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May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Newly appointed Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube (second right) poses with a team jersey alongside (from left) general manager Brad Treliving, Maple Leaf Sport and Entertainment president Keith Pelley and club president Brendan Shanahan at Ford Performance Centre.
2 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube's comments about Matias Maccelli have left Brad Treliving with no choice

Dec 4, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) with center Scott Laughton (24) stops the scoring attempt by Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) during the first period at Lenovo Center.
11 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube delivers upsetting update on Joseph Woll's condition

Nov 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) follows the play against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
11 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Joseph Woll suffers lower-body injury against the Carolina Hurricanes

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue
16 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect officially traded after things go wrong with new team

Oct 13, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer yells from the bench during the first period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
16 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Maple Leafs under pressure to change coaches as rival teams eye their main target

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby (35) makes a save against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
17 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs preparing for major goalie change against the Montreal Canadiens

Dec 2, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) moves the puck against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena.
18 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Auston Matthews assigned new role with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Nov 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube watches the play against the Utah Mammoth during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
21 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube kicks two Toronto Maple Leafs forwards to the curb against the Hurricanes

Dec 2, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Scott Laughton (24) celebrates with goaltender Joseph Woll (60) after the game against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena
21 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs lineup vs. the Carolina Hurricanes: Did Craig Berube make any changes?

Dec 2, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) makes a save against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena.
22 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs forced to make difficult starting goalie decision against the Hurricanes

Oct 21, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli (63) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
23 hours ago  |  By Alexander Cole

Fair or Foul? Exciting new Toronto Maple Leafs forward loses his spot in the lineup

Dec 2, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Dakota Joshua (81) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena.
Dec 4  |  By Alexander Cole

Leafs head coach Craig Berube seals Dakota Joshua's fate in Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue
Dec 3  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect out of a job after being traded three times in three years

Apr 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) carries the puck past Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans (71) in the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 3  |  By Alexander Cole

Viral clip of William Nylander all but confirms what his post-NHL career will be

Dec 2, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) shoots the puck but cannot score against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena.
Dec 3  |  By Alexander Cole

Auston Matthews' latest comments prove he is finally embracing being a captain

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) celebrates with the Toronto bench after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
Dec 3  |  By Alexander Cole

Easton Cowan & nine Leafs teammates targeted by NHL ban on beloved warmup tradition

Dec 2, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Troy Stecher (28) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena.
Dec 3  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs fleece the Edmonton Oilers with recent waiver claim

Nov 9, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube scowls on the bench after a goal by the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Scotiabank Arena
Dec 3  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube makes a huge statement, and it's good for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Mar 15, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defensman Jarred Tinordi (25) skates against the Los Angeles Kings at United Center.
Dec 3  |  By Alexander Cole

Maple Leafs presented opportunity to replace Brandon Carlo as 6'6" former 1st-round pick hits the market

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (22) reacts to a goal by center Dakota Joshua (81) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena.
Dec 3  |  By Alexander Cole

We finally have footage of Jake McCabe running over Craig Berube

May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube during the post game media conference following the game seven loss in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 3  |  By Alexander Cole

Ex-NHL head coach wants to join Craig Berube's Maple Leafs coaching staff

Dec 2, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates with goaltender Joseph Woll (60) after the game against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena
Dec 3  |  By Alexander Cole

Auston Matthews runs over Derek Lalonde in wild viral clip coming out of Maple Leafs practice

Nov 26, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) looks on after missing a shot during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.
Dec 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Canucks offer Kiefer Sherwood to the Maple Leafs for ridiculous asking price

Nov 22, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) gets scored on by Edmonton Oilers right wing Vasily Podkolzin (not pictured) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena.
Dec 2  |  By Alexander Cole

The Florida Panthers give the Toronto Maple Leafs some rare good news

Nov 1, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev (8) reacts as he is assisted off the ice after an injury against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Dec 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs finally provide an update on Chris Tanev, and it's not good

Nov 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz (41) warms up before playng the Boston Bruins at Scotiabank Arena
Dec 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube confirms the dire nature of Anthony Stolarz's injury

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) skates up ice with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena.
Dec 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Matthew Knies for Quinn Hughes trade proposal leads to calamity on social media

Oct 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) punches Nashville Predators forward Tyson Jost (17) in the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Craig Berube reveals Maple Leafs defenseman needs surgery

Nov 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Alex Steeves (21) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at the TD Garden
Dec 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Disrespected ex-Maple Leafs prospect earns first line promotion with his new team

Nov 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) takes puck shots during the warmup before a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs vow to turn their season around with starting goalie decision against Florida

Oct 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Calle Jarnkrok (19) celebrates a goal with center Auston Matthews (34) in the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs make a statement with two high-profile healthy scratches

Nov 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) celebrates with forward Matthew Knies (23) and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (95) after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the first period at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 2  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup against the Florida Panthers includes an undeserved promotion

Nov 28, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) looks on against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena.
Dec 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Brad Marchand's comments about the Maple Leafs will make fans do a double-take

Apr 8, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena.
Dec 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Maple Leafs defenseman travels back to Toronto after suffering a setback

Nov 15, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit (2) reacts during the first period at United Center.
Dec 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman returns to the lineup after brief leave of absence

Oct 29, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (22) skates with the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Miles Wood (11) trails the play during the second period at Nationwide Arena
Dec 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Jake McCabe hits Craig Berube during wild moment at Maple Leafs practice

Jul 13, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe talks with forward William Nylander (88) during a NHL workout at the Ford Performance Centre.
Dec 1  |  By Alexander Cole

William Nylander and Sheldon Keefe altercation has a bizarre twist

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (19) defends Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
Dec 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Ex-Maple Leafs GM believes Auston Matthews' captaincy was a huge mistake

Oct 28, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) goes to make a save as defenseman Phillipe Myers (51) clears Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri (91) away from the net during the second period at Scotiabank Arena
Dec 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Anthony Stolarz injury takes confusing turn as Maple Leafs refuse to provide updates

Jun 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager Brad Treliving is introduced at a press conference at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Insider close to the Toronto Maple Leafs reveals when they will finally make a trade

May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving speaks during a media conference to introduce new head coach Craig Berube (not shown) at Ford Performance Centre.
Dec 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Elliotte Friedman confirms what we already knew about Leafs GM Brad Treliving

Nov 9, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube scowls on the bench after a goal by the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 1  |  By Alexander Cole

Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly reach out to potential Craig Berube replacement

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