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Hottest Potential Name on the Market Signs New Deal

The hottest name on the free-agent market has signed. Even if it is not quite free agency yet. Mitch Marner, a nine-year veteran, has signed an eight-year contract with the Leafs, and then moved via trade.

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Marner Signs 8-Year Deal with Leafs, Gets Traded to Vegas

Several reports are surfacing that Mitch Marner has signed an eight-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs and has been promptly traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

Matias Maccelli is a potential boost to Maple Leafs’ secondary scoring

The Maple Leafs beat the free agent rush by making a trade on Monday afternoon by bringing in Matias Maccelli (no relation to Tony Micelli) from Utah for a 2027 third round pick (or a 2029 second round pick if the Leafs make the playoffs and Maccelli hits 51 points this year).

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?

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Matthew Knies News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

The Leafs got great value out of Matthew Knies’ extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs locked up one of their top young talents for an extended period of time, at a solid number as well. On Sunday, the team announced that it has signed forward Matthew Knies to a six-year contract extension.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

Maple Leafs announce 2025 Development Camp roster

With the draft now in the rearview mirror, the next step is starting the player development process. Today the Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their camp lineup which will be overseen by Dr.

Brad Marchand News / House of Hockey / June 30

Top NHL Insider Reveals the Shocking Offer the Maple Leafs are Ready to Offer Brad Marchand

The Toronto Maple Leafs are cashed up heading into Free Agency, and now we know just how much they're willing to pay veteran Brad Marchand. This off-season has already been full of trades and interesting moves, and on Tuesday July 1st, free agency is set to begin, with plenty of big names available on the free agency market.

Matias Maccelli News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

Maple Leafs acquire Matias Maccelli from Mammoth for conditional 3rd-round pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired 24-year-old Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for a conditional 2027 third-round pick, as originally reported by Darren Dreger.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 30

Maple Leafs Acquire Mammoth Winger

The day before free agency begins, the Toronto Maple Leafs are continuing to make preparations for life after Mitch Marner. The latest move was another step to reinforce the offensive depth once their superstar forward departs via free agency.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies Long-Term, Marchand’s DNA & Ekblad Raises Questions

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into July with more clarity in some areas and more speculation in others. With Mitch Marner’s exit looking increasingly inevitable, management is starting to reshape the roster around a new mix of youth, grit, and (they hope) better playoff results.

Steven Lorentz News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

Report: Maple Leafs eyeing Lorentz extension ahead of July 1st free agency

We are now just under 24 hours away from this year’s Free Agent Frenzy, as a fresh crop of players are set to hit the market Tuesday at noon. And it looks like for the Toronto Maple Leafs, there’s one hometown kid they’re looking to lock down today while they still have first dibs.

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Michael Pezzetta News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

Report: Maple Leafs could take a run at signing Michael Pezzetta

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly among the teams that could have their eyes set on Michael Pezzetta when the free agent market opens on Tuesday, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Three former Maple Leafs who could reunite with team in free agency

Free agency opens in less than 24 hours, and things are starting to heat up.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 30

Analyzing the top free agent needs for the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the 2025 NHL Draft in the rear view, the attention of Leafs Nation is turned to free agency. In truth, free agency was long destined to be the best chance the Leafs had at improving their roster, given how much the front office has depleted draft picks and prospects from the trade vault.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

Maple Leafs fans react to Matthew Knies extension

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies signed a six-year extension that carries an AAV of $7.75 million on Sunday. There may have been some hurdles

John Tavares News / 6IX ON ICE / June 30

Analyzing John Tavares’ team-friendly contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs

JOHN TAVARES IS (still) A LEAF!!!!! The former captain, future Legends Row member, re-signed in Toronto for the next four years with an average annual value of $4.38M.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

3 Maple Leafs’ Free Agent Targets to Improve the Bottom Six

Now that the 2025 NHL Draft is in the rearview mirror and there is only a short period of time before free agency opens, NHL teams are preparing to spend millions of dollars on players they want to add to improve their rosters.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Maple Leafs Address Being ‘Mean’ and Competitive at 2025 NHL Draft

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, California has concluded and while the Maple Leafs didn’t have a lot of early picks, they looked to have created

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / June 30

What Could Happen If Maple Leafs File Mitch Marner Tampering Complaint

If Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner ends up signing with the Vegas Golden Knights as a free agent on July 1, things might get messy. On Sunday's episode of Sportsnet's "32 Thoughts" podcast, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that the Maple Leafs are seriously considering filing a tampering complaint against Vegas.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 29

Maple Leafs extending young star is change of pace from past era

Maple Leafs extending young star is big change of pace from previous era

The Toronto Maple Leafs took care of an important piece of business on Sunday afternoon by reportedly re-signing restricted free agent forward Matthew Knies to a six-year contract that will pay him $7.75M per season.

Leafs may accuse Golden Knights of tampering if they sign Mitch Marner

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Senators sign forward Claude Giroux to a contract extension

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 29

2025 NHL Draft: Toronto Maple Leafs picks recap and opinions

It was a busy second day of the 2025 NHL Draft for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Other than a rumoured deal between Toronto and the Vegas Golden Knights involving Mitch Marner, the team made six picks between the second and seventh rounds.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / June 29

What John Tavares’ New Deal Says About Mitch Marner

John Tavares’ new four-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs isn’t just a signing—it’s a statement. By taking a significant pay cut, reportedly leaving millions on the table, Tavares reminded us what it looks like when a player puts team goals ahead of personal earnings.