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Maple Leafs beat the Islanders 2-1 to rebound from opening loss

Easton Cowan had a goal and an assist in the first period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Wednesday night for their first victory under coach Jim Hil...

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Nick Paul | Pre Game vs. New York Islanders | September 30, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Nick Paul speaks to the media ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the New York Islanders.

11 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game vs. New York Islanders | September 30, 2026

11 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Good to go Tuesday Paul (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Montreal on Tuesday, per Dave McCarthy of NHL.com.

Impact After getting banged up at the end of the preseason, Paul will play in the first game of the 2026-27 campaign. He notched seven goals, 15 points, 68 shots on net and 75 hits in 51 regular-season games for Tampa Bay in 2025-26.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Jim Hiller said Thursday that Paul (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Paul exited Wednesday's preseason game against the Senators due to his injury, and Hiller initially downplayed the severity of the issue. However, Hiller said during his press availability Thursday that he can't say with certainty whether Paul will be available for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against Montreal.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game early Paul (undisclosed) left Wednesday's preseason game versus the Senators early, but head coach Jim Hiller didn't think the issue was significant, David Alter of The Hockey News repor...

Impact Paul's removal from the game appears to be more on the precautionary side. The forward will have nearly a week to rest up before Opening Night versus the Canadiens on Tuesday. Assuming he's healthy, Paul should feature in a middle-six role to begin 2026-27.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game vs Ottawa Senators | September 23, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Players and Coach speak to the media ahead of tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators. 00:00 Gavin McKenna 02:31 Nick Paul 04:29 Jack Ros...

SEPTEMBER 23 • NHL.COM

Nick Paul | Pre Game vs Ottawa Senators | September 23, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Nick Paul speaks to the media ahead of tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators.

SEPTEMBER 23 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game vs Ottawa Senators | September 23, 2026

SEPTEMBER 23 • YOUTUBE

Pavel Dorofeyev and Brady Tkachuk are among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

Pavel Dorofeyev with the New York Rangers, Brady Tkachuk with the Florida Panthers and Sergei Bobrovsky with the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the familiar NHL faces in new places...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Nick Paul | Media Availability presented by Rogers | Leafs & Legends Charity Golf Classic | Toronto Maple Leafs Nick Paul speaks with the media at the Leafs & Legends Charity Golf Classic.

SEPTEMBER 14 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs' No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna could start on third line David Alter projects Nick Paul alongside Auston Matthews on Toronto’s top line.

SEPTEMBER 9 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Nick Paul delivers a passionate message for Maple Leafs franchise in latest social media post Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Paul shared a passionate message for the fans as he began his new stint with the 13-time Stanley Cup champions.

AUGUST 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | July 2, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs New players speak to the media following the start of NHL Free Agency. 00:00 Brandon Duhaime 04:33 Nick Paul 12:37 Jack Roslovic 20:55 Colto...

JULY 2 • NHL.COM

Nick Paul Media Availability | July 2, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Nick Paul speaks to the media after being acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

JULY 2 • NHL.COM

Winners and losers of the NHL offseason include teams in big markets spending and improving

NHL teams committed over $862 million in salary on the first day of free agency, not counting entry-level or minor-league contracts

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Maple Leafs trade goalie to Lightning for Nick Paul after signing Sergei Bobrovsky | Sporting News Toronto made quick work of this situation.

JULY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heading north Paul was acquired by Toronto from Tampa Bay on Wednesday in exchange for Dennis Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 third-round selection.

Impact Paul comes with a $3.15 million cap hit through 2028-29, which is very reasonable given the contracts middle-six forwards are receiving thanks to the rising cap. The 31-year-old is coming off a down campaign in which he had seven goals and 15 points in 51 regular-season outings with the Lightning. However, he surpassed the 40-point milestone in each of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 regular seasons. Toronto will probably use him primarily on the third line, and he might also receive some power-play ice time.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

In action Friday Paul (illness) will rejoin the lineup versus the Habs in Game 6 on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Apparently, Paul wasn't as coy about his availability as head coach Jon Cooper, who previously declined to respond regarding Paul's health. The 31-year-old forward is currently mired in an eight-game pointless streak during which he notched 11 shots, 18 hits and 16 PIM. Given Paul's offensive limitations, he generated just 15 points in 51 regular-season contests, fantasy managers will probably want to consider alternative options Friday.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision versus Habs Paul (illness) will be a game-time call for Game 6 versus Montreal on Friday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Paul was on the ice for the game-day skate, which would seem to indicate he'll be back in action, but the team didn't run line combinations, and head coach Jon Cooper didn't reveal any details regarding his lineup. If Paul does play, it will likely come at the expense of Conor Geekie.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Paul (illness) won't play Wednesday in Game 5 versus the Canadiens.

Impact Paul was a surprise absence from warmups, and this explains why. Conor Geekie is set to play as the fourth-line center Wednesday, though Zemgus Girgensons could also do some work down the middle in Paul's absence. Paul's next chance to play is Friday in Game 6.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up in teammate's absence Paul scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-2 loss to Ottawa on Tuesday. He fired two shots, added two hits and won seven faceoffs.

Impact Paul stepped up with Anthony Cirelli nicked up with an undisclosed injury. The goal was his first since Feb. 1 (13 games; one assist). Paul has struggled with injuries this season and has played in just 47 contests. He has seven goals, eight assists, 62 shots, 70 hits and 278 faceoff wins (54.5 percent) this season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Sunday Paul (illness) will play against Nashville on Sunday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact After sitting out Saturday's 4-2 win over Ottawa, Paul will return to a fourth-line role against the Predators on Sunday. He has accounted for seven goals, 13 points, 52 shots on net and 56 hits across 41 appearances this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning deal the Senators a blow in the playoff race by beating them 4-2

Defenseman Emil Lilleberg scored the go-ahead goal and had a career-high three points, and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Not available Saturday Paul (illness) has been ruled out of Saturday's home tilt versus Ottawa, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact Paul has been slumping of late, tallying one goal and one assist in his last 17 games, while missing 11 games with an undisclosed injury that put him on long-term injured reserve. Overall, Paul has six goals and seven assists over 41 games this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

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