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Peter Mansbridge discusses Auston Matthews’ play since 69-goal season, upcoming contract status

Amidst the disappointment of this Toronto Maple Leafs season, the question marks around <a href="/nhl/players/auston_matthews/488107">Auston Matthews</a> have begun to grow. Over the past two years, there’s been a clear decline in his production.

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Insider Suggests Kings Would Be Frontrunner for Matthews if Available

Another day, another Auston Matthews rumour making its way around the rumour mill regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs. This time, it comes from NHL insider Darren Dreger during an appearance on the Barn Burner Podcast from just over two weeks ago.

Calle Jarnkrok News / TheLeafsnation / March 27

Calle Jarnkrok likely playing his final games as a Maple Leaf

The clock is ticking on Calle Jarnkrok’s tenure in Toronto. The 34-year-old veteran forward has been in and out of the lineup all season long, and with a declining role, and expiring contract this offseason, Jarnkrok is very likely enjoying his last few weeks as a Maple Leaf.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 27

Report: MLSE CEO Keith Pelley conducting meetings with people inside Maple Leafs, around NHL

Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) President and CEO Keith Pelley is reportedly undergoing meetings with people within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 26

‘This is Going to Be an Offseason of Change in Toronto’, Leafs Want D-Man’s Input

Don’t expect the same Toronto Maple Leafs team that closes the 2025-26 season to be the same one that opens 2026-27. At least, not according to NHL insider

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Winning When They Should Be Losing: The Most Maple Leafs Thing Ever

In a season defined by futility, the Toronto Maple Leafs have found a new way to disappoint, which feels like the most Maple Leaf thing ever… they’re winning at the worst possible time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Joshua & Burn It All Down?

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t make it easy on themselves Wednesday night, but they found a way—and right now, that counts for something. Behind a sharp 40-save performance from Joseph Woll, Toronto held off the New York Rangers for a 4-3 win at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 26

Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll praises Jake McCabe following second straight win

For the 54th time through 73 games this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were outshot, having to rely on goaltender Joseph Woll to make 40 saves in Wednesday’s 4-3 win against the New York Rangers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

3 Changes the Maple Leafs Can’t Avoid

It would be easy—maybe too easy—to call the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season a train wreck. But that kind of language suggests total ruin, nothing left to work with, no way forward except to walk away.

Logan Shaw News / TheLeafsnation / March 26

Logan Shaw becomes Toronto Marlies’ all-time leading scorer

The season may be a lost cause for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but their AHL affiliate has had a few things to celebrate this season. Shaw, 33, signed with the Marlies ahead of the 2022-23 season and has taken on the role of resident veteran presence.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Maple Leafs Can’t Let History Repeat with First-Round Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs season was over before the Olympic break, but reeling off eight straight loses going 0-6-2 coming back from the break solidified that. There’s really nothing positive to take away from this season as it was abysmal from beginning to now.

Jake McCabe News / TheLeafsnation / March 26

Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe jokes about scoring first goal since November after getting ribbed by his kids for never scoring

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe is relieved to have finally scored his first goal since November 18, as his kids were ripping on him for the drought.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / March 26

Maple Leafs Writer Suggests That Auston Matthews Will Be Traded Out West

Auston Matthews’ season has been over for a couple of weeks now, and while he’s been out of sight since, he certainly hasn’t been out of mind. The future of the Toronto Maple Leafs captain has drawn significant attention of late, especially after the fallout from the knee-on-knee hit by Radko Gudas that led to his injury.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 26

Toronto Maple Leafs Roster Outlook: Top AHL prospects for 2026–27

With the Leafs currently sitting 10 points outside of a 2026 wildcard berth with just 10 regular-season games remaining, it is looking increasingly unlikely that the team, which is missing star captain Auston Matthews, will sneak into the Stanley Cup playoffs.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / March 26

John Tavares expresses gratitude in support from Blue Jays despite Maple Leafs’ lost season

Toronto sports fans are in a good mood right now, but it has nothing to do with the Toronto Maple Leafs. While the Maple Leafs have nine games left in

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Maple Leafs Reportedly Ready to Move Players Out This Summer

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be headed for a pretty big shakeup this summer, and it looks like nobody is completely safe. According to NHL insider Darren Dreger, the team is expected to “move out bodies” during the offseason to finally change the mix of the roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 26

New 'DNA' Won’t Save the Maple Leafs—Clear Leadership Might

All this noise about Craig Berube’s “DNA” isn’t just sour-sounding spin; it’s a symptom. The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t failing because they lack talent; they’re failing because the people in charge are sending mixed messages, and the players are left to sort the contradictions themselves.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / March 26

Dave Feschuk believes in Easton Cowan’s ability to impact games moving forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs submitted two of their most complete efforts of the season, in victories over the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers this week.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Win Over the Rangers

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action to take on the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena. It was a very up and down game that saw them stick with it and grind out a 4-3 win.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 26

3 Maple Leafs prospects who could make an impact at NCAA men’s hockey tournament

The NCAA has crowned its respective conference champions, and attention now turns to the national tournament. Consisting of six conference champions and

Joseph Woll News / Field Level Media / March 25

Joseph Woll's 40 saves help Maple Leafs outlast Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs built a 3-0 lead and Joseph Woll made 40 saves in goal Wednesday night in a 4-3 victory over the visiting New York Rangers. The Rangers trimmed the lead to one goal with two second-period power play goals and again cut the lead to one in the third period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / March 24

Maple Leafs collect rare win as Matthew Knies strikes twice vs. Bruins

Matthew Knies scored twice while William Nylander had the eventual game-winner and added an assist to leading the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

Predators erupt for five first-period goals, top Sharks for fifth straight win

Martin Necas scores twice as Avalanche crush Penguins

Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2,000th game

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / March 24

Maple Leafs expected to make significant changes in offseason

The franchise is clearly at a turning point, and next season could be defined by the decisions made in the offseason.

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out day-to-day with upper-body injury

Insider reveals Penguins' trade stance on Erik Karlsson

Alex Ovechkin becomes second NHL player to score 1,000 goals

What are the Blackhawks getting in hockey's top prospect, Anton Frondell?

Hear me out: Are we sleeping on Pacific Division teams as Stanley Cup threats?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 24

The Maple Leafs are failing Easton Cowan: Why Berube’s lines are a disaster

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a poor effort against the Ottawa Senators, losing 5–2 in regulation. The Leafs sit 25th in the standings in a season that has gone completely off the rails.

Dennis Hildeby News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 23

Maple Leafs Recall Dennis Hildeby

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled goaltender Dennis Hildeby from AHL Toronto on an emergency basis. He could dress tomorrow against the Bruins in place of Anthony Stolarz, who was scheduled to start Saturday night’s loss to the Senators but had to go to the hospital to get checked out after taking a puck to the throat during warmups.