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Darryl Sittler on 2025-26 Maple Leafs: ‘Maybe this is the year finally those hockey gods will be with us’

Toronto Maple Leafs legend Darryl Sittler is hopeful that his beloved team will finally have luck on their side in the 2025-26 campaign. Sittler attended the Leafs & Legends Charity Golf Classic, where he provided some advice to the current Maple Leafs as the season is slated to get underway.

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Dakota Joshua explains what it’s like to play for Craig Berube, motivated for new opportunity with Leafs

Dakota Joshua underwent the toughest year of his personal and professional life, but he’s looking forward to putting the past behind him as the new season begins.

NHL News / Sporting News / September 15

Insider links Maple Leafs to recently acquitted ex-Flames forward

TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger suggested that Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs will show interest in Dillon Dube.

NHL News / Sporting News / September 15

Trade pitch sees Maple Leafs and Oilers swap goaltenders

Caleb Kerney of Heavy Sports has proposed a trade that would see the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers exchange goaltenders.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / September 15

Key takeaways from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ final Prospect Showdown game

Hockey season is finally back after what seemed to be a long offseason filled with drama. Saturday was the first game of the Prospect Showdown tournament between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Doan’s Legacy, Matthews’ Confidence & Stolarz Talks

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into the 2025–26 season with plenty of storylines in play—some on the ice, others connected to the broader culture of the game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

7 Maple Leafs’ Standouts at the 2025 Prospect Showdown

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have a whole lot of depth or household names in their prospect pool. However, with the yearly Prospect Showdown in Montreal, it’s the perfect opportunity for many to prove their worth.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 15

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Standouts from the Prospect Challenge

I love the prospect tournaments that lead into the pre-season. I'm a prospect guy, I can't help it. It's fun to see guys together when they're generally scattered through the hockey world, and in different stages of their development.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 15

Leafs’ Ben Danford, Tyler Hopkins, John Gruden reflect on ‘unbelievable’ environment at Prospect Showdown

Following a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens prospect team, the Toronto Maple Leafs are entering training camp with some well-earned confidence with a glimpse of professional hockey under their belts.

Simon Benoit News / TheLeafsnation / September 15

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Simon Benoit?

Simon Benoit was the positive surprise of the 2023-24 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs and he followed up by establishing himself firmly as the team’s No.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 14

Luke Haymes, Ryan Kirwan, Ryan Tverberg lead Maple Leafs prospects past Canadiens in fight-filled contest

Ryan Tverberg scored twice for the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect team in a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025 Prospect Showdown. It was a passionate battle between both historical rivals, with three fights taking place, two of which occurred during a tense first period.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 14

Maple Leafs, Canadiens prospect teams square off in two fights during 1st period

Never underestimate the intensity of the Toronto Maple Leafs-Montreal Canadiens rivalry, even if it’s during a prospects tournament game. The first period of Sunday’s game between Toronto and Montreal’s prospects teams turned into a heated affair, rather quickly.

Max Pacioretty News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Maple Leafs Roster Crunch: Youth vs. Veterans, Pacioretty’s Role & the Bottom-Six Logjam

As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into training camp, there’s a lot of chatter about roster spots and who might break through this season. With the top lines

Henry Thrun News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Maple Leafs’ Henry Thrun Should Earn Bottom-Pairing Role for 2025-26 Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gone through some massive changes this summer, losing superstar forward Mitchell Marner and having to try and make some different additions to keep them competitive and dominant offensively.

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The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Anthony Stolarz News / Yardbarker / September 15

Maple Leafs star makes bold contract demand, but deal not yet close

The Toronto Maple Leafs are working on extending the contract of their starting goalie, Anthony Stolarz, and the New Jersey native made a bold declaration about his expectations for a potential new deal.

Anthony Stolarz Seeks Specific Deal as Maple Leafs Negotiate Extension

Veteran Maple Leafs defenseman linked to trade, but major obstacles exist

Maple Leafs prospect needs more time, but the foundation for success is there

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / September 14

NHL Analyst Reveals Two Key Factors Which Could Hold Up Maple Leafs' Free Agent Signing

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into training camp with a retooled roster, but with some questions still lingering about whether or not they will add one more forward to their final roster.

Anthony Stolarz News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Anthony Stolarz Seeks Specific Deal as Maple Leafs Negotiate Extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs and goaltender Anthony Stolarz are in the middle of negotiations on a potential contract extension, with both sides working toward a new deal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / September 14

Maple Leafs Goalie Lays Out Contract Expectations

The Toronto Maple Leafs seemingly solved their goaltending issues last season. The arrival of Stanley Cup winner Anthony Stolarz paired with Joseph Woll was the team’s strongest tandem in the Auston Matthews Era, and now the organization is seeking to keep the duo together for the long term.

Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / September 14

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Bobby McMann?

Bobby McMann may have provided more variance than any other member of the Toronto Maple Leafs last season. McMann was scratched for opening night, a decision that appeared to be puzzling at the time, and even more confusing when the 28-year-old started October on fire.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 13

Maple Leafs prospect needs more time, but the foundation for success is there

Can Toronto Maple Leafs forward prospect Easton Cowan make the team's roster?

Why Maple Leafs should sign former Devils center Michael McLeod

Why Maple Leafs links with former Ducks forward makes perfect sense

Veteran Maple Leafs defenseman linked to trade, but obstacles exist

Why Rangers' Stanley Cup pedigree pursuit is a logical move

Blackhawks GM speaks out after giving young goalie lucrative extension

A look at the Penguins landscape before the 2025-26 season

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / September 13

Maple Leafs’ New Formula: Strong Bottom Six, Weaker Top Six?

Last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were all about “aces and spaces.” The top players carried the team, while the lower-end players struggled to keep up.

Morgan Rielly News / Yardbarker / September 12