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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 23
Early thoughts on a captivating Maple Leafs offseason: On Raddysh, Hiller, Andrae, a goalie shuffle, and what’s still to come 
The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in an unusual position this offseason. A full-scale rebuild was always going to be tough to get behind, given their lack of future first-round picks, but the organization needs to be at least a little careful in light of last season’s results.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / June 23
How the Marlies won the Calder Cup
The Chicago Wolves were supposed to be a threat, especially after clobbering the Grand Rapids Griffins, notionally the best team in the league. The Wolves
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 23
Why David Perron could be low-risk free-agent signing for Maple Leafs
Not every move John Chayka makes is going to create massive headlines. Looking ahead to July 1 when free agency opens, Chayka has already scratched off the best defenceman from the list, acquiring Darren Raddysh in a savvy sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
Maple Leafs’ Top Prospects Will Benefit From Marlies’ Calder Cup Run
Eight years removed from their last and first championship, the Toronto Marlies are the top team in the American Hockey League winning their second title after knocking off the Chicago Wolves in five games.
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 / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 23
Free Agents Targets for the Maple Leafs: Bottom-Six Forwards of Interest
As the activity around the NHL moves fast and furious, we will wrap up the forward portion of our free agent series with a look at some bottom-six options.
Artur Akhtyamov News / 6IX ON ICE / June 23
Artur Akhtyamov is knocking on the Toronto Maple Leafs door after Calder Cup win
The Toronto Marlies won the Calder Cup in impressive style, and it was largely due to Toronto Maple Leafs prospect goaltender Artur Akhtyamov. Since being
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 23
Former Maple Leafs President and GM Brian Burke named to Hockey Hall of Fame
On Monday, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2026. Among the people inducted into the builder’s category this year is former Toronto Maple Leafs President and General Manager Brian Burke.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 23
Marlies GM Ryan Hardy raves about atmosphere post-Calder Cup win: ‘This will be a magical time when it happens’
Last Friday, the Toronto Marlies claimed American Hockey League glory by bringing home their second Calder Cup in franchise history. The Marlies put together
Darren Raddysh News / Professor Press Box / June 23
What Darren Raddysh Can’t Do and Why He Matters to the Maple Leafs
It’s probably easier to start with what Darren Raddysh is not, because that part of the conversation in Toronto tends to get loud quickly. He’s not a shutdown, penalty-killing, heavy defensive defenceman who can be thrown over the boards in a 2–1 game in April and just erase problems.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
Risky 2-Time Stanley Cup Championship Goalie Linked to Maple Leafs
On the latest episode of 32 Thoughts, the podcast, Elliotte Friedman wondered if Sergei Bobrovsky could end up in Toronto. Noting that there are links between the Florida Panthers two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie and the Maple Leafs, Friedman says that Leafs GM John Chayka is sitting on one or two other moves that would change his team.
Matthew Knies News / Professor Press Box / June 22
Matthew Knies and the Rumours That Refuse to Die
There’s a strange kind of tension that always shows up in Toronto, and it usually has less to do with what is actually happening—and more to do with what refuses to disappear.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
Predicting the Maple Leafs’ Starting Goaltender in 2026-27
The John Chayka era has started with a bang. The new Toronto Maple Leafs GM traded goaltender Joseph Woll last Tuesday, which was the first domino to fall in what has already been a busy offseason.
Darren Raddysh News / Daily Faceoff / June 22
Darren Raddysh says joining Leafs was a ‘no-brainer’
Sunday’s blockbuster trade between the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers, which saw star winger Brady Tkachuk head to Florida for a package of draft picks, might be getting all the headlines, but we can’t forget about the other deal between Atlantic Division rivals that unofficially kicked off the NHL’s offseason.
Darren Raddysh News / TheLeafsnation / June 22
Darren Raddysh calls joining the Maple Leafs a ‘no-brainer’
New Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Darren Raddysh said that it was a no-brainer to join the team he grew up cheering for. Speaking to reporters on Monday afternoon, Raddysh spoke about the process of becoming a Maple Leaf and said that it’s something every Toronto kid grows up dreaming of.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
Maple Leafs Face Uncomfortable Auston Matthews Reality After Tkachuk Trade
The blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade, which sent shockwaves across the NHL on Sunday, is also likely a red flag for several struggling Canadian franchises.
Darren Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
The Real Reason the Maple Leafs Bet on Darren Raddysh
One of the things I enjoy most about writing about the Toronto Maple Leafs is reading the responses afterward. I appreciate the time readers take to comment and discuss.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
Insider Says Maple Leafs Are Big-Game Hunting for a Goalie
The Toronto Maple Leafs seemingly traded Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers because of a surplus in net, with young goaltenders Dennis Hildeby and Artur Akhtyamov knocking on the door of becoming NHL options alongside veteran Anthony Stolarz.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 22
Friedman: Maple Leafs in on Sergei Bobrovsky as team looks to upgrade in net
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking to make another move to bolster their crease with Sergei Bobrovsky emerging as a potential target, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 22
5 players Maple Leafs should target with 2nd-round pick
The draft seemed like it was going to be somewhat of an afterthought for the Toronto Maple Leafs as recently as two months ago. That was before they won the draft lottery and earned the right to select Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick.
Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / June 22
Which Toronto Maple Leafs team of the Auston Matthews era had the best chance of winning a Stanley Cup?
The Auston Matthews era of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey, a promising pool of young, talented, future superstars coming into the NHL, could now be on the verge of a collapse.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21
The Maple Leafs Let a Good One Slip Away Too Easily?
Bobby McMann is officially staying out west. The Seattle Kraken announced Sunday that they’ve signed the 30-year-old forward to a six-year deal. However, the team did not disclose the terms.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21
Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension
The Kraken made a move to add a winger when they acquired Mackie Samoskevich from Florida. Now, they’ve made a move to keep another one.
Darren Raddysh News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21
Maple Leafs made a decision they wouldn’t make before
When the Toronto Maple Leafs handed Darren Raddysh that eight-year deal, a lot of us had the same first reaction: Eight years? For a 30-year-old?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 20
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka delivered a reassuring message to fans regarding the trade speculation surrounding forward Matthew Knies.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 19
Leafs GM John Chayka: Matthew Knies trade 'not probable'
John Chayka may not have been the most popular hire when he was named as the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he certainly hasn’t been shy about wheeling and dealing in the early days of his tenure.
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