After the Edmonton Oilers placed Troy Stecher on waivers, the Toronto Maple Leafs claimed the defenseman on Saturday. Stecher, 31, has made six appearances for the Oilers; his last game came against the New York Rangers on Oct. 30 in a 4-3 overtime victory. In those six contests, Stecher has averaged a career-low 13:37 of ice time.

With Elliotte Friedman downplaying trade chatter, is Toronto’s real challenge roster depth—or the mindset driving their play?

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

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The Maple Leafs are eyeing Rasmus Andersson in trade talks, the Canadiens scour the trade market & injury updates on Jack and Quinn Hughes.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have added a veteran defenseman to their roster amid some injuries and poor play to the blue line. The post Maple Leafs Acquire Veteran Defenseman Amid Injuries to Roster appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs face mounting pressure after four consecutive losses, with defensive struggles highlighted. Amidst the growing frustration, forward William Nylander offers a logical perspective, emphasizing that defensive issues are fixable.

While the slumping Toronto Maple Leafs sense a level of urgency amid a four-game losing streak, coach Craig Berube insists the club is not going to panic.

The Toronto Maple Leafs held an internal team meeting on Monday that was described as “blunt,” “intense” and “brutal,” according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. But two losses later, any intended impact remains elusive.