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Matthew Knies News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Should the Leafs trade Matthew Knies?
As we approach Friday’s 2026 NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency on July 1st, trades have been coming in fast and furious as teams look to add draft capital, acquire players, or clear cap space.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 25
4 takeaways from Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller and John Chayka’s pre-draft media availability
Ahead of what will be a franchise-altering weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Jim Hiller and general manager John Chayka met with reporters Thursday at the Ford Performance Centre.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 25
Jim Hiller excited to be back with Maple Leafs, coach Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly again
The Toronto Maple Leafs formally introduced Jim Hiller as their next head coach on Thursday, and he expressed enthusiasm about being back with the team.
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?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 25
The Strange Legacy Behind #1 the Maple Leafs Won't Forget
There’s something interesting about the way hockey remembers players’ sweater numbers. We usually think of them as identifiers. They are simple things stitched onto a sweater so we know who’s who on the ice.
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.
John Chayka News / TheLeafsnation / June 25
John Chayka reveals Maple Leafs have decided who they’ll take first overall
We’re 24 hours away from the Toronto Maple Leafs adding a franchise player to their organization with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a sentence that nobody would have believed we’d say about the Leafs a couple of months ago.
NHL News / Professor Press Box / June 25
When One Trade Splits a Goalie Story in Two Pieces
There’s a version of hockey where everything feels transactional. Contracts, depth charts, waivers, trades. Names go in and out of the lineup like pieces on a board, and the story ends there.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Hildeby, Stolarz, Akhtyamov & Good Karma
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of the offseason, but there are still interesting stories around the organization. Some involve players who could be part of the club’s future, while others focus on those moving on after leaving their mark in Toronto.
Brandon Carlo News / Inside The Rink / June 25
Brandon Carlo on the Trading Block
Brandon Carlo is reportedly available, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston. As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to reshape their blueline, Carlo is a name that other teams are asking about.
Miroslav Holinka News / TheLeafsnation / June 25
Maple Leafs could eye Miroslav Holinka’s teammate Lukas Sawchyn in later rounds of 2026 NHL Draft
When it comes to the draft, there are hundreds of options out there. Those options expanded further when you start considering overagers. This is one of those overager suggestions.
Morgan Rielly News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25
The 2 Western Conference frontrunners for Leafs’ Morgan Rielly
The NHL offseason continues, and the Toronto Maple Leafs continue talks with Morgan Rielly. As the talks continue, there is reports that Rielly has localized two teams in the Western Conference as his trade targets, according to JayOnSC.
Troy Stecher News / TheLeafsnation / June 25
Report: Maple Leafs’ Troy Stecher expected to head to open market
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Troy Stecher is expected to hit the open market, according to a report from The Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga. Stecher, who is a veteran of over 600 NHL games with seven different teams, was claimed by the Maple Leafs in November after he was waived by the Edmonton Oilers.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 25
Why Jim Hiller might be able to turn the Toronto Maple Leafs around
John Chayka continues to retool the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster by acquiring Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday to address the blueline.
Darren Raddysh News / Professor Press Box / June 25
3 Upsides of the Darren Raddysh Maple Leafs Contract
When the deal for Darren Raddysh went through, the first reaction from Toronto Maple Leafs fans was pretty predictable. It was too long and too expensive.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 25
Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Egor Barabanov with 3rd-round pick
The 2026 NHL Draft is just around the corner, and while the first overall selection is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most important pick, the six picks that follow can be the difference between a good draft class and a great one.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 25
Looking at the Maple Leafs’ prospect pool ahead of the NHL draft
After nearly a decade as one of the NHL’s perennial contenders, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in a transitional period following a disastrous 2025-26 season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 25
Press Box Report: Maple Leafs, Robertson, Lettieri & Shaw
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing two very different decisions right now. One involves a young scorer who still hasn't found a permanent role. The other comes from the Toronto Marlies, where a pair of veteran leaders just reminded everyone what winning hockey often looks like.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 24
Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews
It is safe to say that the Toronto Maple Leafs have Gavin McKenna on their minds after winning the 2026 NHL draft lottery on May 5.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 24
Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for next season with a renewed project led by John Chayka as general manager and Jim Hiller as head coach.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24
Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24
The Real Test of the Maple Leafs’ Offseason Plan
When the Toronto Maple Leafs talk about making moves, I think the bigger lesson is that teams don’t get better by playing it safe and waiting for the “perfect” trade.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24
Could Other Norris Trophy Winner Be Maple Leafs’ Big Target?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are said to be big-game hunting right now, and everyone is trying to figure out who they might be targeting. Reshaping the blue line is something they’ve already begun doing with the additions of Darren Raddysh and Emil Andrae, and that will likely continue moving forward.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24
Something BIG Could Be Brewing in Toronto, Reports Insider About Huge Trade
There’s a clear plan in place with the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the draft and free agency. They’ve already made some key moves, bringing in players like Darren Raddysh and Emil Andrae, while shipping out Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna’s Dreams, Matthews’ Scoring & Stolarz Trade?
For the first time in a very long time, Toronto Maple Leafs fans are looking at the future with a level of excitement beyond the usual offseason speculation.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
Insider Says Maple Leafs Closing in on Deals: 4 Options
TSN insider Darren Dreger set Leaf Nation buzzing on Wednesday when he reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs are “definitely closing in on deals,” adding
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23
Free Agent Focus: Toronto Maple Leafs
Free agency is now less than two weeks away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.
Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / June 23
Report: Maple Leafs’ Rielly submits ‘Western Conference heavy’ trade list
The wheels are well in motion regarding the longest-standing member of the Toronto Maple Leafs changing his address. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is open to the idea of a trade.
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