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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby, Groulx, Sundin & Retaining Matthews

This is the time of year when things start to settle into focus. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, roster decisions are being evaluated, and the most interesting information is coming from places fans don’t immediately look.

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Where the Maple Leafs Are Really Getting Their Money’s Worth

Every once in a while, a simple table tells you more about a team than a full season of hot takes. This is one of those cases. How the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top scorers stack their production against cap hit gives us a pretty clean lens into who’s actually providing value and who is producing at a level that matches—or exceeds—their contract.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / April 27

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly to join Canada for 2026 IIHF World Championship

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly will join Canada for the 2026 IIHF World Championship, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports. Rielly will join John Tavares at the upcoming tournament.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 27

Friedman: Maple Leafs GM search will become clearer once Mats Sundin makes decision

As the Toronto Maple Leafs conduct a diligent search for their next general manager, the team is waiting on a franchise legend to make a decision on his future.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 27

The Chayka Files: Why the Toronto Maple Leafs must avoid the former Arizona Coyotes GM

Brendan Shanahan may not have been the best President when it came to hockey ops, but he knew how important the Toronto Maple Leafs are and turned the organization into a first-class, respected group.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Maple Leafs’ Rival Provides Perfect Rebuild Blueprint

The Montreal Canadiens haven’t won a Cup and aren’t guaranteed to win one. But the way they’ve rebuilt with vision, purpose, patience and the right people in the right roles, is a model the Toronto Maple Leafs would be wise to seriously consider.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 27

William Nylander was Maple Leafs’ MVP despite tumultuous season for team

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not have seen a lot go their way in the 2025-26 season, but the one constant through it all was that William Nylander was yet again a key cog in the machine from an offensive standpoint.

Dennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / April 27

Dennis Hildeby shines in winner-take-all Game 3, Marlies advance to face Laval Rocket

Led by goaltender Dennis Hildeby, the Toronto Marlies defeated the Rochester Americans 4-2, advancing to the North Division Semifinals against the Laval Rocket. After starting Artur Akhtyamov over the series’ opening two games, the Marlies turned to Hildeby for the first time since April 18.

Mats Sundin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 26

What Toronto Does Next With Sundin Really Matters

The Toronto Maple Leafs are buried in history. Scotiabank Arena has banners, numbers, and stories that old-timers still brag about. But way too often, that history just sort of sits there like museum pieces.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

First 3 Moves the New Maple Leafs GM Should Make

When the Toronto Maple Leafs eventually hire a President of Hockey Operations and a general manager (perhaps one person serves both roles), there is plenty of work to do.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / April 26

Oh My, How Things Have Changed with the Maple Leafs Goalies

About a year ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs felt pretty good about their goaltending with Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll, a tandem that looked like one of the stronger setups in the league.

William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies Final, Nylander & GM Favourite Emerges

If you’re following the Toronto Maple Leafs, there’s a bit of everything going on. You’ve got a do-or-die game down on the farm with the American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies, a star player stepping up to calm the waters, and behind the scenes, the front office search is starting to take shape.

Michael Pezzetta News / TheLeafsnation / April 26

Michael Pezzetta made minimal impact during his short stint with Maple Leafs

Michael Pezzetta grew up a Toronto Maple Leafs fan and when he got recalled on March 12 for his first game, he knew he wanted to put on a show for his family, friends, and most importantly, Leafs Nation.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / April 26

What does the future hold for Auston Matthews?

The trade deadline was not the time to have a discussion about Auston Matthews’ future as a Toronto Maple Leaf. He was at best an interesting name for

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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / April 26

John Tavares continued to fend off Father Time as one of few bright spots in Maple Leafs season

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered through one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history, as they started the year with aspirations of the Stanley Cup and ended up in the bottom five of the NHL standings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 25

Report: Maple Leafs rule out GM candidate, two finalists remain

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search for a new general manager after the firing of Brad Treliving. According to reports, the Canadian franchise has already ruled out one candidate, and there are at least a couple in advanced stages of selection.

Analyst explains what Maple Leafs must do first before next season

Question marks remain for Nick Robertson after career-best year with the Maple Leafs

Why Maple Leafs, Sharks could emerge as ideal offseason trade partners

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 25

Analyst explains what Maple Leafs must do first before next season

The Toronto Maple Leafs are already thinking about the 2026-27 season, following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign. The Canadian franchise has not yet hired a new general manager after the firing of Brad Treliving, but according to one expert, that is not the first step.

Former Maple Leafs veteran reportedly declines Toronto GM offer

Former Maple Leafs players linked to front office positions

NHL roundup: OT win gives Habs 2-1 edge on Lightning

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Maple Leafs’ Goalie Story Isn’t As Simple As It Looks

As Toronto Maple Leafs fans know, the 2025–26 season was less than successful. The Maple Leafs are on the outside looking in at the playoffs while they’re going on right now, which pretty much says it all.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Former Maple Leafs Veteran Reportedly Declines Toronto GM Offer

In Toronto, speculation continues to swirl around the candidates the team is considering for its vacant general manager role. In Friday’s episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Elliotte Friedman made an interesting comment about a former Toronto Maple Leafs executive the team is reportedly interested in bringing back.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Goalie Review & Marlies

It’s one of those in-between moments for the Toronto Maple Leafs—not quite action, not quite silence, but definitely a lot of speculation. There’s no shortage of storylines right now, from wild offseason possibilities to real concerns about the roster as it stands.

Elliotte Friedman News / Inside The Rink / April 25

Maple Leafs GM Search Almost Over

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting closer to hiring a new general manager, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. On Friday’s episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Friedman speaks about the Maple Leafs potentially narrowing down their list of candidates.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 25

Three bold predictions for the Toronto Maple Leafs 2026 offseason

It’s a beautiful April; the sun is starting to shine, the weather’s warming up, and the NHL playoffs begin. Pretty normal, right? Not at all. For the first time in ten seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs did not make the NHL playoffs, the longest streak in the NHL.

Nick Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24