Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 15

Daily Faceoff places Maple Leafs in win-now window ahead of 2025-26 season

Although it’s been a summer of change for the Toronto Maple Leafs, their short-term prognosis doesn’t appear to be much different than it was during the Core Four era.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Flames’ Joni Jurmo, Maple Leafs’ Ty Voit placed on unconditional waivers

Flames defense prospect Joni Jurmo and Maple Leafs forward prospect Ty Voit are both on unconditional waivers Tuesday to terminate their entry-level contracts, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rielly’s Role, Thrun’s Arrival & More Moves Ahead?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs navigate the back half of their offseason, a few things have become clear. First, they still have roster holes to fill. Second, they may be betting on internal growth just as much as outside additions.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 15

Pivoting to the point: Puck moving defencemen gaining steam as Maple Leafs’ trade targets

In some ways it seems like 2025 was the wrong summer to give up on an elite offensive talent. Options seem to be limited when it comes to finding a player

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Maple Leafs Are Better With Pezzetta and Thrun Than Reaves

Ryan Reaves’ tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs has come to an end after he was traded to the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Henry Thrun. At the end of his season meeting with general manager Brad Treliving, Reaves expressed a desire for a trade and recently stated there wasn’t a fit with the team after he was put on waivers.

Henry Thrun News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

What newly-acquired Maple Leafs defenseman Henry Thrun is excited for after surprise trade

Henry Thrun’s relaxing afternoon in front of the TV turned into a life-changing moment before he even had time to process it. One minute, he was watching Top Gun; the next, his phone was lighting up with a call from San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Maple Leafs Predicted to Land 7-Time All-Star

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their offseason, one of the main goals is to improve the defensive unit. Toronto wants to truly contend for a Stanley Cup next season, and one of the ways to make that happen is to upgrade the blueline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Scribes Suggests $20M Short-Term Solution if Maple Leafs Trade Rielly

In a recent TSN column, analyst Travis Yost floated the idea of a trade by the Toronto Maple Leafs to acquire Erik Karlsson. Yost’s hypothetical involved seeing Karlsson as a potential short-term fill-in for long-time blueliner Morgan Rielly.

Henry Thrun News / TheLeafsnation / July 14

Maple Leafs’ Henry Thrun learned of trade while watching Top Gun, will wear No. 3

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Henry Thrun met with reporters Monday afternoon over Zoom, where he revealed he will be wearing No. 3. Thrun was acquired in a trade with the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Ryan Reaves on July 10.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Ranking the Maple Leafs’ Recent Game 7 Losses By Level of Heartbreak

Seven is an unlucky number for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sure, it hangs from the rafters in honour of two legendary defencemen, King Clancy and Tim Horton, and was also worn by former Maple Leaf greats like Lanny McDonald and Gary Roberts.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / July 15

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs Have Some Different Routes They Could Go

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs could still use a top-six winger. They don’t really want to trade prospect Easton Cowan, and they don’t have a lot of trade picks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

The Pressure in Toronto Is Real—And It’s Pushing Players Out

When Ryan Reaves was traded to the San Jose Sharks this offseason, he didn’t just pack his bags—he left behind a pointed observation. In his words, “the whole city wanted me out of there.” For most hockey fans, that might sound dramatic.

Jack Roslovic News / 6IX ON ICE / July 14

Toronto Maple Leafs: Should they sign Jack Roslovic?

Even though July 1 has come and gone, and most of the high-profile free agents have signed new contracts, there are still some unrestricted free agents up for grabs.

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Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / July 14

13 years later, how does Morgan Rielly compare to the rest of the 2012 NHL Draft class?

If you’re not looking for a reason to feel old, stop reading now. It’s been 13 years since the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Morgan Rielly, the current longest-serving member of the team.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / July 13

9 years later, how does Auston Matthews compare to the rest of the 2016 NHL Draft class?

When Auston Matthews was selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016, it was a development that was expected to change the franchise’s fortunes.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marner Reckoning, Blue Line Biggies & McMann Make-or-Break

The Toronto Maple Leafs have entered another transformative offseason. With Mitch Marner now gone, the organization is recalibrating, not rebuilding. The search is on for high-end talent, particularly on the blue line, and internal players like Bobby McMann are being challenged to seize opportunity under second-year head coach Craig Berube.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners for forward

Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners in deal for $15M forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for a top-six forward, and according to one source, the Pittsburgh Penguins may be the perfect trade partner.

Pittsburgh acquires goalie Arturs Silovs in trade with Canucks

Could these players be the centerpiece of a blockbuster Vancouver-Devils deal?

Analyst claims that Toronto's offseason hinges on one crucial move

Oilers letting Jeff Skinner walk finalizes fix on two big missteps

The Kraken’s offseason moves haven’t made a ton of sense

Rylan Fellinger News / 6IX ON ICE / July 13

Toronto Maple Leafs 2025 draft pick profile #5: Rylan Fellinger

If you were to ask any Toronto Maple Leafs fan what the ideal Brad Treliving player is, they’d almost all say a big right-handed defenceman. So naturally, in the sixth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Leafs selected 6’4” right defenceman Rylan Fellinger.

Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / July 13

Bobby McMann needs to take his game to the next level in 2025-26

Bobby McMann’s 2024-25 season ended with a sour taste in his mouth, and heading into the offseason, he should be circled as someone on the Toronto Maple Leafs who could bounce back and break out in 2025-26.