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4 Maple Leafs Wild Card Players Heading Into 2025-26

Assuming they don’t fall off the rails, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be a strong team again in 2025-26. This is nothing new, as they’ve been one of the best teams in the NHL for several seasons and should be for years to come.

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Young 15 goal Maple Leafs forward linked to 3 teams

Trio of teams connected to Nick Robertson

Kyle Clifford News / 6IX ON ICE / August 13

Ranking the top 5 Toronto Maple Leafs enforcers in franchise history

It was announced on Friday that Toronto Marlies and former Toronto Maple Leafs forward and enforcer, Kyle Clifford, would be retiring from the sport of hockey.

Nick Robertson News / Breakaway on SI / August 13

Three Landing Spots for Maple Leafs Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Nick Robertson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.8 million deal. It’s the second straight summer that contract uncertainty surrounded Robertson, as the young winger looks to take that next step.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Could Jack Campbell Return to the Maple Leafs?

Let’s talk about Jack Campbell. His time with the Toronto Maple Leafs was nothing short of a rollercoaster. It was full of highs, lows, and plenty of drama in between.

John Prokop News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 13

2025 T25U25: John Prokop is #25

John Prokop is from Wisconsin and played his junior years in the USHL. He then went on to three years at Union College where he played NCAA hockey. He was signed by the Leafs this spring to a one-year NHL deal and an ATO to play out the season with the Marlies.

Ryan Tverberg News / TheLeafsnation / August 13

2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #14 Ryan Tverberg

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Top 5 2025-26 Road Trips for Maple Leafs Fans

Toronto Maple Leafs fans travel well. Beyond typically drowning out the home crowd in nearby NHL cities like Ottawa and Buffalo, they make sure to represent in almost every arena around the league.

Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

How Craig Berube Is Reshaping the Maple Leafs’ Identity

In a recent breakdown of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason storylines—roster turnover, bubble players, and the team’s push for a new identity—one thing became clear: Toronto is in the midst of more than just a personnel shuffle.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / August 12

Who has More Trade Value: David Kampf or Calle Jarnkrok?

The Leafs Nation: Jay Rosehill, when asked who would be more valuable in a trade for the Toronto Maple Leafs: David Kampf or Calle Jarnkrok? Nick Alberga: “Let me phrase it this way, if you’re another team, who are you more attracted to acquiring?

John Tavares News / Trade Talk Sports / August 12

3 Reasons John Tavares Is a Great Maple Leafs Leader

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ John Tavares wore the Maple Leafs’ “C” for five seasons. While opinions about his captaincy vary, there’s no denying he brought important qualities to the team during a pivotal era.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 12

How will the 2026 Olympic break affect the Toronto Maple Leafs?

The NHL will be attending the Olympic Games this February in Italy. Many fans are speculating which players will be representing their respective countries.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / August 12

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Mikko Kokkonen News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Contender Status Falling, Kokkonen Leaves & Robertson’s Balanced Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into the 2025–26 season with more questions than answers, and the biggest one centers on whether they’ve slipped out of the league’s top contender tier.

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Maple Leafs Ranked Low on Stanley Cup Contenders List

With star forward Mitch Marner leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs for the Vegas Golden Knights this summer, Toronto has been left to fill a large hole in its roster.

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Mikko Kokkonen News / TheLeafsnation / August 11

Maple Leafs prospect Mikko Kokkonen signs 1-year deal in Swedish Hockey League

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Mikko Kokkonen is headed back to Scandinavia. On Monday, the Linköping Hockey Club of the Swedish Hockey League announced that the 24-year-old Finnish defender has signed a one-year contract with the team for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Maple Leafs Should Bet on Bobby McMann’s Peaks, Not His Valleys

When we read some of the discussion comments at the end of a recent Toronto Maple Leafs post, we were surprised. One reader suggested that Bobby McMann might not make the Maple Leafs’ opening-night lineup this season.

Nick Robertson News / Trade Talk Sports / August 11

Nick Robertson’s New Maple Leafs Deal: Right Down the Middle

Nick Robertson’s new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs isn’t just cap-friendly — it’s almost mathematically perfect. Not perfect in the sense of guaranteeing performance, but in how it lands almost exactly between his highest possible value and his lowest.

Easton Cowan News / 6IX ON ICE / August 11

Is Easton Cowan ready to join the Toront Maple Leafs?

Hey everyone, it’s been a long hiatus here! I haven’t written in a minute, but as a quick life update, I have officially (knock on wood – I passed my final exams) finished my undergraduate degree!

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Former NHL Player Names Maple Leafs' Valuable Trade Chip

Former NHL forward and Toronto Maple Leafs player Jay Rosehill made his feelings clear about who'd be more valuable in a potential trade completed by the Leafs, before or during next season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 10

Proposed Maple Leafs Trade Would Clear Cap and Roster Space

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be exploring a significant cap-clearing move to make room for free-agent target Jack Roslovic. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, Toronto’s interest in Roslovic — a versatile forward capable of playing both center and wing — has the team looking to free up roster space and salary in their crowded bottom six.