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The case for David Carle as Maple Leafs’ next head coach

The case for David Carle as Maple Leafs’ next head coach

There are two things that are readily apparent, as the Toronto Maple Leafs search for their next head coach: prior NHL experience isn’t a prerequisite, and the next hire will have to be the anti-Craig Berube.

Easton Cowan News / Professor Press Box / May 15

Cowan Sparks Rally as Marlies Erase 2–0 Deficit to Take Series Lead

The Toronto Marlies didn’t just win Game 1; they flipped it completely on its head. Down 2–0 late in the second period on the road in Cleveland, the Marlies looked like they were in trouble in the opening game of the North Division finals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 14
Cujo vs. The Cat: Two Maple Leafs Goalies Who Defined Their Eras

Cujo vs. The Cat: Two Maple Leafs Goalies Who Defined Their Eras

If you’ve been around the Toronto Maple Leafs long enough, you know the goalie position has always been a bit of a storyline on its own. Different eras, different expectations, and a lot of pressure packed into one crease.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 14
Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are already working on next season. According to reports, the Canadian franchise is interested in a discard from the New York Rangers.

Slipping to pick No. 5 isn't catastrophic for Rangers
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What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency
The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz
Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 14
Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Chayka's Coach, Mixed Visions & Early Favourites

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Chayka's Coach, Mixed Visions & Early Favourites

One thing we’ve slowly come to believe over the years, watching the Toronto Maple Leafs, is this: general managers and coaches need to see the game the same way.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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 on ClutchPoints / May 14
5 options to replace Craig Berube as Maple Leafs’ head coach

5 options to replace Craig Berube as Maple Leafs’ head coach

It has been an eventful first few weeks for John Chayka and Mats Sundin as the leaders of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office. The team won the NHL Draft Lottery for the first-overall pick, is dealing with trade rumors for their captain, Auston Matthews, and then fired their head coach, Craig Berube.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 14

Maple Leafs and the Private Ownership Model of Hockey Leadership

There’s a deeper layer to the way hockey teams are run — one that doesn’t get talked about much in day-to-day analysis, but quietly shapes almost everything: the structure of private ownership itself.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
Leafs Move On From Berube — Now What Happens to Him?

Leafs Move On From Berube — Now What Happens to Him?

What’s next for Craig Berube? Short answer: he’ll be fine. Getting pushed out in Toronto always looks dramatic on paper, but in reality, this is probably one of those cases where the coach is freed up more than he’s damaged.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
Did the Core Four’s Power Cause Maple Leafs Lost Years?

Did the Core Four’s Power Cause Maple Leafs Lost Years?

Here’s an idea I read this morning that offers a different “take” on the Toronto Maple Leafs problems. Mike Richards told Full Press Hockey that the Maple Leafs’ real issue over the past stretch wasn’t just coaching decisions or bad playoff luck — it was something deeper.

Mats Sundin News / The Hockey Writers / May 14
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Sundin’s Pressure, Leadership Questions & Franchise Reset

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Sundin’s Pressure, Leadership Questions & Franchise Reset

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering one of the most fascinating transitional periods the organization has faced in years. With Mats Sundin stepping into

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / May 14

Head Coach Search Begins in Toronto

A new head coach search is on for the Toronto Maple Leafs. General Manager John Chayka promises to leave no stone unturned. “We’re gonna have a very wide and deep search, people across varying backgrounds and experiences, and through that we’ll pick the right leader,” Chayka told reporters on Wednesday.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Leafs’ Ekman-Larsson named captain for Sweden’s World Championship team

Leafs’ Ekman-Larsson named captain for Sweden’s World Championship team

Toronto Maple Leafs’ defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been named the captain for his native Sweden at the 2026 World Championships. “I feel honored by the opportunity to be captain of Tre Kronor for the third time in my career,” Ekman-Larsson told the Swedish Ice Hockey Association.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
Analyst floats Auston Matthews to Minnesota for star defenseman trade

Analyst floats Auston Matthews to Minnesota for star defenseman trade

Until the hockey world gets official word on whether Auston Matthews is staying with the Toronto Maple Leafs or not, trade rumors and potential landing spots will continue to swirl.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
 The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
 The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 14
Five trade proposals should John Chayka decide to blow up the Maple Leafs’ roster

Five trade proposals should John Chayka decide to blow up the Maple Leafs’ roster

John Chayka and Auston Matthews are going to be connecting over the next couple of weeks, and if Matthews and Chayka can’t get on the same page, there’s a chance that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain asks for a trade.

Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / May 14
What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency

What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency

The whole conversation around Craig Berube’s firing as the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach really isn’t just about whether he was a good coach or not. It’s really about timing, pressure, and what kind of message the Maple Leafs are sending right now about where they think they are as a team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 14
Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan credits Craig Berube on helping him simplify the game

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan credits Craig Berube on helping him simplify the game

The Craig Berube era is officially over in Toronto.  Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka announced Berube’s dismissal Wednesday. Berube’s tenure ends

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 14
Does Matthew Knies Outvalue Auston Matthews on the Trade Market?

Does Matthew Knies Outvalue Auston Matthews on the Trade Market?

There is a ton of uncertainty surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the offseason, with new GM John Chayka now leading the way. Most important of all, of course, remains the Auston Matthews dilemma and whether he will stay or potentially seek a trade out of Toronto.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / May 14
Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson named as Sweden’s captain for IIHF World Championship

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson named as Sweden’s captain for IIHF World Championship

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will captain Sweden at the 2026 IIHF World Championship. Ekman-Larsson was formally named to the team on May 11.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 14
Three potential head coach replacements for Maple Leafs

Three potential head coach replacements for Maple Leafs

The search for a new coach is on for the Toronto Maple Leafs after they decided to part ways with Craig Berube. The decision was made as new general manager (GM) John Chayka cited an organizational shift and wanted to go in a new direction.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
Trade Value Bombshell: Chayka Talks About Matthew Knies’ Future as a Maple Leaf

Trade Value Bombshell: Chayka Talks About Matthew Knies’ Future as a Maple Leaf

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to be a busy team this offseason, and with a new front office led by John Chayka and Mats Sundin, there will be no shortage of speculation surrounding the roster.

Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Leafs rumors: Auston Matthews linked to Central Division playoff team by insider

Leafs rumors: Auston Matthews linked to Central Division playoff team by insider

The noise never ends for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as winning the NHL Draft Lottery and firing the polarizing head coach Craig Berube wasn’t even enough to stop the Auston Matthews trade rumors.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / May 14
Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the firing of Craig Berube

Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the firing of Craig Berube

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ decision to fire head coach Craig Berube was a move that was not all that surprising to those who saw how poorly the team performed this past season.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Rumors / May 13
Could the Maple Leafs please Auston Matthews by trading down to No. 3?

Could the Maple Leafs please Auston Matthews by trading down to No. 3?

David Pagnotta and Jeff Marek discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs and their first overall pick.

Maple Leafs fire HC Craig Berube in move that shouldn't come as huge shock
Leafs GM Chayka says players weren’t consulted on Berube’s firing
Why Toronto is the perfect landing spot for Gavin McKenna
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz
Craig Berube News / Yardbarker / May 13
Maple Leafs fire HC Craig Berube in move that shouldn't come as huge shock

Maple Leafs fire HC Craig Berube in move that shouldn't come as huge shock

The Toronto Maple Leafs are telling head coach Craig Berube sayonara.

Why Toronto is the perfect landing spot for Gavin McKenna
What can the modern history of No. 1 picks tell us about Toronto’s future?
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13
Analyst Believes William Nylander’s Future in Toronto Hinges on Matthews

Analyst Believes William Nylander’s Future in Toronto Hinges on Matthews

How Auston Matthews evaluates new GM John Chayka and executive advisor Mats Sundin’s first offseason on the job will affect everything about the future direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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