Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Matthew Knies News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 16

Five Thoughts: A word of caution on trading down from the Leafs’ #1 pick, the Matthew Knies trade speculation, the Marlies & more

We are almost through the second round of the NHL playoffs, the Maple Leafs have a new GM in place, and against all odds, Toronto won the draft lottery. As always, there’s a lot happening in Leafland, even though the team hasn’t played a game in a month.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 16

Let’s talk coaching: Leaflets

I’m sure there are some hockey games being played somewhere. If that’s true, good for them but the real focus of the hockey world is clearly on the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach position, so we’ll focus our thoughts there.

Michael Bunting News / Professor Press Box / May 15

The One Player I'd Love to See Return to the Maple Leafs

Michael Bunting coming back to the Toronto Maple Leafs is one of those ideas that probably lives more in the “fun to think about” category than anything else—but it’s still an interesting one.

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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

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 15

Porrentruy's Perfect for ex-Maple Leafs Frédérik Gauthier

I got to like Frédérik Gauthier when he was a fourth-line centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs organization back in 2018 to 2020. He spent a handful of seasons as a big, reliable depth centre.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / May 15

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' HC job

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' head-coaching job

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been a fixture in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in recent years, but in 2025-26, the team took a massive step back.

Maple Leafs finally act decisively instead of passively by firing Craig Berube

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

A Different Way to Look at the Maple Leafs’ 'Culture Problem'

Toronto Maple Leafs fans and insiders have shifted focus from line combos to locker-room vibes. They’re basically asking who’s running the show and whether the Maple Leafs can cope when the stakes get huge.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 15

Two Ways of Running the Maple Leafs: Control vs Collaboration

A lot of the debate around modern NHL teams — including the Toronto Maple Leafs — really comes down to one simple question: how should leadership actually work inside a sports organization?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 15

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Curse Talk, Fan Frustration & a Reset Button

Since the infamous Harold Ballard era, Toronto Maple Leafs fans have kept circling back to something half-joking, half-serious, and completely telling about where this team’s emotional temperature sits.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Malhotra & Trocheck Trade Talk

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be out of the playoffs, but the organization itself suddenly feels busier than ever. That’s usually what happens after another disappointing spring in Toronto.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

Why the Maple Leafs Are Pursuing Top Rangers Center in Rumored Trade

Despite only recently firing their GM and hiring new management, the Toronto Maple Leafs are already exploring ways to reshape their roster ahead of next season, and one potential target has emerged from the New York Rangers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15

Penguins fans get the McDavid, Matthews teases they want

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Pittsburgh became one of the positive surprises of the 2025-26 season en route to qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Kris Knoblauch is Oilers' latest fall guy, and there aren't many promising alternatives

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Tinus Luc Koblar News / TheLeafsnation / May 15

Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar set to represent Norway at 2026 IIHF World Championship

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar will be suiting up for Norway during the 2026 IIHF World Championships. Koblar was drafted in the second

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

Could the Maple Leafs and Oilers End Up Swapping Coaches?

Aside from those still remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, no teams around the NHL have garnered more attention in recent days than the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Peter Laviolette News / TheLeafsnation / May 15

Peter Laviolette discusses use of analytics in coaching, appeal of being head coach in Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for their next head coach has begun following Wednesday’s announcement that Craig Berube would not return for the 2026-27

Gavin Mckenna News / 6IX ON ICE / May 15

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs actually draft Chase Reid over Gavin McKenna?

Since the Leafs won the NHL draft lottery on May 5, it has been widely assumed that the team will use that pick to select consensus No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 15

Toronto Marlies storm back for Game 1 win in Cleveland, take early series lead in North Division Finals

The Toronto Marlies jumped out to the series lead on Thursday night, winning Game 1 of the North Division Finals 5-2 against the Cleveland Monsters. After the Monsters jumped out to a 2-0 lead at 7:56 of the second period, the Marlies scored five unanswered goals to silence the Monsters’ home crowd.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 15

The case for David Carle as Maple Leafs’ next head coach

There are two things that are readily apparent, as the Toronto Maple Leafs search for their next head coach: prior NHL experience isn’t a prerequisite, and the next hire will have to be the anti-Craig Berube.

Vincent Trocheck News / Yardbarker / May 15

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are already working on next season. According to reports, the Canadian franchise is interested in a discard from the New York Rangers.

Slipping to pick No. 5 isn't catastrophic for Rangers

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Mika Zibanejad

What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Did the Core Four’s Power Cause Maple Leafs Lost Years?

Here’s an idea I read this morning that offers a different “take” on the Toronto Maple Leafs problems. Mike Richards told Full Press Hockey that the Maple Leafs’ real issue over the past stretch wasn’t just coaching decisions or bad playoff luck — it was something deeper.

Mats Sundin News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Sundin’s Pressure, Leadership Questions & Franchise Reset

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering one of the most fascinating transitional periods the organization has faced in years. With Mats Sundin stepping into

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency

The whole conversation around Craig Berube’s firing as the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach really isn’t just about whether he was a good coach or not. It’s really about timing, pressure, and what kind of message the Maple Leafs are sending right now about where they think they are as a team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 14

Does Matthew Knies Outvalue Auston Matthews on the Trade Market?

There is a ton of uncertainty surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the offseason, with new GM John Chayka now leading the way. Most important of all, of course, remains the Auston Matthews dilemma and whether he will stay or potentially seek a trade out of Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / May 13