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TRENDINGWilliams earns MVP honorsCollege football live updatesAlvarez schools MbilliNFL Week 8 injury trackerColts open to trading JTStory byStory byWhy Gavin McKenna Is Not Playing In Situations In Which Maple Leafs Are LeadingAndre LealSun, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories‘We’ve Been Too Inconsistent’: Maple Leafs Head Home From Western Road Trip Still In Search Of IdentityThe Maple Leafs, on a four-game road trip, went 2-2 and won in a less-than-convincing fashion against a lowly Vancouver Canucks squad.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsWhat Are The Maple Leafs Looking To Clean Up To Complete Road Trip Against Canucks?The Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped their last two games. Facing the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, here's what Jim Hiller's side is looking to clean up following Friday's practice.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsChris Tanev’s Battle To Stay Healthy And Return To Maple Leafs Lineup And Why His Defensive Pairings Will Be DifferentChris Tanev needs a sustained healthy run with the Toronto Maple Leafs now more than ever.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsAdvertisementAdvertisementMaple Leafs Forward Blasted Before Canucks Game: ‘Why Is This Guy on the Ice?’The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Saturday, October 31.Head coach Jim Hiller’s team is looking to get back to winning ways after suffering two consecutive losses to the Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken.With Kirill Marchenko and John Tavares unavailable, Hiller will have to turn to Dakota Joshua, […] The post Maple Leafs Forward Blasted Before Canucks Game: ‘Why Is This Guy on the Ice?’ appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY'Ready To Roll': Chris Tanev, Dakota Joshua To Join Maple Leafs' Lineup, Where Do They Slot In?The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to get back a couple of players for their next game against the Vancouver Canucks after being sidelined with injury.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs’ Jim Hiller Says Lack Of Practice Time Amid Early Schedule Has Hurt Elements Of Their GameThe Leafs have struggled in 5-on-5 play, and the team's head coach believes he's identified the reason.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs Handed Roster Boost Before Canucks GameThe Toronto Maple Leafs received a roster boost on Friday, one day before facing the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. According to The Hockey News’ David Alter, defenseman Chris Tanev participated fully in the Leafs’ latest practice and was even paired with Morgan Rielly on the second defensive unit. Here are the line […] The post Maple Leafs Handed Roster Boost Before Canucks Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYVancouver Canucks Gameday Preview #16: A Spooktacular Matchup Against The Toronto Maple LeafsThe Vancouver Canucks battle the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksWhich Maple Leafs Forward Lines And Defense Pairs Are Or Aren't Fulfilling Duties Defensively?It's clear the Toronto Maple Leafs need to improve defensively. But which line combinations and defense pairings are or aren't holding up their end of the team's defensive duties?The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsFormer Maple Leafs Center Jacob Quillan Could Make Season Debut With CanucksAfter being traded to the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 15, Jacob Quillan could be making his season debut with the team against his former club, the Toronto Maple Leafs.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsDakota Joshua Returns for Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs will get a boost to their lineup on Saturday night when winger Dakota Joshua returns to the team’s lineup.Joshua has been out all season due to injury, but following a conditioning stint with the AHL Toronto Marlies, he’s finally back in the Maple Leafs’ lineup on Saturday night against his old […] The post Dakota Joshua Returns for Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Get Huge Return Ahead Of Clash Against Canucks.The Maple Leafs get some much needed help after 2 straight losses.HockeyFeedFormer Canucks Center Teddy Blueger Speaks On His Decision To Sign With The Maple Leafs And What He Misses Most About VancouverTeddy Blueger signed as a free agent with the Toronto Maple Leafs this past off-season.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksMaple Leafs Announce Sergei Bobrovsky Decision After Loss to KrakenThe Toronto Maple Leafs fell behind to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday evening by a 4-2 score at Climate Pledge Arena, only to battle back late in regulation and knot the score thanks to a tally from Auston Matthews that appeared to be sending the game to overtime.Unfortunately, the Maple Leafs ended up with zero […] The post Maple Leafs Announce Sergei Bobrovsky Decision After Loss to Kraken appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYLeafs’ Teddy Blueger Reveals His True Feelings About CanucksThe Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to rebound from their disappointing setback against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday evening when they pay a visit to Rogers Arena to take on the struggling Vancouver Canucks.The Canucks, who were the worst club in the Western Conference last season, are off to another slow start this season, […] The post Leafs’ Teddy Blueger Reveals His True Feelings About Canucks appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAnthony Stolarz Confident Ahead Of Start Against Canucks, Defends Maple Leafs Teammate Sergei BobrovskyIn speaking with The Hockey News on Friday, Stolarz says Bobrovsky is "probably the most battle-tested goalie in the NHL and shares how many factors can lead to a goaltender's struggles.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsCanucks Forward Jacob Quillan Gets Rave Review From Former AHL Coach Michael DyckJacob Quillan was called up by the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksChris Tanev Returns for the Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs will get a big boost to their defensive unit when veteran Chris Tanev returns to the team’s lineup today.The Maple Leafs take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight, and they will have Tanev, the former Canucks defenseman, back in the team’s lineup for the first time since he was injured on October […] The post Chris Tanev Returns for the Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs receive much-needed boost with Chris Tanev injury updateChris Tanev's latest injury development brings fresh hope for the Maple Leafs' defense.The Big LeadMaple Leafs Get Harsh William Nylander Claim Before Canucks Game: ‘Pathetic’The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Saturday, October 31.Ahead of the game, one player is already facing heightened expectations and pressure. We’re talking about William Nylander, who failed to deliver in the Leafs’ previous game, a 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken.Toronto was particularly frustrated by how […] The post Maple Leafs Get Harsh William Nylander Claim Before Canucks Game: ‘Pathetic’ appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY