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Troy Stecher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Maple Leafs To Extend Troy Stecher

Even after signing Darren Raddysh a few days ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs opened up a hole on the right side of their blue line when they traded Brandon Carlo to the St.

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Matias Maccelli News / Pension Plan Puppets / June 29

Maccelli will not receive a QO: report

Matias Maccelli was acquired by the Leafs on June 30, 2025 from the Utah Mammoth for the Leafs third-round pick in next summer's draft. He had been signed

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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.

Zach Werenski News / Inside The Rink / June 29

Werenski Trade to Toronto is High Risk/High Reward

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a challenging summer. New general manager John Chayka has his work cut out for him. He needs to turn things around quickly and put together a team that can get back into the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 29

Toronto Maple Leafs Free Agency Targets: Finding the Best Fits at Forward

The Maple Leafs enter this offseason in a similar position to where they were a year ago. They have plenty of cap space to work with, but there is still a clear need to add impact players if they’re going to start looking like a legitimate contender.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 29

Maple Leafs reportedly tender qualifying offers to Nick Robertson, Emil Andrae, Jacob Quillan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have issued qualifying offers to forward Nick Robertson, defenceman Emil Andrae, and forward Jacob Quillan ccording to a report from The Athletic.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 29

Toronto Turns Players Into Stories, and Not Always Fairly

For someone who’s watched players come and go with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the past nine seasons, I think there should be a course taught by ex-Maple Leafs players about how to survive and flourish in Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Chayka’s Draft Blueprint, Free Agency & RFAs?

In many ways, this weekend’s NHL Draft marked the beginning of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason. The obvious headline was Gavin McKenna arriving as the organization’s newest franchise prospect.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 29

Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the 2026 NHL Draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs had themselves quite the weekend at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. They had the first overall pick and used it to select Gavin McKenna, who was always going to be considered a big get for the organization.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 29

A look at the Maple Leafs RFAs and whether to qualify them

The deadline for qualifying restricted free agents comes at 5pm sharp today. For a Toronto Maple Leafs team looking to make significant changes, it is a chance to remove some dead weight from the contract list and an opportunity to bring in some new faces.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / June 29

Maple Leafs Draft Selection Zach Olsen and His Incredible Story

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a very successful NHL draft, according to most. They received an A+ grade from many. Toronto GM John Chayka and his scouting staff made ten selections on the weekend.

Patrik Laine News / 6IX ON ICE / June 29

Why Patrik Laine is an ideal free agent target for the Toronto Maple Leafs

The NHL Draft is over, free agency is right around the corner, and the Toronto Maple Leafs should make a play for Patrik Laine when it opens. With free

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Patrick Kane News / TheLeafsnation / June 29

Report: Maple Leafs expected to be among teams pursuing Patrick Kane during free agency

During a summer where the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick, another former first overall selection could be heading to Scotiabank Arena this fall.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / June 29

2 Players, 2 Paths, Same Result

Some players get a reputation thrust upon them, usually based on points, and some hazy ill-defined ideas about the right way to play the game. Once it's there it usually sticks.

Moritz Seider News / TheLeafsnation / June 29

Maple Leafs’ Måns Gudmundsson models his game after Red Wings’ Moritz Seider

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Måns Gudmundsson said he looks up to Detroit Red Wings star Moritz Seider, upon being selected at the 2026 NHL Draft. Gudmundsson was taken with the No.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 29

Maple Leafs draft grades: Evaluating Toronto’s ten picks at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the draft with an incredible stroke of fortune after jumping up and winning the draft lottery. And with a little help from Justin Bieber, they took full advantage by selecting this year’s premier winger, Gavin McKenna.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 29

How flexibility and optionality informed John Chayka’s 1st NHL Draft as Leafs GM

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is fond of speaking about flexibility and optionality, when outlining his vision for the team. These are

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 29

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka happy to provide fresh start for Brandon Carlo in St. Louis

Brandon Carlo wasn’t with the Toronto Maple Leafs for very long, but it was time for a fresh start. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka traded Carlo to the St.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / June 28

Toronto Doesn’t Draft Prospects Anymore—It Drafts Hope

Gavin McKenna was selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 2026 NHL Draft sparked the expected wave of reaction. There was the buildup, the scouting debates, the highlight reels, and the long-standing assumption that he would eventually land in this exact spot.