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3 bargain free agents Maple Leafs should still have on their radar

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has put his fingerprints all over his roster heading into next season. Chayka hasn’t wasted any time since taking over for Brad Treliving, completing significant trades, adding via free agency, and ensuring the 2026-27 roster is full of new talent.

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The Sergei Bobrovsky bet, the Nick Paul trade, contemplating a Matthews-Nylander line, McKenna’s development, and other offseason notes

We wrap up the 2026 Offseason Review series with an assortment of thoughts on the Sergei Bobrovsky signing, the Leafs’ work in the trade market, Gavin McKenna’s development, possible line combinations, the average age of the Leafs’ roster, and more.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHLFanCentral / July 24

Maple Leafs’ playoff hopes questioned as former head coach makes troubling forecast

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot to prove in the 2026 season. After all, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. In case they are looking

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 24

Jack Campbell refers to his time with Maple Leafs as ‘the greatest time of my life’

Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell had nothing but nice things to say about his three-year tenure donning the Blue and White. The 2022 All-Star recently announced his retirement from hockey after a 15-year career split between the Leafs, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, and Edmonton Oilers.

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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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23

Have the Maple Leafs Changed? That’s Not the Right Question

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t just have to look different — they have to prove that being different actually leads to a different outcome. That’s the real tension sitting underneath everything happening right now.

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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 / Professor Press Box / July 23

The Maple Leafs: A House Built on a Weak Foundation

John Chayka deserves credit for moving quickly after becoming general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. In just a matter of weeks, he reshaped the defence, remade much of the forward group, and hired a coach who shares his vision of how the team should play.

Mitch Marner News / Professor Press Box / July 23

Did the Maple Leafs Protect Mitch Marner Too Much?

One of the most interesting aspects of the Mitch Marner debate is that people are no longer even arguing about the same thing. Darren Ferris says the Maple Leafs did not protect his client enough.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 23

Bruce Boudreau endorses new Maple Leafs signing Brandon Duhaime

While much of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 regular season could be classified as a failure, the offseason that has followed has given fans, players,

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

3 Maple Leafs Who Could Completely Change the Team’s Outlook in 2026-27

Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly, and Sergei Bobrovsky all have reasons to rebound in 2026-27. And if they do, the Maple Leafs could look very different from the team that disappointed last season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / July 23

Former Coach Doesn’t See Maple Leafs Making Playoffs With Current Defense

New GM John Chayka has reshaped the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster in his first few months on the job, and particularly the blue line. In comes Darren Raddysh and Emil Andrae, out goes Simon Benoit and Brandon Carlo.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 23

Maple Leafs’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency

The Toronto Maple Leafs missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year and made a lot of changes this summer. Starting at the top, John Chayka is now the general manager, and Jim Hiller is the head coach.

Mitch Marner News / TheLeafsnation / July 23

Mitch Marner’s agent Darren Ferris on Maple Leafs: ‘He was never protected by his organization’

It’s been a year since Mitch Marner demanded a sign-and-trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, and for many in the Toronto Maple Leafs ecosystem, he’s out of sight, out of mind.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Maple Leafs 'Rebuild on the Fly' Gets a New Runway

Honestly, I get why some people are cynical about the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. “Rebuild the team on the fly” sounds like something you say when you don’t want to admit you’re basically redoing everything.