trade call

Updated asking price for Timo Meier revealed; this likely explains why he hasn't been moved yet

Leafs defenseman Jordie Benn clears waivers; here's what it means for the Leafs

Watch William Nylander's incredible OT winner against the Wild with Joe Bowen's amazing play call

This next 5-game stretch for the Leafs is crucial

Multiple trades occur only minutes apart on Sunday, just 5 days ahead of the deadline

An insane Ryan O'Reilly stat after his first four games as a Leaf

Milan Lucic drops Kurtis MacDermid with a heavy right hand during 2nd period fight

Leafs GM Kyle Dubas spotted scouting a Matthew Knies game with another NHL GM

Sheldon Keefe reveals his reasoning for the most recent lineup changes

Keefe shuffles lines in an effort to get Matthews going

Several trade targets being withheld from the lineup ahead of the trade deadline

Leafs place veteran defenseman on waivers, former Leaf claimed by St. Louis

Patrick Kane finally on the verge of being traded

Insider suggests that Nylander's OT goal should have actually been a penalty against the skilled Swede

Historic night for 3 Leafs players leads to thrilling OT victory

Leafs trade away another draft pick to complete last year's Nick Ritchie trade, taking away a valuable trade chip

No Leafs GM has dealt as many first-round picks as Kyle Dubas and kept his job

William Nylander scores a highlight reel goal to win it for the Leafs in OT

Leafs move depth goaltender ahead of the deadline

Comments made recently by Sheldon Keefe about Alex Kerfoot might indicate that the Leafs could be planning to move someone else

Former Leaf placed on waivers

Ryan O'Reilly shares hilarious quote about playing with Mitch Marner, reveals a message he got from Leafs legend, Darcy Tucker

Leafs confirm starter for tonight's game against Wild, have a surprise participant in optional skate

Leafs D-man could set a new NHL record tonight against the Wild; teammate jokes about a potential gift for the former Norris Trophy winner

If the Washington Capitals are selling, there's one player that the Leafs should absolutely be calling on

Comments from Noel Acciari and his new teammates seem to indicate a perfect fit in Toronto

Brad Marchand could be facing supplemental discipline following dangerous play

Insider identifies the most likely Leaf to move before the deadline

Division rivals bolster their roster after big trade with Washington Capitals, pay more than the Leafs did for O'Reilly, Acciari

Former NHLer goes at Patrick Kane hard after Kane shoots down rumour that he wanted to be a Leaf

Leafs forward survives the waiver-wire, Canadiens claim veteran center

Brad Marchand takes a shot at Leaf fans during recent interview

Leafs appear to be making at least one roster change ahead of Friday's game against Wild

A closer look at how much the Leafs actually have to spend at the deadline; it's a lot more than most think

Trade talks reportedly ''heating up'' on defenseman linked to the Leafs

Rangers reportedly still considering taking a big swing on superstar winger who was recently linked to Toronto

Insider takes the Leafs out of the running for Western Conference blueliner

Kyle Dubas officially got hosed by the Ottawa Senators

Former Leafs defenceman traded to Chicago

Leafs waive young winger; another trade appears to be on the way

Leaf likely to be forced into early retirement following latest announcement

Report: Atlantic Division rival almost involved in blockbuster deal with the Leafs

The Leafs have reportedly checked in on a potential Jake Muzzin replacement with a significant amount of term remaining on his deal

Insider reports that a very important Jake Muzzin update is imminent

Superstar Leafs forward calls out MLSE for the ticket prices in Toronto during post-game interview

Ryan O'Reilly's first two goals as a Leaf, 30 seconds apart, with the electric play call by Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

Sheldon Keefe's post game comments about John Tavares leave fans with more questions than answers

Leafs prospect and OHL points leader gets blindsided after scoring goal, suffers an injury

Former Leaf and one of the Leafs' top rumoured trade targets has been scratched for trade-related reasons

Leafs projected starting goaltender for tonight's game identified

Sheldon Keefe reveals that his plan is to keep Tavares on the wing permanently

Two Leafs stars the only two players to skip morning skate following disappointing loss to Chicago

Colorado Avalanche receive some devastating news about superstar defenseman Cale Makar

Former NHLer and current analyst identifies the deepest forward group in the East; Leaf fans will love his answer

Leafs preparing to move a forward?

Former NHLer explains the worst case scenario for the Leafs in the O'Reilly deal

Vegas on the verge of making a blockbuster trade

If these comments are any indication, the Leafs really seem to like what they have in Noel Acciari

Ryan O'Reilly's dad reveals why O'Reilly is the ultimate teammate, delivers amazing quote about the psychology of winning

NHL Insider slams the Ryan O'Reilly trade, identifies the player the Leafs should have gone after for the price the paid

Rival coach explains why Ryan O'Reilly was the perfect addition for the Maple Leafs

Kyle Dubas reveals whether or not he'll add an insurance goaltender at the deadline

Insider reports the Leafs wanted a third Blues forward included in O'Reilly trade

Leafs announce a roster transaction following loss to Blackhawks

Trevor Zegras pulls off the filthiest shootout goal you'll ever see

Pair of insiders confirm Leafs still looking to deal; one potential target identified

Ryan O'Reilly owns NHL's most unorthodox stick blade

Leafs goaltender makes a shocking admission following loss to last place Hawks

Kane finally addresses publicly whether or not the Leafs were a possibility for him

A contract extension that makes sense for both the Leafs and the newly-acquired Ryan O'Reilly

Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe announces starting goaltender and changes to lineup ahead of matchup with Blackhawks

Hawks captain pulls himself from trade market for unfortunate reasons

Leafs goaltending prospect finishes his season with the league's best numbers; all signs point to a very bright future for the 21-year-old

Ryan O'Reilly's father reveals one of the first things Ryan said to him after being traded to the Leafs; it should excite Leaf fans

Newly-acquired Leaf awarded the Leafs Championship belt on his first night in Toronto

A wild set of circumstances almost prevented Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari from making their Leafs debuts last night

NHL Insider reveals why the Leafs elected to trade for Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari over some of the other top options

Leafs prospect Matthew Knies goes off against Penn State, continues to turn a lot of heads with his vastly improved play

Ryan O'Reilly had his first blooper as a Leaf caught on camera before his first game even started

Leafs reveal Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari's linemates

Here's what the Leafs are getting in the secondary piece from the O'Reilly trade, Noel Acciari

Multiple Leafs players react to the Ryan O'Reilly trade

Leafs GM Kyle Dubas suggests that the Leafs have more moves coming

Breaking: Sheldon Keefe confirms when O'Reilly and Acciari will make their Leafs debuts

Leafs goaltending plans for Saturday a complete question mark after Erik Kallgren recalled on an emergency basis

Ryan O'Reilly was reportedly involved in trade process and chose Toronto over another location

How Ryan O'Reilly spent his last day with the Blues is really going to endear him to Leafs Nation

Kyle Dubas could be preparing to extend Ryan O'Reilly

Leafs pull off late night blockbuster trade with St. Louis

Insider reveals why he's hesitant to report on what he's hearing about the Leafs

Leafs head coach provides updates on the injured Matt Murray and workhorse Ilya Samsonov after Sammy misses practice

Sheldon Keefe reveals reason for scratching Conor Timmins after his big outing in Chicago

Leafs down to just one goalie at practice; Samsonov absent on Friday, Murray already on IR

Matt Murray takes first big step since going down with an ankle injury

Young Leaf appears to be coming out of the lineup after impressive performance; this one is a headscratcher

The longer the Leafs go without making a move, the more clear Kyle Dubas' deadline plans are becoming

Jonathan Toews reportedly makes massive career decision ahead of trade deadline

Former NHL coach under investigation after use of a slur during a game caught on video

6-foot-1 Flyers winger takes on the largest player in the NHL in a fight and beats him

Veteran Leaf is closing in on setting a new NHL record

Sheldon Keefe and William Nylander reveal cool fact about Auston Matthews following last night's game

A trio of Leafs players comment on Nylander's breakout campaign

Insider links Leafs to two brand new names ahead of March 3rd deadline

Pair of Patrick Kane clips from last night's loss to Leafs raising some concerns over whether he's the right piece for Toronto

William Nylander engages in a fun pre-game discussion with NHL on TNT panelist Henrik Lundqvist

Former Leafs goaltender allows a horrendous 1st period goal

Funny conversation between Mitch Marner and Erik Karlsson about Joe Thornton caught on video during All-Star weekend

Leafs defenseman burns William Nylander in post-game media availability

NHL Analyst takes part in funny post-game interview with Auston Matthews

Blackhawks deny members of the Toronto media access to Patrick Kane post-game

Leafs defenseman reveals that Patrick Kane still has plenty of gas left in the tank

Leafs select starting goaltender for tonight's game against the Blackhawks

Alex Ovechkin makes very sad announcement on social media

Knies credits Matthews for helping him, reveals why he chose to stay at college and what type of player he wants to be for the Leafs

Biz Nasty leads the Spittin Chiclets crew in a hilarious prayer to the Hockey Gods to bring Kane to Toronto

Former Leafs GM goes on rant, publicly slamming multiple NHL teams

Former Leaf expected to retire from the NHL due to injury

Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov honoured in unique way on World Cancer Day as he continues to battle brain cancer

Leafs make late-night roster transaction to open up a roster spot for the return of Auston Matthews

Sheldon Keefe shares his reason for scratching Justin Holl for Wednesday's game

Leafs reportedly among finalists for coveted top-6 winger

Leafs defenseman and pending UFA projects to be a healthy scratch; could Dubas be prepping for a trade?

Some exciting Auston Matthews news to announce

Per a former Leaf, Toronto may be the only team on Patrick Kane's list now that the Rangers are out

Leafs place veteran on waivers, re-call trio of prospects on Tuesday

Alex Ovechkin granted leave of absence by the Washington Capitals

Defenseman linked to the Leafs in trade rumours scratched for ''trade-related reasons''

Leaf prospect announced as the frontrunner for major award

Leafs captain asked about the idea of a possible Stanley Cup parade in Toronto this summer; his response is excellent

Report claims that Timo Meier has a preferred destination, willing to sign long-term

Leafs make their second goaltending roster move of the day

NHL Insider shoots down recent Leafs trade rumour

Insider reveals what the hold-up is on the Chychrun trade; Yotes preparing to scratch Chychrun for 2nd straight game

Updated asking price for former Leaf revealed

Leafs reporter reveals that the team can acquire Timo Meier and keep him long-term while keeping the current core together

Pending RFA and former top-10 pick requests a trade, could be an intriguing option for the Leafs at the deadline

Leafs send a trio of players down to the AHL's Toronto Marlies; is this a precursor to a Leafs trade?

Trusted NHL Insider provides some pretty eye-opening information relating to Chychrun and the Leafs

Controversial Toronto sports writer calls for a Leafs coaching change

Sheldon Keefe explains decision to bench winger last night

Must see: William Nylander swarmed by fans on the way to today's outdoor practice

Your favourite Leafs predict the winners of the Super Bowl

Jakob Chychrun trade reportedly nearing completion

Former Leafs goaltender still sour about the way the team treated him during his time in Toronto

Must See: Sidney Crosby tossed from last night's game after blowing up at referees, Kings defender

Sheldon Keefe blown away by William Nylander's newfound mean streak

Insider provides clarity on the Leafs/Chychrun situation

Keefe publicly slams his team after loss to lowly Blue Jackets

William Nylander shows his nasty side, nails Blue Jackets defender in the face after scoring chance

Chychrun trade talk heating up after healthy scratch; Leafs among two teams making a major push

Evander Kane and Brady Tkachuk drop the gloves for spirited tilt

Asking price for potential Leafs trade target reportedly increasing

Leafs rookie goaltender speaks with the media ahead of season debut

Leafs Nation conflicted after Rasmus Sandin makes questionable decision in win over Columbus

Veteran NHL coach says hulking defenseman could help the Leafs if they can make the money work

Former NHLer re-frames how any Matthew Knies trade conversations should start for the Leafs

1st round pick does the unthinkable; spears a fan with his stick and is now facing very serious consequences

Ilya Samsonov showcases his winning personality with thoughtful post-game comments

Leafs defenseman absolutely lays out Blue Jackets forward in open ice

Analyst reports Leafs and Canucks discussing deal for defenseman; but it's not Luke Schenn

Patrick Kane ''not happy'' after Tarasenko dealt to the Rangers; could this increase his likelihood of coming to Toronto?

Leafs announce that Samsonov will not play back-to-back

Things may be escalating between Leafs and Sharks over Meier; Insider reveals what the mindset is in Toronto right now

Analyst publicly calls out Kyle Dubas for not helping his team out enough

One under-the-radar trade candidate for the Leafs who could surprise a lot of people

Matthews did not vacation like many of his teammates over the break; he did this instead

Auston Matthews has a surprising take on the current playoff format

Dubas makes interesting comment when asked about the contract status of a pending UFA

Kyle Dubas discusses his future and how it will impact his deadline decisions

Kyle Dubas provides an update on Matt Murray, who was placed on IR on Thursday

Important update on Leafs superstar Auston Matthews

Leafs GM Kyle Dubas confirms what his main focus is for the trade deadline

Leafs sign right-shot defenseman to 2-year extension, signaling the potential end of another blueliner's tenure in Toronto

Former Leaf has vehicle stolen, pleads with assailant to return his golf clubs

The latest on Matthew Knies, who appears ready to make the jump; the 20-year-old talks about his skating, shooting and more

Quote by Dubas leads us to believe that Jason Spezza is expected to be heavily involved in Leafs' deadline decisions

Stars fan decked in the face during game after directing a racial slur at another patron

While all of his teammates were enjoying lengthy vacations over the break, here's what William Nylander was doing

Sportsnet analysts break down what a Meier trade could look like for the Leafs

Former Canucks employee says there's a better trade target for the Leafs in Vancouver than Conor Garland

Cale Makar clipped in the head on Tuesday, drawing no response from Player Safety; why George Parros should be fired immediately

Why Kyle Dubas should send a thank you letter to Bo Horvat and Lou Lamoriello

Alternate angle of Wayne Simmonds' fight against Bruins winger A.J. Greer is even more electric than the original angle

Toronto could solve their forward AND defense needs with one swing at the deadline, according to a Leafs correspondent

Tyler Bertuzzi comes to the defense of his captain, breaks his stick on Evander Kane's face; is Bertuzzi the right target for the Leafs?

Something very cool and unique about captain John Tavares revealed during recent ''Maple Leafs team survey''

Insider reveals the Leafs' plans for how they'll handle goaltending as we approach the deadline

Trusted NHL Insider suggests that an Atlantic Division rival could be preparing to outbid the Leafs for their preferred target at the deadline

Latest announcement from the Leafs could mean bad news regarding Matt Murray

Leafs reveal the identities of the team's best trash talkers

OTD 47 years ago, a Leaf made NHL history and it's a record that still stands to this day

Maybe the most obvious trade target for the Leafs is also the right one

Veteran NHL coach takes notice of how much the Leafs have improved, reveals why they'll go on a long playoff run this year

Leafs prospect ranks the third most-likely top prospect to be moved at the deadline

Leafs recall rookie forward from the AHL during bye-week, indicating that team activities are set to resume

Recent rough patch pushing Leafs prospect down the depth chart, leading to some concerns; could he be used as a deadline trade chip?

There is a way for the Leafs to acquire a top six winger without breaking the bank, but it's a risky move

Analyst predicts a surprise acquisition for the Leafs and a huge overpay

Jacob Trouba absolutely annihilates Dillon Dube and Nazem Kadri with massive open ice hits, forced to answer the bell twice

February 6th marks a dark day in Leafs history

Former Leaf pumps Auston Matthews' tires ahead of his highly anticipated return to the lineup

Golden Knights preparing to pull a Tampa and exceed the salary cap by a staggering amount in the Playoffs

Analyst makes wild Stanley Cup Finals prediction involving the Leafs, triggering an interesting discussion

Leafs potential deadline targets narrowing by the day after latest announcement from another top rental

Mitch Marner reveals which NHL rule he would change if he could only change one rule

Trade chatter eating up involving scoring winger with term remaining on current deal; could he be a fit for the Leafs?

