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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 19
The Maple Leafs’ top job is too big for “learn as you go” candidates 
Over the past few weeks, as the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season painfully wound down, all the attention has shifted to who will take control of the franchise. We looked at the Leafs six (!) AGMs at a high level (most of which should probably go), as well as who the Leafs should try to emulate […]
Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / April 19
Which GM Will Reshape the Maple Leafs —and Keep Auston Matthews?
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for a new general manager continues as the organization is searching for just the right fit: a leader who can get the team back on the right track, but also convince captain Auston Matthews that staying the course is the right decision to make.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19
Maple Leafs Need to Be Smart About Robertson and Maccelli
The restricted free agent (RFA) questions about Nick Robertson and Matias Maccelli are a situation where the Toronto Maple Leafs could overreact or actually set themselves up smartly.
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 19
The Leafs Nation’s staff roundtable: State of the Leafs going into offseason full of changes
The Toronto Maple Leafs mercifully ended their putrid 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday, and with it came the start of what is expected to be a dramatic offseason full of changes.
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 19
A Look at the Maple Leafs’ 2026 Free Agent Class
With that, the 2025-26 season is officially over for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is shaping up to be their biggest offseason since the summer they drafted Auston Matthews in 2016.
Craig Berube News / Professor Press Box / April 19
What’s Next for Craig Berube and the Toronto Maple Leafs?
What’s going to happen to Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube after the team’s disappointing season? Toronto missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
John Tavares News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 18
John Tavares on his role in the Maple Leafs’ disappointing season: “I was on for too many goals against… I just have to be more consistent”
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, John Tavares discussed the reasons for the team’s failure and his view on his own role in the team’s underwhelming results this year.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18
Maple Leafs rumors: The 7 candidates Toronto has interviewed for vacant GM role
The Toronto Maple Leafs fell apart in the 2025-26 season and it appears they are going into a major retooling as they take stock of their disastrous year.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18
Maple Leafs Have Spoken To Ryan Bowness About Vacant GM Position
With one of their original targets snapped up when the Devils named Sunny Mehta as their new General Manager this week, Toronto’s GM search continues.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18
Maple Leafs’ Draft Pick ‘Conundrum' Exposes Full Rebuild Flaw
Beyond the reality that Auston Matthews isn’t likely to jump on board with a Toronto Maple Leafs rebuild plan, there is another flaw in any theory suggesting the Leafs tear it down this summer and start fresh with draft picks to spearhead a rebuild.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 18
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Sundin, Gillis, Berube & Maccelli
It’s been one of those stretches for the Toronto Maple Leafs where everything feels like it’s being evaluated at once — coaching, management ideas, roster direction, and even old legends being pulled back into the conversation.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 18
5 Maple Leafs who aren’t likely to return next season
Leafs Nation, get ready for an offseason of significant change. Not only is there a new general manager, and potentially president of hockey operations being onboarded this summer, there’s a very good chance head coach Craig Berube is replaced once the new GM is in place and has assessed their options.
Morgan Rielly News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 18
Morgan Rielly on whether he’d be open to a trade this offseason: “When that conversation happens, we’ll deal with it accordingly… I’ve always wanted to stay… I still want to stay”
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, Morgan Rielly discussed the team’s major on-ice failure and his uncertain future with the organization.
Mats Sundin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18
Sundin to the Maple Leafs? Not Without Some Concerns
There’s growing buzz about Mats Sundin potentially joining the Toronto Maple Leafs in some capacity, but questions remain about what that role would actually look like—and whether it’s the right move.
Bobby McMann News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18
Bobby McMann Reveals Surprise Truth Regarding Extension Talks with Kraken
“It’s nice to feel like you’re part of the group, that you’re welcome, that you’re wanted here,” Bobby McMann said when he spoke with Seattle media on Friday.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 18
The 2026 Toronto Maple Leafs playoff watching guide: Former players to follow
With another Toronto Maple Leafs season coming to an end, as a Leaf fan, you’re stuck with watching the playoffs without a horse in the race for the first time in the Auston Matthews era.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / April 18
Maple Leafs status report
Years ago, I stole an idea from another SBNation site and starting doing "Who has played their last game as a Maple Leaf" articles. This year? Who knows.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / April 17
The Maple Leafs Didn’t Just Miss the Playoffs; They Fell Apart
This was more than a bad season for the Toronto Maple Leafs; it was a dumpster fire of legendary proportions. In short, it was the kind of season that leaves fans texting each other in disbelief and replaying every bad bounce.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17
Maple Leafs Place Michael Pezzetta On Waivers
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed forward Michael Pezzetta on waivers on Friday per PuckPedia. This move would allow Pezzetta to join the Toronto Marlies for the Calder Cup Playoffs, if he clears the waiver wire.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17
Maple Leafs Reassign Easton Cowan
As other teams have done in the past few days, the Maple Leafs reassigned their end-of-season call-ups back to the AHL to aid in their affiliate’s playoff run.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 17
Maple Leafs assign Cowan, Akhtyamov, Villeneuve, Haymes, Tverberg, Quillan to AHL’s Marlies
As the 2025-26 NHL season is now over, the Toronto Maple Leafs assigned Easton Cowan, Artur Akhtyamov, William Villeneuve, Luke Haymes, Ryan Tverberg and Jacob Quillan to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Rumors / April 16
Auston Matthews On His Future with the Toronto Maple Leafs
TSN Sports: Auston Matthews was asked a few questions this morning about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Reporter 1: “Auston, there’s been a lot of people projecting their thoughts on what you think of the future of this franchise and your place within it.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Craig Berube expects to return as Leafs coach in 2026-27
While changes are in motion in the front office in The Six, there might not be any seismic shifts in who’s running things behind the bench…at the moment.
Luke Haymes 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.
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