A weekly gauge of the players who are controlling substantial buzz around the league. When a player is included on this list it may not be a good thing -- it means that they are capturing a large amount of the hockey world's attention.

There was some action on the waiver wire Tuesday afternoon as former Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott found himself waived by the Minnesota Wild. While teams are looking to get their rosters shaped up not only in preparation for the trade deadline,

Hintz notched two assists, three hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flames.

Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander climbed all-time franchise lists and Sidney Crosby moved into 10th place on the NHL’s all-time assists list, but it was the Maple Leafs forwards who prevailed in a back-and-forth affair at PPG Paints Arena.

NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Knies broke a third-period tie, Anthony Stolarz made 33 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers ... DALLAS (AP) — Logan Stankoven scored twice, Roope Hintz had a career-high four assists and Dallas beat ...

With goalie Anthony Stolarz pulled for an extra skater, Pontus Holberg scored the tying goal for the Maple Leafs out of a scramble with 46 seconds left in regulation. David Pastrnak’s second goal had given Boston a 4-3 edge.

PITTSBURGH — William Nylander scored 1:00 into overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Sidney ... times to help Dallas beat St. Louis. Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists as Dallas ...

BOSTON (AP) — SSMitch Marner scored his second goal of the game in the final minute of overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs overcame ... Jamie Benn, Roope Hintz and Mavrik Bourque each scored ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Knies broke a third-period tie, Anthony Stolarz made 33 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat ... Logan Stankoven scored twice, Roope Hintz had a career-high four ...