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The bittersweet longview of Mitch Marner’s Leafs’ tenure and the erosion of public goodwill

There’s an almost formulaic pathway to becoming a deity for Toronto-born stars of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner should’ve certainly grasped at this attainable goal during his nine-year tenure with his boyhood club.

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Steven Lorentz always planned to return to hometown Leafs after signing 3-year extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have lost one hometown kid on Monday in Mitch Marner, but another fan favourite local is here to stay. Steven Lorentz signed a three-year extension with the Maple Leafs, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $1.35 million.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Steven Lorentz News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

Maple Leafs re-sign Steven Lorentz to 3-year extension worth $1.35M annually

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday afternoon that they have re-signed Steven Lorentz to a three-year deal, with an AAV of $1.35 million. On DailyFaceoff’s list of this year’s top 75 UFAs, Lorentz came in at 55th, joining Toronto’s Mitch Marner and Max Pacioretty on the list.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

Maple Leafs qualify five restricted free agents

In what has been a busy few hours for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brad Treliving has extended qualifying offers to five of the Maple Leafs’ restricted free agents, leaving four others to become unrestricted free agents at noon on July 1.

Maple Leafs extending young star is big change of pace from previous era

The Leafs got great value out of Matthew Knies’ extension

Maple Leafs sign Steven Lorentz to three-year contract extension

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The 'NHL's active leaders in game-winning goals' quiz

Mitch Marner News / Field Level Media / June 30

Reports: Leafs F Mitch Marner headed to Vegas on 8-year deal

The Vegas Golden Knights are acquiring star forward Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a sign-and-trade, The Athletic and TSN reported Monday.

Steven Lorentz News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Maple Leafs sign Steven Lorentz to three-year contract extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Steven Lorentz to a three-year contract extension worth $1.35 million per season. Lorentz joined the Maple Leafs last season, scoring eight goals and 19 points.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Hottest Potential Name on the Market Signs New Deal

The hottest name on the free-agent market has signed. Even if it is not quite free agency yet. Mitch Marner, a nine-year veteran, has signed an eight-year contract with the Leafs, and then moved via trade.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Golden Knights reportedly acquire, extend Mitch Marner

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Shortly thereafter, Friedman shared that Marner is expected to sign an eight-year, $96M deal ($12M AAV) with the Golden Knights.

Keeping title core intact should be Panthers' first win of upcoming season

Oilers will use up most of their cap space to extend Evan Bouchard

Blue Jackets to re-sign key defenseman to a seven-year deal

Islanders extend physical defender

Wild acquire former first-round pick

Hurricanes acquire goaltender in a trade with the Canadiens

Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Mitch Marner reportedly traded to Golden Knights after signing eight-year deal with Maple Leafs

Several reports are surfacing that Marner has signed an eight-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs and has been promptly traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Maple Leafs extending young star is big change of pace from previous era

Mammoth trade Matias Maccelli to Maple Leafs for conditional draft pick

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 30

NHL Rumors: The Window for a Mitch Marner Sign-and-Trade is Closing Fast

Free agency opens tomorrow at noon, Eastern. Can the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights still work out a sign-and-trade? The Chris Johnston Show: (youtube) Chris Johnston this morning on the latest on the Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

Matias Maccelli is a potential boost to Maple Leafs’ secondary scoring

The Maple Leafs beat the free agent rush by making a trade on Monday afternoon by bringing in Matias Maccelli (no relation to Tony Micelli) from Utah for a 2027 third round pick (or a 2029 second round pick if the Leafs make the playoffs and Maccelli hits 51 points this year).

Matthew Knies News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

The Leafs got great value out of Matthew Knies’ extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs locked up one of their top young talents for an extended period of time, at a solid number as well. On Sunday, the team announced that it has signed forward Matthew Knies to a six-year contract extension.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Three former Maple Leafs who could reunite with team in free agency

Free agency opens in less than 24 hours, and things are starting to heat up.

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 30

Analyzing the top free agent needs for the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the 2025 NHL Draft in the rear view, the attention of Leafs Nation is turned to free agency. In truth, free agency was long destined to be the best chance the Leafs had at improving their roster, given how much the front office has depleted draft picks and prospects from the trade vault.

John Tavares News / 6IX ON ICE / June 30