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Can the Maple Leafs Unlock the Players They Already Have?

One of the easiest things to do after a disappointing season is assume everything needs to change. A team misses the playoffs, a coach gets fired, the front office gets rebuilt, and suddenly everyone starts looking for new answers.

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Why the 2026 Maple Leafs Could Be Better Than Anyone Expects

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be in a far better spot this season than they ended up last season. The new leadership group, under GM John Chayka, has made a number of changes that could give them a chance at making the playoffs.

Logan Shaw News / Inside The Rink / July 21

Logan Shaw Celebrates Calder Cup with NHL Veterans

Logan Shaw, the Toronto Marlies captain, brought the Calder Cup to his home province of Nova Scotia recently. Teammate Landon Sim came along as well. Like the Stanley Cup, every player from the winning team gets a day with the Calder Cup.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / July 21

Latest Gavin McKenna Video Shows This Kid Might Be Pretty Good

Toronto’s newest potential superstar is putting in visible work this summer, and fans are taking notice. New footage has surfaced of Gavin McKenna training

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHLFanCentral / July 21

Ex-Maple Leafs Netminder Jack Campbell Embraces New Role

After a career filled with resilience, perfect saves, and the mental part of hockey, former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jack Campbell is set to begin a new chapter beyond the sport.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

With Matthews on the clock, Chayka has gone all in with first Leafs’ offseason

It’s still hard to believe how quickly the scope of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason changed. A disastrous 2025-26 season which saw the Leafs finish with the fifth-worst record in the league created many questions for their future.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / July 21

The Maple Leafs Morgan Rielly Blockbuster Trade Idea — Would You Do It?

It’s the quietest stretch of the NHL calendar, which means it’s peak season for fans to cook up trade scenarios with zero actual backing. The latest one making the rounds online: a hypothetical swap sending Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly to the Nashville Predators for forward Steven Stamkos.

Dakota Joshua News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Joshua, Blueger & Toronto’s Surprise Duo

The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent another offseason reshaping their roster. New faces have arrived, familiar ones have moved on, and with John Chayka and Jim Hiller now leading the organization, there is a different feel around the team than there was a year ago.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / July 21

What If Gavin McKenna Is Even Better Than the Maple Leafs Hope?

Every once in a while, a young player arrives with so much excitement around him that everyone starts trying to predict the future. That is where Gavin McKenna finds himself.

Auston Matthews News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / July 21

After the Maple Leafs’ offseason of change, the same truth remains: The buck stops with Auston Matthews

The NHL offseason has officially slowed to a crawl. The bulk of available players have found new homes, the insiders are on summer vacation, and the news cycle has slowed to the odd tidbit here or there.

Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Suggested Trade Sees Ducks Land Morgan Rielly in Trade With Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a ton of changes this offseason, including adding Sergei Bobrovsky in free agency, acquiring Nick Paul, and making a coaching change with Jim Hiller becoming their new bench boss.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / 6IX ON ICE / July 21

Managing Sergei Bobrovsky: How many games should the Toronto Maple Leafs actually start him?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have their starting goaltender in Sergei Bobrovsky, but what could his playing time look like this season to ensure the team gets the very best version of the veteran?

Dakota Joshua News / TheLeafsnation / July 21

The case to keep Dakota Joshua to start the season despite new management

It was a rough season across the board for the Toronto Maple Leafs but few had a tougher go than Dakota Joshua, who returned to the organization 11 years after the Maple Leafs originally drafted him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20

Darryl Sittler’s Lasting Maple Leafs Legacy Is the Horrible Trade

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan and you don’t mind going back to the stuff that probably still stings, let’s revisit January 1982. That’s when Toronto traded Darryl Sittler—one of the best players in franchise history—and got a return that still makes people shake their heads.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 20

Jack Campbell Was Everyman in Pads, And Maple Leafs Fans Loved Him

When people talk about Jack Campbell’s NHL career, the conversation will probably focus on how it ended. That’s usually how sports work. The last chapter gets the most attention.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHLFanCentral / July 20

Former Maple Leafs Star Sends Honest Message After Leaving Toronto

After a roster change, former Toronto Maple Leafs star Nicholas Robertson shared some honest takes on playing with his new team and the one he left behind.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20

For Maple Leafs Fans, Jack Campbell’s Legacy Is Secure

The easy story about Jack Campbell retiring is pretty obvious. A former Maple Leafs goalie is stepping away at 34, after a career that had some amazing highs and some brutal lows.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Artur Akhtyamov Could Become the Maple Leafs’ Most Valuable Goalie This Season

Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz will almost certainly open the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending tandem. But by the time the season is over, another goalie may end up having the biggest impact on how it all turns out.

Jack Campbell News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Jack Campbell Retires & Top-Six Battle Takes Shape

The NHL offseason is funny. Sometimes the biggest stories are the trades and signings that dominate headlines. Other times, the stories that stick with fans are about people, memories, and the players who made an impact beyond the numbers.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20

Toronto’s Expectation Has Not Changed Regarding Morgan Rielly Trade

The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reported on his season finale episode of “The Chris Johnston’s Show” that Toronto’s expectation has not changed regarding a Morgan Rielly trade.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 20

All eyes on Easton Cowan, Gavin McKenna, and Jack Roslovic for top-six internal competition

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is going to have some big decisions to make among his forward group, and Easton Cowan, Gavin McKenna, and Jack Roslovic are going to be in the thick of it all.

Jack Campbell News / TheLeafsnation / July 20

Former Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell announces retirement

Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell has officially announced his retirement at the age of 34. In a video posted to Instagram, Campbell revealed that he would be entering a new chapter of his life as a performance coach after playing parts of six seasons in the NHL.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Rumors / July 19