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Blaming the Maple Leafs’ Problems on the 'Core Four' Is Too Lazy

There’s a familiar argument that pops up whenever the Toronto Maple Leafs fall short in the playoffs: the idea that the players — the so-called “Core Four” of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and William Nylander — held too much influence inside the organization.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs would be interested in Vincent Trocheck

TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN Override talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs and someone they could look at, as they look to appease Auston Matthews and get back to being competitive next season – New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 16

Willie Desjardins raves about Gavin McKenna’s desire to be the best: ‘He loves winning’

As the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 regular season gets further into the rearview mirror, the club has taken steps this offseason to ensure that last year

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

Will Leafs cater to Auston Matthews for next coaching hire?

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at a formative time after naming John Chayka as the new general manager and announcing that Craig Berube would

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Minten, Steeves, McKenna Debate & Knies Matters

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into one of those fascinating stretches where almost everything feels connected. The front office is trying to reshape the roster, the organization is preparing for a crucial draft, and a few younger players are quietly starting to push their way into the bigger picture.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Morgan Rielly News / Inside The Rink / May 16

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Trade Morgan Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in an offseason of change. So far, the team has added John Chayka as the new general manager and Mats Sundin as a Senior Advisor (VP of Hockey Operations).

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

Trade chatter surrounds top defensemen with the Oilers and Maple Leafs

Trade discussions involving Morgan Rielly could resurface this offseason as both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers look to reshape their blue lines.

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Bowman denies reports Evan Bouchard played with concussion during NHL playoffs

Three potential head coach replacements for Maple Leafs

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Steven Lorentz News / TheLeafsnation / May 16

Steven Lorentz was quietly effective for Maple Leafs in his 2nd season with team

Although former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving’s work can be scrutinized, his decision to re-sign Steven Lorentz paid off. In today’s

Matthew Knies News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 16

Five Thoughts: A word of caution on trading down from the Leafs’ #1 pick, the Matthew Knies trade speculation, the Marlies & more

We are almost through the second round of the NHL playoffs, the Maple Leafs have a new GM in place, and against all odds, Toronto won the draft lottery. As always, there’s a lot happening in Leafland, even though the team hasn’t played a game in a month.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / May 16

The case for Jussi Ahokas as Maple Leafs’ next head coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to embark on a new era of the franchise after firing head coach Craig Berube earlier this week. While there was speculation

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 16

Let’s talk coaching: Leaflets

I’m sure there are some hockey games being played somewhere. If that’s true, good for them but the real focus of the hockey world is clearly on the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach position, so we’ll focus our thoughts there.

Michael Bunting News / Professor Press Box / May 15

The One Player I'd Love to See Return to the Maple Leafs

Michael Bunting coming back to the Toronto Maple Leafs is one of those ideas that probably lives more in the “fun to think about” category than anything else—but it’s still an interesting one.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 15

Porrentruy's Perfect for ex-Maple Leafs Frédérik Gauthier

I got to like Frédérik Gauthier when he was a fourth-line centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs organization back in 2018 to 2020. He spent a handful of seasons as a big, reliable depth centre.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' HC job

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' head-coaching job

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been a fixture in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in recent years, but in 2025-26, the team took a massive step back.

Maple Leafs finally act decisively instead of passively by firing Craig Berube

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

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The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

A Different Way to Look at the Maple Leafs’ 'Culture Problem'

Toronto Maple Leafs fans and insiders have shifted focus from line combos to locker-room vibes. They’re basically asking who’s running the show and whether the Maple Leafs can cope when the stakes get huge.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 15

Two Ways of Running the Maple Leafs: Control vs Collaboration

A lot of the debate around modern NHL teams — including the Toronto Maple Leafs — really comes down to one simple question: how should leadership actually work inside a sports organization?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Malhotra & Trocheck Trade Talk

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be out of the playoffs, but the organization itself suddenly feels busier than ever. That’s usually what happens after another disappointing spring in Toronto.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

Why the Maple Leafs Are Pursuing Top Rangers Center in Rumored Trade

Despite only recently firing their GM and hiring new management, the Toronto Maple Leafs are already exploring ways to reshape their roster ahead of next season, and one potential target has emerged from the New York Rangers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15

Penguins fans get the McDavid, Matthews teases they want

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Pittsburgh became one of the positive surprises of the 2025-26 season en route to qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Kris Knoblauch is Oilers' latest fall guy, and there aren't many promising alternatives

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Tinus Luc Koblar News / TheLeafsnation / May 15

Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar set to represent Norway at 2026 IIHF World Championship

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar will be suiting up for Norway during the 2026 IIHF World Championships. Koblar was drafted in the second

Vincent Trocheck News / Yardbarker / May 15

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are already working on next season. According to reports, the Canadian franchise is interested in a discard from the New York Rangers.

Slipping to pick No. 5 isn't catastrophic for Rangers

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Mika Zibanejad

What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency

The whole conversation around Craig Berube’s firing as the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach really isn’t just about whether he was a good coach or not. It’s really about timing, pressure, and what kind of message the Maple Leafs are sending right now about where they think they are as a team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 14

Does Matthew Knies Outvalue Auston Matthews on the Trade Market?

There is a ton of uncertainty surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the offseason, with new GM John Chayka now leading the way. Most important of all, of course, remains the Auston Matthews dilemma and whether he will stay or potentially seek a trade out of Toronto.