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We're now halfway through Toronto's 2025-26 season, and the Leafs still find themselves near the bottom of the Atlantic Division.

The Isles are coming off a 7-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Thursday afternoon. Matthew Schaefer and Cal Ritchie found the back of the net in the defeat. David Rittich made nine saves on 14 shots and Marcus Hogberg replaced Rittich in the third period and stopped five of the seven shots he faced in his season debut.

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be the best destination for a beleaguered Edmonton Oilers forward per one notable insider. The post Maple Leafs Tenable Destination for Oilers Forward: Insider appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Maple syrup is nature's nectar, but you've probably noticed that the real deal comes with a high price tag. Given how much sap it takes to make, it makes sense.

Murat on the Jets: The Jets keep losing and keep doubling down on the combination of Connor and Scheifele. They’re two of the only four players who’ve produced this season — add Josh Morrissey and Gabriel Vilardi to that list — so there’s an angle from which Arniel’s decision-making makes sense.

Longtime Maple Leafs commentator Joe Bowen recently reflected on Phil Kessel's time in Toronto, speaking candidly on his impact on the ice.

Since arriving in Toronto, Stecher has averaged 20:15 of ice time — the fourth-most among Maple Leafs defenders, and fifth-most on the team, behind Auston Matthews (20:19), Oliver Ekman-Larsson (20:26), Morgan Rielly (21:49), and Jake McCabe (22:39).