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Nick Paul | Practice | November 4, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Nick Paul addresses the media following Wednesday's practice.

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Deposits empty-netter Paul scored an empty-net goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Monday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Paul snapped a three-game slide with the late insurance tally. The 31-year-old took on a second-line role Monday, replacing John Tavares (lower body), who could miss most of November. Paul doesn't have the same level of scoring talent, but he could get a bump while alongside new linemates. Through 10 contests, he's provided two goals, three assists, nine shots on net, 20 hits and nine blocked shots.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin McKenna scores and the Maple Leafs end a 3-game slide with 3-1 win over the Sharks

Gavin McKenna scored the go-ahead goal on a third-period power play and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game slide with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Nick Paul | Pre Game at Utah Mammoth | October 13, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Nick Paul speaks to the media ahead of today's matchup against the Utah Mammoth.

OCTOBER 13 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game at Utah Mammoth | October 13, 2026

OCTOBER 13 • YOUTUBE

Rebounding from 2025-26 low Paul picked up two assists Saturday in a 6-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Paul has four points (one goal, three assists) and seven shots in six games. He's working to rebound from an injury-impaired 2025-26 when he could only skate in 51 games, putting up just 15 points (seven goals, eight assists). Paul has already put up 10 hits which puts him track to deliver a career best in that category. There's real value in a 40-45 point, 140-hit winger who also gets second power-play time.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Paul | Practice | October 9, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Nick Paul speaks with the media following practice on Friday.

OCTOBER 9 • NHL.COM

Credited with goal Thursday Paul scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Paul was given credit for the Maple Leafs' third goal, which came on a rocket of a shot from Darren Raddysh that deflected on the way in. Through five games this season, Paul has two points, seven shots on net, nine hits, five blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while skating in a third-line role. He was limited to 15 points in 51 regular-season outings last year with the Lightning, but he had topped the 40-point mark in the two campaigns before that injury-affected downturn. At best, he's an option for banger leagues who can provide enough streaky offense to catch some attention in standard formats in short bursts.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Connelly's SO goal lifts Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 4-3 after rallying from a 3-goal deficit

Trevor Connelly scored in the fifth round of the shootout, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Nick Paul | Pre Game at Vegas Golden Knights | October 8, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Nick Paul speaks to the media ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.

OCTOBER 8 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game at Vegas Golden Knights | October 8, 2026

OCTOBER 8 • YOUTUBE

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...

OCTOBER 1 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 30 • NHL.COM

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

SEPTEMBER 30 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 29 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 24 • 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

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Gavin McKenna scores and the Maple Leafs end a 3-game slide with 3-1 win over the Sharks

Connelly's SO goal lifts Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 4-3 after rallying from a 3-goal deficit

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

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