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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Blaming Samsonov & Ironic Keefe Firing

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I want to explore the aftermath of Sheldon Keefe’s firing and its ironic implications. Does Keefe’s dismissal align with the circumstances as we revisit the playoffs and examine the team’s playoff exit?

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The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Bark Bets

Maple Leafs' brass to stay, no promises on 'Core Four'

Team president Brendan Shanahan was spared his job, but time is running out to convince his bosses with the Toronto Maple Leafs he can build a championship contender.

Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Blockbuster Marner Trade Idea Proposed Between Maple Leafs and Flames

It seems like it’s a yearly tradition that Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumors would be circulating during every offseason. Following multiple disappointing playoff runs including another Game 7 loss against the Boston Bruins, the consensus is that it’s time for a major shakeup in Toronto, more specifically involving their big-name players.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / 50 minutes ago

‘Everything is on the table’: Toronto Maple Leafs’ core is no longer safe

Keith Pelley’s opener was fitting. The recently minted CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment addressed media Friday at Ford Performance Centre alongside

Sheldon Keefe News / Daily Faceoff / 1 hour ago

Report: Devils receive permission to talk to Sheldon Keefe for coaching job

Let the rumblings of NHL coaching changes begin… or continue. According to reports, the New Jersey Devils have been granted permission to speak to former

Toronto Maple Leafs News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

New Leafs: Toronto eyes big changes after exit

The Toronto Maple Leafs management delivers the message that potentially painful changes and new beginnings could be coming after the team lost in first round of the NHL playoffs for the sixth time in seven full seasons.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Maple Leafs Done Waiting on Core 4: 3 Media Avail Takeaways

Amidst speculation from fans and media, the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs took center stage as Brendan Shanahan, the team’s president was announced as committed to the organization.

Brendan Shanahan News / TheLeafsnation / 56 minutes ago

There are different rules for Brendan Shanahan

There are different rules for Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan. In a summer that will be defined by long overdue accountability and an evaluation of an eight-year era, Shanahan will continue to operate with carte blanche which has clearly been afforded to him by his new boss, MLSE CEO Keith Pelley.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 51 minutes ago

New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley: We’re not here to sell jerseys, we’re here to win'

Toronto Maple Leafs management met with the media for the final time until draft day on Friday morning, with new Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley speaking for the first time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 10 minutes ago

Hockey Analysts Point to Brind’Amour as Next Maple Leafs Head Coach

In a recent discussion between Luke Fox and Jeff Marek, the topic of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ next head coach took center stage. With yesterday’s departure of Sheldon Keefe, there is a lot of speculation about who will fill the vacant position.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Maple Leafs finally sound like they're ready to make big changes

Maple Leafs finally sound like they are ready to make significant changes

The team suffered its seventh first-round playoff loss in eight years this season.

Maple Leafs fire HC Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 41 minutes ago

Treliving reveals Matthews presented ‘head injury issues’ among injury updates

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving revealed that Auston Matthews presented symptoms of a head injury that kept him out of two pivotal elimination games against the Boston Bruins.

Brendan Shanahan News / TheLeafsnation / 30 minutes ago

Brendan Shanahan on upcoming Leafs offseason: 'We will look at everything'

The Toronto Maple Leafs held their final press conference of the season on Friday morning, with Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley, President Brendan Shanahan, and General Manager Brad Treliving speaking to the media.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / 7 minutes ago

Sheldon Keefe’s Farewell Message: Did I See a Deeper Meaning?

Yesterday, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe was relieved of his duties. In one of the classiest farewell speeches I’ve ever witnessed, Keefe addressed Maple Leafs Nation via video.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / 52 minutes ago

Toronto Maple Leafs give injury updates on Matthews, Nylander, Woll, Dewar and McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs brass held an end-of-season press conference and Brendan Shanahan provided injury updates on Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Joseph Woll, Connor Dewar and Bobby McMann.

Mitch Marner News / Full Press Hockey / 9 minutes ago

NHL Rumors: Are Mitch Marner Days Winding Down with the Maple Leafs

Jeff Marek of Sportsnet was on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio with Gord Stellick and Scott Laughlin. He was asked about what the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to do with Mitch Marner and whether he could see them finally trading him and breaking up the core.

Timothy Liljegren News / The Hockey Writers / 59 minutes ago

Predicting Maple Leafs’ RFA Timothy Liljegren’s Next Contract

Entering the 2024 offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs have four expiring restricted free agents (RFAs): Connor Dewar, Nicholas Robertson, Noah Gregor, and Timothy Liljegren.

John Tavares News / Daily Faceoff / 57 minutes ago

Tavares to join Team Canada at 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship

A notable late addition to Team Canada’s roster. It was revealed on Friday that Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares will join the Canadian National Team at the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Full Press Hockey / 0 minutes ago

NHL Rumors: What Else is to Come with the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to dominate the NHL rumors even though their season ended this past Saturday at the hands of the Boston Bruins. There was so much speculation surrounding what the Maple Leafs would do with head coach Sheldon Keefe.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 19 minutes ago

Toronto Maple Leafs players to watch at the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship

Toronto Maple Leafs fans are well accustomed to following the IIHF World Hockey Championship – that’s what happens when your team gets knocked out early as often as the Leafs do.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

Top potential Sheldon Keefe replacements for Maple Leafs head coach

Where might the Toronto Maple Leafs turn for their next head coach? Running down some of the top potential candidates.

Why the Sheldon Keefe firing was necessary for the Maple Leafs

Connor McDavid, Oilers facing most pressure among remaining teams

The biggest organizational need for each team in the top 10 of the 2024 NHL Draft

NHL head coaches with the most wins

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / 48 minutes ago

NHL Rumors: Oh Toronto … What to do? What to do?

Michael Traikos of The Hockey News: Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Morgan Rielly, Auston Matthews, and William Nylander all have no-movement clauses with the Toronto Maple Leafs.