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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
Insider Says Maple Leafs Are Big-Game Hunting for a Goalie
The Toronto Maple Leafs seemingly traded Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers because of a surplus in net, with young goaltenders Dennis Hildeby and Artur Akhtyamov knocking on the door of becoming NHL options alongside veteran Anthony Stolarz.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 22
Friedman: Maple Leafs in on Sergei Bobrovsky as team looks to upgrade in net
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking to make another move to bolster their crease with Sergei Bobrovsky emerging as a potential target, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 22
5 players Maple Leafs should target with 2nd-round pick
The draft seemed like it was going to be somewhat of an afterthought for the Toronto Maple Leafs as recently as two months ago. That was before they won the draft lottery and earned the right to select Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick.
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?
Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / June 22
Which Toronto Maple Leafs team of the Auston Matthews era had the best chance of winning a Stanley Cup?
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.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / June 22
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 22
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.
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?
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?
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 / Yardbarker / June 20
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.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 19
Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a massive offseason when it comes to the short-term and long-term outlook of their franchise. After shockingly missing
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 19
Leafs GM John Chayka: Matthew Knies trade 'not probable'
John Chayka may not have been the most popular hire when he was named as the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he certainly hasn’t been shy about wheeling and dealing in the early days of his tenure.
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