Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Craig Berube makes brutally honest Mitch Marner admission

Craig Berube was fired as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, following a dismal 2025-26 campaign. Berube is now speaking out about what went wrong in Toronto during his last season. The former head coach says losing star Mitch Marner was just a brutal blow.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Final Free Agency Pieces Maple Leafs Could Add to Round Out the Roster

The Toronto Maple Leafs have undergone quite a bit of change in recent weeks, including the coaching staff changes announced on Tuesday. You could argue the team is better or worse, but you can’t argue it’s the same.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / July 7

Toronto Hires Former Public Enemy Number One

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that Daniel Alfredsson, John Gruden, and Brad Werenka are joining Jim Hiller’s coaching staff. Alfredsson, once Public Enemy No.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

'Alfie is forever an Ottawa Senator': Michael Andlauer on Alfredsson's departure to Leafs

In a stunning turn of events, longtime Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has left the organization, where he was an assistant coach for the past three seasons, to become an associate coach with his Battle of Ontario rivals in the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Daniel Alfredsson among three hirings to Leafs’ coach staff

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Shocking Twist: Maple Leafs Add 3 Coaches, Including Senators Icon

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Daniel Alfredsson as an associate coach. He writes, “Daniel Alfredsson is joining the Maple Leafs.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Load management will be key for Bobrovsky in Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs have already had a massive first offseason under new general manager John Chayka, swinging for marquee trades and approaching free

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 7

The Maple Leafs’ New Definition of Speed Is Not Just Skating

When people talk about speed in hockey, the conversation usually goes to one thing: skating. Who is the fastest player on the ice? Who wins the race to the puck?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 7

Jim Hiller tasked with balancing Maple Leafs’ versatility and lineup chemistry

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has turned his roster on its head this offseason, making multiple moves to reconstruct the balance of talent throughout Toronto’s lineup.

Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / July 7

Maple Leafs Are Finally Building Around Auston Matthews

For the past several seasons, it often felt like the Toronto Maple Leafs were trying to solve every problem with one answer: Auston Matthews. If they needed more goals, they expected Matthews to score them.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Craig Berube reveals that Mitch Marner was the Maple Leafs’ emotional leader

Toronto Maple Leafs fans aren’t too fond of Mitch Marner anymore, and understandably so given how the hometown kid’s tenure with the team he grew up loving came to an end.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 7

How the need for speed informed the Maple Leafs’ free agency class

Following his introductory press conference on May 4, where the entire hockey world was watching with microscopic detail, Toronto Maple Leafs senior executive advisor to hockey operations Mats Sundin outlined where the game was heading in scrums with reporters.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 7

Maple Leafs don’t have cap space but have flexibility

If there was any doubt that the Toronto Maple Leafs would spend to the salary cap, that has been alleviated. PuckPedia currently lists the Maple Leafs as exceeding the cap by $2.75M, a non-issue given that Max Domi will likely begin the season on the long-term injury reserve, and the cap can be exceeded by $10.4M (10%) during the offseason.

Jacob Quillan News / TheLeafsnation / July 7

Jacob Quillan reportedly signs 1-year, $850K extension with Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Jacob Quillan to a one-year extension carrying a cap hit of $850,000, via PuckPedia. The 24-year-old was an undrafted forward who was signed by the Leafs out of Quinnipiac University to an ELC on April 1, 2024.

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Jacob Quillan News / Daily Faceoff / July 6

Leafs sign Jacob Quillan to one-year contract

A noteworthy champion is staying in The Six. On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Jacob Quillan to a one-year, two-way contract. According to PuckPedia, the deal carries an NHL cap hit of $850,000, a minor-league salary of $350,000, and a guaranteed salary of $375,000, through the 2026-27 season.

Jacob Quillan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6

Maple Leafs Re-Sign Jacob Quillan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Jacob Quillan to a one-year, two-way contract extension, per PuckPedia. The deal is reportedly worth a league-minimum $850K at the NHL level, $350K at the AHL level, and carries a $375K guarantee.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / July 6

Insider reveals Maple Leafs are still in pursuit of blockbuster deal

Toronto Maple Leafs fans should be pleased with the work the franchise has done this offseason to reshape its roster. However, it appears they are not finished yet and could still make another blockbuster move.

Maple Leafs GM open to more 'difference-maker' trades

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Golden Knights poised for 'earthquake' summer with Dylan Larkin in sights

Egor Chinakhov earns new deal with Penguins due to breakout play

Flames ink trade acquisition Simon Nemec to five-year deal

John Chayka News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

John Chayka has bet his Maple Leafs future on two massive gambles

If there’s one thing that’s become obvious during John Chayka’s first six weeks as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s this: he isn’t interested in making small adjustments.

Ryan Tverberg News / Yardbarker / July 5

Maple Leafs reportedly sign Ryan Tverberg to one-year deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have worked hard throughout the offseason to reshape their roster ahead of next season. According to salary-tracking website PuckPedia, the Maple Leafs have completed another move.

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Claude Giroux News / Yardbarker / July 5

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

The Toronto Maple Leafs have not finished reshaping their roster ahead of next season.

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

Report: Stars’ Jason Robertson to file for arbitration

NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a smart strategy

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Andrae, Tverberg & Competition Heats Up

It wasn’t one of those headline-grabbing days where the Toronto Maple Leafs landed a superstar or pulled off a blockbuster trade. Instead, John Chayka continued what has become his offseason theme: building organizational depth and giving the coaching staff more internal competition.

Morgan Rielly News / Yardbarker / July 4

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

The future of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly continues to be the subject of speculation. The latest to weigh in on the situation was NHL insider David Pagnotta, who said that the 32-year-old defenseman will be traded by the Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a viable (and smart) strategy

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5

Sharks GM takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Everyone knows that standing out for a major Canadian NHL franchise comes with added weight and pressure. Not every player can handle it, and that is exactly what San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier referred to in recent comments, taking a shot at the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

Predators' new acquisition Mavrik Bourque gets six-year deal

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a viable strategy

Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

John Chayka News / Yardbarker / July 3

Maple Leafs GM open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Toronto Maple Leafs fans will love general manager John Chayka’s latest comments about the summer market.

Maple Leafs assistant GM addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

Five worst signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Five best signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker / July 3

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

The Toronto Maple Leafs went from being one of the biggest disappointments last season to one of the most exciting teams heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Gavin McKenna is a big reason why.

Leafs’ No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna signs entry-level contract

How Gavin McKenna Is Protected by the Maple Leafs Core

Five worst signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Five best signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency