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Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
2026 NHL Draft Top-5 Scenarios: Maple Leafs Land McKenna, Reid With First Two Picks
It’s time for another top-five scenario when it comes to the 2026 NHL Draft. Rumours have been swirling around the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain, Auston Matthews, and his future with the franchise.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / May 11
Oliver Ekman-Larsson made his case for Leafs MVP with strong 2025-26
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ regular season was a disappointment from beginning to end. The club missed the playoffs and finished with a record of 32-36-14.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 10
Whatever Happened to Maple Leafs Prospect Topi Niemelä?
Toronto Maple Leafs fans will remember Topi Niemelä. A few years ago, he looked like he might grow into a real piece of the Maple Leafs’ blue line down the road.
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 10
Could Maple Leafs and Oilers Explore Swap of Polarizing Defensemen?
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers will be two of the more fascinating teams to track this offseason, both coming off disappointing 2025-26 campaigns and eager to improve for 2026-27.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 10
The Maple Leafs Need to Think Long-Term With the No. 1 Pick
There’s a lot of noise already building around what the Toronto Maple Leafs should do with their No. 1 pick. Do they use it? Do they move it? Do they try to solve something more immediate on the roster?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 10
Marlies Show Playoff Grit, Knock Off Rocket to Reach Calder Cup Third Round
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, are heading to the third round of the Calder Cup Playoffs, and they earned this one the hard way.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 10
The Lottery Twist That Has One Maple Leafs Prospect Thinking Ahead
Ben Danford’s trying to make the Toronto Maple Leafs roster next year. And now that his team has scored the No. 1 pick, he’s hoping Gavin McKenna will be coming with him.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 10
The Leafs Nation’s staff roundtable: Unpacking a wild week for the franchise
To say that this past week has been a chaotic one for the Toronto Maple Leafs would be putting it lightly. When the week began, they had completed the
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 10
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Matthews & Replacing Marner
There’s a strange feeling around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. For the first time in years, it feels possible that the core of this team could actually change in a meaningful way.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 10
Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford provides scouting report on Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford will make a concerted push to make next year’s roster, and he may be joined by one of the most electrifying young talents in hockey.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 10
Toronto Marlies eliminate Laval, advance to face Cleveland in North Division finals
The Toronto Marlies are moving on to the American Hockey League’s North Division Finals. On Saturday, the Marlies scored two unanswered third-period goals
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 11
Medicine Hat HC Willie Desjardins lauds Gavin McKenna’s work ethic: ‘He wouldn’t accept being average’
Medicine Hat Tigers coach Willie Desjardins heaped high praise on Gavin McKenna, the projected first overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 Draft Lottery on Tuesday and put themselves in position to select first overall at the draft on June 26.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 10
AHLer drinks beer thrown by angry fan following playoff elimination game
They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Well, apparently, one man’s gesture of dissatisfaction can be another man’s celebratory beverage.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 10
Canadian Daily Rumours: Maple Leafs, Flames & Oilers’ Woman Coach
In today’s (May 9) Canadian Rumours roundup, I’m looking at three stories making noise around the league right now. The Maple Leafs’ draft lottery win didn’t suddenly calm Auston Matthews about Toronto’s bigger issues.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 9
Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a forgettable 2025-26 season. After nearly a year of ups and downs, injuries, and many losses, things finally seem to be starting to take a positive turn for the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9
Maple Leafs rumors: John Chayka to meet with Auston Matthews, Craig Berube
The Toronto Maple Leafs are clearly a team in transition. After a brutal regular-season performance that saw them record one of the five worst records in the NHL, the Maple Leafs got a major break when they won the league’s Draft Lottery.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9
Topi Niemela Signs With IF Bjorkloven
Defenseman Topi Niemela will continue his career in Sweden. The 24 year old has signed with IF Bjorkloven of the HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden’s second-tier pro league.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 9
How the first-overall pick changes the Toronto Maple Leafs’ big picture 
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, securing the right to draft first overall in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. In one moment, all the vibes around a franchise in turmoil changed on Tuesday night as the Maple Leafs struck gold on an 8.5% probability.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 9
Would the Maple Leafs Trade Away Their First Overall?
Is there a world in which the Toronto Maple Leafs would even consider moving a potential first overall pick? Normally, that’s the kind of asset you build around, not trade away.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 9
Why the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery win changes everything for the Toronto Maple Leafs
There’s been a dour mood around the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past few weeks, but it’s time to be more positive about the team’s future. The Leafs slumped to the fifth-worst record in the NHL in the 2025–26 season, and there has been plenty of talk over how the team can turn things around quickly.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 8
Auston Matthews expected to wait before deciding Maple Leafs future
In recent weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made important decisions to clarify the franchise's direction heading into next season. One of the matters to resolve is the future of forward Auston Matthews.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
‘I’m trying to recruit him a little bit’: Leafs’ Ekman-Larsson impressed by Ivar Stenberg
This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. On Tuesday, the NHL held its lottery to determine which club would receive the first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 7
New Maple Leafs GM John Chayka 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs got to work in recent days, and after hiring a new general manager and a hockey operations advisor, it remains to be determined who will be the coach for next season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 7
2026 Toronto Marlies Playoff Report: Evaluating Easton Cowan, Noah Chadwick, and the goaltending depth
The Leafs face some big questions for the future. From the structure of their front office to the upcoming offseason of roster change to the first pick in the draft, there is a lot of potential to improve the team from beyond itself.
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