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We’ve hit the finger-pointing stage of grief as Leafs Nation tries to cope with this unsettling 2025-26 season. We covered a variety of different angles to kick off the Thursday edition of Leafs Morning Take. Firstly, we discussed optics. They’re celebrating in Ottawa after their big win over Colorado. Not only have the Senators and Leafs played the same number of games, but … [Read more...] about Dan Bylsma explains what it takes to coach through a Leafs-level crisis: Leafs Morning Take

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will start Thursday’s game against the Seattle Kraken. Stolarz returned to action on January 23 against the Vegas Golden Knights, following a two-month absence while he was dealing with a nerve issue. The 32-year-old allowed five goals on 30 shots, as the Maple Leafs lost 6-3. Stolarz has posted a 6-6-1 record in 14 appearances … [Read more...] about Leafs lineup news: Stolarz to start vs. Kraken, Nylander skates among extras

Each day that passes is another day closer to the day the Toronto Maple Leafs are eventually eliminated from playoff contention, and they get to sit in it while one of their biggest rivals owns their first round pick. The term ‘must-win’ has been used for about four games in a row now, and each time, the Leafs have found a way to blow it. Whether it’s starting strong and … [Read more...] about Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs’ free fall continues with 5-2 loss to Kraken

Well, that will pretty much do it for Toronto’s chances of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With 29 games left, the Leafs find themselves eight points out of a playoff spot following their sloppy 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Obviously, we weren’t in the best of moods to kick off the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take. In a two week span, the Leafs went from the hottest … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton had no problem with Berube calling out Leafs’ team D & crease: Leafs Morning Take

Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Seattle Kraken, the Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned defencemen Henry Thrun and Dakota Mermis to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. In a corresponding move, the Maple Leafs called up defenceman Marshall Rifai from the Marlies. Thrun did not record a point in four games with the Maple Leafs this season, while recording three goals and 14 points in … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs assign Henry Thrun, Dakota Mermis to Toronto Marlies, call up Marshall Rifai