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Risky Raddysh, goalie moves, and finding speed: Leaflets

It has been anything but a quiet week. The Leafs have hired a coach, found a top pairing defenceman (or at worst a top four defenceman), and made an important decision in net.

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Marlies’ Artur Akhtyamov named MVP of Calder Cup Playoffs

Toronto Marlies goaltender Artur Akhtyamov was named MVP of the Calder Cup playoffs, winning the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy. Toronto captured its first Calder Cup since 2018, defeating the Chicago Wolves on Friday night.

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.

John Chayka News / Professor Press Box / June 20

Chayka’s Biggest Win? Messing with Other GM’s Heads

The real move the Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager, John Chayka, pulled off isn’t a trade. It’s that he’s turned the NHL’s market upside-down by making other teams second‑guess everything.

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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?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / June 19

Toronto Marlies win the Calder Cup

After a post-season in which the Marlies had to scratch and claw their way to make it through a play-in round and then the playoffs, and then had many come-from-behind victories against the Cleveland Monsters, the Laval Rocket and the W-B/S Penguins, the Marlies sealed the deal tonight with four wins against the Chicago Wolves.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / June 19

AHL Game Recap: Toronto Marlies Win Calder Cup

The Toronto Marlies and Chicago Wolves met tonight for game five of the Calder Cup Finals. The Wolves picked up an overtime win last night to force tonight’s game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 19

Toronto Marlies defeat Chicago Wolves to win Calder Cup for 1st time since 2018

Easton Cowan registered three assists, as the Toronto Marlies defeated the Chicago Wolves 4-3 to win the Calder Cup. Toronto defeated Chicago four games to one, to capture the Calder Cup for the second time in franchise history, the first time since 2018.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 19

Is Matthews Knies on his way out of Toronto?

New Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has wasted no time putting his stamp on his new team, moving goalie Joseph Woll out to land a quality draft pick and defenseman Emil Andrae.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 19

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

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

Leafs GM John Chayka speaks out amid Matthew Knies trade rumors

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

Former NHLer: Mike Babcock is 'only guy that has ever made me hate hockey'

Darren Raddysh News / TheLeafsnation / June 19

Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a blockbuster sign-and-trade on Friday by acquiring Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2026 fifth-round pick.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 19

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka states ‘it’s not probable’ to trade Matthew Knies

Matthew Knies’ future with the Toronto Maple Leafs appears to be secure, ahead of a summer full of changes. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with reporters Friday afternoon, after acquiring Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

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.

There's considerable interest in Matthew Knies, and who else are the Leafs listening on?

Three Eastern Conference teams in need of major trades this offseason

Grading the NHL's recent head-coaching moves: Maple Leafs go off the board

NHL clears Mike Babcock to return to coaching, but it's still a bad idea for Oilers

The 'Highest paid NHL players in 2024-25' quiz

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 19

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka reveals belief in Darren Raddysh’s game goes back to junior hockey

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an action-packed week, with Friday morning’s acquisition of star defenceman Darren Raddysh somehow trumping the surprise of both Monday’s trade involving Joseph Woll and Wednesday’s hiring of Jim Hiller as head coach.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 19

Have Maple Leafs Finally Fixed What’s Been Broken for Years?

A funny thing happened after the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Darren Raddysh. A lot of conversations that seemed theoretical a week ago suddenly started making a lot more sense.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

A New Maple Leafs Direction, or the Same Old Cycle in Disguise?

This week, the Toronto Maple Leafs became a little less abstract and a lot more defined. Three separate moves — a coaching hire, a major defensive reshuffle, and a long-term commitment on the blue line — all point toward the same message.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 19

Back to the Future Maple Leafs: Same Ideas, New Timeline?

There’s been something different about the Toronto Maple Leafs this week, and it’s not just the volume of moves. It’s the sense that the organization is finally speaking in a clearer language.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Maple Leafs Should Start Focusing on the Gavin McKenna Era

On Friday, June 19, it was announced that the Toronto Maple Leafs made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason. In a sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning, they swapped a 2026 fifth-round pick for defenceman Darren Raddysh.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 19

Flexibility the key asset in Maple Leafs deal with Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has sent a message: Change is coming. The change he has brought to the roster might not have been the priority for the overhaul that the Leafs need, but he’s made his work a lot easier.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 19

Maple Leafs Make Their Biggest Bet Yet: Clarity Has Landed

Well, that didn't take long. Just days after trading for Emil Andrae and hiring Jim Hiller, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made another huge move, acquiring Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning and immediately signing him to an eight-year contract worth $8.5 million per season.

Darren Raddysh News / Trade Talk Sports / June 19

Maple Leafs Go All-In on Trade and Extension for Darren Raddysh

It’s official! The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Toronto’s fifth-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Maple Leafs Prospect System No Longer Works the Old Way

There was a time when the Toronto Marlies were simple to understand. You’d look at the roster, circle a few names, and ask the standard question: Who’s next up for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Darren Raddysh News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Maple Leafs expected to target Darren Raddysh in free agency

Entering the summer, one of the biggest priorities for the Toronto Maple Leafs is to acquire a top-four defenseman, and a right-handed one at that. Keeping that in mind, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that the Maple Leafs are expected to target arguably the best right-handed defenseman available on the free agent market this summer.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 18

Projecting the 2026–27 Toronto Maple Leafs defensive pairings

With the Carolina Hurricanes being crowned as the 2025–26 Stanley Cup champions, it is now time for the hockey world to turn its attention to the 2026 NHL draft, free agency and the 2026–27 NHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16

Maple Leafs predicted to move Easton Cowan this offseason

The 21-year-old Cowan will be entering the second year of the three-year, $2.67 million entry-level contract he signed with the Maple Leafs after being drafted in 2023.

Hurricanes take parting shot at John Tortorella after Stanley Cup win

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Jordan Staal had interesting comments after winning Stanley Cup

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Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final