Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ben Danford News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 19

John Gruden on Ben Danford’s two playoff appearances for the Marlies: “He is not afraid of the moment”

After Tuesday’s practice, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed splitting the two road games in Cleveland, areas for improvement for Game 3, Ben Danford’s first two playoff appearances, and the team’s strength in net.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

A Skill the Maple Leafs Can’t Keep Ignoring in Big Games

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs choose Gavin McKenna after watching playoff power plays? Short answer: yes. Here’s why it’s a no-brainer. Watch any tight playoff series and one thing jumps out: special teams win games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 19

The Maple Leafs Problems Playing Defence

There’s been some early speculation about the next Maple Leafs coaching direction, including names like former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft, who is known for offensive, high-tempo systems.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 19

Maple Leafs Börje Salming Redefined the NHL for Europeans

Börje Salming wasn’t just a hockey player; he was a pioneer. When he skated onto the ice for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1973, the league had seen only a handful of European faces, and few expected them to last.

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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 / May 19

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Carle, Matthews, McKenna, Marleau & Tanev

There’s always something happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs, even when nothing is officially happening — which is part of the fun and the chaos. Every rumour is constantly amplified, every quiet decision gets over-analyzed, and every possible future direction gets debated like it’s already been finalized.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

The Maple Leafs Are a Franchise in Motion: What’s Really Happening?

The Toronto Maple Leafs spent years trying to look like one of the NHL’s most stable organizations. Whatever people thought about playoff failures, at least the structure always seemed clear.

Brandon Carlo News / TheLeafsnation / May 19

Brandon Carlo’s first full season in Toronto was a struggle from start to finish following last year’s trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs added defenceman Brandon Carlo just prior to the 2024-25 NHL trade deadline with two and a half years of club control remaining, with the hope of him anchoring the right side on Stanley Cup contending teams. Outside of an insanely lucky bounce at the draft lottery, the returns have been nothing short of disastrous.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

More details coming out on the rocky Nylander–Berube relationship

While they only spent two seasons together with the Toronto Maple Leafs, William Nylander and Craig Berube had their fair share of run-ins during that partnership.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 19

Report: Dallas Eakins in the mix for Maple Leafs head coaching gig

On the latest episode of Daily Faceoff live, NHL insider Jeff Marek dropped a new name reportedly in the mix for the Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching job: Dallas Eakins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 19

How Auston Matthews, John Tavares can insulate Gavin McKenna from pressure of No. 1 pick

Gavin McKenna is the presumptive first overall pick, and will almost certainly join the Toronto Maple Leafs with the attendant fanfare, pressure and hype that comes with the territory.

Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / May 19

Chris Tanev’s absence was felt throughout injury-riddled season

It was a tough year for Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev, to say the least. After becoming a staple of Toronto’s blue line in the 2024-25 season, there were expectations he would continue to be a defensive anchor as the Maple Leafs pushed for improved results this year.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18

Maple Leafs’ Wide Net of Coaching Candidates Includes David Carle

Any Toronto Maple Leafs fans hoping to get some semblance of an idea about the future of their team behind the bench may have to wait a little longer. With the thoughtful John Chayka now in charge of the team, it looks like he is going to cast a wide net when searching for head coaching candidates for the Maple Leafs.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 18

NHL Rumors: Four main areas of need for the Toronto Maple Leafs

James Mirtle of The Athletic: Aside from finding a new head coach, GM John Chayka has holes he needs to fill in the Toronto Maple Leafs roster. The offseason shopping list should include the following, and not be limited to.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Should the Maple Leafs Take a Swing on a Top UFA Defenseman?

John Carlson‘s prime may have passed, but in it, he was the NHL’s premier offensive defenseman. Still a top offensive producer, there’s a lot to like about his game, and he’s a player who could become available on July 1, as the veteran isn’t yet ready to commit to an extension with the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 18

Report: Maple Leafs grant Oilers permission to speak with Craig Berube about head coaching vacancy

The Edmonton Oilers may be enlisting in the help of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most recent bench boss. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: A Long View From the Middle of the Noise

There’s a strange rhythm to this time of year in Toronto Maple Leafs hockey coverage. The games are over, the noise has settled, and yet it doesn’t feel like anything is truly finished.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 18

Friedman: Maple Leafs, David Carle held ‘initial conversations’ about interest in head coaching role

It’s clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs are exercising due diligence as they conduct their search for a new head coach. And while there isn’t a favourite at the moment, the Maple Leafs are speaking with one of the best coaches outside of the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

Maple Leafs’ Pridham, Clancey leave organization

Some notable changes in the front office of one of the top franchises in the NHL. On Sunday, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka announced that assistant general manager Brandon Prihdam has mutually parted ways with the organization, and that fellow AGM of player personnel Derek Clancey has also exited the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17

Maple Leafs Make Additional Front Office Changes

After already executing a general manager change and firing their head coach, the Maple Leafs aren’t done making significant staff changes this offseason.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

Will Leafs cater to Auston Matthews for next coaching hire?

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at a formative time after naming John Chayka as the new general manager and announcing that Craig Berube would

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' HC job

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' head-coaching job

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been a fixture in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in recent years, but in 2025-26, the team took a massive step back.

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

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15

Penguins fans get the McDavid, Matthews teases they want

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Pittsburgh became one of the positive surprises of the 2025-26 season en route to qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Kris Knoblauch is Oilers' latest fall guy, and there aren't many promising alternatives

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Vincent Trocheck News / Yardbarker / May 15

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are already working on next season. According to reports, the Canadian franchise is interested in a discard from the New York Rangers.

Slipping to pick No. 5 isn't catastrophic for Rangers

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Mika Zibanejad

What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz