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Tyler Hopkins News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 31
2026 T25U25: Tyler Hopkins is #12 
Tyler Hopkins fits an archetype as player that Toronto as an organization has seemed to covet for quite a while, through three different regimes now. Fraser Minten, Hudson Malinoski, Miroslav Holinka, Jacob Quillan, Luke Haymes, heck even Tinus Luc Koblar and Cooper Williams from the last two drafts.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 31
3 Maple Leafs prospects overseas to keep an eye on in 2026-27
The Toronto Maple Leafs have underwent a significant amount of changes over the past couple of months, and while the revamped front office, new coaching
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Erik Karlsson News / Editor In Leaf / August 30
Erik Karlsson just sparked fresh Maple Leafs trade rumours
The Toronto Maple Leafs are always going to be involved in so many trade rumours around the NHL just because of who they are, but the temperature on one certain move is starting to get hotter based on just one little Instagram post.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Easton Cowan News / Professor Press Box / August 30
Has Easton Cowan Earned a Maple Leafs' Top-Six Spot?
Back when this line first started clicking for the Toronto Maple Leafs, I wrote about Easton Cowan, John Tavares, and William Nylander looking like a genuine bridge line.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 30
The Real Maple Leafs Comparison to Makar’s Record Deal Isn’t Who You Think
If the money were equal, there’s no debate that Cale Makar is a far better bet than Darren Raddysh. Honestly, it’s a no-brainer. But this week, we learned the money isn’t equal.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / August 30
Maple Leafs’ No. 1 Pick Gavin McKenna Spotted With Mitch Marner in Ontario
Toronto Maple Leafs fans got an unexpected glimpse of Gavin McKenna alongside former star Mitch Marner in Ontario. The two were among several NHL players spotted together in Muskoka during a recent gathering.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / August 30
The Maple Leafs Aren't Selling Hockey — They're Selling Access
Something quietly changed about what a Toronto Maple Leafs ticket actually represents, and it's worth sitting with for a minute. When the 2026-27 tickets went on sale, the cheapest standard seat averaged $215, standing room ran around $160, and a random Monday night against San Jose priced out at $200 a seat.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / August 30
Maple Leafs: 17 years later, how does Oliver Ekman-Larsson stack up to the rest of the 2009 draft class?
Signing players on the wrong side of 30 has come back to bite the Toronto Maple Leafs in the past. For every John Tavares, there’s a David Clarkson experience ready to remind teams to be cautious with how much they offer to these players.
Alexander Bilecki News / TheLeafsnation / August 30
Leafs prospect Alexander Bilecki reflects on Memorial Cup victory, defending title, draft night and more
Alexander Bilecki is coming off an outstanding season, where he helped the Kitchener Rangers win the Memorial Cup. Bilecki was selected 60th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2026 NHL Draft, and was one of the standouts at July’s development camp.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / August 30
Auston Matthews' Next Season Could Change His Maple Leafs Future
Nobody really knows what Auston Matthews wants after his current Toronto Maple Leafs contract runs its course. Maybe he sees himself finishing his career in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 30
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Raddysh, Tavares, Matthews, Knies & Roslovic
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent much of the summer talking about getting bigger, tougher and harder to play against. That makes sense. After another disappointing regular-season finish, nobody needed to tell the new management group that something had to change.
NHL News / Professor Press Box / August 29
What NHL Superstar Rookie Seasons Tell Us About Future Greatness
There is a funny thing about young hockey players. We see one great season and immediately start trying to figure out what comes next. That is especially true in Toronto, where Gavin McKenna is about to begin his NHL career.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 29
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Plumins & Two Ends of the Spectrum
The Toronto Maple Leafs are approaching another season with two very different timelines running simultaneously. On one hand, the organization is trying to win now with a roster built around Auston Matthews and some of the NHL’s most recognizable talent.
Patriks Plumins News / TheLeafsnation / August 29
Maple Leafs’ 4th-round pick Patriks Plumins set to play for Chicoutimi Sagueneens of QMJHL
Toronto Maple Leafs fourth-round pick Patriks Plumins appears to be set to play for the Chicoutimi Sagueneens of the QMJHL in 2025-26. A 6-foot-3 goaltender out of Latvia, Plumins was selected 78th overall by the Sagueneens in the 2026 CHL Import Draft after spending last season playing in his home country.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 29
The annual Karlsson rumour and the impact of Makar’s upcoming contract: Leaflets
Another week light week on the Toronto Maple Leafs news front unless you want to rage a little about ticket prices. There’s nothing new to see here. The team can get away with it so they can do it.
Sergei Bobrovsky News / Editor In Leaf / August 29
Sergei Bobrovsky can fix the Toronto Maple Leafs' carousel of goaltenders
It's been a few years since the Toronto Maple Leafs had a bonefied starting goaltender who could log upwards of 60 games a season. In fact, not since the 2018-2019 season has any Leafs goaltender played at least 60 games.
NHL News / Editor In Leaf / August 28
Cale Makar's $20 million deal puts Maple Leafs in a pickle with future Auston Matthews negotiations
The Cale Makar extension in Colorado might seem like an isolated incident. But when looking at how it weaves into the overall fabric of the universe, the record-setting deal could leave the Toronto Maple Leafs in a pickle.
Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28
Hellebuyck to Toronto Could Create More Problems Than It Solves
The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t exactly need another goalie. At least, that’s what they would probably say right now. They already have Sergei Bobrovsky.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / August 28
Maple Leafs Add Goalie Prospect to System
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been very busy this summer. New general manager John Chayka hasn’t stopped since taking over the GM job. He has been reshaping the team and completely rebuilding the Leafs’ depth.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28
Will Maple Leafs Realize They Made a Huge Goaltending Mistake?
The Toronto Maple Leafs decided that 37-year-old goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was their guy. To the tune of $7 million per season over three seasons, the organization signed the veteran netminder after a down season, hoping he’d bounce back and be the answer in goal this coming season.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27
Can the Maple Leafs Win With Auston Matthews Leading?
When I wrote about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ depth this week, my argument was pretty simple: give Auston Matthews a real supporting cast and stop asking him to be a shutdown defensive stopper.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / August 28
Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?
Toronto’s chances at consistent success over the next handful of years still rely heavily on one man: Auston Matthews
Alexander Nylander News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 26
Flames To Sign Alex Nylander To Professional Tryout
Alexander Nylander is set to head west. According to Puckpedia, the Flames are set to bring him into the organization on a professional tryout agreement.
Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker / August 19
Why Maple Leafs fans should be excited about Gavin McKenna's first season
Gavin McKenna arrives in Toronto as an elite playmaker who stands out for his vision, natural talent, and a potential not seen on the Maple Leafs since Auston Matthews.
Morgan Rielly News / Yardbarker / August 17
Former Maple Leafs defenseman calls out Toronto over Morgan Rielly situation
The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the franchises most active this offseason, but they still have a pending issue to resolve ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.
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