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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 8
Maple Leafs assign Luke Haymes and William Villeneuve to AHL’s Toronto Marlies
Forward Luke Haymes and defenceman William Villeneuve have been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday morning.
Tom Fitzgerald News / Inside The Rink / April 8
Maple Leafs GM Search Gets a New Target
Could the Toronto Maple Leafs hire one of their alumni as the new general manager? Tom Fitzgerald was recently released by the New Jersey Devils. MLSE could have an interest in him for the role of GM, President of Hockey Operations, or both.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 8
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Holinka headlines Marlies reinforcements as CHL playoffs wrap up
Welcome back to another edition of the Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup! As we near the middle of April, various leagues have started to wind down for the season, but there’s still plenty to cover from the Leafs’ pipeline, so let’s get right into it.
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
How the Maple Leafs Should Navigate Their Biggest Offseason Yet
This offseason is shaping up to be one of the most chaotic in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs. With the team officially out of the playoffs and the Brad Treliving era now in the rearview mirror, the focus has shifted to what feels like a massive retool.
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 / TheLeafsnation / April 8
Oliver Ekman-Larsson named Maple Leafs’ nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been named as the nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy by the Toronto chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 8
Bruce Boudreau believes next Maple Leafs GM needs to know people, not just analytics
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason agenda is set to be unlike anything many fans are used to, as the club is poised to miss the playoffs for the first
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7
Maple Leafs Need to Get Creative with Undrafted Players
Over the past few seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gone all-in on winning immediately, which has meant giving up quite a few draft picks. Now their prospect pool is thinner than you’d want for a team with big expectations.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 7
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Stecher, Cowan, Hundley, Buhr & Muzzin
The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t hit the ice again until Wednesday night against the Washington Capitals, which leaves a bit of breathing room — for the team and for anyone trying to make sense of where things are headed.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 7
The case for Maple Leafs promoting internal GM candidates
MLSE CEO Keith Pelley said his next hire will be the most important decision he makes during his tenure. As the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired an outside search firm, the process is underway to find the next president of hockey operations and/or general manager.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 7
Maple Leafs Being Questioned Over ‘Sketchy’ Search Firm Hiring
Several sources have confirmed that the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Neil Glasberg and PBI Sports to assist with their search for a new head of hockey operations.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 7
Leafs lineup news: Ekman-Larsson returns to practice, Haymes called up from Marlies
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson returned to practice after missing Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings due to injury. Ekman-Larsson has recorded eight goals and 38 points in 73 games for the Maple Leafs.
Luke Haymes News / TheLeafsnation / April 7
Maple Leafs recall forward Luke Haymes from AHL’s Toronto Marlies on emergency basis
The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled forward Luke Haymes from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) on emergency basis, the team announced on Tuesday morning.
Luke Haymes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7
Maple Leafs Recall Luke Haymes
The Maple Leafs announced that they’ve recalled forward Luke Haymes from AHL Toronto on an emergency basis. The 22-year-old could be an option to make his NHL debut tomorrow against the Capitals.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7
Toronto Maple Leafs’ GM Search Firm Choice Drawing Concern
According to Sportsnet’s Luke Fox, “Hearing Maple Leafs using Neil Glasberg and PBI Sports to search for Leafs new head of hockey operations. PBI was used to find execs in Vancouver, Anaheim, and Philadelphia.” This is an intriguing choice, Frank Seravalli hints, who penned a 2023 piece about a conflict-of-interest issue with the firm.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 7
Simplistic Thinking Won’t Fix the Maple Leafs — Here’s What Might
Over the past nine seasons or so, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been led either by a group that valued analytics — as in Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan — or by something closer to old-school, gut-feel hockey thinking under Brad Treliving and coach Craig Berube.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 7
Maple Leafs’ Holinka Reaching Hidden Gem Territory With Playoff Performance
The Canadian Hockey League playoffs are well underway across the country. With a rough season coming to an end for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s a great opportunity to see some of the team’s top prospects in action.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 7
Penguins emerging as destination for Matthews or Nylander
The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering a fascinating crossroads as the organization balances its aging core with the need to build toward the future. With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin still leading the way, the window to contend hasn’t fully closed — but it’s narrowing.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 7
Craig Button: Alignment with Auston Matthews will be ‘driver’ of GM search
The Toronto Maple Leafs have five more regular-season games remaining during the 2025-26 regular season, before all eyes shift to one of the most important
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6
Maple Leafs Need Two Hires to Solve Their Failure Modes
The purpose of this post is simple. I want to explain why the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t just need one high-level front-office hire. They need two complementary executives.
Brad Treliving News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6
Brad Treliving was never a good fit with the Maple Leafs
Last week, news broke that the Maple Leafs had relieved general manager Brad Treliving of his duties, ending an underwhelming tenure with the team that never made sense from the day he was hired in late May 2023.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 5
Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job
A surprising name has emerged in recent hours as a possible successor to Brad Treliving as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs: Sunny Mehta, an assistant general manager with the Florida Panthers.
Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5
Trade Talk Swirls, But Leafs Should Hold Firm on Matthew Knies
Barring a major rebuild, the Toronto Maple Leafs need to keep a core of point-producing players. That group includes Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Matthew Knies.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 4
Morgan Rielly sends strong message to Maple Leafs after early playoff elimination
Perhaps a scenario that not many had on their bingo card before the start of the 2025-26 NHL season was the Toronto Maple Leafs being eliminated from playoff contention this early.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 4
Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans
The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially been eliminated from the NHL playoffs this season, and their final six games can be used as a testing ground. That is at least what the head coach Craig Berube's latest roster move suggests.
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