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Ron Ellis, Stanley Cup winner with Maple Leafs, dies at 79

Ron Ellis, a longtime member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has died. He was 79. Ellis was part of the 1967 Maple Leafs team that won the Stanley Cup. Toronto hasn't won another since.

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Longtime Maple Leafs forward Ellis dies at 79

Ron Ellis, a longtime member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has died at the age of 79.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 45 minutes ago

The Perspective of Being Mitch Marner

Just under a week ago, in a Sportsnet article, Mitch Marner shared his desire to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs over the long term. As cited by Elliotte Friedman, Marner Marner told reporters at the team’s end-of-season availability: “That’d be a goal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 25 minutes ago

5 burning questions for Maple Leafs’ management during offseason

The work is just beginning for Toronto Maple Leafs’ management as the season has come to an end. Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan and general manager Brad Treliving have preached major changes this offseason and some heavy lifting is on the way.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 33 minutes ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Ellis, Dewar, Woll, McMann & Marner

In the aftermath of the Toronto Maple Leafs first-round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins, the severity of the injuries sustained by several players during the postseason has come to light.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 18 hours ago

Former Maple Leafs forward Ron Ellis dies at age 79

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ron Ellis has died at the age of 79.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 18 hours ago

Fifth most-played Maple Leaf Ron Ellis dies at 79

Toronto Maple Leafs legend Ron Ellis has died at the age of 79, the NHL’s Alumni Association announced Saturday. Ellis, who broke into the league with the Leafs in 1965-65, helping win the club’s most recent Stanley Cup in 1967, spent his entire 1,034-game career in Toronto, amassing 332 goals and 640 points.

Brendan Shanahan News / NHL Trade Talk / 15 hours ago

What Shanahan Has Done Right as Maple Leafs President

While I do not see eye to eye with every decision Brendan Shanahan has made as President of the Toronto Maple Leafs, I believe he’s achieved many commendable actions during his tenure.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 15 hours ago

Maple Leafs’ Boring, Risk-Adverse Hockey Cost Them Playoff Series

In a recent article for The Athletic, analytics expert Dom Luszczyszyn delivers a critical analysis of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ playoff performance, highlighting a concerning trend that has plagued the team for several seasons.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / 2 minutes ago

Analyzing a proposed Maple Leafs and Flames trade for Mitch Marner

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Maple Leafs finally sound like they are ready to make significant changes

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The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / 17 hours ago

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Finally Ready To Move on From Core Four?

Every year since 2020, there has been talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs making changes. This probably should have started after their loss to the Montreal Canadiens in 2021.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / 16 hours ago

Multiple Stanley Cup Winners Amongst Candidates for Next Maple Leafs Head Coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in search of a new head coach. Here are three candidates that should be a good fit for the role. Moreover, on Thursday, Leafs management believed it was time to move on and fired head coach Sheldon Keefe.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / 18 hours ago

Maple Leafs legend Ron Ellis dies at 79

One of the greatest players to have ever donned the blue and white has died. On Saturday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the passing of legendary forward Ron Ellis at age 79.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 18 hours ago

Maple Leafs likely to explore the trade market for goaltending depth

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been ‘goalied’ in what feels like every playoff series in the past five postseasons. The time has come to put an end to it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / 20 hours ago

Maple Leafs Core: '0% Chance All of Those Guys Are Back'

Given how many times the Toronto Maple Leafs have tried to win with the Core Four and failed, it’s perhaps not surprising that NHL insider and TSN analyst Chris Johnston says there is close to a “0% chance” the group of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and William Nylander are all back together as a group next season.

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / 20 hours ago

John Tavares’ Future as Maple Leafs’ Captain

In a recent discussion between Luke Fox, Nick Kypreos, and Justin Bourne, John Tavares‘ captaincy with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the last year of his contract rose to the surface.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 22 hours ago

Trade Watch: Matthews and Nylander are safe, everyone else is on the table

The Toronto Maple Leafs held their end-of-year press conference Friday and one thing was made very clear: the Leafs are going to look much different next season.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / 23 hours ago

John Tavares named as Canada’s captain for IIHF World Championship

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares will captain Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Hockey Championship, Hockey Canada announced Saturday morning. Calgary Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane, St.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Maple Leafs’ untouchables list sees three big names on trade table

With only one, maybe two players on the Leafs’ untouchables list, that leaves several players on the table in offseason trade talks.

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The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Blockbuster Marner Trade Idea Proposed Between Maple Leafs and Flames

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / May 10

Maple Leafs' brass to stay, no promises on 'Core Four'

Team president Brendan Shanahan was spared his job, but time is running out to convince his bosses with the Toronto Maple Leafs he can build a championship contender.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago