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Leafs Move On From Berube — Now What Happens to Him?

What’s next for Craig Berube? Short answer: he’ll be fine. Getting pushed out in Toronto always looks dramatic on paper, but in reality, this is probably one of those cases where the coach is freed up more than he’s damaged.

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Did the Core Four’s Power Cause Maple Leafs Lost Years?

Here’s an idea I read this morning that offers a different “take” on the Toronto Maple Leafs problems. Mike Richards told Full Press Hockey that the Maple Leafs’ real issue over the past stretch wasn’t just coaching decisions or bad playoff luck — it was something deeper.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / May 14

Head Coach Search Begins in Toronto

A new head coach search is on for the Toronto Maple Leafs. General Manager John Chayka promises to leave no stone unturned. “We’re gonna have a very wide and deep search, people across varying backgrounds and experiences, and through that we’ll pick the right leader,” Chayka told reporters on Wednesday.

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Leafs’ Ekman-Larsson named captain for Sweden’s World Championship team

Toronto Maple Leafs’ defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been named the captain for his native Sweden at the 2026 World Championships. “I feel honored by the opportunity to be captain of Tre Kronor for the third time in my career,” Ekman-Larsson told the Swedish Ice Hockey Association.

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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.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Analyst floats Auston Matthews to Minnesota for star defenseman trade

Until the hockey world gets official word on whether Auston Matthews is staying with the Toronto Maple Leafs or not, trade rumors and potential landing spots will continue to swirl.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 14

Five trade proposals should John Chayka decide to blow up the Maple Leafs’ roster

John Chayka and Auston Matthews are going to be connecting over the next couple of weeks, and if Matthews and Chayka can’t get on the same page, there’s a chance that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain asks for a trade.

Craig Berube 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 / TheLeafsnation / May 14

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan credits Craig Berube on helping him simplify the game

The Craig Berube era is officially over in Toronto. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka announced Berube’s dismissal Wednesday. Berube’s tenure ends

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 14

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson named as Sweden’s captain for IIHF World Championship

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will captain Sweden at the 2026 IIHF World Championship. Ekman-Larsson was formally named to the team on May 11.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

Three potential head coach replacements for Maple Leafs

The search for a new coach is on for the Toronto Maple Leafs after they decided to part ways with Craig Berube. The decision was made as new general manager (GM) John Chayka cited an organizational shift and wanted to go in a new direction.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Trade Value Bombshell: Chayka Talks About Matthew Knies’ Future as a Maple Leaf

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to be a busy team this offseason, and with a new front office led by John Chayka and Mats Sundin, there will be no shortage of speculation surrounding the roster.

Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14

Leafs rumors: Auston Matthews linked to Central Division playoff team by insider

The noise never ends for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as winning the NHL Draft Lottery and firing the polarizing head coach Craig Berube wasn’t even enough to stop the Auston Matthews trade rumors.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 14

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

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that they had relieved Craig Berube from his duties as head coach. It came off the heels of a disastrous 2025-26 season in which they saw their biggest decline in points ever, falling to fifth-last in the NHL.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / May 14