The Leafs Nation

To sum it up, Friday’s episode of Leafs Morning Take was the longest in the podcast’s history. The Leafs are now winless in six (0-5-1), and another rough night in the standings leaves them 10 points out of a playoff spot with 28 games remaining. The dream is dead. At any rate, we kicked off the show by picking apart the pieces from the latest disappointing loss. Yes, they were … [Read more...] about Gord Stellick thinks Leafs can retool like Boston & come back strong next season: Leafs Morning Take

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be welcoming back their leading scorer on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks, but it might be too late to salvage anything. #Leafs lines at practice in Vancouver. Jan. 30/26 McMann-Matthews-DomiMaccelli-Tavares-Nylander Knies-Roy-RobertsonLorentz-Laughton-JarnkrokExtra: Cowan, Quillan Rielly-CarloMcCabe-OELRifai-StecherExtra: … [Read more...] about Leafs practice notes: Nylander appears set to return, Rifai in line to make season debut vs. Canucks

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