Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Laughton, Tavares & Wickenheiser’s Influence

The Toronto Maple Leafs arrive in Los Angeles tonight in a curious state—mathematically eliminated, yet not entirely irrelevant. That alone gives their game against the Los Angeles Kings a certain texture.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 4

Maple Leafs need a GM decisive enough to act fast

If there was a nail in the coffin of the Shanahan and Dubas era, it was their unwavering loyalty to the core that they built. The duo swept into the MLSE office and was unapologetic about the 45+ years of Stanley Cup futility and boldly dealt players away with little regard for their place in the organization.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 4

NHL hall of famer Chris Pronger believes captain Auston Matthews is the ‘linchpin’ of the offseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs are about to enter an off-season full of many questions. After Thursday night’s 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks, the Maple Leafs

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 4

Nick Kypreos says Maple Leafs were seeking two first-round picks, top prospect in any trade for Matthew Knies

The Toronto Maple Leafs created a buzz around the National Hockey League trade deadline when rumours started to swirl that the club was listening to offers on Matthew Knies.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 4

Leafs in-game purchases, culture club, and under the radar GM candidates: Leaflets

Six games remaining. An absolute effort in going through the motions. Saturday’s game against the Kings is one that matters. If the Maple Leafs win, they beat a team that is still very much playing for something and how they do it might offer some hope for next season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

Maple Leafs Talking Big Blue Line Trade Despite No GM

Apparently, just because the Toronto Maple Leafs are sans an active general manager doesn’t mean business has stopped. Nor have trade discussions. According to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos, the organization will continue to look at its options, including a trade involving Morgan Rielly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Who Would Really Want the Maple Leafs GM Job?

The Toronto Maple Leafs sit at an odd crossroads. The organization is embarrassed by results, stripped of playoff success, and now staring down the task of appointing a new general manager.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tavares, Stolarz & Cowan’s Got to Wonder

The Toronto Maple Leafs walked into SAP Center on Thursday night and ran into a team that knows exactly who they are. The San Jose Sharks are young, fast, and playing with confidence.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Maple Leafs Asked Canadiens and Sabres for Big Return in Knies Trade Talks

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs have removed their general manager and need a new one before making any big deals, trade talk surrounding Matthew Knies hasn’t really gone away.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / April 3

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs Fallout Continues

Jonas Siegel and Chris Johnston of The Athletic: If it’s only a retool, William Nylander wants to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs. If it’s a rebuild, then it’s a different story.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 3

Jeff Marek believes next Maple Leafs head coach needs to be ‘creative’

The Toronto Maple Leafs are staring down an offseason of change. Brad Treliving has already been relieved of general manager duties, head coach Craig Berube’s

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game

A viral video from a Dallas Stars home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December has prompted an internal investigation by American Airlines Center officials.

Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / April 3

Leafs fans give Brad Treliving an F grade for body of work as general manager

As the dust settles on Brad Treliving’s tenure as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager, what remains is a team that is in a state of disarray that has been an uncommon occurrence in the past decade.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 3

Full judgement on Keith Pelley should be reserved for after he hires next Maple Leafs President/General Manager

A Toronto Maple Leafs press conference in the spring is typically one of the most polarizing instances you’ll find from a media standpoint. Since it’s

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 2

Craig Berube calls on three Maple Leafs veterans to step up

As difficult as it may be to believe, the Toronto Maple Leafs are technically still in contention for the NHL playoffs.

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube breaks silence on his future after Brad Treliving firing

Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Brad Treliving firing

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander willing to stick around for a retool, not a rebuild

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley doesn’t believe rebuild is necessary in Toronto

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

The Smart Moves the Maple Leafs Need Are Not Dramatic

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, there’s a temptation in moments like these to reach for drama. A new general manager is on their way, which brings a new voice and a new broom.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

What does a retool look like for the Maple Leafs?

There are more questions than answers regarding the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs elected to end things with general manager Brad

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Matthews’ Prime Is Fleeting & the Maple Leafs Need Leadership

Chris Pronger laid it out on The Rink: the Toronto Maple Leafs are running on a clock with Auston Matthews. Whoever steps into the GM’s office next has to have crystal-clear conversations—quickly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / April 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs Road Back Will Be Long

The Toronto Maple Leafs have decided that a new direction is needed. Keith Pelley decided it was time to move on from Brad Treliving. Though once Treliving heard the rumblings, he asked Pelley to accelerate the process and make the announcement.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Berube, Domi & Holinka

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday in a peculiar place—one foot still technically in the race, the other already stepping toward whatever comes next.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

William Nylander Wants To Stay With Maple Leafs Through Retool

The Maple Leafs’ next general manager will likely be the most important move Keith Pelley makes as president of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. He admitted as much in his media availability Tuesday after announcing the firing of Brad Treliving the night before (via Kristen Shilton of ESPN).

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Next Leafs’ GM needs to retool, not rebuild

With the Toronto Maple Leafs going in a different direction, the question is, what should be the goal of the next general manager? On Monday night, the Maple Leafs fired general manager Brad Treliving in the midst of a miserable season for the defending Atlantic Division champions.

Craig Berube News / Yardbarker / March 31

Craig Berube breaks silence on future after Brad Treliving firing

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube breaks silence on his future after Brad Treliving firing

Following the victory against the Ducks, the Leafs delayed their inevitable elimination from playoff contention, but they are still 11 points out of a playoff spot.

Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Treliving firing

Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight

Stars make decision on Jim Nill

John Tortorella not reinventing the wheel with Golden Knights

Could Blue Jackets' Cinderella run end because they lack one key ingredient?

Brad Treliving News / Yardbarker / March 30