"Next year!" | Toronto Maple Leafs (Start 2023-24) – A HLM 25 Franchise

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Line-up as of December 31, 2025

88 NYLANDER	91 TAVERES	16 MARNER
59 BERTUZZI	11 DOMI	33 ARVIDSSON
23 KNIES	19 JARNKROK	64 KAMPF
89 ROBERTSON	74 GREGOR	72 GAMBRELL

SCRATCHED: 63 BARRON
INJURED: 34 MATTHEWS (24 DAYS)

44 REILLY	36 KLINGBERG
78 BRODIE	22 MCCABE
55 GIORDANO	37 LILJEGREN

SCRATCHED: 2 BENOIT
INJURED: 8 MUZZIN (244 DAYS)

30 JONES

60 WOLL

INJURED: 35 SAMSONOV (RETURNING IN 1 DAY)

[nolman29]

Note before reading article: I had a setting “Former players as staff” set so that is why PK Subban was defaulted as the coach and not Sheldon Keefe, and only former players are listed as coaches. Keeps this interesting though!

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Leafs relieve Subban of head coaching duties
Dec. 30, 2023

TORONTO, ONT - The Toronto Maple Leafs are putting 2023 behind them as they have relieved head coach P.K. Subban from his duties, the team announced during a press conference after tonight’s loss to the Seattle Kraken.

The move comes after the Leafs recent losing streak of five games, with only one win in their past nine games. It has also taken the Leafs out of a playoff position and even out of a wild card spot.

Toronto has been without forwards Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner for a bit of the season, along with defenceman John Klingberg missing sometime and starting goaltender Ilya Samsonov.

General Manager Nolan Reid said injuries are not an excuse for a lack-luster performance in December.

“We have enough talent and depth on this team and I feel like P.K. wasn’t able to work with what he had. Four wins in one month is just not acceptable,” said Reid.

Subban, who was hired by former GM Kyle Dubas in May, was in his first year of coaching behind an NHL bench. Reid thanked Subban for his short time in Toronto.

“We had a discussion after the game and we felt it was best we went in another direction. I wish him all the best.”

The Leafs will be holding a press conference tomorrow afternoon to announce a new head coach.

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Marion Gaborik hired as new Leafs bench boss

Dec. 31, 2023

TORONTO, ONT - The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired former NHL star, Marion Gaborik, as the team’s new head coach, the team announced in a press conference this afternoon.

Gaborik, an 18-year NHL veteran, becomes the Maple Leafs’ 42nd head coach in franchise history.

The news comes less than 24 hours after Toronto fired P.K. Subban.

“This a fresh start,” said Maple Leafs General Manager Nolan Reid. “It might be a little too late, but I like to look at it as a clean slate. We can start to hold everyone accountable, on and off the ice.”

Gaborik will make his debut behind the Leafs’ bench on Jan. 2, 2024 when they host rival Ottawa Senators.

Gaborik said he is excited for the opportunity.

“It’s always an honour to get an NHL coaching job,” said Gaborik. “I want to be the reason for change and make this teams competitive again.”

Toronto currently sits sixth in the Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 16-19-2 record for 36 points.

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Jan. 1 - Good news to start the New Year (2024) for the Leafs ahead of their game vs Senators...

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Leafs win in Gaborik's debut behind the bench

Jan. 2, 2024

Toronto, Ont. - John Tavares scored twice, including the game winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 tonight.

The win snaps a five-game losing streak for Toronto and marks the first win for Head Coach Marion Gaborik behind the Leafs bench.

"It feels great," said Gaborik. "But it's only one game and we have a hell of a lot of work to do."

The Leafs opened the scoring at 11:28 of the first period with a goal from Matthew Knies. Timothy Liljegren and David Kampft drew assists. Calle Jarnkrok increased the Leafs lead to 2-0 at 12:04. Mark Giordano and Knies picked up assists. The Senators cut the lead in half at 14:47 with a goal from Thomas Chabot. Brady Tkachuk and Drake Batherson drew assists.

In the second period, Tkachuk tied the game just 1:13 into the period with a power play goal. Chabot drew the lone assist. The Senators took their first lead of the game at 15:22 with a goal from Tim Stuzle. Jakub Chychrun and Chabot picked up assists.

In the third period, Tavares scored his first of the game at 07:12 with an unassisted power play tally. Tavares then gave the Leafs a 4-3 lead at 18:04 with another goal on the power play. William Nylander and Morgan Reilly drew assists.

"We wanted this win," said Leafs Captain Tavares. "Not just for Marion (Gaborik) but for everyone. We have a great group of guys and we needed to something to get our confidence back."

Ilya Samsonov picked up the win in the Leafs crease with 31 saves. Joonas Korpisalo made 29 saves in the loss for Ottawa.

BOXSCORE
OTT 1 2 0 3
TOR 2 0 2 4

First period
TOR - M. Knies (T. Liljegren, D. Kampf) 11:28
TOR - C. Jarnrok (M. Giordano, M. Knies) 12:04
OTT - T. Chabot (B. Tkachuk, D. Batherson) 14:47

Second period
OTT - B. Tkachuk (T. Chabot) 01:13 PP
OTT - T. Stuzle (J. Chychrun, T. Chabot) 15:22

Third period
TOR - J. Tavares (Unassisted) 07:12 PP
TOR - J. Tavares (W. Nylander, M. Reilly) 18:04 PP

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Leafs acquire Zucker from Coyotes

Jan. 3, 2024
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired veteran forward Jason Zucker from the Arizona Coyotes, the team announced today in a press release.

Going to Arizona is 24-year-old minor-league forward Jay O'Brien.

Zucker had two goals and six points in 39 games with the Coyotes this season.

"Despite his numbers, Jason can come in a provide a leadership role with this club," said Leafs General Manager Nolan Reid. "I think he can help us get out of this slump. We aren't looking for him to rack up points, but lead by example on and off the ice and just do the little things."

The Maple Leafs are coming off a 4-3 win versus the Ottawa Senators that snapped a five-game losing streak. Zucker will join the Maple Leafs within the next 24 hours and is expected to make his debut on Jan. 5 on the road against the St. Louis Blues.

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January 2024 recap

Date		Opponent	Result	Score	Record
Jan 2	vs	Ottawa Senators	WIN	4-3	17-19-2
Jan 5	@	St. Louis Blues	WIN	5-2	18-19-2
Jan 8	vs	Philadelphia Flyers	WIN	4-0	19-19-2
Jan 9	vs	Pittsburgh Penguins	LOSS	3-1	19-20-2
Jan 11	@	Montreal Canadiens	WIN	8-2	20-20-2
Jan 12	@	New York Rangers	LOSS	2-1	20-21-2
Jan 15	vs	Anaheim Ducks	WIN	6-3	21-21-2
Jan 17	@	Columbus Blue Jackets	LOSS	5-4	21-22-2
Jan 18	vs	Boston Bruins	WIN	3-2	22-22-2
Jan 21	vs	Columbus Blue Jackets	WIN	7-4	23-22-2
Jan 22	@	Boston Bruins	WIN	4-3	24-22-2
Jan 24	vs	Colorado Avalanche	LOSS	2-0	24-23-2
Jan 27	vs	Montreal Canadiens	WIN	6-2	25-23-2
Jan 30	vs	Tampa Bay Lightning	LOSS	2-0	25-24-2
Jan 31	@	Vancouver Canucks	LOSS	4-0	25-25-2

January record: 9-6-0
Overall record: 25-25-2, 52 Points, 4th in Eastern Wild Card Race

News & Injuries
Jan. 1, 2024 - Ilya Samsonov returns from inury; Joseph Woll reassigned to Toronto (AHL)
Jan. 5, 2024 - Morgan Barron claimed off waiver by Columbus
Jan. 25, 2024 - Auston Matthews returns from injury; Dylan Gambrell clears waivers and is reassigned to Toronto (AHL)


Team Leaders (Top 5)

Name	GP	G	A	PTS
W. Nylander	52	22	46	68
J. Tavares	52	28	38	66
J. Klingberg	44	20	30	50
M. Domi	52	16	34	50
M. Reilly	52	11	31	42

Goaltender stats

Name	Record	GAA	SAV%	SO
I. Samsonov	18-9-2	2.61	0.914	3
M. Jones	6-14-0	3.60	0.883	0
J. Woll	1-2-0	3.00	0.900	0

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Maple Leafs acquire goaltender Francouz

Feb. 1, 2024

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are busy at the trade front again, this time acquiring goaltender Pavel Francouz from the Colorado Avalanche, the team announced today.

Going to Colorado is goaltender Martin Jones.

Francouz posted a 6-2-1 record with a 2.21 goals-against-average and a 0.921 save-percentage with the Avalanche this season. Jones on the other hand, struggled with the Maple Leafs posting a 6-14-0 record with a 3.60 goals-against-average and 0.883 save-percentage.

Maple Leafs General Manager Nolan Reid said the trade had to be made.

"We needed a solution," said Reid. "Nothing personal against Martin, but the job wasn't getting done as a back-up goaltender. We wish him all the best in Colorado and hope he can find his game again. Maybe a change of scenery is what he needed."

The Maple Leafs have gotten off on the right foot in 2024, picking up nine wins in 15 games after their abysmal month of December where they managed four wins with several losing streaks. Reid said all the recent change has worked.

"We have a completely different team than what we had last month," said Reid. "Our confidence is back, and we are taking it each day and each game at a time."

Toronto is back in action Feb. 2 against the Ottawa Senators. Game time 7 p.m. EST.

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February 2024 Update
Results

Date		Opponent	Result	Score	Record
Feb. 2, 2024	vs	Ottawa Senators	WIN	7-3	26-25-2
Feb. 3, 2024	vs	Vancouver Canucks*	WIN	7-2	27-25-2
Feb. 6, 2024	vs	Carolina Hurricanes	WIN (OT)	4-3	28-25-2
Feb. 8, 2024	@	Ottawa Senators	LOSS	3-2	28-26-2
Feb. 9, 2024	vs	Edmonton Oilers	WIN	3-1	29-26-2
Feb. 12, 2024	vs	New Jersey Devils	LOSS (OT)	6-5	29-26-3
Feb. 15, 2024	@	Buffalo Sabres	WIN	5-4	30-26-3
Feb. 18, 2024	@	Vegas Golden Knights	WIN	3-2	31-26-3
Feb. 21, 2024	vs	New York Rangers	LOSS	3-0	31-27-3
Feb. 22, 2024	@	Edmonton Oilers	WIN	5-2	32-27-3
Feb. 24, 2024	vs	Boston Bruins	WIN (OT)	6-5	33-27-3
Feb. 25, 2024	vs	Florida Panthers	WIN	4-3	34-27-3
Feb. 28, 2024	@	New York Islanders	LOSS	4-0	34-28-3

*Pavel Francouz picks up first win as a Leaf
February record: 9-3-1
Overall record: 34-28-3, 71 points, 3rd Eastern Wild Card

News & Injuries
Feb. 1 - Leafs acquire Pavel Francouz from Colorado for Martin Jones
Feb. 2 - Calle Jarnkrok to miss 3 weeks with injury
Feb. 12 - Mark Giordano to miss approx 1 week with a lower-body injury
Feb. 22 - Calle Jarnkrok returns
Feb. 23 - Giordano returns

Player leaders (Top 5)

Name	GP	G	A	PTS
J. Tavares (9)	65	39	46	85
W. Nylander (13)	65	28	50	78
J. Klingberg (69)	57	24	37	61
M. Domi (76)	65	20	40	60
M. Marner (85)	42	13	44	57

Goaltenders

Name	Record	GAA	Save %	SO
I. Samsonov	24-10-3	2.79	0.909	3
P. Francouz*	3-2-0	2.60	0.914	0
J. Woll	1-2-0	3.00	0.900	0

*Stats only reflect with the Maple Leafs only

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Around the league

Here are the standings ahead of March 1 trade deadline.

EASTERN CONFERENCE
METROPOLITAN

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	Carolina Hurricanes	65	41	17	7	89
2	New York Rangers	65	42	20	4	88
3	New York Islanders	65	37	25	41	78

ATLANTIC

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	Tampa Bay Lightning	66	48	13	5	101
2	Ottawa Senators	66	39	24	3	81
3	Florida Panthers	65	34	25	6	74

WILD CARD

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	New Jersey Devils	66	34	27	5	73
2	Pittsburgh Penguins	66	33	27	6	72
3	Toronto Maple Leafs	65	34	28	3	71
4	Boston Bruins	67	32	28	7	71
5	Buffalo Sabres	65	30	27	8	68
6	Washington Capitals	65	32	30	3	67
7	Detroit Red Wings	66	28	35	3	59
8	Montreal Canadiens	65	23	33	9	56
9	Columbus Blue Jackets	66	23	38	5	51
10	Philadelphia Flyers	66	21	41	4	46

WESTERN CONFERENCE
PACIFIC

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	Edmonton Oilers	66	39	26	1	79
2	Calgary Flames	66	36	27	3	75
3	Vancouver Canucks	66	36	28	2	74

CENTRAL

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	Winnipeg Jets	66	44	19	3	91
2	Colorado Avalanche	66	43	18	5	91
3	Nashville Predators	66	42	18	6	90

WILD CARD

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	St. Louis Blues	67	39	26	2	80
2	Dallas Stars	67	35	24	8	78
3	Vegas Golden Knights	66	31	24	11	73
4	Los Angeles Kings	67	29	30	8	66
5	Minnesota Wild	66	29	31	6	64
6	Anaheim Ducks	66	29	31	6	64
7	San Jose Sharks	65	25	32	8	58
8	Arizona Coyotes	65	26	36	3	55
9	Seattle Kraken	65	23	34	8	54
10	Chicago Blackhawks	65	16	42	7	39

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TRADECENTRE
March 1, 2025

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Trades
10:53 a.m.

to TORONTO	to VEGAS
Jonathan Marchessault (LW/RW) Kaedan Korczak (D)	Zachary L'Heureux (C) Timothy Liljegren (D)

12:02 pm.

to TORONTO	to LOS ANGELES
Matt Roy (D)	David Kampf (C) Dominik Bokk (RW/LW) 2025 3rd (EDM)

12:06 p.m.

to TORONTO	to NASHVILLE
Chandler Stephenson (C)	Tyler Bertuzzi (LW) Ropi Niemela (D) Roni Hirvonen (C)

Stephenson was acquired by Nashville from Vegas just moments before this trade

14:57

to TORONTO	to ARIZONA
Sean Durzi (D)	Jake McCabe (D) 2026 3rd (TOR)

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Around the league (Major trades bolded)
-TB acquires Patrick Kane from DET for Jack Thompson and 2^nd round pick in 2025 (LAK)
-Dallas acquires Jordan Eberle from Seattle for a third round pick in 2025
-EDM acquires Justin Schultz from Seattle for a third round pick in 2025
-NYR acquire Anze Kopitar from LAK in-exchange for Zac Joenes & 2025 2^nd-round pick
-PIT acquires Adam Henrique from Anaheim for a 2027 3^rd-round pick (WSH)
-WPG acquires Max Pacioretty from Washington for Ville Heinola & 2025 3^rd round pick
-Ottawa acquires Adam Wennberg from Seattle for Lassi Thomson & 2026 2^nd-round pick (BUF)
-DAL acquires Mats Zuccarello from MIN for a 2026 2^nd round pick
-CAR acquires Anthony Mantha from WSH for 2024 2^nd round pick (NYI) & 2025 3^rd rd pick (TB)
-COL acquires Sean Monahan from Montreal for Oskar Olausson & 2027 2^nd round pick
-EDM acquires MA Fleury from Bufflo for a 2024 3^rd round pick
-NSH acquires Chandler Stephenson from Vegas for a 2025 1^st round pick
-PIT acquires Tanner Pearson from Montreal for a 2026 2^nd round pick
-CGY acquires Marcus Foligno from MIN for 2027 2^nd round pick
-COL acquires Jonathan Toews from DET for Gianni Fairbrother & 2024 3^rd round pick (BUF)
-PT acquires Alec Martinez from VGK for 2026 3^rd round pick
-NYI acquires Ryan Hartman from MIN for a 2024 2^nd round pick (LAK) & 2025 3^rd round pick
-TBL acquires Cam Talbot from LAK for 2027 3^rd round pick
-WPG acquires Sean Walker from PHI for Daniel Torgersson & 2024 4^th round pick
-EDM acquires Kyle Okposo from BUF for 2027 4^th round pick
-WPG acquires Eric Comrie from BUF for 2026 3^rd round pick

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Maple Leafs stay busy during trade deadline

March 1, 2024

Toronto, ONT - The Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the more active teams during the 2024 trade deadline today.

