At some point, even optimists have to level with themselves. My often-writing partner, Stan Smith, and I have both spent years trying to see the upside of the Toronto Maple… … [Read more...] about The Maple Leafs’ Season Might Be Slipping Away
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Matthew Barnaby says Leafs aren’t winning a Stanley Cup with Matthews as captain: Leafs Morning Take
The slumping Maple Leafs have one game left on their five game homestand from hell and five games on their docket before the Olympic break. If this team has any chance of crawling out of this mess and making the playoffs, getting this one against Buffalo is of vast importance. Boston got a point on Monday night, which means the Leafs are now six points out of a playoff spot. … [Read more...] about Matthew Barnaby says Leafs aren’t winning a Stanley Cup with Matthews as captain: Leafs Morning Take
Maple Leafs place Dakota Mermis on waivers
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenceman Dakota Mermis on waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Mermis (TOR) Aston-Reese & Gaunce (CLB) on waivers — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 27, 2026 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Mermis had been previously assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on a long-term injured reserve (LTIR) conditioning … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs place Dakota Mermis on waivers
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs swept on home stand as playoff picture looks more bleak than ever
The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost their fifth game in a row, this one to a divisional rival ahead of them in the standings, while the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins both won. If it wasn’t already low, the belief that this Maple Leafs team has what it takes to make the playoffs is closer to rock bottom than ever after a 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The optics of this … [Read more...] about Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs swept on home stand as playoff picture looks more bleak than ever
Waist-deep snow and frustrated drivers: Residents struggle to navigate Toronto after record snowfall as removal plan set to begin
The city will begin residential snow removal Wednesday after streets were blanketed by more than 90 centimetres over the two January storms. … [Read more...] about Waist-deep snow and frustrated drivers: Residents struggle to navigate Toronto after record snowfall as removal plan set to begin