Jake McCabe: Nobody plays more these days for the Leafs than McCabe. He’s averaging a team-best (and career high) of nearly 22 minutes per game. McCabe has teamed up with Tanev on what’s quickly become a dominant defensive pair. He may be playing the best hockey of his career at age 31.

As the Toronto Maple Leafs face a growing number of injuries (and a suspension), the team is reportedly among the organizations targeting a center to address their depth concerns up the middle, as reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

As the Maple Leafs hit the quarter-mark of the 2024-25 season, Luke Fox talks grades, an encouraging development and one reason for concern.