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On YouTubeBen Danford News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / September 13
John Gruden after the Leafs prospects’ 4-3 loss to Ottawa: “Ben Danford was really good on the backend… He was outstanding” 
Following the Maple Leafs’ prospects’ 4-3 loss to the Senators’ prospects, head coach John Gruden discussed his team’s performance and the standout individual showings.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 13
Maple Leafs prospect needs more time, but the foundation for success is there
Can Toronto Maple Leafs forward prospect Easton Cowan make the team's roster?
Max Pacioretty News / The Hockey Writers / September 13
Pacioretty Could Be the Missing Piece for the Maple Leafs
If you read my previous Maple Leafs News & Rumours article, you probably already know the basics. Last season, Max Pacioretty earned a spot with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he showed up in the playoffs to help shake things up.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / September 13
Maple Leafs’ New Formula: Strong Bottom Six, Weaker Top Six?
Last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were all about “aces and spaces.” The top players carried the team, while the lower-end players struggled to keep up.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / September 13
NHL Analyst Believes Maple Leafs May Flip Young Forward In Fair Deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be open to moving on from Nicholas Robertson in an offseason or in-season trade, despite signing him to a one-year extension this summer.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 13
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Maccelli vs. Knies, Fabbri’s Fit, and Quillan’s Opportunity
Training camp is almost here, and the Toronto Maple Leafs enter it with no shortage of storylines. For the first time in years, the lineup around Auston Matthews feels less confident, and the absence of Mitch Marner has opened up new battles.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 13
2025 Leafs draft pick Tyler Hopkins excited to take part in rivalry vs. Canadiens
Kingston Frontenacs forward Tyler Hopkins earned the opportunity of a lifetime on July 1st this year when he was selected 86th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2025 entry draft.
Noah Chadwick News / TheLeafsnation / September 13
Maple Leafs prospect Noah Chadwick gearing up for jump to AHL this season
Rookie camp is underway as a team of top Toronto Maple Leafs prospects gear up to face future talent from the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens this weekend.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / September 13
AHL: Toronto Marlies Roster Analysis – Top Forwards
The Toronto Marlies’ forward core has changed dramatically since the beginning of the 2024-25 season. They’re already a team that has struggled somewhat for offence, finishing last season with only 209 total goals – placing 20th in the AHL out of 32 teams, and they’ve also suffered the loss of some of their best scorers to free agency and trade.
Nick Robertson News / TheLeafsnation / September 13
Robertson trade talk, late draft success stories, and clean slates for all: Leaflets
Really jazzed that this will be the last Leaflets I write that isn’t reacting to something on ice related. While the summer break from hockey is good and necessary, and for me personally, an enjoyable stretch of the year, the writing aspect of my life is thrilled that mediocre quotes and David Kampf trade speculation can be put on the back burner.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 13
What you need to know about the Leafs entering 2025 Prospect Showdown
Ahead of the upcoming Prospect Showdown, the Toronto Maple Leafs held two practices at the Ford Performance Centre, where the 26-man team gained further familiarity with each other.
Morgan Rielly News / Yardbarker / September 12
Veteran Maple Leafs defenseman linked to trade, but major obstacles exist
He has decreased his relevance within the team, especially in the power play.
Nick Robertson News / Trade Talk Sports / September 12
Can Robertson Ever Be Physical Enough for the New Maple Leafs?
When the Toronto Maple Leafs talk about reshaping their identity, the word “physical” comes up a lot. Brad Treliving and Craig Berube want a team that can win puck battles, grind through playoff series, and impose itself on opponents.
Auston Matthews News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Maple Leafs Coach Shares Revealing Message on Auston Matthews' Health Before Training Camp
Both Auston Matthews and Craig Berube have offered updates on the Toronto Maple Leafs captain’s health heading into the 2025–26 season. Matthews missed 15 games last year with a training camp injury that lingered through the winter and slowed his production, but the star center said in May that he expected to be fully ready for the new season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 12
Marlies head coach John Gruden outlines expectations, 1st impressions heading into Prospect Showdown
It can be an overlooked component of the preseason, but the Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospects are entering a two-game tournament over the weekend with a chance of making a further impression on the professional club.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 12
Is Nicholas Robertson Running Out of Maple Leafs Chances?
Nicholas Robertson has been one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most talked-about prospects for a while —and for good reason. Drafted 53rd overall in 2019, he quickly made a name for himself with dazzling moments in junior hockey and flashes of real potential during brief NHL stints.
Nick Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12
Maple Leafs Ready to Trade Nick Robertson, Know Ideal Return
NHL Insider Chris Johnston reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be open to moving forward Nick Robertson, despite re-signing him to a one-year, $1.825 million extension this offseason.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 12
Why Maple Leafs links with former Ducks forward makes perfect sense
An NHL analyst urges Toronto Maple Leafs to sign forward Robby Fabbri to a professional tryout (PTO) to compete for a roster spot.
Easton Cowan News / Daily Faceoff / September 12
Should Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan play in the NHL in 2025-26?
To the surprise of nobody, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ pipeline is one of the NHL’s weakest. They’re in win-now mode, and that means shipping out future talent to get immediate help.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / September 11
Top PTO candidates for the Toronto Maple Leafs
While GM Brad Treliving has recently commented on some comfort in the Toronto Maple Leafs depth, he does have a long history of finding a few veteran players to offer opportunities to.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11
Could recently signed left winger's future with Maple Leafs be in jeopardy?
The team did bring him back on a one-year, $1.8 million deal, but his role remains murky after he was scratched in much of the postseason and has struggled to gain the trust of multiple coaches.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / September 10
NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Looking at UFA as Potential Top Line Replacement
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re in the second week of September and inching closer to the start of the preseason.
William Nylander News / Trade Talk Sports / September 9
William Nylander: How Can Maple Leafs Fans Not Like Him?
William Nylander has always been a bit of an enigma with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Some fans think he’s too laid-back, too casual, maybe even a little aloof.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / September 8
What should Maple Leafs do with these depth players?
With the new CBA and playoff salary cap coming into play faster than expected, the Toronto Maple Leafs have some tricky decisions ahead.
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