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Maple Leafs Among 3 Teams Open to Trading Top Picks in This Year’s Draft

It seems wild to think that teams would want to move out of the top selections in this year’s NHL Entry Draft, but such is the reality when the draft is deep, the picks aren’t obvious, and there’s profit to be gained by moving down.

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Are Marlies Using Smoke & Mirrors? Win Game 1 of East Final

I don’t know what you would call the Toronto Marlies’ game plan during the 2026 AHL playoffs — smoke and mirrors, rope-a-dope, or something else entirely.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

Insider Says Maple Leafs Top Defenseman 'Softening' On Earlier Trade Stance

According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Morgan Rielly may be reconsidering his stance on never being traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Previously believed to be a player who would shoot down any notion of him leaving Toronto, that may no longer be the case, reports the NHL insider.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / May 28

Toronto Maple Leafs News and Updates

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be in the news every day. Not bad for a team that didn’t qualify for the playoffs. The most recent news is that Jay Woodcroft is expected to interview for the Maple Leafs head coaching vacancy this week.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

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The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Draft Philosophy & McKenna’s Comments

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be deep into the offseason conversation, but there is no shortage of stories surrounding the organization. From the Toronto

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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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

McDavid, Matthews Not 100% Committed to Oilers, Maple Leafs for Next Season Yet

Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews have always had a lot of power with their teams, and that’s never been more the case than right now. As both superstars face somewhat uncertain futures with the Oilers and Maple Leafs beyond their current contracts, everyone around the league is keeping a close eye on how things are going in Edmonton and Toronto.

Artur Akhtyamov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Maple Leafs rumors: Artur Akhtyamov’s AHL emergence complicates Toronto’s offseason plans

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending struggled in 2025-26, with Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz combining for 65 starts and both posting save percentages below .900.

Troy Stecher News / TheLeafsnation / May 28

Troy Stecher reflects on 2025-26 season, expresses desire to remain with Maple Leafs

In a season that was filled with great anger and disappointment, Toronto Maple Leafs’ defenceman Troy Stecher did all he could to bring some life and energy

Michael Pezzetta News / TheLeafsnation / May 28

Michael Pezzetta plays hero as Marlies take Game 1 on the road in AHL’s Eastern Conference Finals

The Toronto Marlies’ late-game heroics continued into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night, powering the Marlies to a 4-2 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

The Maple Leafs’ Interview Process Could Matter More Than the Hiring Itself

Earlier this week, Chris Pronger mentioned on OverDrive that he spoke with MLSE during their search for a president of hockey operations role. He said

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 28

Gavin McKenna says he would be honoured if Maple Leafs drafted him first overall

Gavin McKenna said he would be thrilled if he heard his name called when the Toronto Maple Leafs make their selection with the first overall pick at next month’s NHL Entry Draft.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

The Leafs need puck-moving defensemen. Here are some they could target

There are many different paths toward fixing the broken Toronto Maple Leafs. New GM John Chayka and executive senior advisor Mats Sundin are only beginning to understand them.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Maple Leafs Prospect Koblar Taking Major Strides at World Hockey Championship

The Toronto Maple Leafs are well represented at the World Hockey Championships, with John Tavares and Morgan Rielly suiting up for Canada and Oliver Ekman-Larsson captaining Sweden.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 28

Report: Maple Leafs will entertain trade offers for first overall pick, unlikely to move it

The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly will entertain trade offers for the first overall pick but are more likely to retain it, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun.

Jay Woodcroft News / TheLeafsnation / May 28

Report: Maple Leafs granted permission to speak with Jay Woodcroft about head coach vacancy

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly been granted permission to speak with Anaheim Ducks assistant coach Jay Woodcroft, according to The Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

McKenna Would Be Honoured to Be Maple Leafs’ First Overall Selection

It may be exactly what he is supposed to say as the potential number one pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, but on Wednesday night Gavin McKenna spoke to the TSN panel on the potential of being the first overall selection come June’s draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 27

Maple Leafs Coaching Search Heats Up as Unexpected Front-Runner Emerges

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for their next head coach took a significant step forward Wednesday, with Anaheim Ducks assistant Jay Woodcroft scheduled to interview for the position this week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 27

Good-bye and Thanks to Maple Leafs Calle Järnkrok

It’s easy in hockey to only talk about what’s next — the next trade, the next contract, the next lineup decision. But sometimes it’s worth pausing on the players who were just… there.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / May 27

The Oddity of Being a Maple Leafs Fan Watching Vegas Win

Being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan has always come with a particular emotional tax, but every so often, the league presents a scenario that pushes that feeling into something even harder to define.

Troy Stecher News / NHL Trade Talk / May 27

Maple Leafs Surprisingly Successful Defenseman Wants to Return Next Season

Troy Stecher says he’s hoping he’ll return to the Toronto Maple Leafs next season, but is aware that things might not pan out, given how much change the organization has gone through, and will go through this offseason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 27

John Tavares Still Miffed Over Maple Leafs’ Disastrous 2025-26 Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs 2025-26 season went about as poorly as they could have expected. Injuries, underperformance, and—even though they don’t like to admit it—the absence of Mitch Marner all culminated in the Maple Leafs missing the playoffs by a landslide for the first time since 2015-16.

William Nylander News / Professor Press Box / May 26

Nylander Says He’s All In on Toronto; Now, Who’s Next?

William Nylander isn’t exactly known for over-the-top declarations, so when he speaks this clearly about Toronto, it tends to land differently. In a recent interview posted to YouTube, the Toronto Maple Leafs winger made it about as simple as it gets: he wants to stay.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / May 26

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs consider trading down from the No. 1 Pick?

Why wouldn’t the Toronto Maple Leafs consider trading down if they don’t view Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg way above the defensemen?

Did Mitch Marner just take a shot at William Nylander and the Maple Leafs?

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

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The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Report: Leafs’ Matthews had ‘positive meeting’ with Chayka, Sundin over Zoom

The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking steps to help Auston Matthews return to his best for the 2026-27 season, even as rumors swirl around his potential future

Max Domi News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Leafs’ Domi out indefinitely ‘due to complications arising’ from offseason surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that forward Max Domi will be out indefinitely due to complications arising from an offseason surgery. According to a statement released by the team, Domi had been undergoing surgery to address an issue he had been playing through during the 2025-26 season.