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3 Reasons Gavin McKenna Should Be the Maple Leafs’ 1st Choice

If the Toronto Maple Leafs are sitting there with the No. 1 pick in 2026, there’s really one name that keeps rising above the rest: Gavin McKenna. And honestly, there are three simple reasons why he should be the obvious choice — even in a draft class with serious talent.

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Artur Akhtyamov & Ryan Tverberg stay hot, Toronto Marlies force Game 5 with best effort of the series vs. Cleveland

“We got our team back. They found their confidence. They found their mojo. And I knew they would. We’ve said it all year and all playoffs long: When their backs are against the wall, it brings out the best in them.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23

Why One Bold Toronto Trade Rumour Suddenly Feels Realistic

This trade actually reads like something that could happen, and not just in fantasy land — it answers real needs for both teams and checks a lot of human boxes that often decide deals.

Scott Laughton News / Professor Press Box / May 23

The One Player the Maple Leafs Should Never Have Let Go

Scott Laughton could end up being one of the biggest “what if” stories from the Toronto Maple Leafs over the last couple of seasons. Toronto paid a high price to bring him in from the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2025 trade deadline because they wanted more grit, more leadership, and more playoff-style hockey in the lineup.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Is Marner’s Success a Wake-Up Call for Matthews in Toronto?

Mitch Marner is having the postseason of his life — and it’s raising some uncomfortable questions in the minds of Maple Leafs fans. Not only are fans in

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 23

Marlies Stave Off Elimination vs. the Monsters

The Toronto Marlies showed a bit of backbone on Friday night when they absolutely needed it. After back-to-back uneven performances and staring elimination in the face, they responded with a solid, no-nonsense effort, beating the Cleveland Monsters 5-2 to even the North Division Final at two games apiece.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23

More Than Goals: The Hidden Side of Matthews’ Game

Auston Matthews showing up near the top of the NHL in blocked shots per game is one of those stats that runs counter to a lot of the usual narratives about him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

The Maple Leafs Didn’t Need a Tougher System; They Needed a Better Coach

There’s a growing belief that the Toronto Maple Leafs are heading toward a tougher stretch than people want to admit. Two voices who follow the team closely — Steve Simmons and Justin Bourne — have both floated the idea recently that a quick rebound in 2026-27 might not be easy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Holinka, Marlies Report & Knies Mistake

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter another offseason surrounded by uncertainty, difficult decisions, and growing pressure to finally reshape a roster that continues to fall short when it matters most.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 23

Steve Kouleas believes Maple Leafs can’t go wrong between Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just over a month away from being on the clock to select first overall at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Host of the Power Play

Filip Hronek News / 6IX ON ICE / May 23

Why Filip Hronek would be perfect for the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs need a serious overhaul on the defensive side of the ice, and the Vancouver Canucks’ Filip Hronek could be the perfect player to target in a trade.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 23

Maple Leafs notebook: Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Tinus Luc Koblar shine at IIHF World Championship

Welcome to an offseason edition of Maple Leafs notebook, where we examine current events in the hockey world. As the Maple Leafs continue their offseason,

Ryan Tverberg News / TheLeafsnation / May 23

Ryan Tverberg records three points, Marlies force winner take all Game 5 in Cleveland

The Toronto Marlies live to see another day. Facing elimination on Friday night, the Marlies rallied for a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Monsters to ensure

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 23

No more Mr. Knies guy, Mario Ferraro as a target, and 2nd round pick options: Leaflets

The playoffs march on, and with it, the inevitable Mitch Marner discourse. My two cents is that Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs weren’t working. Marner, as the number two guy behind Auston Matthews in a high-pressure market in Marner’s hometown, was a lot to ask of him.

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Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

If Leafs actually entertain trading Matthews, which landing spots make sense?

Under the new leadership of GM John Chayka and executive senior advisor Mats Sundin, all eyes are on the Toronto Maples Leafs and their plans for this summer.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Gillis, Koblar, Laughton & Bunting

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into another offseason surrounded by the same uncomfortable questions that seem to follow this organization every spring. There’s talent here.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 22

Ray Ferraro floats the idea of Maple Leafs trading down at 2026 NHL Draft

As the Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in the Auston Matthews era, rumours have swirled that the roster could undergo massive

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22

Matthews message to Maple Leafs got lost in recent weeks

There’s been and will continue to be chatter about Auston Matthews and his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, somewhere along the way, the message got lost about what it is he really wants.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Marlies Showing Maple Leafs Habits in AHL Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, is now one loss away from seeing its season end. And, the deeper this series goes, the more the whole series starts to feel eerily familiar to anyone who spent the year watching the Maple Leafs.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 22

Former Canucks GM Mike Gillis details why he wasn’t a fit for Maple Leafs president

Former Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis was considered by many to be a prominent candidate, when the Toronto Maple Leafs opened their search for their next president of hockey operations.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Despite trade rumors, Ekman-Larsson expects to remain with Leafs in 2026-27

This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. The Toronto Maple Leafs are going through a period of change following the disappointment of this past season.

Joseph Woll News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Maple Leafs rumors: Joseph Woll linked to Metropolitan Division team

The Toronto Maple Leafs could have a goaltending conundrum in 2026-27, with three NHL-ready netminders on the roster in Anthony Stolarz, Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby.

Brad Treliving News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Former Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving Speaks Publicly After Firing

The Toronto Maple Leafs wasted no time making major changes following a disappointing 2025-26 season in which they failed to make the postseason. Perhaps the biggest change aimed at shifting the franchise's direction was the firing of former general manager Brad Treliving in late March, while the regular season was still underway.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Maple Leafs Reportedly Considering Major Roster Overhaul with One Untouchable

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a new chapter in franchise history after a disappointing 2025-26 season. The Leafs failed to make the playoffs for the first time in a decade after entering the season expecting to put together a deep postseason run.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 21

Toronto Maple Leafs next coach: Is Denver’s David Carle the perfect fit?

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube was fired last week, sending social media and sports media outlets across the country into a frenzy. The Leafs are signifying the beginning of a new era starting as soon as the 2026–27 NHL season.