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Simon Benoit wasn’t what the Leafs needed him to be in 2025-26

Simon Benoit was a fun little story in 2023-24. He was brought in as an afterthought and a head scratching one at that. Statistically he seemed like he was the worst defenceman in the NHL and he was barely cracking the lineup of the worst team in hockey.

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Why Maple Leafs, Sharks could emerge as ideal offseason trade partners

With significant roster decisions looming once a new management regime is in place, don’t be surprised to see the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks complete an offseason trade together involving defenceman Morgan Rielly.

Craig Berube News / Professor Press Box / April 23

Did Craig Berube Write the Obituary for His Own Job?

You don’t usually see a coach write the obituary for his own tenure, but there were moments this season where it felt like that’s exactly what was happening.

Morgan Rielly News / Inside The Rink / April 23

Toronto Trade Options for Morgan Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason with considerable uncertainty. They’ve missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade. After

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Whatever Happened to Ex-Maple Leafs Goalie Erik Källgren?

Whatever happened to former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Erik Källgren? It’s one of those questions that sneaks up on you if you’ve followed the Maple Leafs over the past few years.

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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.

Shane Doan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Canucks ask Maple Leafs permission for Shane Doan interview, but for what?

The Vancouver Canucks finished last in the NHL this season and promptly fired GM Patrik Allvin as a result. It is now time for them to request interviews with potential candidates, and one name has come up, but it may not be for the GM role.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / April 22

Auston Matthews had a career-worst season in a system that held him back

When Auston Matthews is at his best, the Toronto Maple Leafs have themselves a genuine unicorn of a player. For a franchise that sorely lacked a number one centre ever since Mats Sundin left, Matthews came in and gave them what they were looking for and then some.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

2 early Maple Leafs trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered through a nightmarish season in 2025-26, one that apparently has set the franchise back and may lead to a complete retooling in the upcoming offseason.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Would Gavin McKenna Immediately Help Turn Around the Maple Leafs?

A seven-game losing streak to conclude the 2025–26 season has the Toronto Maple Leafs with the 5th-best odds heading into the NHL Draft Lottery. While

Chris Pronger News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Chris Pronger Shoots Down Rumor Related to Maple Leafs GM Job

Chris Pronger is rumored to be among the candidates for the vacant GM opening with the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, don’t believe everything you hear about how far along the team and the former NHL defenseman are in their conversations.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 22

Toronto Maple Leafs 2025–26 Team Awards: MVP, Rookie, and Top Goaltender

At the end of every season, the NHL hands out its awards. The Hart Trophy goes to the league MVP, the Vezina to the top goaltender, the Norris to the best defenceman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / April 22

Toronto Marlies start the play-in round against Rochester tonight

"Trust me, I've been in that play-in before and it's only best out of three and anything can happen," said Alex Nylander one month ago after a game against the Rochester Americans, adding, "We're not looking to get that other spot we're looking to get that third spot." That didn't work out.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

The 10 worst Leafs moves of the last 10 years

In one week and one day, it will be the 10-year anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the first-overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, ensuring they can select Auston Matthews.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 22

Dallas Eakins says Maple Leafs need to diagnose truth, not perception of team ahead of pivotal offseason

The buzzword around the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 regular season was ‘culture’. Whether it was the lack of effort on any given night or the poor response

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 22

The case for Ryan Martin as next Maple Leafs GM

The first round of cuts have been made in the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ GM search and the reports are that Ryan Martin and Evan Gold are two of the candidates who have earned themselves a second interview with a decision potentially coming later this week.

Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / April 22

Report: Keith Pelley and Mike Gillis had discussions prior to Brad Treliving’s firing

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley reportedly had multiple conversations with Mike Gillis well before the Toronto Maple Leafs decided to fire GM Brad Treliving, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roberts, Chayka & Knies with Bedard Trade

There’s just no quiet time around the Toronto Maple Leafs, is there? Even when the games aren’t front and center, the chatter never dies. It just shifts.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / April 21

Morgan Rielly’s precipitous decline was emblematic of the Maple Leafs’ overall defensive woes

Morgan Rielly is the longest-tenured member of the Toronto Maple Leafs and has been a great ambassador for the franchise during his career. Rielly is an active leader in the locker room and the larger civic community.

Chris Pronger News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: GM Show, Draft Pick & Pronger Noise

We’re finally at the point where the GM search isn’t a rumour mill anymore. It’s a decision-making sprint. The Toronto Maple Leafs have whittled the list down, moved from Zooms to in-persons, and ownership is smelling the finish line.

Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Reports suggest trade market for Morgan Rielly is heating up

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason with a ton of uncertainty. For the first time in a decade, they’ve missed the playoffs. And, after how the 2025-26 season played out, just about every player on the team is under the microscope.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Maple Leafs rumors: 2 of the finalists in running to be named GM

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not be in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. Still, as the center of the hockey universe, the Maple Leafs general manager search might be the most talked-about topic leading into the most important time of the year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Maple Leafs Have Interviewed Scott White For GM Position

The Maple Leafs have spoken to Stars assistant general manager Scott White to fill their open GM position, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Monday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Maple Leafs GM Decision Timeline Emerges After Exit Interviews

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of a front-office reset after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade. The team finished last in the Atlantic Division at 32-36-14 and 78 points, and moved on from former general manager Brad Treliving after three seasons and before the regular season ended.

Michael Pezzetta 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 / 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.

Craig Berube completely failed in his mandate to change, elevate talented Leafs squad

Auston Matthews: 'Can't predict the future' with Leafs

Maple Leafs clinch fifth-best odds in 2026 draft lottery

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz