The Maple Leafs' dependence on their 'Core Four' forwards is even more pronounced this season as their blueliners struggle to put up points. That's not likely to change.

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner manage to accomplish something no two Maple Leafs teammates have done in 33 years during Thursday's loss to Carolina.

The Maple Leafs captain is scoring all the time again, but is he back to peak Matthews? Also, what's behind Rielly's struggles?

After the Toronto Maple Leafs were outclassed 3-0 by the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, head coach Craig Berube made several changes during Monday’s practice.

NHL insider Chris Johnston recently spoke about the importance of Jake McCabe to the Toronto Maple Leafs. While trade rumors swirl around Morgan Rielly, Johnston talked about McCabe’s strong play and steady presence on the team’s blue line.

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,

Most of the damage came at the hands of 36-year-old Jordan Staal, who recorded a hat-trick for the Hurricanes. Staal’s line outmatched Matthews, Marner, and linemate Matthew Knies, who also finished the game with a discouraging minus-five rating.

Nixon believes the Maple Leafs should trade star defenseman Morgan Rielly. “It’s not that ... unless you trade someone of Marner or Tavares’ salary and that isn’t happening this year.

The Kyper and Bourne crew discusses Toronto Maple Leafs defencemen Morgan Rielly's lack of production ... For the most part, though, they’ve adapted well. Mitch Marner is on pace for a career ...