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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 27, 2025, where it first appeared in the NHL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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.
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?
Auston Matthews’ struggles have fueled trade speculation as the Maple Leafs sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division.
Toronto made a staff decision by announcing the firing of a Maple Leafs coach on Monday amid growing struggles.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have appointed Steve Sullivan as their new assistant coach, replacing Marc Savard. Sullivan, previously with the AHL's Toronto Marlies, joins the team amidst a struggling power-play performance.
Senators forward Claude Giroux has been playing in the NHL for quite some time now as he is 37 years old and is still going strong. And when he gets set to take