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Maple Leafs Need Balance, Not Just Physicality

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t need another identity swing. They’ve tried that. What they need now is balance—real, functional, playoff-ready balance. For a few years under Sheldon Keefe, the Maple Leafs leaned into a run-and-gun, puck-possession style.

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Growing Talk Around John Chayka as Maple Leafs GM, Frontrunner Now 'Out'

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search for a new general manager, and recent reports suggest the process may be shifting in an unexpected direction.

Artur Akhtyamov News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 23

Artur Akhtyamov notches first career playoff shutout, Toronto Marlies dominate Rochester in Game 1

“In a best-of-three, we know we can’t afford a bad start, especially against a team that transitions like they do and gets after it. Any mistake that you make, they will be quick to transition.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

Scribe Says Maple Leafs Should Make ‘Full-Court Press’ for Best NHL Has to Offer

According to The Athletic’s Jonas Siegel, “If they haven’t already, the Leafs should try anyway, make a full-court press for the best the league has to offer.” The scribe argues that, as the Maple Leafs look for a new GM or President of Hockey Ops, they shouldn’t be afraid to go after names already involved with other NHL organizations.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Lettieri, Cowan, Gold & Reaves

When the Toronto Maple Leafs are not in the middle of a playoff run, things still aren’t quiet. The Toronto Marlies are playing meaningful games, names still circulate in front-office conversations, and I find myself thinking about former players and wondering what they might be doing now.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / April 23

Toronto Maple Leafs – Potential Free Agent and GM Candidates

Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: The Toronto Maple Leafs will have just over $22 million to work with this offseason, and that is with 20 players under contract.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 23

NHL Rumors: What direction will Maple Leafs go with Nick Robertson? Plenty of decisions looming for Red Wings this offseason

Jeremy Tingly of The Leafs Nation: It’ll be another offseason of uncertainty for Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nick Robertson. He asked for a trade last offseason, but didn’t get one.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

The Maple Leafs Are The League’s Most Troubled Team

The headlines about the Maple Leafs over the past 12 months have been largely negative, and for good reason. The team hasn’t been good since being knocked out of last year’s playoffs in the second round, and they’ve been a circus off the ice as well.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / April 23

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan reflects on adversity faced in first NHL season

As the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 regular season gets further in the rear view, the time to dissect what transpired awaits over the course of one of the longest offseasons for the club in recent memory. In a year where so much went wrong, one of the lone bright spots was the emergence of rookie forward Easton Cowan.

Darren Raddysh News / 6IX ON ICE / April 23

The Toronto Maple Leafs must gamble on Darren Raddysh this free agency

After another disappointing end to the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, a lot of fans would argue that something needs to change in Leaf Land. Some may argue that the management change may be enough with the firing of GM Brad Treliving.

Simon Benoit News / TheLeafsnation / April 23

Simon Benoit wasn’t what the Leafs needed him to be in 2025-26

Simon Benoit was a fun little story in 2023-24. He was brought in as an afterthought and a head scratching one at that. Statistically he seemed like he was the worst defenceman in the NHL and he was barely cracking the lineup of the worst team in hockey.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / April 23

Why Maple Leafs, Sharks could emerge as ideal offseason trade partners

With significant roster decisions looming once a new management regime is in place, don’t be surprised to see the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks complete an offseason trade together involving defenceman Morgan Rielly.

Craig Berube News / Professor Press Box / April 23

Did Craig Berube Write the Obituary for His Own Job?

You don’t usually see a coach write the obituary for his own tenure, but there were moments this season where it felt like that’s exactly what was happening.

Morgan Rielly News / Inside The Rink / April 23

Toronto Trade Options for Morgan Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason with considerable uncertainty. They’ve missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade. After

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Dean Lombardi News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 22

Maple Leafs Front Office Candidates, Part 1: Scott White, Evan Gold, Mike Gillis & Dean Lombardi

It sounds like the Maple Leafs will announce a new leader at the top of their chain of command sooner rather than later. As we’ve worked through the job and the challenges involved — in particular, off the ice — it’s clear that this is a job that will go much deeper than simply finding […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Whatever Happened to Ex-Maple Leafs Goalie Erik Källgren?

Whatever happened to former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Erik Källgren? It’s one of those questions that sneaks up on you if you’ve followed the Maple Leafs over the past few years.

Shane Doan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Canucks ask Maple Leafs permission for Shane Doan interview, but for what?

The Vancouver Canucks finished last in the NHL this season and promptly fired GM Patrik Allvin as a result. It is now time for them to request interviews with potential candidates, and one name has come up, but it may not be for the GM role.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / April 22

Auston Matthews had a career-worst season in a system that held him back

When Auston Matthews is at his best, the Toronto Maple Leafs have themselves a genuine unicorn of a player. For a franchise that sorely lacked a number one centre ever since Mats Sundin left, Matthews came in and gave them what they were looking for and then some.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

2 early Maple Leafs trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered through a nightmarish season in 2025-26, one that apparently has set the franchise back and may lead to a complete retooling in the upcoming offseason.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Would Gavin McKenna Immediately Help Turn Around the Maple Leafs?

A seven-game losing streak to conclude the 2025–26 season has the Toronto Maple Leafs with the 5th-best odds heading into the NHL Draft Lottery. While

Chris Pronger News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Chris Pronger Shoots Down Rumor Related to Maple Leafs GM Job

Chris Pronger is rumored to be among the candidates for the vacant GM opening with the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, don’t believe everything you hear about how far along the team and the former NHL defenseman are in their conversations.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

The 10 worst Leafs moves of the last 10 years

In one week and one day, it will be the 10-year anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the first-overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, ensuring they can select Auston Matthews.

Bobby McMann News / Professor Press Box / April 22

Any Chance Bobby McMann Loops Back to Toronto?

Here’s one of those small hockey storylines that somehow turns into a real conversation. Bobby McMann is traded by former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving to Seattle and gets a real shot.

Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Reports suggest trade market for Morgan Rielly is heating up

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason with a ton of uncertainty. For the first time in a decade, they’ve missed the playoffs. And, after how the 2025-26 season played out, just about every player on the team is under the microscope.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Maple Leafs GM Decision Timeline Emerges After Exit Interviews

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of a front-office reset after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade. The team finished last in the Atlantic Division at 32-36-14 and 78 points, and moved on from former general manager Brad Treliving after three seasons and before the regular season ended.