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Why the Maple Leafs Should Build Around Matthew Knies

There’s a lot going on in Toronto right now, but if you strip away the noise, the Maple Leafs have at least one pretty clear young building block staring them in the face: Matthew Knies.

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Why Maple Leafs should hold onto Matthew Knies

John Chayka and Mats Sundin have a new direction in mind for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but they should be doing whatever it takes to include Matthew Knies in their plans.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12

Could Utah Provide Toronto the Best Return Package for Auston Matthews?

If Auston Matthews does officially become available on the trade market at some point this offseason, just about every team in the NHL will call and do their due diligence on whether they could possibly land the two-time 60-goal scorer.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 12

John Chayka appears to view Matthew Knies as a long-term piece for the Maple Leafs

The new Toronto Maple Leafs management team of John Chayka and Mats Sundin have a pressure-packed offseason ahead of them. Having missed the playoffs for

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Pundits Suggest Blockbuster Trade Sending Maple Leafs’ Matthews to Devils

With the Toronto Maple Leafs undergoing major changes in their front office, plenty of speculation has begun to surround their team as they try to make it back to the playoffs next season.

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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 / Pension Plan Puppets / May 12

The Marlies outrace the Rocket, but the Monsters await

I mean, there's no way to start this off without posting this again. The Marlies knocked out the Rocket in game #5 of the series and boy did Dakota Mermis (whom I originally misidentified as Luke Haymes) ever deserve that beer, though it looks like there was none left in the can, but I'm sure he had one, or more, later that evening.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 12

Auston Matthews’ injury to Gavin McKenna: Breaking down the best and worst moments of the Toronto Maple Leafs season

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ world turned upside down in the past year. This time last year, the Leafs were about to close their first-round series in the Battle of Ontario versus the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 12

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan believes Gavin McKenna has the swagger to handle pressure in Toronto

As the Toronto Maple Leafs won the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the team is now conducting scouting meetings. Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is widely presumed to be the favourite.

Shane Doan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 11

Shane Doan, Maple Leafs Mutually Part Ways

The Toronto Maple Leafs have mutually parted ways with special assistant Shane Doan per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Doan’s contract in Toronto was set to expire on June 30.

Ben Danford News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Maple Leafs’ Top Prospect Ben Danford to Join Toronto Marlies of AHL

The Toronto Marlies are getting a pretty important boost on the blue line at the right time. According to numerous reports, Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford has officially joined the Marlies following the end of his Ontario Hockey League season with the Brantford Bulldogs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 11

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Doan, Chayka & Matthews Tension

There’s a lot of noise around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. As usual, this is kind of a “sort it out in plain language” moment. Not deep dives, just three things that keep popping up and actually matter a bit if you zoom out.

Steven Lorentz News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Steven Lorentz Has Been the Maple Leafs’ Most Valuable Contract

Every team has players who get all the attention: the stars, the scorers, the names on the billboards. But if you spend enough time watching hockey games, you start to realize that good teams are often held together by another kind of player entirely.

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The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Shane Doan & Maple Leafs Officially Part Ways

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Shane Doan, who served as a special advisor, have officially agreed to part ways. This news has been rumoured to be happening after John Chayka was hired as the team’s new GM.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Maple Leafs Part Ways with Front Office Executive

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been a staple in the Stanley Cup Playoffs over the past decade, but following the departure of Mitch Marner, the team struggled mightily in 2025-26.

Shane Doan News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

Maple Leafs and Shane Doan Part Ways: Canucks Next Stop?

According to reports, including one from NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Shane Doan and the Toronto Maple Leafs have parted ways. LeBrun notes, “His deal was expiring June 30.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 11

Report: Maple Leafs, Shane Doan part ways after three seasons

Toronto Maple Leafs special advisor to the general manager Shane Doan has parted ways with the organization, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reports. Doan was hired by the Maple Leafs on June 9, 2023 to help with day-to-day operations, as a key advisor to Brad Treliving.

Shane Doan News / Daily Faceoff / May 11

Shane Doan, Maple Leafs part ways

Shane Doan’s options are wide open. On Monday, TSN’s Pierre Lebrun reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs parted ways with the former Arizona Coyotes superstar, who had served as a special advisor to the general manager under former GM Brad Treliving.

Ben Danford News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Trading Down, Danford Votes & Niemelä’s Path

The Toronto Maple Leafs are sitting in a place they almost never get to sit: at the center of the hockey world with the No. 1 overall draft pick in their pocket.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 11

Maple Leafs assign Ben Danford to Toronto Marlies as playoff run continues

On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they assigned 2024 first-round draft pick Ben Danford to their American Hockey League Affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. Danford’s junior hockey career came to a close following the Hamilton Bulldogs’ Game 7 loss against the Barrie Colts during the Ontario League Eastern Conference Final.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 11

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson to join Sweden for 2026 IIHF World Championship

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will join Sweden for the 2026 IIHF World Championship. Ekman-Larsson was the Maple Leafs’ best defenceman in 2025-26, recording eight goals and 39 points in 78 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 11

Winning the NHL Draft Lottery reinvigorated a dormant faction of Leafs Nation

What a difference a week makes for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ahead of Tuesday’s draft lottery, many Maple Leafs fans were bracing for the worst-case scenario in which the team’s first-round pick would convert to the Boston Bruins.

Gavin Mckenna News / 6IX ON ICE / May 11

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs take Gavin McKenna or trade the first overall pick?

A miracle has happened for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They have won the NHL Draft Lottery, securing the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Star forward Gavin McKenna headlines this draft with solid players like Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, and Caleb Malhotra following him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 10

Whatever Happened to Maple Leafs Prospect Topi Niemelä?

Toronto Maple Leafs fans will remember Topi Niemelä. A few years ago, he looked like he might grow into a real piece of the Maple Leafs’ blue line down the road.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 9

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a forgettable 2025-26 season. After nearly a year of ups and downs, injuries, and many losses, things finally seem to be starting to take a positive turn for the franchise.

Auston Matthews expected to wait before deciding Maple Leafs future

New Maple Leafs GM John Chayka 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as coach

Maple Leafs Set To Select Gavin McKenna No. 1 Overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 9

Why the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery win changes everything for the Toronto Maple Leafs

There’s been a dour mood around the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past few weeks, but it’s time to be more positive about the team’s future. The Leafs slumped to the fifth-worst record in the NHL in the 2025–26 season, and there has been plenty of talk over how the team can turn things around quickly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 7

New Maple Leafs GM 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as HC

New Maple Leafs GM John Chayka 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs got to work in recent days, and after hiring a new general manager and a hockey operations advisor, it remains to be determined who will be the coach for next season.

Steve Simmons believes Toronto’s lottery win presents Maple Leafs with options

Report: Auston Matthews unsure if he will return to Maple Leafs next season

Will winning NHL Draft Lottery convince Auston Matthews to stay with Maple Leafs?

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz