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We’ve finally arrived at the 2026 NHL Draft, and there may be little surprise as to whom the Toronto Maple Leafs select first overall. It’s a foregone conclusion that Gavin McKenna will walk to the podium, before donning the blue-and-white in Buffalo.

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Maple Leafs Quick Hits: McKenna, Stolarz & the Long Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at a point where the present and the future are starting to overlap in uncomfortable and exciting ways. On one hand, there is Gavin McKenna, the player expected to go first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Matthew Knies News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

Maple Leafs rumors: Insider reveals what Toronto wants in potential Matthew Knies trade

With Jason Robertson likely leaving the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies has reportedly emerged as an offseason target for Dallas as a potential replacement.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

Gavin McKenna gets real on Maple Leafs fanbase ahead of NHL Draft

We are less than 24 hours away from the 2026 NHL Draft. The Toronto Maple Leafs own the first overall pick after winning the NHL Draft Lottery back in May.

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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 Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller explains how Darren Raddysh addition makes team better

The Toronto Maple Leafs went through a disastrous 2025-26 regular season as they failed to make the playoffs even though they went into the year as one of the favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Finals.

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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 / Professor Press Box / June 25

Who Really Runs the Maple Leafs Right Now?

Given all the changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs this off-season, a good question to better understand the team is: “Who is actually setting the direction?” On the surface, everything looks organized.

Matthew Knies News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Leafs not actively shopping Matthew Knies, but will listen to offers

In his first summer on the job, new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has plenty of irons in the fire. Speaking with reporters on Thursday

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.

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.

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.

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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 / Yardbarker / June 24

Gavin McKenna talks about potentially playing with Auston Matthews

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.

Five major storylines to watch leading up to 2026 NHL Draft

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

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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.

Blackhawks’ potential Matthew Knies trade might not be dead just yet

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock

The 'Highest paid NHL players in 2024-25' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring

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.

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves say a lot about how Capitals see themselves

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk?

Sabres sign 21-year-old forward to a seven-year, $52.5M extension

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Leafs' Auston Matthews

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

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.