Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dakota Joshua News / TheLeafsnation / September 19

Dakota Joshua could quickly become Maple Leafs’ Swiss Army knife

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to need all hands on deck this season if they want to make some noise in the regular season, and more importantly, during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

4 Maple Leafs to Keep an Eye on This Season

Note: I want to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions made by Jim Parsons Sr. to this article. Thank you, Old Prof! For the past seven NHL seasons,

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 18

Maple Leafs have strong reason to believe they can sign McDavid

Maple Leafs have strong reason to believe they can sign Connor McDavid

Connor McDavid has still not extended his contract with the Edmonton Oilers as he enters his eighth and final year of his current agreement.

Report: McDavid will open Oilers training camp without contract extension

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

6 extended takeaways from Day 1 of Maple Leafs training camp

TORONTO — The on-ice component of training camp is underway as the Toronto Maple Leafs took the ice at the Ford Performance Centre on Thursday, with new line combinations taking shape.

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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.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

William Nylander focused on the Maple Leafs with Olympic debut on the horizon

William Nylander hit training camp this week as one of the Toronto Maple Leafs longest-tenured forwards, making his debut over 10 years ago now. Heading into the 2025-26 season, there’s the added excitement of playing in an Olympic year.

Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Leafs’ Auston Matthews drops health update amid training camp opening

Training camp has officially begun for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and it’s a bit of an unfamiliar situation after the so-called “Core Four” of Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, John Tavares and William Nylander was split up for good with the major sign-and-trade deal of Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Burning Questions Popping Up During Maple Leafs Camp

The Toronto Maple Leafs have their camps underway, and the players are focused on the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season. The organization, however, still has business they’re looking at and some burning questions as they take one last look at their roster before opening night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Craig Berube says he wants to see more out of Bobby McMann in 2025-26

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ first season under Craig Berube was a success, all things considered. He was the first handpicked head coach during general manager Brad Treliving’s tenure with the organization, and he was hired with a reputation for being a hard-nosed coach, but one who prioritizes communication and commands respect from his players.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Maple Leafs: ‘I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think we could win’

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is confident that his team has what it takes to win a Stanley Cup. Ekman-Larsson made an appearance on Leafs Morning Take with Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill on Thursday, outlining why he feels the Leafs are capable of reaching the hockey summit.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Chris Tanev explains how new Leaf Nicolas Roy is ‘extremely underrated’ after first day of camp

Training camp is underway for the Toronto Maple Leafs as the team tries out different forward lines in preparation for the preseason. Skating together on Thursday were new additions Nicolas Roy and Dakota Joshua alongside top Leafs prospect Easton Cowan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Pierre LeBrun Reveals Noticeable Shift in Maple Leafs Before 2025-26 NHL Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs seemingly opened training camp with a noticeably lighter atmosphere, signaling a shift in tone as the team moves on from the long-running Core Four era.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Matias Maccelli focused on building chemistry after first skate alongside Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli was pleased with how his first skate on a line with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies during the beginning of training camp on Thursday.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz wants to complete contract extension before season starts

As training camp gets underway, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is feeling good as he gears up for a big year. Entering the final season of a two-year deal, the netminder is in talks with the team to get an extension done to stay in Toronto past next summer.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Maple Leafs Coach Doesn't Commit to Nicholas Robertson's Role

Nicholas Robertson will enter Toronto Maple Leafs training camp with a new one-year contract but an unclear role under head coach Craig Berube. The 24-year-old

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Maple Leafs Bring Back Retired Defenseman on Front Office Role

Mark Giordano’s long playing career has ended, but his connection to the Toronto Maple Leafs is just beginning anew. General manager Brad Treliving confirmed Wednesday that the 41-year-old former defenseman will join the Leafs organization in a role with their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / September 18

Insights on the new era of the Toronto Maple Leafs from training camp

The Leafs training camp is beginning to open, the first breaths of a new season upon us. As such, the media circus of a Leafs season has begun as well.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Auston Matthews Signals New Maple Leafs Era After Mitch Marner's Exit

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened training camp without Mitch Marner for the first time in nearly a decade, and captain Auston Matthews made it clear the focus has shifted to this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

4 Maple Leafs Storylines After Training Camp Roster Announcement

The Toronto Maple Leafs recently released their 2025-26 training camp roster, signalling the unofficial start to the season with the preseason on the horizon.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / September 18

Maple Leafs Captain Eager To Start New Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs will look a little different in their home opener on October 8 against the Montreal Canadiens, but their captain, Auston Matthews, is excited to get started.

Brad Treliving News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

Treliving Eyeing Trade, But Rules Out Controversial Forward

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has confirmed that finding another top-six forward remains a priority as the team continues preparations for the 2025–26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 17

Maple Leafs underdog at risk of losing his spot despite elite numbers

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for the 2025-26 season, and although they have been involved in much trade speculation, some solutions could already be on the roster.

Maple Leafs defenseman could assume new role with Toronto next season

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / September 17

Maple Leafs New Roster Puzzle: Too Many Bottom-Six Players?

Last year, the Toronto Maple Leafs were constantly patching holes, especially in the bottom six. Injuries and lineup shifts meant they were juggling who could fill spots, and it showed in uneven performances.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Leafs’ Auston Matthews ‘feeling really good’ about health heading into camp

The star in The Six has a positive outlook on his health. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was asked about his status heading into training camp.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17

Maple Leafs hiring signals end of playing career for veteran defender

After going unsigned for 2024-25, veteran defender Mark Giordano appears to be putting a bow on his playing career.

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Max Domi News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Leafs’ Max Domi out day-to-day with lower-body injury

It’s definitely hockey season when we talk about injuries. During the team’s media day on Wednesday, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving stated that forward Max Domi will not be a full participant at the beginning of training camp due to a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 16