A reader dropped an interesting note the other day about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new GM John Chayka. It’s worth chewing on. The reader’s argument was that Chayka might not have another NHL GM opportunity anytime soon, and that his willingness to embrace the “Pelley Plan” made him the right fit for Toronto.
Matthew Knies has emerged as one of the Maple Leafs’ most promising young players, coming off back-to-back seasons of 23 and 29 goals alongside Auston Matthews.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an extremely active offseason so far, but all indications are that they’re far from finished and would like to continue reshaping their roster in the coming months.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a busy summer, but not all the important moves have happened on the ice. While fans have been debating roster changes, contracts, and what the team needs to become a true contender, just as much change has been happening inside the organization.
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.
Every summer, hockey fans do the same thing. We grade the free-agent signings, debate the trades, and try to decide whether our team got better. There's nothing wrong with that.
This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. Sweden continues to produce NHL-caliber goaltenders, and Dennis Hildeby is one of the latest to make the jump.
It’s been just over three weeks since John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The ideal defensive partner for Darren Raddysh seems like an easy exercise. It’s Jake McCabe. Now we can move on. The problem is that Jake McCabe seems to be the ideal defensive partner for Chris Tanev.
After last season’s rough 78-point finish and the Maple Leafs missing the playoffs for the first time in what feels like forever, the big question is pretty simple: how do they get back?
Every summer, NHL teams talk about getting better. They add players. They change coaches. They adjust their roster. But the interesting question is not whether a team improved.
If you want to get a sense of where the Toronto Maple Leafs are headed, you could listen to every interview John Chayka and Jim Hiller have given this offseason.
While the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season was a failure, the year for 2024 first-round draft pick Ben Danford was quite the opposite and can only be
While Leafs Nation would prefer to forget, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to advance to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2016. However,
Nothing went according to plan for William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs on the ice last season, and that came with a fair share of issues off it as well.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly signed prospect goaltender Timofei Obvintsev to a one-year AHL contract, according to Obvintsev’s agent, Dan Milstein.
Sometimes the biggest news in hockey isn't a trade or a signing. Sometimes it's the people who leave.
When we look back on John Chayka's first offseason as Maple Leafs general manager, we might remember the additions of Teddy Blueger, Jack Roslovic, or even rookie Gavin McKenna.
The Toronto Marlies, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, re-signed two players to new deals and signed five additional players to contracts, the team announced on Friday morning.
Sometimes the most interesting thing someone says isn't what they actually say. It's what they're willing to admit. That's why one comment from former Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube caught my attention.
Some have attributed the Leafs' struggles to the loss of Mitch Marner, who was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have come to terms with one of their Calder Cup-winning blueliners. On Wednesday, the Leafs announced that they have signed defenseman William Villeneuve to a two-year contract extension.
Toronto Maple Leafs fans should be pleased with the work the franchise has done this offseason to reshape its roster. However, it appears they are not finished yet and could still make another blockbuster move.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have worked hard throughout the offseason to reshape their roster ahead of next season. According to salary-tracking website PuckPedia, the Maple Leafs have completed another move.
The future of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly continues to be the subject of speculation. The latest to weigh in on the situation was NHL insider David Pagnotta, who said that the 32-year-old defenseman will be traded by the Maple Leafs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs went from being one of the biggest disappointments last season to one of the most exciting teams heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Gavin McKenna is a big reason why.
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