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Analyst Floats Matthew Knies to New Jersey for Two Defensemen

The Toronto Maple Leafs want and need to improve their blue line heading into 2026-27. The problem is that’s far easier said than done. Aside from Darren

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Maple Leafs Draft 2026: The recent history of the 60th overall pick

You probably weren’t expecting it, but all of a sudden, the 2026 NHL Draft is ten times more relevant to the Toronto Maple Leafs than they likely anticipated.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Maple Leafs Explore Veteran Options as Coaching Search Intensifies

It isn’t a massive surprise that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ head coach search has seen a ton of rumors and interest in the job. Leading the Leafs is seen

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 3

Maple Leafs shouldn’t be picky with trade return for Morgan Rielly

It’s time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to move on from Morgan Rielly and his $7 million cap hit. General manager John Chayka will be a very busy man over the course of the next few months, as significant roster changes are expected.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 3

Maple Leafs reportedly interviewing Peter Laviolette, Patrick Roy for head coach

Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette will interview for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ head coaching vacancy this week, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports. Laviolette previously confirmed interest in the Maple Leafs’ head coaching job during the May 14 episode of Leafs Morning Take.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

7 Things That Went Wrong Under Craig Berube

There’s been a growing sense that the Toronto Maple Leafs were a poor team trending in the wrong direction, rather than a solid team having a bad season (for one reason or another).

Matthew Knies News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

3 Teams That Could Circle Back to Attempt a Trade for Matthew Knies

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline included several rumors that involved Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies. As soon as the deadline came and went, his name was suddenly everywhere.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / June 2

Maple Leafs Are Overthinking It If They Pass on Gavin McKenna

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be picking first overall at this year’s NHL Entry Draft. Given all the noise and chatter about who to pick, one has to wonder if there’s going to be temptation to complicate things.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Coaching Surprise, Marlies Battle & Re-thinking the Draft?

A lot is going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The coaching search continues to drift without a clear frontrunner. The organization’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, are grinding through a tough playoff series.

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

How Did John Tavares Get Dragged Into the David Carle Maple Leafs Debate?

There’s a funny habit that shows up whenever a young, successful coach gets linked to a big-market NHL job like Toronto. The conversation almost immediately stops being about hockey systems, tactics, or results — and starts drifting into personality theory.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 2

2 Maple Leafs draft picks go unsigned, will re-enter 2026 NHL Entry Draft

Two former Toronto Maple Leafs draft picks are no longer with the organization after their NHL rights expired on Monday. Defenceman Nathan Mayes, and

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 2

Luke Haymes deems Marlies’ Game 3 loss ‘just not good enough’, Toronto holds 2-1 series lead

The Toronto Marlies fell on Monday night, dropping Game 3 of the American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference Finals 5-3 to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Marlies forward Luke Haymes led the way, picking up a goal and an assist to push his series point total to three.

Max Domi News / 6IX ON ICE / June 2

Analyzing the fallout of Max Domi’s injury and the Toronto Maple Leafs roster

Max Domi has had a rough start to his offseason. It was reported about a week ago that Domi will be out long-term. This came as a bit of an unexpected turn, as Domi was getting back surgery.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 2

Penguins rally in 3rd period to defeat Marlies, Toronto leads AHL’s Eastern Conference Finals 2-1

Atley Calvert scored just under 10 minutes remaining to seal a 5-3 victory for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins over the Toronto Marlies on Monday evening.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 1

Making Sense of the Maple Leafs' Goalie Picture

There’s a bit of a running thought here that might actually make sense for the Maple Leafs: start the year carrying three goalies, and take it from there.

John Chayka News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 1

John Chayka continues reshaping Maple Leafs’ front office, hires Judd Brackett as new AGM

John Chayka continued to reshape the Maple Leafs’ front office on Monday, hiring Judd Brackett as an AGM (Player Evaluation) and Freddie Hamilton as Chief of Staff.

Matthew Knies News / Professor Press Box / June 1

Trading Knies Doesn't Pass the Maple Leafs Smell Test

The idea of the Toronto Maple Leafs trading Matthew Knies just doesn’t really pass the smell test from a Toronto perspective. Although there have been rumours that he's on the trade list again, why would the team even be shopping him in the first place?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Fans triggered: Why Montreal’s GM took a shot at the Maple Leafs

At Monday’s season-ending press conference for the Montreal Canadiens, their general manager was asked about the team’s playoff run, plans for the summer, and the lack of production from the team’s top stars in the series versus the Carolina Hurricanes.

Maple Leafs hire Judd Brackett, Freddie Hamilton

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Best players in Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 1