Lamoriello's comments following the Bo Horvat signing were disrespectful to Horvat and prove that it's time for Lamoriello to move on

These past and present NHLers have some pretty ridiculous pre-game rituals

Mitch Marner reveals his highlight of All-Star Weekend

Multiple star players comment on being starstruck by Sidney Crosby during All-Star weekend

Panel discusses who the best fit actually is for the Leafs at the deadline; it's not who you might think

Analyst outlines genius plan for an entertaining All-Star weekend in Toronto next year

Lost in the excitement of an Atlantic Division win, Mitch Marner breaks All-Star game record

Prized pending UFA signs long-term deal and will not be available to the highest bidder this summer

Mitch Marner takes part in hilarious post-game interview challenge after All-Star Game

The scene is set for a Leafs trade this week

The Leafs' schedule coming off of the bye week provides an excellent opportunity to rack up some major points

Brady Tkachuk turning heads for the wrong reasons at All-Star Game, makes dirty, dangerous play during fun exhibition

Former NHLer and current Analyst enrages Leafs Nation with wild suggestion about Auston Matthews and William Nylander

Crosby and Marner chat about Sid's first All-Star Game, playing with Leafs President Brendan Shanahan and Alex Ovechkin

Leafs icon named ''Man of the Year''

Star forward admits to being blown away by Marner after playing on a line with him at All-Star Game

Popular NHL Insider called out publicly by player agent for fake report on his client's availability

Major announcement for the 2024 All-Star Game should make Leafs fans happy

Jakob Chychrun trade could be imminent after suspicious social media activity

Leafs have the opportunity to do something very cheeky that could have them exceeding the cap by a lot for the playoffs

Mitch Marner's cringeworthy Miami Vice bit and shootout attempt drawing a lot of negative criticism

Gary Bettman tries to cover up worst All-Star draw of all time, but the joke is on him because people definitely noticed

Sidney Crosby slams current NHL playoff format

Mitch Marner's motor mouth ruins live interview during All-Star skills competition

Women's hockey icon Sarah Nurse makes reigning Vezina Trophy winner look silly with brilliant breakaway goal

One potential scenario which may sour Matthews on re-upping with the Leafs

Bruins may be preparing to outbid the Leafs on one of their preferred targets

Breaking: Another rental off the board as former 3rd overall pick signs long-term extension

Leafs prospect adds another play to his already impressive highlight reel in the KHL

There's one mistake that Kyle Dubas cannot afford to make at this year's deadline

Pending UFA and possible rental Dylan Larkin lets his preference be known ahead of the deadline

No less than 7 teams interested in acquiring former top-5 pick at the deadline

Mitch Marner responds to Brad Marchand's comments from Wednesday

Another major piece in San Jose might be of interest to the Leafs

Two Atlantic Division rivals attempting to slide in and swipe Leafs top trade target

Mitch Marner's All-Star skills competition event revealed

Former Canucks captain Bo Horvat reveals who the next captain should be in Vancouver and it's not J.T. Miller

Former Leaf publicly calls out Lou Lamoriello's pointless, arbitrary rules

William Nylander snubbed for the All-Star Game for a THIRD time

Insider infers that a Leafs goaltender is just ''Frederik Andersen 2.0'', proposes a wild idea to fix the problem

Puzzling report on Jake Muzzin emerges

Important Rodion Amirov news on the way?

Keefe makes a surprising admission after loss to the Bruins

Leafs demote two players to the Marlies

Leafs forward irate after two egregious missed calls by the officials

Watch: Simmonds drops the gloves with Greer, lands a heavy haymaker that sends him into concussion protocol

Bruins star appears to take a shot at the Leafs' core for squeezing Dubas for every dollar

After training with him this summer, Bruins superstar says he is impressed with young Leafs defenseman

Marchand chirps star Leafs winger hard before offering several compliments

Foligno finally admits that his health was not good before coming to Toronto in 2021 deadline deal

Veteran winger drawing back into the lineup; Leafs announce starting goalie against Boston

Leaf prospect continues to make a name for himself in the KHL with his undeniable skill

Another possible deadline piece off the board due to season ending surgery

Leafs experimenting with an all-Swedish power play unit

Young Leaf displays high confidence and an excellent sense of humour after cracking well-timed joke at teammate's expense

Leafs forward's All-Star skates drawing a lot of attention from teammates at practice, feature an interesting graphic

Rumours that a Canucks winger could be bought out presents a unique opportunity for Dubas to acquire a top-6 winger with term

Lightning may be targeting a former Leaf at the deadline

Insider reports that a former Leaf could be moved imminently

Lou Lamoriello rule forces Bo Horvat to change his number after trade with Canucks