Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Max Pacioretty News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Max Pacioretty joins University of Michigan hockey staff

Max Pacioretty is beginning a new chapter in his hockey career, as after 17 season in the NHL, he will be joining the University of Michigan’s hockey staff, which the school announced on Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30

5 Maple Leafs we need at least one more look at this preseason

We’re one week away from the season opener and with the Toronto Maple Leafs taking part in their annual team bonding exercises, we’re examining a few players that we need one more look at during the preseason.

Craig Berube News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Craig Berube Hints at Maple Leafs' First-Line Starters Ahead of Season Opener

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have finalized their roster ahead of the season opener in October, and that means head coach Craig Berube has settled on Mitch Marner's replacement as the new first-line right winger.

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Anthony Stolarz News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Anthony Stolarz Credits Fans’ Passion, Loyalty for Staying With Maple Leafs

You’d be crazy to think that Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender Anthony Stolarz didn’t consider free agency following the 2025-26 seasons. The thought was, admittedly, in the back of his head.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Stolarz Deal, Cowan’s Chances & Fringe Forwards

Training camp is rolling along, and the Toronto Maple Leafs roster is starting to take shape. There’s a lot of activity under the hood—contracts getting sorted, young players trying to earn their spot, and veterans being carefully managed.

David Kampf News / TheLeafsnation / September 30

Why David Kampf’s future as a Maple Leaf is in limbo

When the Toronto Maple Leafs announce their opening night roster for the 2025-26 NHL season, there’s a very good chance that veteran center David Kampf is on the outside looking in.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / September 30

Celebrating Indigenous players and coaches in Toronto Maple Leafs history

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an important day during which the Canadian society reflects and recognizes the atrocities that occurred towards Canada’s Indigenous population through the residential school system.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Maple Leafs’ Surprising 3 R’s of the Preseason: Rielly, Reimer, and Roy

Preseason isn’t about trophies—it’s about reading the tea leaves. And with the Toronto Maple Leafs, three names keep surfacing again and again: Morgan Rielly, Nicolas Roy, and James Reimer.

Craig Berube News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Craig Berube Teases Maple Leafs Decision for Season Opener

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube may have revealed his hand for opening night. In Monday's "Maple Leafs notebook," Sportsnet's Luke Fox reported that the Maple Leafs coach “rolled out” the group that will face the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday before resting in Saturday’s preseason finale.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Maple Leafs’ Fourth Line Has the Chance to Be Impactful This Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just past the halfway point of the preseason, as they’re now 2-1-1. At this time of the year, there shouldn’t be a whole lot of stock put into performances, line combinations, etc.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30

Maple Leafs legend Darryl Sittler thrilled with Stolarz contract extension

We’re now just over a week away from the Toronto Maple Leafs home opener against the Montreal Canadiens and things are beginning to fall into place. A big piece of that puzzle was getting Anthony Stolarz’s contract done before the regular season, locking him in for four more years.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30

Brad Treliving says Anthony Stolarz has lots of good hockey ahead of him

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving is feeling good with how things came together with the extension for goalie Anthony Stolarz. Reports in the lead-up to camp from both sides gave good indications that things were trending in that direction, which came to fruition on Sunday when the team announced that the re-signing was done.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / September 29

Insider reveals Maple Leafs' plan to replace Mitch Marner

The Toronto Maple Leafs have apparently chosen a solution for the void left by Mitch Marner, at least provisionally.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 29

Maple Leafs made the right move by extending Anthony Stolarz

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday the contract extension of goaltender Anthony Stolarz for four years, valued at $15 million.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / September 29

Brad Treliving discusses the Leafs’ goaltending after Stolarz contract, Reimer PTO: “I like how we’re set up organizationally”

After the contract extension for Anthony Stolarz and PTO for James Reimer, GM Brad Treliving discussed the organization’s goaltending picture in the final week of training camp.

Easton Cowan News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / September 29

Leafs Notebook: The goaltending picture, Easton Cowan’s development path, and the final roster battles

The Maple Leafs ended the first week of preseason with some great news, locking in Anthony Stolarz to a four-year deal worth $3.75 million per season. While the long-term outlook in net is in good shape and most of the debate concerns the Leafs’ 12th forward (the first 11 are written in permanent marker) or […]

Max Pacioretty News / NHL Trade Talk / September 29

Max Pacioretty Appears to Be Retiring, Joins University of Michigan

After months of speculation about his NHL future, Max Pacioretty appears to be stepping away from professional hockey. According to analyst Nick Alberga, the 36-year-old winger “appears to be hanging up his skates” and has taken on a role with the University of Michigan.