In four separate trades, the Maple Leafs acquired forwards Jonathan Marchessault and Chandler Stephenson, and defencemen Matt Roy, Sean Durzi and minor-leaguer Kaedan Korczak.

Maple Leafs General Manager Nolan Reid said the team is a lot better today than it was yesterday.

“We’ve added more scoring and we improved our defence. These additions are the missing key to get us into the playoffs.”

Marchessault and Korczak were acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights with forward Zachary L’Heureux and defenceman Timothy Liljegren going to Vegas in return.

In 66 games this season, Marchessault has 33 goals for 51 points. Korczak, in 63 games with Henderson of the AHL, has one goal and 25 points. Reid confirmed Korczak will report to the Toronto Marlies. L’Heureux was a healthy scratch all season long and has yet to see action. Liljegren put up three goals and 14 points in 65 games with the Leafs this season.

Roy was acquired from the Los Angeles Kings. In return, the Leafs sent forward David Kampf, Dominik Bokk and Edmonton’s third-round pick in 2025 to L.A.

Roy had four goals and 24 points in 67 games with the Kings. Kampf put up three goals for 11 points in 65 games with the Maple Leafs. Bokk, scored four goals and seven points with the Marlies.

The Leafs acquired Stephenson from the Nashville Predators, who was acquired by the Predators moments prior from Vegas. In return, the Leafs sent forward Tyler Bertuzzi and AHLers Topi Niemela and Roni Hirvonen to the Predators.

Stephenson had 23 goal and 49 points in 66 games with Vegas this season. Bertuzzi had 19 goals and 29 points in 65 games with the Leafs.

Defenceman Durzi was acquired from the Arizona Coyotes in-exchange for defenceman Jake McCabe the Toronto’s third-round pick in 2026.

Durzi had eight goals and 24 points in 65 games this season with the Coyotes. McCabe had two goals and 14 points in 63 games with the Leafs.

The new look Maple Leafs host the Dallas Stars tomorrow night at 7 p.m. EST.

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Welcome! Not much activity on this board after the changes. Kinda sad.

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March to end of Season Update

Results
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March record: 7-5-1
April record: 2-1-0
Overall record: 43-35-4, 90 Points

Player Stats
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It was a tight race for the playoffs and it came down to the wire. Does Toronto make the playoffs??? Find out next update

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2023-2024 STANDINGS
(10 Teams from each conference only)

EASTERN CONFERENCE
METROPOLITAN

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	Carolina Hurricanes	82	52	25	5	109
2	New York Rangers	82	51	26	5	107
3	New York Islanders	82	48	29	5	101

ATLANTIC

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	Tampa Bay Lightning	82	57	17	8	122
2	Florida Panthers	82	42	30	10	94
3	Toronto Maple Leafs	82	43	35	4	90

WILD CARD

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	New Jersey Devils	82	46	30	6	98
2	Pittsburgh Penguins	82	45	31	6	96
X	Washington Captials	82	45	34	3	93
X	Ottawa Senators	82	43	35	4	90

WESTERN CONFERENCE
PACIFIC

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	Edmonton Oilers	82	47	33	2	96
2	Calgary Flames	82	46	32	4	96
3	Vancouver Canucks	82	46	33	3	95

CENTRAL

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	Colorado Avalanche	82	58	18	6	122
2	Nashville Predators	82	51	22	9	111
3	Winnipeg Jets	82	52	26	4	108

WILD CARD

Rk	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1	Dallas Stars	82	42	31	9	93
2	St. Louis Blues	82	43	36	3	89
X	Vegas Golden Knights	82	38	31	13	89
X	Seattle Kraken	82	34	40	8	76

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the 2024 playoffs! Ottawa lost their last game of the season which put Toronto in the third spot in Atlantic with a better GF/GA differential!