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Leafs have met with 2 veterans for vacant head coaching role

The Toronto Maple Leafs are searching for a new coach after Sheldon Keefe was fired following their Stanley Cup Playoffs exit. It was a disappointing ending as the Leafs lost to the Boston Bruins in a tough seven-game series.

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Islanders Can Benefit From Maple Leafs’ Offseason Changes

The Toronto Maple Leafs recently made the biggest offseason headlines by firing Sheldon Keefe. The team, starting with the front office, needed a scapegoat for the lost season and the recent playoff failures, and they found one in Keefe.

Joel Quenneville News / NHL Rumors / 5 hours ago

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, and Joel Quenneville

Sportsnet 960: Frank Seravalli on the Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils coaching search, and Joel Quenneville’s situation. Seravalli: “There’s no doubt that Craig Berube‘s pretty high up on their list.

Sheldon Keefe News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Sheldon Keefe’s Journey With the Maple Leafs & Toronto Media

Being a coach in the NHL can be beyond challenging. It’s a high-pressure job. Then, there’s coaching a team like the Toronto Maple Leafs, where every move

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 27 minutes ago

Friedman: Craig Berube, Todd McLellan reportedly frontrunners for Leafs’ head coaching gig

In a move that shocked nobody, the Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe last Thursday after five years with the team. Whether he was at fault for the Leafs’ latest early playoff exit is up for debate, but at some point, you can’t ignore results – one round win in five years isn’t good enough (unless you’re Brendan Shanahan).

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 5 minutes ago

Maple Leafs should re-sign both Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi

Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is busy with interviews this week for his head coaching vacancy. Once the recruitment process is wrapped up, the Leafs GM needs to turn his attention to getting contract extensions finalized with Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi.

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

Maple Leafs’ 'Shanaplan' Still Not Canned After Decade of Poor Results

On Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs front office held a press conference, and something caught my attention. Brendan Shanahan, who’s now the team’s president and alternate governor after joining the Maple Leafs over ten years ago, was deemed a “champion” by Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Keith Pelley.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 7 minutes ago

Who could the Toronto Maple Leafs draft with the 23rd pick in 2024?

It’s official: the Toronto Maple Leafs will select 23rd overall in 2024. That is, of course, unless they move the pick ahead of the festivities in Vegas on June 27.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago

Maple Leafs Management Sending Mixed Messages to Fans

On Friday (May 10), the Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up the 2023-24 season with a press conference, which was given by Keith Pelley, the newly hired CEO

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 43 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 / 2 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 / 17 hours 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 / May 11

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 / May 11

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 / May 11

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / May 11

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 / Daily Faceoff / May 11

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 / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 10

‘Everything is on the table’: Toronto Maple Leafs’ core is no longer safe

Keith Pelley’s opener was fitting. The recently minted CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment addressed media Friday at Ford Performance Centre alongside

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 10