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Auston Matthews without Mitch Marner: the importance of a playmaker

The fun thing about worrying about who is going to pass the puck to Auston Matthews is that no matter who you suggest, the answer is going to be an underwhelming option to Mitch Marner.

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Maple Leafs Haven't Done Enough to Replace Mitch Marner

After nine years as one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best and most popular players, Mitch Marner has found a new home in the Vegas Golden Knights. The Maple Leafs pulled off a sign-and-trade with the Golden Knights, sending the 28-year-old star to Vegas before he could hit free agency.

Max Pacioretty News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 29

5 potential landing spots for UFA Max Pacioretty

After one season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Max Pacioretty is available again in NHL free agency. The former Montreal Canadiens captain is eligible for a one-year, bonus-laden deal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 29

Matthews, Nylander among eight Maple Leafs featured in Daily Faceoff’s Top 300 players for fantasy hockey

Eight players on the Toronto Maple Leafs were featured in Daily Faceoff’s Top 300 NHL players for fantasy hockey ahead of the 2025-26 season. DFO’s Matt Larkin conducted the ranking based on how valuable a player is for fantasy hockey in terms of their abilities to fill up a considerable percentage of the stat sheet beyond just goals and assists.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Danford Shines, Matthews Evolves & Treliving’s Flexible

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have had a quiet offseason by blockbuster standards, but there’s no shortage of storylines heading into the 2025–26 season.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / July 29

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: John Tavares and his domination of the Washington Capitals

We’ve been taking a trip back to the 2024-25 season and having a look at some of the best goals the Toronto Maple Leafs scored during the season. Each piece so far has featured one goal, but John Tavares dominated against the Washington Capitals in 2024-25, scoring three goals and tallying one assist in four games against them.

Mitch Marner News / 6IX ON ICE / July 29

Who will replace Mitch Marner on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top line?

With the Toronto Maple Leafs letting go of star winger Mitch Marner via a sign-and-trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, the team will undoubtedly have a different look and feel heading into the 2025–26 season.

Tyler Bertuzzi News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

Maple Leafs’ Top-Six Forward Trade Targets: Tyler Bertuzzi

Now that the 2025 offseason has slowly died down, we’ve officially entered the dog days of the summer. And while it may be considered boring for fans, NHL general managers are still doing their due diligence and making calls to try and improve their rosters.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

5 Maple Leafs Prospects Flying Under the Radar in 2025-26

With the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect pool not being strong as it was last year, all eyes are still going to be on Easton Cowan, Ben Danford and even Noah Chadwick as they’re the top names in the system.

Matthew Hlacar News / TheLeafsnation / July 29

New Maple Leafs draftee Matthew Hlacar talks relief of getting picked

Through the long, hot days of summer, the absence of hockey is really beginning to set in for fans of the game. But for this year’s crop of draftees, it’s been a July of celebration, hard work, and reflection.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / SwimSwam / July 29

Victor Johansson Shatters His Own Swedish National Record with 7:44.81 800 Free

By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam July 27 – August 3, 2025 (pool swimming) Singapore, Singapore World Aquatics Championships Arena LCM (50m) Meet Central

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Rethinking the Maple Leafs After Marner

This offseason has brought significant changes, not just for the Toronto Maple Leafs but for how we think about building a championship team. Mitch Marner—homegrown, skilled, and a face of the franchise—is now a Vegas Golden Knight.

Auston Matthews News / Trade Talk Sports / July 28

Life Without Mitch: What’s Next for Auston Matthews?

What will life look like for Auston Matthews without Mitch Marner? That’s the central question as the Toronto Maple Leafs enter a new era—one where the long-standing partnership between two of the team’s most recognizable stars is finally over.

Matthew Knies News / Athlon Sports / July 28

‘That’d Be Pretty Surreal’: Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies on Dream Opportunity

Coming off signing a contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, forward Matthew Knies has his eyes on the next big challenge on his horizon. Knies had a breakout 2024-25 season, recording 29 goals and 29 assists in 78 games, then adding five more goals in the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 28

TLN fan survey part 2: Maple Leafs’ current and future states

Previously we took a look at some of the responses from the TLN fan survey in relation to what has been done in the offseason and what still might make sense to do in the offseason.

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Max Pacioretty News / House of Hockey / July 27

Three Canadian Teams Emerge as Potential Options for Former Canadiens Captain Max Pacioretty

Max Pacioretty remains one of the top free agents on the board, and now The Hockey News have linked him to Montreal, Edmonton as well as a possible return to Toronto.

Mikko Rantanen News / Blade of Steel / July 27

Maple Leafs forward says Mikko Rantanen is the key to his Olympic dream

A Toronto Maple Leafs forward is turning heads by revealing which NHL star he is trying to model his game after as he pushes for a spot on Team USA's 2026 Olympic roster, and the name he chose will surprise some.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 27

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz steal overtime win vs. Devils

Auston Matthews’ overtime winner against the New Jersey Devils on December 10 was pretty nasty, but the goal itself wasn’t really why this marks as one of the top goals of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

How the Maple Leafs Played the Long Game to Quietly Rewire Their Roster

As July winds down, the Toronto Maple Leafs look less like a team chasing headlines and more like one quietly reworking its foundation. This summer hasn’t brought blockbuster trades or high-priced free agents, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been meaningful.

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

Eleven Toronto Maple Leafs players or prospects who could have breakout seasons

With most of the offseason’s action already in the rearview, a clearer shape of the league is coming into focus. This much is true for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who still harbour ambitions of adding a top-six forward.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Maple Leafs Linked With All-Star in Potential Move

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for different ways to improve the roster, one area where the team needs help is depth. This could see Toronto's front office explore multiple options to bring more talent to the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 26