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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,

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Mavrik Bourque Offer Sheet: Why the Toronto Maple Leafs should target the Stars centre

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in need of a long-term solution at the centre position, and the Dallas Stars are a team that could be taken advantage of to land a potentially perfect player.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 26

Five Thoughts on the Toronto Marlies’ playoff run: Akhtyamov shines, Danford’s pro debut, Villeneuve’s production, Cowan’s showing & more

As we gear up for the NHL draft, free agency, and the Maple Leafs’ hiring of a new head coach, the Toronto Marlies keep finding ways to win playoff series. It hasn’t always been pretty, but the Marlies are off to the conference finals after winning their third winner-takes-all game this postseason.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 26

NHL scouts, executives project Maple Leafs will target Gavin McKenna at first overall

One month out from the 2026 NHL Draft, speculation continues to run rampant about who the Toronto Maple Leafs will select first overall. On Monday, The Athletic‘s Corey Pronman published a survey of six NHL scouts and executives, getting their predictions on how the top 10 of this year’s NHL draft will shake out.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / May 26

Why Auston Matthews has all the reason to want to remain in Toronto despite reported ‘uncertainty’

Auston Matthews, now is not the time to turn your back on the Toronto Maple Leafs. There’s been so much speculation building since this past season ended.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Max Domi News / Inside The Rink / May 25

Breaking News: Max Domi Out Indefinitely

Max Domi of the Toronto Maple Leafs is questionable heading into next season following complications of an offseason surgery. Domi is listed as out indefinitely according to the press release by the Maple Leafs on Monday morning.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / May 25

Did Mitch Marner Just Take a Shot at William Nylander and the Maple Leafs?

Mitch Marner has certainly enjoyed his first postseason as a Vegas Golden Knight, and Sunday night’s Game 3 comeback win to take a 3-0 stranglehold on their third-round series against the Colorado Avalanche was just a continuation of that.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / May 25

Should the Maple Leafs Automatically Draft Gavin McKenna?

The Toronto Maple Leafs got lucky enough to be in a position to draft Gavin McKenna, and most people already assume the conversation is over before it even starts.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Villeneuve, Cowan, Shaw, Lettieri, Akhtyamov & Offer Sheets

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into another long offseason with questions about the roster, but underneath all that noise, something encouraging is happening.

Max Domi News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Domi Out Indefinitely Due to Complications From Offseason Surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that forward Max Domi is sidelined indefinitely after complications from offseason surgery. In a statement earlier this morning from the Maple Leafs, they announced he will be re-evaluated at the start of training camp.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

NHL Rumors: Matthews Message, MacKinnon and Domi Injury, Oilers Waiting

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the focus shifts across several major storylines involving the Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest star, along with an unexpected injury setback in their forward group.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Report: Leafs’ Matthews had ‘positive meeting’ with Chayka, Sundin over Zoom

The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking steps to help Auston Matthews return to his best for the 2026-27 season, even as rumors swirl around his potential future

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / May 25

Leafs F Max Domi dealing with surgery 'complications'

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is out indefinitely due to complications from an offseason surgery, the team announced Monday. Domi, 31, will continue working with the Maple Leafs' medical staff and will be re-evaluated at the start of training camp.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

Max Domi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Max Domi out indefinitely after offseason surgery

According to a team announcement, Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for an undisclosed injury he suffered this past season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 25

Auston Matthews reportedly held positive meeting with Leafs’ John Chayka, Mats Sundin over Zoom

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews met with general manager John Chayka and senior executive advisor to hockey operations Mats Sundin over Zoom last week, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Matthews gives Maple Leafs best possible news during Zoom meeting

According to a recent report by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs have not had an opportunity for an in-person meeting, but that doesn’t mean messaging hasn’t been relayed that will put the Maple Leafs at ease.

Max Domi News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Leafs’ Domi out indefinitely ‘due to complications arising’ from offseason surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that forward Max Domi will be out indefinitely due to complications arising from an offseason surgery. According to a statement released by the team, Domi had been undergoing surgery to address an issue he had been playing through during the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Maple Leafs’ Max Domi Sidelined After Complications from Offseason Surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi will miss the start of the 2026-27 season after undergoing offseason surgery to repair an injury he played through during the 2025-26 campaign.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 25

Maple Leafs’ Max Domi undergoes offseason surgery, will be re-evaluated at training camp

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi underwent offseason surgery and will be re-evaluated at the start of training camp, the team confirmed Monday. Domi is out indefinitely, due to complications arising from the procedure.

Timothy Liljegren News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Former Maple Leafs defenseman signs shocking extension

The 27-year-old spent the 2025-26 season with both the San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals, posting 11 points, including one goal, in 47 games.

The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 24

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: OEL, Knies, Hildeby, Cowan, Matthews & Key Decision

The Toronto Maple Leafs are into one of the more fascinating offseasons they’ve had in years. After another disappointing season that never found consistency, the organization now faces difficult questions about what kind of team it wants to become.

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.