Luke Fox

The Nick Robertson who requested the Toronto Maple Leafs trade him away after benching him for last spring's pivotal Game 7 in Boston is not the same player the team is unlikely to deal before next Friday’s deadline.

John Tavares would prefer to put his signature on a contract extension in Toronto before the March 7 trade deadline and take care of business early.

Digging into Maple Leafs trade rumours | Don’t be scared to get hurt at 4 Nations | Matthew Knies tries to pull a fast one | Will Quinn Hughes prioritize USA or Canucks? + 8 more NHL goodies…

Solid trip, rough ending. But as they enter the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Maple Leafs can take solace knowing first place in the Atlantic is a reasonable goal — and that they can play much better than they did Saturday.

On a night when both sides of the Battle of Ontario were much more concerned with protecting their fort than attacking the other side, Shane Pinto drove to a good spot and got a little lucky.

The red hot trio of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander have quickly helped the Maple Leafs turn a three-game slide into a new three game winning streak.

There are no risks or illusions here: From management through to the coaching staff, from the players themselves to the fan base, everyone understands Woll and Stolarz must be a) healthy and b) rested for the Maple Leafs to go on a deep run.

Whether he’s adjusting to Berube’s system, his first season as a father, or a carousel of partners, the bottom line is that Morgan Rielly is still searching for his A game. Luke Fox provides updates on the D-man, Minten's second chance and much more.

Which Canadian team has the best shot at lifting the Stanley Cup curse that has hovered over the country since 1993? Luke Fox ranks all seven squads in the latest edition of Quick Shifts.

When Jake McCabe gets the green light, he’ll once again be slamming the gas pedal. Luke Fox provides updates on the defenceman's anticipated return, John Tavares's injury scare and the Maple Leafs recent woes.