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Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
5 days ago

This Maple Leafs defenseman couldn't catch a break this season

Chris Tanev’s injury-limited 2025-26 season left the Maple Leafs without elite defensive structure, contributing to one of their worst defensive showings in years.
fromEditor In Leaf
5 months ago
National Hockey League

Maple Leafs claim defenseman off waivers from Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed defenseman Troy Stecher off waivers to add veteran versatility, defensive awareness, and depth to a struggling blue line.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
5 days ago

This Maple Leafs defenseman couldn't catch a break this season

Chris Tanev’s injury-limited 2025-26 season left the Maple Leafs without elite defensive structure, contributing to one of their worst defensive showings in years.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
2 months ago

The Athletic's James Mirtle predicts Dougie Hamilton will end up in Toronto

Dougie Hamilton provides a right-shot, puck-moving top-four defense option who could immediately stabilize the Maple Leafs' defensive corps.
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National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
4 months ago

Marlies defenceman set to make his Maple Leaf debut

Matt Benning will debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday, replacing Philippe Myers and providing veteran defensive depth amid injuries and lineup changes.
fromPuck Prose
4 months ago

Morrissey Poised to Continue Kelowna Rockets Legacy for Canada at Olympics

It's getting to be tradition, it seems. When Canada takes to the ice in best-on-best competition, the country stands up a little straighter, red maple leafed jerseys become acceptable work attire(and invitations for high-fives from strangers, naturally), the water cooler becomes a daily hotstove to discuss powerplay formations and goaltending development, and gold is the only acceptable shade of medal.
Canada news
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
5 months ago

John Carlson says there's 'no chance' he's retiring at season's end

John Carlson will not retire after this season and intends to continue his NHL career despite a reduced role and an unresolved contract extension.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy exits game after appearing to take a slap shot to the face

McAvoy has been one of Boston's most reliable players since he entered the NHL in 2017. He's averaged over 22 minutes of ice time in each of his nine seasons, and was averaging over 24 minutes on the ice in 2025. And though he hasn't scored yet this season, McAvoy does have 14 assists so far. If McAvoy has to miss substantial time, it would certainly be detrimental for Boston's defensive core.
Boston Bruins
National Hockey League
fromESPN.com
7 months ago

Sources: Panthers, Mikkola finalizing extension

Florida Panthers are finalizing a long-term extension with defenseman Niko Mikkola, locking their top four defensemen through at least 2030.
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