Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 11

The Maple Leafs Look Like a Team Built for April, Not October

Every summer, NHL teams talk about getting better. They add players. They change coaches. They adjust their roster. But the interesting question is not whether a team improved.

John Chayka News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: New-Look Roster Reveals Chayka’s Vision

If you want to get a sense of where the Toronto Maple Leafs are headed, you could listen to every interview John Chayka and Jim Hiller have given this offseason.

Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / July 11

Ben Danford credits Marlies’ coaching staff for helping transition to pro hockey

While the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season was a failure, the year for 2024 first-round draft pick Ben Danford was quite the opposite and can only be

Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / July 11

Will the Toronto Maple Leafs make the playoffs next season?

While Leafs Nation would prefer to forget, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to advance to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2016. However,

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 11

Have the Maple Leafs Built the NHL’s Most Coach-Friendly Roster?

One of the things we sometimes forget when looking at NHL rosters is that coaches are not just managing talent. They are managing problems. Who takes the tough defensive-zone faceoffs?

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

Insider: Last Year Was 'Really Tough' for William Nylander and Maple Leafs

Nothing went according to plan for William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs on the ice last season, and that came with a fair share of issues off it as well.

Timofei Obvintsev News / TheLeafsnation / July 11

Maple Leafs sign prospect goaltender Timofei Obvintsev to 1-year AHL contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly signed prospect goaltender Timofei Obvintsev to a one-year AHL contract, according to Obvintsev’s agent, Dan Milstein.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 11

New coaches, front office changes, and forward options: Leaflets

John Chayka is making sure that everyone knows he isn’t on vacation yet. The intensity of draft week and the opening of free agency is in the rearview mirror, but the Toronto Maple Leafs’ coaching changes have been finalized, and changes are being made around Hockey Ops.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 10

What does Hayley Wickenheiser's exit show about John Chayka?

Sometimes the biggest news in hockey isn't a trade or a signing. Sometimes it's the people who leave.

Parting ways with Hayley Wickenheiser may have been Leafs GM John Chayka’s 1st mistake this summer

Craig Berube reveals what Maple Leafs lost when Mitch Marner left

Leafs sign William Villeneuve to two-year extension

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 10

Toronto Marlies re-sign Ken Appelby, Sam Stevens, ink 5 more players to contracts

The Toronto Marlies, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, re-signed two players to new deals and signed five additional players to contracts, the team announced on Friday morning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Tavares, Matthews, Berube vs. Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be weeks away from training camp, but that hasn’t slowed the conversation around the team. In fact, with the roster largely set, the debate has shifted from who the Maple Leafs should add to how the pieces they already have should fit together.

Hayley Wickenheiser News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Maple Leafs Part Ways With Hayley Wickenheiser

The Toronto Maple Leafs have parted ways with Assistant General Manager (AGM) Hayley Wickenheiser, the Hockey Hall of Famer confirmed Thursday in a personal statement.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 10

Daily Faceoff lists Maple Leafs among ideal trade destinations for Shane Wright

Although he’s revolutionized the roster completely, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is widely believed to be active as free agency winds down.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 10

Parting ways with Hayley Wickenheiser may have been Leafs GM John Chayka’s 1st mistake this summer

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has been the most active general manager in the league this summer, using optimization concepts to revamp the entire organization.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 10

Who are the Maple Leafs’ ideal linemates for Nick Paul?

Nick Paul was an interesting addition by the Toronto Maple Leafs. For a team that was already bringing in Colton Sissons and Teddy Blueger, giving up a pair of draft picks and Dennis Hildeby to add another bottom-six forward was an interesting choice, especially when the Lightning were able to replace (upgrade on?) Paul easily with Ilya Mikheyev.

Hayley Wickenheiser News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

Maple Leafs Continue Front Office Shakeup: Wickenheiser Among Big Names Leaving

Hayley Wickenheiser has parted ways with the Toronto Maple Leafs after eight seasons with the organization. She began as assistant director of player development in 2018-19, was promoted to Director of Player Development, and then Assistant General Manager, a role she held from 2022 until 2026.

Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made some major changes this offseason, from their coaching staff to making some changes to their player personnel, but they still seem to have one thing left on their agenda to pull off this summer, and that is trading Morgan Rielly.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 8

Craig Berube reveals what Maple Leafs lost when Mitch Marner left

Some have attributed the Leafs' struggles to the loss of Mitch Marner, who was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Daniel Alfredsson calls joining Leafs ‘an exciting day’

Golden Knights poised for 'earthquake' summer with Dylan Larkin in sights

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William Villeneuve News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

Maple Leafs Re-Sign William Villeneuve

In addition to confirming new deals for forwards Jacob Quillan and Ryan Tverberg, the Toronto Maple Leafs also announced another re-signing. According to a team announcement, the Maple Leafs have re-signed defenseman William Villeneuve to a two-year contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / July 6

Insider reveals Maple Leafs are still in pursuit of blockbuster deal

Toronto Maple Leafs fans should be pleased with the work the franchise has done this offseason to reshape its roster. However, it appears they are not finished yet and could still make another blockbuster move.

Maple Leafs GM open to more 'difference-maker' trades

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Golden Knights poised for 'earthquake' summer with Dylan Larkin in sights

Egor Chinakhov earns new deal with Penguins due to breakout play

Flames ink trade acquisition Simon Nemec to five-year deal

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / July 5

Maple Leafs reportedly sign Ryan Tverberg to one-year deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have worked hard throughout the offseason to reshape their roster ahead of next season. According to salary-tracking website PuckPedia, the Maple Leafs have completed another move.

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

The Toronto Maple Leafs have not finished reshaping their roster ahead of next season.

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

Report: Stars’ Jason Robertson to file for arbitration

NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a smart strategy

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / July 4

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

The future of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly continues to be the subject of speculation. The latest to weigh in on the situation was NHL insider David Pagnotta, who said that the 32-year-old defenseman will be traded by the Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a viable (and smart) strategy

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / July 3

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

The Toronto Maple Leafs went from being one of the biggest disappointments last season to one of the most exciting teams heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Gavin McKenna is a big reason why.

Leafs’ No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna signs entry-level contract

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