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Friedman: Craig Berube, Todd McLellan reportedly frontrunners for Leafs’ head coaching gig

In a move that shocked nobody, the Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe last Thursday after five years with the team. Whether he was at fault for the Leafs’ latest early playoff exit is up for debate, but at some point, you can’t ignore results – one round win in five years isn’t good enough (unless you’re Brendan Shanahan).

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Maple Leafs should re-sign both Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi

Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is busy with interviews this week for his head coaching vacancy. Once the recruitment process is wrapped up, the Leafs GM needs to turn his attention to getting contract extensions finalized with Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / 2 hours ago

What's Next?

Last year at this time, we hadn't even gotten to the end of the second round, the breakup with Kyle Dubas or the 10-day break before Brad Treliving was hired.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 2 hours ago

Who could the Toronto Maple Leafs draft with the 23rd pick in 2024?

It’s official: the Toronto Maple Leafs will select 23rd overall in 2024. That is, of course, unless they move the pick ahead of the festivities in Vegas on June 27.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago

Maple Leafs Management Sending Mixed Messages to Fans

On Friday (May 10), the Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up the 2023-24 season with a press conference, which was given by Keith Pelley, the newly hired CEO

Toronto Maple Leafs News / ESPN / 17 hours ago

Longtime Maple Leafs forward Ellis dies at 79

Ron Ellis, a longtime member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has died at the age of 79.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / 17 hours ago

Ron Ellis, Stanley Cup winner with Maple Leafs, dies at 79

Ron Ellis, a longtime member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has died. He was 79. Ellis was part of the 1967 Maple Leafs team that won the Stanley Cup. Toronto hasn't won another since.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 17 hours ago

The Perspective of Being Mitch Marner

Just under a week ago, in a Sportsnet article, Mitch Marner shared his desire to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs over the long term. As cited by Elliotte Friedman, Marner Marner told reporters at the team’s end-of-season availability: “That’d be a goal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 18 hours ago

5 burning questions for Maple Leafs’ management during offseason

The work is just beginning for Toronto Maple Leafs’ management as the season has come to an end. Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan and general manager Brad Treliving have preached major changes this offseason and some heavy lifting is on the way.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Ellis, Dewar, Woll, McMann & Marner

In the aftermath of the Toronto Maple Leafs first-round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins, the severity of the injuries sustained by several players during the postseason has come to light.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 11

Former Maple Leafs forward Ron Ellis dies at age 79

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ron Ellis has died at the age of 79.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 11

Fifth most-played Maple Leaf Ron Ellis dies at 79

Toronto Maple Leafs legend Ron Ellis has died at the age of 79, the NHL’s Alumni Association announced Saturday. Ellis, who broke into the league with the Leafs in 1965-65, helping win the club’s most recent Stanley Cup in 1967, spent his entire 1,034-game career in Toronto, amassing 332 goals and 640 points.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Maple Leafs’ Boring, Risk-Adverse Hockey Cost Them Playoff Series

In a recent article for The Athletic, analytics expert Dom Luszczyszyn delivers a critical analysis of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ playoff performance, highlighting a concerning trend that has plagued the team for several seasons.

Brendan Shanahan News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

What Shanahan Has Done Right as Maple Leafs President

While I do not see eye to eye with every decision Brendan Shanahan has made as President of the Toronto Maple Leafs, I believe he’s achieved many commendable actions during his tenure.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / 8 minutes ago

Analyzing a proposed Maple Leafs and Flames trade for Mitch Marner

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Maple Leafs finally sound like they are ready to make significant changes

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / May 11

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Finally Ready To Move on From Core Four?

Every year since 2020, there has been talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs making changes. This probably should have started after their loss to the Montreal Canadiens in 2021.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 18 hours ago

Maple Leafs likely to explore the trade market for goaltending depth

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been ‘goalied’ in what feels like every playoff series in the past five postseasons. The time has come to put an end to it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

Maple Leafs Core: '0% Chance All of Those Guys Are Back'

Given how many times the Toronto Maple Leafs have tried to win with the Core Four and failed, it’s perhaps not surprising that NHL insider and TSN analyst Chris Johnston says there is close to a “0% chance” the group of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and William Nylander are all back together as a group next season.

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

John Tavares’ Future as Maple Leafs’ Captain

In a recent discussion between Luke Fox, Nick Kypreos, and Justin Bourne, John Tavares‘ captaincy with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the last year of his contract rose to the surface.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 10

‘Everything is on the table’: Toronto Maple Leafs’ core is no longer safe

Keith Pelley’s opener was fitting. The recently minted CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment addressed media Friday at Ford Performance Centre alongside

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 10

Maple Leafs finally sound like they're ready to make big changes

Maple Leafs finally sound like they are ready to make significant changes

The team suffered its seventh first-round playoff loss in eight years this season.

Maple Leafs fire HC Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 10

Toronto Maple Leafs give injury updates on Matthews, Nylander, Woll, Dewar and McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs brass held an end-of-season press conference and Brendan Shanahan provided injury updates on Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Joseph Woll, Connor Dewar and Bobby McMann.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Full Press Hockey / May 10

NHL Rumors: What Else is to Come with the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to dominate the NHL rumors even though their season ended this past Saturday at the hands of the Boston Bruins. There was so much speculation surrounding what the Maple Leafs would do with head coach Sheldon Keefe.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 9