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There’s just no quiet time around the Toronto Maple Leafs, is there? Even when the games aren’t front and center, the chatter never dies. It just shifts.

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John Gruden, ahead of the Marlies’ playoffs, on the growth in Easton Cowan: “You can see he has matured… He’s definitely a confident young man”

After the final practice ahead of the series opener against Rochester, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed the team’s playoff preparation, the decision in goal, and the impact of Easton Cowan, Jacob Quillan, Noah Chadwick, Alex Nylander, and Bo Groulx.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / April 21

Maple Leafs’ Draft Lottery Jitters: Time to Worry or Not?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are holding their first-rounder after a brutal 2025-26. Under the current lottery rules, there’s a real chance Toronto keeps the fifth pick.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / April 21

Morgan Rielly’s precipitous decline was emblematic of the Maple Leafs’ overall defensive woes

Morgan Rielly is the longest-tenured member of the Toronto Maple Leafs and has been a great ambassador for the franchise during his career. Rielly is an active leader in the locker room and the larger civic community.

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How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Chris Pronger News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: GM Show, Draft Pick & Pronger Noise

We’re finally at the point where the GM search isn’t a rumour mill anymore. It’s a decision-making sprint. The Toronto Maple Leafs have whittled the list down, moved from Zooms to in-persons, and ownership is smelling the finish line.

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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.

Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Reports suggest trade market for Morgan Rielly is heating up

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason with a ton of uncertainty. For the first time in a decade, they’ve missed the playoffs. And, after how the 2025-26 season played out, just about every player on the team is under the microscope.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 21

Mark Masters calls Easton Cowan a big positive from a tough season

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason started earlier than years past as the club limped through the 2025-26 regular season, finishing second last in the

Matthew Knies News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 21

Matthew Knies reflects on the Leafs’ failures defensively in 2025-26: “I wasn’t expecting to have the plus-minus I did”

After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, Matthew Knies discussed his name popping up in trade rumours, the reasons for the team’s failure, and his desire to remain in Toronto.

Gary Roberts News / TheLeafsnation / April 21

Report: Maple Leafs spoke with Gary Roberts to be part of new management group

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly spoken with Gary Roberts about a potential role in their new front office, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. “I’ve heard that Gary Roberts, who’s done terrific work around the National Hockey League and major junior, ” he said during an appearance on First Up on Monday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 21

Report: Evan Gold, Ryan Martin among finalists for Maple Leafs GM opening

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search to fill out their front office has picked up steam in recent weeks, and NHL insider Frank Seravalli added some fuel onto the fire this week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Maple Leafs rumors: 2 of the finalists in running to be named GM

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not be in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. Still, as the center of the hockey universe, the Maple Leafs general manager search might be the most talked-about topic leading into the most important time of the year.

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Easton Cowan’s AHL Designation Best For His Development

It was a long season for the Toronto Maple Leafs and one that saw rookie forward Easton Cowan in and out of the lineup at times throughout it. To the disappointment of some outside of the organization, the belief was that Cowan’s healthy scratches weren’t exactly positive moves for the young player’s development.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Maple Leafs Have Interviewed Scott White For GM Position

The Maple Leafs have spoken to Stars assistant general manager Scott White to fill their open GM position, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Monday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Could Legacy Be What Keeps Auston Matthews in Toronto?

I want to ask a question I haven’t seen anyone else ask. It’s a little brainworm that won’t show up on salary cap sheets or insider reports, and it comes with a big “what if.” What if the biggest factor in whether Auston Matthews stays in Toronto isn’t money, or term, or geography, or even roster construction?

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Bobby McMann News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

McMann Just Changed Everything: Now What Happens?

Bobby McMann is in one of those “good-problem” spots. He finally got a taste of real opportunity in Seattle, ripped off 10 goals in 18 games, and now every team that matters can picture him fitting in.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Maple Leafs GM Decision Timeline Emerges After Exit Interviews

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of a front-office reset after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade. The team finished last in the Atlantic Division at 32-36-14 and 78 points, and moved on from former general manager Brad Treliving after three seasons and before the regular season ended.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Insider Links 3 Western Conference Teams to Offseason Morgan Rielly Trade

Everyone, including Morgan Rielly himself, knows that the odds of him being traded away from the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer are as high as they’ve ever been.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Insider Reveals What It Would Have Taken for Maple Leafs to Land Andersson

There was a time this season when the Toronto Maple Leafs were looking to add players to help turn around their season. One of those players that the front office had their eye on was Rasmus Andersson, who played for the Calgary Flames.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / April 19

Grading Calle Järnkrok’s Four Seasons with the Maple Leafs

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Calle Järnkrok in 2022, it had that classic low-risk, maybe-this-works kind of feel. It was a smart depth add who could move up and down the lineup and hopefully chip in a bit.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

Maple Leafs Need to Be Smart About Robertson and Maccelli

The restricted free agent (RFA) questions about Nick Robertson and Matias Maccelli are a situation where the Toronto Maple Leafs could overreact or actually set themselves up smartly.

Craig Berube News / Professor Press Box / April 19

What’s Next for Craig Berube and the Toronto Maple Leafs?

What’s going to happen to Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube after the team’s disappointing season? Toronto missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

Michael Pezzetta News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Maple Leafs Place Michael Pezzetta On Waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed forward Michael Pezzetta on waivers on Friday per PuckPedia. This move would allow Pezzetta to join the Toronto Marlies for the Calder Cup Playoffs, if he clears the waiver wire.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Maple Leafs Reassign Easton Cowan

As other teams have done in the past few days, the Maple Leafs reassigned their end-of-season call-ups back to the AHL to aid in their affiliate’s playoff run.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Craig Berube expects to return as Leafs coach in 2026-27

While changes are in motion in the front office in The Six, there might not be any seismic shifts in who’s running things behind the bench…at the moment.

Craig Berube completely failed in his mandate to change, elevate talented Leafs squad

Auston Matthews: 'Can't predict the future' with Leafs

Maple Leafs clinch fifth-best odds in 2026 draft lottery

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 10

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