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Ryan Tverberg reflects on hardships throughout hockey career ahead of NHL debut vs. Stars

The Toronto Maple Leafs went through a large portion of the disaster that was the 2025-26 season without giving their young players any meaningful looks, but with the team now officially eliminated from playoff contention, their hand has been forced.

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An eyebrow-raising start to the Maple Leafs’ executive search – Maple Leafs Notebook

While the Maple Leafs continue losing on the ice, giving fans some draft-pick hope, what’s happening off-ice is drawing the main attention, as the organization’s

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

Three players the Toronto Maple Leafs must move on from this summer

The Toronto Maple Leafs are nearly through this awful season, and could potentially lock up a top-five pick in the upcoming draft. Even with that good news, this season was a failure for the franchise.

Luke Haymes News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Maple Leafs’ Haymes Proving His Worth in NHL Opportunity

With the injuries piling up and a season that has been lost for well over a month, the Toronto Maple Leafs were in dire need of bodies to ice. Not only for replacements to the roster, but an opportunity for players this late in the season to show their value and possibly make their mark for next season.

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How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 13

Goaltending injury concerns could put wrinkle in Maple Leafs offseason retool

The best ability is availability, and this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending duo of Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz haven’t been able to stay healthy.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 12

3 reasons Maple Leafs missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs went into the 2025-26 season as a team that appeared to have a legitimate chance to dominate the Eastern Conference and get a chance to play for their first Stanley Cup since 1967.

Joseph Woll News / Professor Press Box / April 12

It’s Gotta Be Tough to Be Maple Leafs Joseph Woll

If you are a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, you don’t envy Joseph Woll right now. Sitting in the crease night after night while the whole circus of breakdowns, blown coverages, and greasy rebounds swirls in front of you—that wears on a goalie.

Luke Haymes News / Professor Press Box / April 12

Luke Haymes Played His Way Into the Maple Leafs Conversation

You know, every once in a while, a late-season game that doesn’t mean much on the scoreboard still ends up telling you something about the future. That might’ve been the case with Luke Haymes and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Trading William Nylander Makes No Sense Every Game He Plays

Even in a Toronto Maple Leafs season that’s kind of fallen off the rails, William Nylander just keeps showing up. That’s the thing that sticks with you.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

2 Takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 Loss to the Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost yet another game, this one by a score of 6-2 to the Florida Panthers on their last Saturday night of the season. And, while a lopsided loss usually stings, this one felt a bit different in the bigger picture of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Woll, Villeneuve & Bottom 5

Saturday night was one of those games you’ve kind of come to expect lately if you’re following the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not a disaster right out of the gate—but not far off either.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 12

Craig Berube on William Villeneuve’s debut: ‘I was pretty happy with him’

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs were completely outplayed by the Florida Panthers in a 6-2 loss on Saturday, head coach Craig Berube found time to reflect one of the few positives.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 12

Toronto Marlies Prospects: Who could make an impact with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

With the Toronto Maple Leafs stuck in a nightmare season, answers for improvement must come from everywhere. Of course, free agency and trades might factor into a potential turnaround, but so too will the development of prospects.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 12

Maple Leafs and the ‘data driven’ corporate speak

Keith Pelley dropped some of the hottest words in corporate speak to a largely hockey-centric audience during his media availability this week. Things

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Miroslav Holinka News / TheLeafsnation / April 12

Maple Leafs assign prospect Miroslav Holinka to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned forward prospect Miroslav Holinka to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team announced on Saturday. Holinka is the latest prospect to join the Marlies for the remainder of the 2025-26 season after Tyler Hopkins and Harry Nansi were signed amateur tryout contracts on Monday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 11

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs lost like they were supposed to

With my sincerest apologies to everyone who braved the traffic and shelled out a small fortune to be at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night, but the Maple Leafs delivered the lack of effort that most fans had been hoping for.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11

What Is Berube Really Trying to Prove in Toronto?

Craig Berube’s finish to the season with the Toronto Maple Leafs has a strange feel to it. On paper, he’s doing the coach-y things because he wants to win.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Maple Leafs Seek Redemption in GM Search: Past Mistake Haunts Them

When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Brad Treliving as general manager in May 2023, the steps they took to find their guy were underwhelming. Perhaps time was a factor as the NHL Draft and free agency were fast approaching.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Leafs’ Carlo, Joshua, Stolarz out for rest of season

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters, including Chris Johnston of The Athletic, on Saturday that veterans Dakota Joshua, Brandon Carlo and Anthony Stolarz will miss the rest of the regular season with their respective injuries.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Maple Leafs Announce Stolarz, Carlo & Joshua Done For Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that Anthony Stolarz, Brandon Carlo, and Dakota Joshua are all done for the remainder of the season. All three players were injured in the game against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / April 11

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: OEL, Haymes, Lorentz & Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs came out of Thursday night in New York with a 5–3 loss to the New York Islanders, but it wasn’t exactly a quiet night. Toronto got contributions up and down the lineup, some looks from the youngsters, and the usual mix of positives and frustrations that seem to follow them this time of year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 10

Maple Leafs may have found their next offensive piece

Despite losing 3-5 to the New York Islanders on Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs got something out of the game and likely found a new offensive solution for the future.

Maple Leafs announce several roster moves

The next Maple Leafs GM: A tiered list of candidates

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Easton Cowan News / 6IX ON ICE / April 10

Why Easton Cowan’s evolution is helping the Toronto Maple Leafs culture

Easton Cowan is on a mission this year. In the past few months, the Cowboy has changed his game from a soft, flashy rookie into a gritty, playmaking, tough SOB to play against.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Maple Leafs announce several roster moves

Earlier this afternoon the Toronto Maple Leafs shared several roster moves: Benoit-Olivier Groulx has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, while a number of players have been recalled from the farm club on an emergency basis.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 5

Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job

A surprising name has emerged in recent hours as a possible successor to Brad Treliving as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs: Sunny Mehta, an assistant general manager with the Florida Panthers.

Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies shares 'weird' experience after loss to Kings

Maple Leafs forward receives blunt assessment from HC Craig Berube

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 4

Morgan Rielly sends message to Maple Leafs after playoff elimination

Morgan Rielly sends strong message to Maple Leafs after early playoff elimination

Perhaps a scenario that not many had on their bingo card before the start of the 2025-26 NHL season was the Toronto Maple Leafs being eliminated from playoff contention this early.

Leafs’ next GM will have big roster decisions to make

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans

Maple Leafs forward receives blunt assessment from HC Craig Berube

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