Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 15

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Standouts from the Prospect Challenge

I love the prospect tournaments that lead into the pre-season. I'm a prospect guy, I can't help it. It's fun to see guys together when they're generally scattered through the hockey world, and in different stages of their development.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / September 15

The Maple Leafs’ standout performers and other takeaways from the 2025 prospect tournament

The new NHL season is finally upon us, with the prospects tournament now over and training camps set to open this week. I have a piece teed up on the Maple Leafs’ five-on-five play heading into their second year under head coach Craig Berube, but my notes from the prospect tournament weekend ended up quite […]

Simon Benoit News / TheLeafsnation / September 15

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Simon Benoit?

Simon Benoit was the positive surprise of the 2023-24 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs and he followed up by establishing himself firmly as the team’s No.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 14

Luke Haymes, Ryan Kirwan, Ryan Tverberg lead Maple Leafs prospects past Canadiens in fight-filled contest

Ryan Tverberg scored twice for the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect team in a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025 Prospect Showdown. It was a passionate battle between both historical rivals, with three fights taking place, two of which occurred during a tense first period.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 14

Maple Leafs, Canadiens prospect teams square off in two fights during 1st period

Never underestimate the intensity of the Toronto Maple Leafs-Montreal Canadiens rivalry, even if it’s during a prospects tournament game. The first period of Sunday’s game between Toronto and Montreal’s prospects teams turned into a heated affair, rather quickly.

Max Pacioretty News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Maple Leafs Roster Crunch: Youth vs. Veterans, Pacioretty’s Role & the Bottom-Six Logjam

As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into training camp, there’s a lot of chatter about roster spots and who might break through this season. With the top lines

Henry Thrun News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Maple Leafs’ Henry Thrun Should Earn Bottom-Pairing Role for 2025-26 Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gone through some massive changes this summer, losing superstar forward Mitchell Marner and having to try and make some different additions to keep them competitive and dominant offensively.

John Tavares News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Maple Leafs Coach Sees 'No Signs of Slowing Down' in Aging John Tavares

John Tavares could have tested the open market this summer and commanded a contract larger than the four-year, $17.52 million deal he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Anthony Stolarz News / Yardbarker / September 15

Maple Leafs star makes bold contract demand, but deal not yet close

The Toronto Maple Leafs are working on extending the contract of their starting goalie, Anthony Stolarz, and the New Jersey native made a bold declaration about his expectations for a potential new deal.

Anthony Stolarz Seeks Specific Deal as Maple Leafs Negotiate Extension

Veteran Maple Leafs defenseman linked to trade, but major obstacles exist

Maple Leafs prospect needs more time, but the foundation for success is there

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / September 14

NHL Analyst Reveals Two Key Factors Which Could Hold Up Maple Leafs' Free Agent Signing

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into training camp with a retooled roster, but with some questions still lingering about whether or not they will add one more forward to their final roster.

Anthony Stolarz News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Anthony Stolarz Seeks Specific Deal as Maple Leafs Negotiate Extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs and goaltender Anthony Stolarz are in the middle of negotiations on a potential contract extension, with both sides working toward a new deal.

Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / September 14

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Bobby McMann?

Bobby McMann may have provided more variance than any other member of the Toronto Maple Leafs last season. McMann was scratched for opening night, a decision that appeared to be puzzling at the time, and even more confusing when the 28-year-old started October on fire.

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The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Stolarz Extension Talk, Chinakhov’s Trade Request & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Anthony Stolarz of the Toronto Maple Leafs is due for an extension, and both sides have been talking about getting a deal done.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 14

Maple Leafs’ Luke Haymes, Jacob Quillan, John Gruden on loss to Senators: ‘Our best 15 minutes was the last’

It was a hard-fought battle, but the Toronto Maple Leafs dropped the opening game of the 2025 Prospect Showdown, losing 4-3 to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Why Maple Leafs should sign former Devils center Michael McLeod

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be attentive to any opportunity that the market offers, and a potential signing that is worth analyzing is that of Michael McLeod.

NHL players in Hockey Canada trial eligible to play Dec. 1

Maple Leafs prospect needs more time, but the foundation for success is there

Why Maple Leafs links with former Ducks forward makes perfect sense

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 13

Quillan, Haymes score as Maple Leafs fall 4-3 to Senators in Prospect Showdown

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell 4-2 to the Ottawa Senators in the first tilt of the 2025 Prospect Showdown. A late second-period goal from recent NCAA signing Luke Haymes and third-period markers from Jacob Quillan and Ryan Kirwan weren’t enough to overcome an early 3-0 lead from the Senators’ prospects.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 13

Maple Leafs prospect needs more time, but the foundation for success is there

Can Toronto Maple Leafs forward prospect Easton Cowan make the team's roster?

Why Maple Leafs should sign former Devils center Michael McLeod

Why Maple Leafs links with former Ducks forward makes perfect sense

Veteran Maple Leafs defenseman linked to trade, but obstacles exist

Why Rangers' Stanley Cup pedigree pursuit is a logical move

Blackhawks GM speaks out after giving young goalie lucrative extension

A look at the Penguins landscape before the 2025-26 season

Max Pacioretty News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Pacioretty Could Be the Missing Piece for the Maple Leafs

If you read my previous Maple Leafs News & Rumours article, you probably already know the basics. Last season, Max Pacioretty earned a spot with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he showed up in the playoffs to help shake things up.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / September 13

Maple Leafs’ New Formula: Strong Bottom Six, Weaker Top Six?

Last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were all about “aces and spaces.” The top players carried the team, while the lower-end players struggled to keep up.

Morgan Rielly News / Yardbarker / September 12