Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will return to the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks. Nylander missed the Leafs’ past six games due to a lower-body injury sustained on December 27. Toronto’s star winger skated on a line alongside Matias Maccelli and John Tavares during Saturday’s morning skate. Nylander leads the Maple Leafs in scoring with … [Read more...] about Leafs practice news: Nylander will return vs. Canucks, McCabe is game-time decision
Craig Berube says Matthew Knies’ recent success is a result of speed in the middle of the ice
After scoring 29 goals and matching that with 29 assists for 58 points in 2024-25, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies is trending towards a career year in his third NHL season. Knies is currently third on the Maple Leafs in scoring with 12 goals and 38 points in 40 games, and he’s on track to surpass his total from last season by a lot. That said, it hasn’t always been … [Read more...] about Craig Berube says Matthew Knies’ recent success is a result of speed in the middle of the ice
Canucks’ David Kampf has found closure to end of Leafs’ tenure
Vancouver Canucks forward David Kampf received the new beginning he wished for, and has found some closure. Kampf will square off against the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time, since the team placed him on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. The veteran centre refused to report to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, firmly believing he’s a full-time NHL player. … [Read more...] about Canucks’ David Kampf has found closure to end of Leafs’ tenure
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs’ penalty kill puts on another clinic in 5-0 win vs. Canucks
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ penalty kill has turned into a dominant force for them in the past month or so, and Saturday night’s 5-0 win vs. the Canucks was a textbook example. The Canucks had six power plays including four in the first period, and the Leafs killed off all six of them to bring their penalty kill ranking to third in the NHL. Scott Laughton has been a driving force … [Read more...] about Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs’ penalty kill puts on another clinic in 5-0 win vs. Canucks
Adam Copeland is buying what this Leafs team is selling: Leafs Morning Take
Have a return, Scott Laughton. After we hyped it up all day, the 31-year-old delivered emphatically in his return to Philadelphia. Not only did Laughton pot a shorthanded game-tying tally with just over five minutes left in regulation, but for good measure, he went a ridiculous 19-1 in the face-off circle on the night. Then, Easton Cowan finished things off with the OT winner … [Read more...] about Adam Copeland is buying what this Leafs team is selling: Leafs Morning Take