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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.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs 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.

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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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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 / 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

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 25

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 25 penalty minutes in their last two wins: “The guys are sticking up for each other, and I’ve got no problem with it… It goes a long way with culture and team chemistry”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-3 win over the New York Rangers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 31-29-13. On the team’s performance: I could tell early on that we were lacking a little juice tonight — travel, a tough game in Boston, and we used up a lot of energy.

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.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 25

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs outshot 43-18 by Rangers, rewarded with two points

The title is harsh, but so has been watching the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. The Maple Leafs are all but eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs,

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Lead / March 25

Maple Leafs Must Decide Whether to Retool or Rebuild This Offseason

For the first time since the 2015-16 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be missing the playoffs. With the team struggling on the ice, a crucial offseason lies ahead.

Matthew Knies News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Matthew Knies Is the Perfect Trade Target for the Blackhawks

Following the NHL Trade Deadline, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Chicago Blackhawks were among the teams that had called the Toronto Maple Leafs about promising young winger Matthew Knies.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-2 Win Over Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs took advantage of a lacklustre performance by the Boston Bruins and left TD Garden with a 4-2 win on Tuesday night. Matthew Knies, Max Domi, and William Nylander scored for the Maple Leafs, while John Tavares had three assists and Anthony Stolarz made 18 saves on 20 shots.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25

Goalie Playing Better Than Your Plan: Maple Leafs at a Crossroads

Let me throw something out there that sounds a little backwards at first. After last night’s 4–2 win over the Boston Bruins, should the Toronto Maple Leafs sit Anthony Stolarz the rest of the way?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies, Stolarz, Nylander & Logical Priorities

I read a comment last night from a frustrated fan that made me smile more than I probably should have. The Toronto Maple Leafs, apparently, “don’t even know how to tank properly.” After a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins, maybe there’s something to that.

Charlie Coyle News / 6IX ON ICE / March 25

2026 Free Agency: Why Charlie Coyle is the analytical solution to the Toronto Maple Leafs 2C problem

The biggest need for the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer is signing a capable second-line centre. John Tavares is not that guy anymore, but his $4.38M AAV deal means he can easily be moved down to the third line and feast on lesser competition.

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.

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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.