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3 reasons Maple Leafs missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

3 reasons Maple Leafs missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs went into the 2025-26 season as a team that appeared to have a legitimate chance to dominate the Eastern Conference and get a chance to play for their first Stanley Cup since 1967.

Joseph Woll News / Professor Press Box / April 12
It’s Gotta Be Tough to Be Maple Leafs Joseph Woll

It’s Gotta Be Tough to Be Maple Leafs Joseph Woll

If you are a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, you don’t envy Joseph Woll right now. Sitting in the crease night after night while the whole circus of breakdowns, blown coverages, and greasy rebounds swirls in front of you—that wears on a goalie.

Luke Haymes News / Professor Press Box / April 12
Luke Haymes Played His Way Into the Maple Leafs Conversation

Luke Haymes Played His Way Into the Maple Leafs Conversation

You know, every once in a while, a late-season game that doesn’t mean much on the scoreboard still ends up telling you something about the future. That might’ve been the case with Luke Haymes and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12
Trading William Nylander Makes No Sense Every Game He Plays

Trading William Nylander Makes No Sense Every Game He Plays

Even in a Toronto Maple Leafs season that’s kind of fallen off the rails, William Nylander just keeps showing up. That’s the thing that sticks with you.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

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?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 12
2 Takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 Loss to the Panthers

2 Takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 Loss to the Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost yet another game, this one by a score of 6-2 to the Florida Panthers on their last Saturday night of the season. And, while a lopsided loss usually stings, this one felt a bit different in the bigger picture of the season.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / April 12
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Woll, Villeneuve & Bottom 5

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Woll, Villeneuve & Bottom 5

Saturday night was one of those games you’ve kind of come to expect lately if you’re following the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not a disaster right out of the gate—but not far off either.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 12
Craig Berube on William Villeneuve’s debut: ‘I was pretty happy with him’

Craig Berube on William Villeneuve’s debut: ‘I was pretty happy with him’

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs were completely outplayed by the Florida Panthers in a 6-2 loss on Saturday, head coach Craig Berube found time to reflect one of the few positives.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 12
Toronto Marlies Prospects: Who could make an impact with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Toronto Marlies Prospects: Who could make an impact with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

With the Toronto Maple Leafs stuck in a nightmare season, answers for improvement must come from everywhere. Of course, free agency and trades might factor into a potential turnaround, but so too will the development of prospects.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 12
Maple Leafs and the ‘data driven’ corporate speak

Maple Leafs and the ‘data driven’ corporate speak

Keith Pelley dropped some of the hottest words in corporate speak to a largely hockey-centric audience during his media availability this week. Things

Miroslav Holinka News / TheLeafsnation / April 12

Maple Leafs assign prospect Miroslav Holinka to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned forward prospect Miroslav Holinka to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team announced on Saturday. Holinka is the latest prospect to join the Marlies for the remainder of the 2025-26 season after Tyler Hopkins and Harry Nansi were signed amateur tryout contracts on Monday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 11
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs lost like they were supposed to

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs lost like they were supposed to

With my sincerest apologies to everyone who braved the traffic and shelled out a small fortune to be at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night, but the Maple Leafs delivered the lack of effort that most fans had been hoping for.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11
What Is Berube Really Trying to Prove in Toronto?

What Is Berube Really Trying to Prove in Toronto?

Craig Berube’s finish to the season with the Toronto Maple Leafs has a strange feel to it. On paper, he’s doing the coach-y things because he wants to win.

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
 The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
 The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 11
Maple Leafs Seek Redemption in GM Search: Past Mistake Haunts Them

Maple Leafs Seek Redemption in GM Search: Past Mistake Haunts Them

When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Brad Treliving as general manager in May 2023, the steps they took to find their guy were underwhelming. Perhaps time was a factor as the NHL Draft and free agency were fast approaching.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 11
Maple Leafs’ William Villeneuve excited for NHL debut after four AHL seasons

Maple Leafs’ William Villeneuve excited for NHL debut after four AHL seasons

William Villeneuve will get his chance to join Jacob Quillan, Artur Akhtyamov and Luke Haymes as players who made their NHL debut this season with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Maple Leafs Announce Anthony Stolarz News with Off-Season Implications

Maple Leafs Announce Anthony Stolarz News with Off-Season Implications

The 2025-26 NHL season can't end soon enough for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto, eliminated from postseason contention for more than a week and for the

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11
Is T.J. Hughes the Low-Risk Forward Toronto Actually Needs?

Is T.J. Hughes the Low-Risk Forward Toronto Actually Needs?

Recently, there’s a prospect named T.J. Hughes on the horizon that might fit the Maple Leafs. He’s a Hamilton, Ontario, product who just finished his career at the University of Michigan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11
Maple Leafs Shut Down 3 — Could This Be Goodbye for Good?

Maple Leafs Shut Down 3 — Could This Be Goodbye for Good?

According to Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, defenseman Brandon Carlo, forward Dakota Joshua, and goaltender Anthony Stolarz are all done for the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 11
Leafs’ Carlo, Joshua, Stolarz out for rest of season

Leafs’ Carlo, Joshua, Stolarz out for rest of season

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters, including Chris Johnston of The Athletic, on Saturday that veterans Dakota Joshua, Brandon Carlo and Anthony Stolarz will miss the rest of the regular season with their respective injuries.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 11
Maple Leafs Announce Stolarz, Carlo & Joshua Done For Season

Maple Leafs Announce Stolarz, Carlo & Joshua Done For Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that Anthony Stolarz, Brandon Carlo, and Dakota Joshua are all done for the remainder of the season. All three players were injured in the game against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / April 11
Maple Leafs Quick Hits: OEL, Haymes, Lorentz & Rielly

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: OEL, Haymes, Lorentz & Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs came out of Thursday night in New York with a 5–3 loss to the New York Islanders, but it wasn’t exactly a quiet night. Toronto got contributions up and down the lineup, some looks from the youngsters, and the usual mix of positives and frustrations that seem to follow them this time of year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 10
Maple Leafs may have found their next offensive piece

Maple Leafs may have found their next offensive piece

Despite losing 3-5 to the New York Islanders on Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs got something out of the game and likely found a new offensive solution for the future.

Maple Leafs announce several roster moves
The next Maple Leafs GM: A tiered list of candidates
The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz
Easton Cowan News / 6IX ON ICE / April 10
Why Easton Cowan’s evolution is helping the Toronto Maple Leafs culture

Why Easton Cowan’s evolution is helping the Toronto Maple Leafs culture

Easton Cowan is on a mission this year. In the past few months, the Cowboy has changed his game from a soft, flashy rookie into a gritty, playmaking, tough SOB to play against.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10
Maple Leafs announce several roster moves

Maple Leafs announce several roster moves

Earlier this afternoon the Toronto Maple Leafs shared several roster moves: Benoit-Olivier Groulx has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, while a number of players have been recalled from the farm club on an emergency basis.

Sunny Mehta News / Yardbarker / April 5
Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job

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.

Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies shares 'weird' experience after loss to Kings
Maple Leafs forward receives blunt assessment from HC Craig Berube
Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans
The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz
Morgan Rielly News / Yardbarker / April 4
Morgan Rielly sends message to Maple Leafs after playoff elimination

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.

Leafs’ next GM will have big roster decisions to make
Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans
Maple Leafs forward receives blunt assessment from HC Craig Berube
The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

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