The Toronto Maple Leafs have been anything but a consistent club this season, the second season under head coach Craig Berube and the first season in nearly a decade without forward Mitch Marner, who is now with the Vegas Golden Knights.

We are heading towards the middle of the 2025-26 season, and trade talks are on the rise due to contending teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs facing depth needs.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a critical mass in 2026. Will they contend for the playoffs, or pivot and start trading away veteran players?

Former NHL head coach Pete DeBoer reportedly reached out to Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, amid speculation about the latter’s job, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported during Saturday Headlines.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev made his return from injury on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. While Tanev isn't a Norris Trophy contender, his calming presence in Toronto's zone gave the Leafs the defensive improvement they've been looking for.

Toronto Maple Leafs make a major coaching change, bringing in a veteran NHL forward to shake up the team’s staff.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark recently shared an eye-opening what-if scenario regarding Mats Sundin's career.