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Maple Leafs Are Very Interested in Darren Raddysh, Per Insider

New GM John Chayka has already been quite busy in his first month-plus on the job with the Toronto Maple Leafs. From winning the draft lottery, to firing Craig Berube, to just in the last two days trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit and then hiring Jim Hiller as head coach, it’s been action-packed.

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Maple Leafs Expected To Target Darren Raddysh In Free Agency

Entering the summer, one of the biggest priorities for the Toronto Maple Leafs is to acquire a top-four defenseman, and a right-handed one at that. Keeping that in mind, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that the Maple Leafs are expected to target arguably the best right-handed defenseman available on the free agent market this summer.

Matthew Knies News / Trade Talk Sports / June 18

Real Buzz Is Growing Around a Matthew Knies Trade

Trade chatter has followed Matthew Knies ever since the final days leading up to the trade deadline in March, and despite new management now being in charge of the Toronto Maple Leafs, that buzz doesn’t appear to be going anywhere.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 18

Maple Leafs’ Dakota Joshua excited to get started with new head coach Jim Hiller

The Toronto Maple Leafs shocked much of the hockey world on Wednesday when they announced that they were hiring Jim Hiller as head coach. Hiller returns

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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?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 18

Easton Cowan’s game-winner, Artur Akhtyamov’s shutout has Toronto Marlies one win away from glory

“We know what playoff hockey is all about. We’ve done a really good job of putting ourselves in this position. We’re not going to get ahead of ourselves.

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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.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 18

How did the Maple Leafs end up with Jim Hiller as their head coach?

Say what you want about new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka, but one thing that can be universally agreed upon is the fact that he has completely sealed any leaks to the media.

Jim Hiller News / TheLeafsnation / June 18

Maple Leafs fans react to Jim Hiller being hired as head coach

On Wednesday, former Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller was unexpectedly announced as the new man in charge of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hiller was previously an assistant coach for the Maple Leafs, having served as part of Mike Babcock’s coaching team from 2015-19.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 18

Projecting the 2026–27 Toronto Maple Leafs defensive pairings

With the Carolina Hurricanes being crowned as the 2025–26 Stanley Cup champions, it is now time for the hockey world to turn its attention to the 2026 NHL draft, free agency and the 2026–27 NHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

John Chayka’s First Move as Maple Leafs GM Has Potential & Upside

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka made his first move of the offseason by moving on from Joseph Woll, sending him to the Philadelphia Flyers

Troy Stecher News / TheLeafsnation / June 18

Maple Leafs should circle back on Troy Stecher before free agency opens

The Toronto Maple Leafs should offer Troy Stecher a contract for next season. Stecher, 32, is a pending unrestricted free agent, who can hit the open market on July 1.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 18

Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the Joseph Woll trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs made their first trade of the offseason, sending Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 third-round pick.

Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Where will Morgan Rielly play next season?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going through an entire organizational overhaul, as new general manager John Chayka has hired his head coach in Jim Hiller.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Why Jim Hiller Actually Makes Sense for the Maple Leafs

Today, it was announced that Jim Hiller was hired as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new head coach. Hiller ticks a lot of boxes for Toronto. Because of his time with the team, he already knows the core players.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / June 17

Toronto Maple Leafs Options for 2nd Round Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs will most likely select Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft next Friday. Now, there is still a chance they will select someone else or trade the pick.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Matthew Knies trade talk resurfaces amid Maple Leafs' deal with Flyers

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers completed a somewhat unexpected trade on Tuesday, which has spurred speculation about further moves.

The Hardest Thing the Maple Leafs Lost Wasn’t a Goalie

Why the Leafs chose to move on from Joseph Woll

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17

Maple Leafs have hired a new head coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially decided on their next head coach. Toronto fired Craig Berube in May after two years at the helm, and now the Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller for his second stint with the franchise.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Rumors / June 17

Is this the Offseason that the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Morgan Rielly?

Chris Johnston: Sources say that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly hasn’t given the green light to waive his no-movement clause at this point.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 17

Toronto Maple Leafs Hire Jim Hiller as Next Head Coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have hired former Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller as their next head coach and 41st head coach in franchise history.

John Chayka News / 6IX ON ICE / June 17

Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Analysis: Chayka’s first deal is a big one

John Chayka has made the first trade of his tenure as Toronto Maple Leafs general manager in a multi-player deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. The Stanley Cup Finals are officially over, and teams are expected to ramp up trade negotiations with the NHL Draft just 10 days away, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have begun to make moves under Chayka.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

5 Forward Options for the Maple Leafs with 69th Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

As we inch closer to the 2026 NHL Draft, the talk around potential options for the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to rise as there are plenty of names that stand out and could potentially be game-changing players for the future.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / June 17

Easton Cowan says key to closing out Calder Cup win will be ‘don’t get too high or too low’

The Toronto Marlies are one win away from bringing home their second Calder Cup championship in franchise history. Easton Cowan scored the lone goal during

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

An Update On The Coaching Search In Toronto

The Maple Leafs’ search for their next head coach is entering the home stretch. Newly hired GM John Chayka held a Zoom call earlier Tuesday to discuss the Leafs’ trade with the Philadelphia Flyers and was asked for a status update on the coaching search.

Joseph Woll News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

The Hardest Thing the Maple Leafs Lost Wasn’t a Goalie

As a Toronto Maple Leafs goalie, Joseph Woll wasn’t the kind of goalie who would fling himself around, making highlight saves every game. He just kept things steady.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Why the Leafs chose to move on from Joseph Woll

There you have it, John Chayka has made his first significant move as the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ general manager. On Tuesday, the Leafs dealt goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 third-round draft pick.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Leafs sign Tinus Luc Koblar to three-year, entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they have signed forward prospect Tinus Luc Koblar to a three-year, entry-level contract. Koblar was the first player that the Leafs selected in the 2025 NHL Draft, as they nabbed him with the No.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16

Maple Leafs predicted to move Easton Cowan this offseason

The 21-year-old Cowan will be entering the second year of the three-year, $2.67 million entry-level contract he signed with the Maple Leafs after being drafted in 2023.

Hurricanes take parting shot at John Tortorella after Stanley Cup win

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