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The Auston Matthews era of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey, a promising pool of young, talented, future superstars coming into the NHL, could now be on the verge of a collapse.

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2026 NHL Draft: What Trading Down from First Overall Would Look Like

We've already seen and heard a lot of rumours of what Toronto will do with the first round pick. Mostly focused around who they will select with the first

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 22

Maple Leafs Trade Tiers: Most and least likely players to be dealt this offseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs handed the keys to John Chayka recently, and while there’s been quite a bit of backlash throughout the league, one thing you can’t fault Chayka for, is his love to make trades.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 22

The Maple Leafs Drafted a 500-Goal Scorer, But Didn't Get His Best Years

There’s a certain kind of story in NHL history that doesn’t feel dramatic at first, but gets heavier the longer you sit with it. The Lanny McDonald story in the Toronto Maple Leafs saga is one of those.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

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Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Kraken Sign Bobby McMann to a 6-Year Contract Extension

On Sunday, June 21, the Seattle Kraken extended forward Bobby McMann. Seattle signed him to a six-year deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.75 million. McMann had an interesting lead into the NHL.

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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.

Darren Raddysh News / Professor Press Box / June 21

Raddysh's Contract Is Really an Insurance Calculation in Disguise

There is a familiar moment in hockey analysis when a contract is announced, and the reaction comes quickly: that doesn’t look right. That was the initial response to the Darren Raddysh deal—eight years, significant money, and a player entering his thirties after what was clearly a breakout season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

The Maple Leafs Let a Good One Slip Away Too Easily?

Bobby McMann is officially staying out west. The Seattle Kraken announced Sunday that they’ve signed the 30-year-old forward to a six-year deal. However, the team did not disclose the terms.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension

The Kraken made a move to add a winger when they acquired Mackie Samoskevich from Florida. Now, they’ve made a move to keep another one.

Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks

Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

One New Trade & a Complicated Maple Leafs’ Ripple Effect

Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs keep adding (and reshaping) their defence, what happens to Brandon Carlo? It looks as if the new leadership group has assessed the past two seasons of roster tweaks and come to believe that getting bigger, more physical, and tougher to play against didn’t swing the pendulum the way they wished.

Matthew Knies News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Why a Maple Leafs and Sabres blockbuster trade theory has legs

The Maple Leafs have been looking at the possibility of a Matthew Knies trade since at least the 2026 trade deadline.

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason

The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Morgan Rielly News / Professor Press Box / June 21

Is There a Chance Morgan Rielly Stays with the Maple Leafs?

There’s been a lot of noise around Morgan Rielly lately, and most of it points to the thought that a change of scenery might be coming. The contract, the no-move talk, the uneven defensive season—it all feeds that narrative.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

Sabres have key to unlock Leafs and Knies blockbuster trade

Sabres have key to unlock Maple Leafs and Matthew Knies blockbuster trade

The Maple Leafs have quietly explored the idea of moving Knies dating back to at least the 2026 trade deadline.

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason

The 'D-Man 4-assist playoff games' quiz

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The 'College World Series winners' quiz

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Darren Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Grading Maple Leafs’ 8-Year Extension for Darren Raddysh

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a splash recently, acquiring the signing rights of Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and extending him to a long-term, eight-year contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

Maple Leafs made a decision they wouldn’t make before

When the Toronto Maple Leafs handed Darren Raddysh that eight-year deal, a lot of us had the same first reaction: Eight years? For a 30-year-old?

Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Robertson, Lettieri, Shaw, Laughton & Leadership

Two very different decisions are unfolding around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now, but they actually circle back to the same question: what kind of players does this team want to keep, and what kind of players does it need more of?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 21

What the Marlies’ Championship Gave the Maple Leafs

For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, this isn’t just another trophy sitting in the background somewhere in the AHL system. The Toronto Marlies winning the Calder Cup is one of those moments that matters more than people think at first glance.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

Big Blue Line UFA Name Confirms Interest in Toronto Maple Leafs

Radko Gudas will be an interesting name on July 1, as the pending UFA defenseman from the Anaheim Ducks is potentially set to hit the open market. ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes wrote, “Per sources, I’m told @AnaheimDucks Captain D Gudas is gaining interest in the marketplace.

Darren Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Maple Leafs Believe Darren Raddysh Is Just Getting Started

The Toronto Maple Leafs have committed eight years and $68 million to a 30-year-old defenceman coming off a career year. Understanding why may go a long way toward understanding the organization’s current direction.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 21

Development Camp invitees Leafs could revisit at the 2026 NHL Draft

There are a few overagers in the 2026 NHL Draft that the Maple Leafs put in some extra work on. The 2025 Development Camp and Rookie Camps have led to some players having worked out with the Maple Leafs Player Development Department and would have warranted some additional scouting trips over the past season to see how they’ve progressed.

Darren Raddysh News / TheLeafsnation / June 21

Why Darren Raddysh is an excellent gamble for the Maple Leafs right now

It felt like the Toronto Maple Leafs were going to start picking things up soon, but I’m not entirely sure that anybody was expecting a ‘trade your starting goalie, hire a new head coach and acquire one of the best free agents on the market in a sign-and-trade’ type of week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 21

Free Agents Targets for the Maple Leafs: Centermen of Interest

As we approach the draft and free agency, we are breaking down options of potential interest to the Maple Leafs. We have already worked through the top-six winger market, which represents a real path toward meaningful improvement.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 21

Top 5 Ontario-born players Maple Leafs should target in 2026 NHL Draft

Although it may be coincidental, the Toronto Maple Leafs have certainly put an emphasis on provincial reunion this summer. John Chayka, an Ivey graduate, was appointed as general manager following an exhaustive search.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 20

Maple Leafs GM addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka delivered a reassuring message to fans regarding the trade speculation surrounding forward Matthew Knies.

Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason

Three names Maple Leafs could still add to their blue line

Three-time Stanley Cup champion retires after 16-year NHL career

Red Wings want him back, but Patrick Kane has other plans

Brendan Gallagher situation: Canucks hoping for a sweet deal from Canadiens

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Toronto Marlies Win 2026 Calder Cup

The Toronto Marlies are champions of the AHL for the 2025-26 season, winning the Calder Cup last night. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ affiliate defeated the Chicago Wolves, affiliates of the Carolina Hurricanes, in a five-game Calder Cup Final series.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Toronto Marlies win AHL’s Calder Cup for second time

One of the most surprising runs in American Hockey League history has been completed. Thanks to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Wolves in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Final, the Toronto Marlies clinched the franchise’s second AHL championship, taking home the trophy for the first time in eight years.