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Akhtyamov creates flexibility, Domi’s absence as a complication, and speculation fatigue: Leaflets

You can’t help but think that if the Canadiens had just paid a fair price for Matthew Knies, they would still be playing hockey right now. I kid. I remain unconvinced that trading Matthew Knies is right for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and I don’t want to add gas to that fire.

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Auston Matthews is zooming towards another season with the Leafs

Recently, Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast discussed the Leafs talking to Auston Matthews via Zoom. This led to a rather outlandish response from the TSN show Overdrive.

Michael Pezzetta News / TheLeafsnation / May 30

Michael Pezzetta scores in OT, Marlies take commanding 2-0 series lead in AHL’s Eastern Conference Finals

The Toronto Marlies have taken a stranglehold of the American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference Finals. Toronto defeated Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 29

John Gruden on the Marlies’ fourth line scoring back-to-back game winners to take a 2-0 series lead: “We have four lines that can all play the game”

Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team’s 2-1 overtime victory over the WBS Penguins in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final. On Michael Pezzetta scoring a game-winner in back-to-back games: If you look at the playoffs for any team that continues to have success, the top lines neutralize themselves, and it is […]

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29

Friedman Shoots Down Jay Woodcroft to Maple Leafs Speculation

Elliotte Friedman has pushed back against recent speculation linking former Edmonton Oilers head coach and assistant coach of the Anaheim Ducks, Jay Woodcroft, to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ coaching vacancy.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 29

Should the Maple Leafs Bring Back Stecher or Laughton?

There’s a lot simmering around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now, and most of it sits in that familiar offseason space between possibility and frustration.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29

Would Toronto Really Do the Unthinkable at First Overall?

Pierre LeBrun dropped a nugget that’ll make Toronto Maple Leafs fans freak a little. He noted that Toronto, San Jose and Chicago might actually be willing to move their top picks in the 2026 draft — and yeah, that could shake everything up.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Koblar, Korchinski, McCabe & Moving the 1st Pick?

There’s always noise this time of year around the Toronto Maple Leafs, and this summer is especially loud. Between prospects making waves overseas, trade chatter picking up around the blue line, and even a report that the team might move its first-overall pick, there’s a lot to sort through.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29

Two Western Canadian Teams Seen Among Fits for Morgan Rielly

A Morgan Rielly trade this offseason has become rather inevitable, and it’s now more about where the longest-tenured Toronto Maple Leaf ends up as opposed to whether he’ll find himself on the move or not.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29

Maple Leafs rumors: Insider reveals stance on Toronto potentially trading No. 1 pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery for the first time in a decade in 2026 despite holding just an 8.5 percent chance at the top selection.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 29

Morgan Rielly and Matthew Knies appear on The Athletic’s offseason trade board

The Athletic’s Chris Johnston released his first trade board of the offseason, and two members of the Toronto Maple Leafs appeared on his list. Morgan Rielly was slotted fifth on the list, while Matthew Knies placed 12th, with the rankings determined by the piece’s market impact and the buzz surrounding it.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Marner Is Becoming the Latest Painful Chapter in Maple Leafs History

There’s a certain kind of déjà vu that follows the Toronto Maple Leafs around like a shadow. It’s not just the playoff exits or the yearly hope that somehow this time will be different.

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Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Insider Suggests Rielly Ready for Trade; Why the Change of Heart?

For years, Morgan Rielly has been synonymous with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sometimes that’s been good. Other times, not so much. Over the past few seasons, as the team has grown frustrated with their own success, and some of it pointed Rielly’s way, trade talks have surrounded the defenseman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 29

Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis previews Gavin McKenna, Tinus Luc Koblar’s breakout at IIHF World Championship

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a few decisions to make in the next month, but none are more important than who the club decides to select with the first

Matthew Knies News / 6IX ON ICE / May 29

Three potential Matthew Knies trades the Toronto Maple Leafs could make this offseason

As the rival Montreal Canadiens battle it out with the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final, Leafs Nation has its mind on what offseason moves the Toronto Maple Leafs have in store.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / TheLeafsnation / May 29

Maple Leafs notebook: Tinus Luc Koblar leads Norway into semifinals at IIHF World Championship

Welcome to an offseason edition of Maple Leafs notebook, where we examine current events in the hockey world. As the Maple Leafs continue their offseason,

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 29

Morgan Rielly lands on latest trade board from Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos

It seems like the question marks around Morgan Rielly’s place with the Toronto Maple Leafs are never ending. And now, after a poor season and new management in place, his future is even more uncertain.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29

Maple Leafs’ latest move says a lot about their draft intentions

Ever since the lottery balls fell their way, everyone has been eyeing Gavin McKenna for the Toronto Maple Leafs at first overall in the NHL Draft. It feels like a can’t-miss opportunity for Toronto to add a Canadian-born winger who has the potential to be a massive point-producer.

Gavin Mckenna News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Top NHL Prospect Gavin McKenna Addresses Potential Maple Leafs Draft Selection

The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after winning the lottery earlier this month, giving the franchise some relief after they missed the playoffs entirely for the first time in a decade.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / May 28

Toronto Maple Leafs News and Updates

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be in the news every day. Not bad for a team that didn’t qualify for the playoffs. The most recent news is that Jay Woodcroft is expected to interview for the Maple Leafs head coaching vacancy this week.

Artur Akhtyamov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Maple Leafs rumors: Artur Akhtyamov’s AHL emergence complicates Toronto’s offseason plans

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending struggled in 2025-26, with Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz combining for 65 starts and both posting save percentages below .900.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Maple Leafs Prospect Koblar Taking Major Strides at World Hockey Championship

The Toronto Maple Leafs are well represented at the World Hockey Championships, with John Tavares and Morgan Rielly suiting up for Canada and Oliver Ekman-Larsson captaining Sweden.

John Tavares News / Trade Talk Sports / May 27

John Tavares Still Miffed Over Maple Leafs’ Disastrous 2025-26 Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs 2025-26 season went about as poorly as they could have expected. Injuries, underperformance, and—even though they don’t like to admit it—the absence of Mitch Marner all culminated in the Maple Leafs missing the playoffs by a landslide for the first time since 2015-16.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 27

Three big swings the Toronto Maple Leafs should take in free agency

July 1, 2026, can’t come soon enough. One of the best days in hockey: NHL Free Agency. Pending unrestricted free agent players looking for new homes, with potential big trades as well, make it all exciting for one Canada Day each year.