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Ruthless John Chayka Is a Problem for Other NHL GMs

Former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving was the nice guy who didn’t burn bridges. New general manager John Chayka is making everyone squint and wonder what he’s up to.

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Every Maple Leafs Move Hints at Something Bigger

I’ll admit something up front here. I’ve always been a Joseph Woll fan. There’s just something about his game that felt steady in a way Toronto hasn’t always had.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Former NHLer Winnik says Babcock is ‘the only guy that has ever made me hate hockey’

A former NHL player is speaking out on a potential new hire in northern Alberta. While appearing on TSN 1050’s First Up, former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Daniel Winnik was asked whether the Edmonton Oilers should pursue hiring former Leafs head coach Mike Babcock.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 18

What If the Maple Leafs Trade Wasn't 'Really' a Trade at All?

The more I sit with the recent Toronto Maple Leafs–Philadelphia Flyers trade, the more I wonder if we’re looking at it the wrong way. Most of the early discussion has focused on who won the goalie swap, or whether Emil Andrae is actually better than Simon Benoit.

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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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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Maple Leafs Are Very Interested in Darren Raddysh, Per Insider

New GM John Chayka has already been quite busy in his first month-plus on the job with the Toronto Maple Leafs. From winning the draft lottery, to firing Craig Berube, to just in the last two days trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit and then hiring Jim Hiller as head coach, it’s been action-packed.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies, OEL, Andrae & Irritating Strategy

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been busy enough this offseason to keep fans talking, but not so busy that we know exactly where things are headed. More and more, that’s looking like it might be by design.

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.

Matthew Knies News / Trade Talk Sports / June 18

Real Buzz Is Growing Around a Matthew Knies Trade

Trade chatter has followed Matthew Knies ever since the final days leading up to the trade deadline in March, and despite new management now being in charge of the Toronto Maple Leafs, that buzz doesn’t appear to be going anywhere.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 18

Maple Leafs’ Dakota Joshua excited to get started with new head coach Jim Hiller

The Toronto Maple Leafs shocked much of the hockey world on Wednesday when they announced that they were hiring Jim Hiller as head coach. Hiller returns

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 18

Easton Cowan’s game-winner, Artur Akhtyamov’s shutout has Toronto Marlies one win away from glory

“We know what playoff hockey is all about. We’ve done a really good job of putting ourselves in this position. We’re not going to get ahead of ourselves.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 18

How did the Maple Leafs end up with Jim Hiller as their head coach?

Say what you want about new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka, but one thing that can be universally agreed upon is the fact that he has completely sealed any leaks to the media.

Jim Hiller News / TheLeafsnation / June 18

Maple Leafs fans react to Jim Hiller being hired as head coach

On Wednesday, former Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller was unexpectedly announced as the new man in charge of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hiller was previously an assistant coach for the Maple Leafs, having served as part of Mike Babcock’s coaching team from 2015-19.

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 / The Hockey Writers / June 18

John Chayka’s First Move as Maple Leafs GM Has Potential & Upside

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka made his first move of the offseason by moving on from Joseph Woll, sending him to the Philadelphia Flyers

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Troy Stecher News / TheLeafsnation / June 18

Maple Leafs should circle back on Troy Stecher before free agency opens

The Toronto Maple Leafs should offer Troy Stecher a contract for next season. Stecher, 32, is a pending unrestricted free agent, who can hit the open market on July 1.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 18

Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the Joseph Woll trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs made their first trade of the offseason, sending Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 third-round pick.

Jim Hiller News / Professor Press Box / June 17

3 Questions the Maple Leafs Must Answer About Jim Hiller

There’s a version of the Jim Hiller hire where the conversation is already settled: he knows the group, he’s worked in the league, he’s been around star players, and he checks enough boxes that Toronto can reasonably say, “this makes sense.” But that’s not really the interesting part.

Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Where will Morgan Rielly play next season?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going through an entire organizational overhaul, as new general manager John Chayka has hired his head coach in Jim Hiller.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17