The Toronto Maple Leafs are searching for answers after an 8–8–2 start exposed major roster flaws, especially on defense. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas, however, there’s one problem with any quick fix: The Leafs don’t have the assets to make one.

As the Leafs continue to struggle and the need for drastic measures grows, a trade might not be the answer for GM Brad Treliving.

David Kämpf’s time on the free-agent market didn’t last long. The Vancouver Canucks announced that they’ve signed the recently released center to a one-year, $1.1M contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will miss "at least a week" with a lower body injury suffered during his team's 5-3 road loss at the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic and TSN Hockey.

With the NHL pausing the 2019-20 regular season on March 12 due to the concerns surrounding the coronavirus, NHL.com is taking stock of each of the League's 31 teams. Today, a fantasy recap of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the pause: NOTE: Rank for fantasy most valuable player is based on standard-category production to date.

Two of the NHL's top offensive options square off when the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-8-2) and William Nylander (eight goals and 17 assists) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (8-5-4) and Connor Bedard (10 goals and 15 assists) at United Center on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN+.

Every November in Toronto feels the same: the Toronto Maple Leafs wobble, fans tug at loose threads, and everyone wants to know if general manager Brad Treliving has a blockbuster tucked in his desk.

Although Matthews' injury isn't too serious, he will still be out for multiple games. According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, the 28-year-old forward will be out of commission for at least one week as he recovers from his lower-body injury. The detailed nature of the injury has not been disclosed at the time of this writing.

The Leafs put in another dismal performance against the Kings, including an NHL-worst performance in shot attempts.