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Matt Larkin floats the idea of Maple Leafs buying out Morgan Rielly this summer

The National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup was handed out on Sunday night to the Carolina Hurricanes, putting an end to the 2025-26 season and making the

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Maple Leafs Sign Forward to Three-Year Contract Amid NHL Offseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs are moving early in the offseason and looking to build for the future of the organization. Toronto announced a move involving one of their recent draft picks on Monday, revealing that forward Tinus Luc Koblar has signed a three-year entry-level contract.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Leafs sign Tinus Luc Koblar to three-year, entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they have signed forward prospect Tinus Luc Koblar to a three-year, entry-level contract. Koblar was the first player that the Leafs selected in the 2025 NHL Draft, as they nabbed him with the No.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Leafs Sign Tinus Luc Koblar To Entry-Level Contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have come to terms with one of their top prospects. Forward Tinus Luc Koblar has signed a three-year, entry-level contract. This move will move Koblar to North America on the heels of a strong performance with Team Norway at the 2026 World Championship.

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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?

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Tinus Luc Koblar News / TheLeafsnation / June 15

Maple Leafs sign prospect Tinus Luc Koblar to entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that they had signed forward Tinus Luc Koblar to a three-year entry-level contract. No further details were announced.

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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 / Trade Talk Sports / June 15

Maple Leafs predicted to move Easton Cowan this offseason

The 21-year-old Cowan will be entering the second year of the three-year, $2.67 million entry-level contract he signed with the Maple Leafs after being drafted in 2023.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 15

Report: John Chayka in discussions with Morgan Rielly’s camp regarding potential trade out of Toronto

The longest tenured Toronto Maple Leafs player might be finding a new home this summer. Morgan Rielly, drafted by the Leafs fifth overall in the 2012 NHL Draft, has truly been around for the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Report: Morgan Rielly, Leafs discussing ‘possibility of him going elsewhere’ this offseason

Despite being the longest-tenured member of the franchise, the Morgan Rielly era in the Six might be coming to an end. According to a report from Jonas Siegel of The Athletic, there have been discussions between Rielly’s agent, J.P.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Shaw, Danford, Thrun, Eakins, Pavelski, Cassidy & Gruden

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that the offseason doesn’t really begin when the Toronto Maple Leafs are finished playing. It begins when everyone starts looking for clues about what’s next.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 15

Which of their four goaltending options should the Toronto Maple Leafs move on from?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs are nearly in full offseason mode, with the draft approaching, now is the time to evaluate their goaltending situation. As of right now, the two main guys guarding the crease for the Leafs are Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 15

Should the Leafs look at goaltender Michal Orsulak as mid-to-late-round pick?

Michal Orsulak is an intriguing name to watch in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old Czech goaltender was passed over last July, but is expected to be taken this year after his debut North American season with the WHL’s Prince Albert Raiders.

Logan Shaw News / TheLeafsnation / June 15

Logan Shaw scores in overtime, Marlies take commanding 2-0 series lead in Calder Cup Finals

Logan Shaw scored in overtime on Sunday night to give the Toronto Marlies a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Wolves, and a 2-0 series lead in the AHL’s Calder Cup Finals.

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John Gruden on Marlies captain Logan Shaw scoring the OT winner in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Final: “He is our pulse. He is the heartbeat of this team.”

Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team’s 5-4 overtime win over the Chicago Wolves in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Final. On the team overcoming a slow start: Obviously, on the first two shifts, they came out ready to go.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Marlies MVP Race Takes Shape: Lettieri, Akhtyamov, Villeneuve in Tight Battle

The Jack E. Butterfield Trophy is awarded to the American Hockey League (AHL) playoff MVP. It’s one of those awards that usually looks obvious in hindsight.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Growth, Danford’s Rise & Gruden as Head Coach?

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be searching for a new head coach and preparing for an important offseason, but some of the most encouraging developments in the organization are happening a level below the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

The 2026 NHL 'Do Not Draft' List

We are now under two weeks away from the Toronto Maple Leafs being on the clock with the first-overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. With that, it’s time to release our annual “Do Not Draft” list.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 14

The Leafs Nation’s staff roundtable: 2026 NHL Draft primer

The 2026 NHL Draft is fast approaching, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have plenty of things that need to be done in the lead-up to them making the first overall pick.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 14

Professor’s Cup of Coffee: When a Maple Leafs Injury Becomes a Roster Fix

There’s something about my early morning hockey reading that makes certain patterns stand out a little more clearly than they do in the middle of a season.

Vinni Lettieri News / Professor Press Box / June 13

Lettieri Powers Marlies Past Wolves in Game 1, but Series Feels Wide Open

The Toronto Marlies took the first step toward a Calder Cup championship Friday night, defeating the Chicago Wolves 4–2 on the road in Game 1 of the AHL Finals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

3 Teams Were Hoping Auston Matthews Would Bolt — Now What?

For a few months this spring, three NHL franchises were watching Toronto’s chaos very carefully — and quietly hoping it would spill over into something bigger.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Gavin McKenna: Is He the Right Player for Toronto’s Pressure?

Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs isn’t just about putting up points. It’s about living in the pressure cooker every single day and actually smiling while you’re in it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 13

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs swap Morgan Rielly for Darnell Nurse?

It was reported last week by Sportsnet’s Mark Spector that the Oilers organization was planning to have discussions with defenceman Darnell Nurse regarding his future with the franchise.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto won’t ask Morgan Rielly for trade list

There is considerable speculation about the future of longtime veteran defenseman Morgan Rielly with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 due to a woefully inconsistent 2025-26 campaign marked by numerous injuries and offensive struggles.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs Waiting for an Unavailable Coach?

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have another intriguing name to consider in their ongoing coaching search, as Bruce Cassidy is reportedly open to the opportunity.

Auston Matthews News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews' Future in Toronto Gets Update from Pierre LeBrun

The Toronto Maple Leafs are navigating a pivotal offseason following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign that saw the team miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade.