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On YouTubeAuston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Maple Leafs Could Send Auston Matthews to the Sharks in Draft Day Blockbuster
The hockey world is still in a state of shock after the Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. Right away, fans around the league started calling it rigged.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / May 8
Report: John Chayka expected to meet with Craig Berube this weekend to discuss head coach’s future in Toronto
John Chayka had perhaps the busiest week a newly appointed general manager could. After a fiery press conference on Monday and countless questions about
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.
Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 8
Is Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg a real debate for the 1st overall pick?
As the Toronto Maple Leafs go through their scouting meetings this week, there are two consensus candidates atop the board. Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is an electrifying offensive talent that has been likened to Nikita Kucherov and Patrick Kane.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 8
NHL draft experts unanimously predict Leafs will select Gavin McKenna at first overall
For the first time in a decade, the Toronto Maple Leafs own the first-overall selection in this summer’s entry draft. This year’s prospect pool boasts a number of strong options that Toronto could target, but ultimately the experts agree that Penn State winger Gavin McKenna is a class above.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 8
What a difference a day makes: 5 key items on the Maple Leafs’ to-do list
The Maple Leafs started off the week with a less than enthusiastic response to their management team announcement. I’m not sure if anything has changed
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 7
New Maple Leafs GM John Chayka 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs got to work in recent days, and after hiring a new general manager and a hockey operations advisor, it remains to be determined who will be the coach for next season.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Rumors / May 7
Maple Leafs Set To Select Gavin McKenna No. 1 Overall in 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery with modest odds and little momentum after a difficult season. They walked away with the first overall pick and a clear path to reshape the franchise.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 7
Wild Matthews Theory Suddenly Feels More Complicated
A wild Auston Matthews trade theory is starting to make the rounds again, and while it still feels more like hockey daydreaming than reality, there’s an interesting twist this time.
Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / May 7
Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll to join United States for 2026 IIHF World Championship
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will join the United States for the 2026 IIHF World Championship. USA Hockey announced the preliminary roster on Thursday, where Woll is one of three goaltenders, along with Devin Cooley and Drew Commesso.
Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / May 7
Maple Leafs Selecting McKenna First Overall Is Obvious Choice, But Don’t Count Out Stenberg
Coming into the NHL Draft Lottery, many were just hoping that the Toronto Maple Leafs would find the luck needed to retain their first-round pick by staying at fifth overall.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 7
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, McKenna, Leach & Keller
The mood around the Toronto Maple Leafs feels completely different from what it did even a few days ago. Hockey is strange that way. One bounce, one draft lottery, one bit of unexpected luck, and suddenly a fan base that was drowning in frustration starts talking itself into possibility again.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 7
Steve Simmons believes Toronto’s lottery win presents Maple Leafs with options
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a whirlwind of a week. Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment President and CEO Keith Pelley introduced John Chayka and Mats Sundin as the new leadership group on Monday.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7
John Chayka says Maple Leafs needed ‘monumental’ draft lottery win
The Toronto Maple Leafs had made the playoffs for nine straight seasons, until missing out this year and finishing last in the Atlantic Division. Now, the team has received a little bit of luck in trying to rebound to become a playoff team.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 7
5 Maple Leafs trade candidates as management prepares for offseason changes
John Chayka and Mats Sundin were brought on board to reroute the Toronto Maple Leafs into a better direction, and it’s going to take significant roster changes to make that happen.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 7
Shane Doan will be leaving the Maple Leafs
If you’ve followed his story long enough, you start to wonder if the hockey gods are just messing with Shane Doan at this point. The former Phoenix Coyotes captain was expected to lose his job with the Toronto Maple Leafs after the club introduced a new leadership group.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 7
Toronto’s Plan to Get Matthews Excited About Staying with Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a franchise-defining offseason, and at the center of it all is captain Auston Matthews. With new general manager John Chayka taking over, the organization’s immediate priority is clear: prove to Matthews that this team can still contend—and do it quickly.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 7
John Chayka says he has good relationships with other NHL GMs, not looking to make friends
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka says he is in good standing with the other GMs in the NHL, but is focused more on doing what is best for his team. His
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 7
2026 Toronto Marlies Playoff Report: Evaluating Easton Cowan, Noah Chadwick, and the goaltending depth
The Leafs face some big questions for the future. From the structure of their front office to the upcoming offseason of roster change to the first pick in the draft, there is a lot of potential to improve the team from beyond itself.
Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / May 7
Could the Maple Leafs’ Lottery Win Change Auston Matthews’ Future?
Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have won the first pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, their offseason plans are likely a lot different than they were a week ago.
Gary Bettman News / EasySportz / May 7
The Toronto Maple Leafs Got Saved by Gary Bettman
The conspiracy theories are already flying across the hockey world, and fans in Toronto are eating every second of it. After the Toronto Maple Leafs landed the projected No.
Gavin Mckenna News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
McKenna built to handle pressure of playing in Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs got exactly the break they needed on Tuesday night when the ping pong balls bounced their way in the NHL draft lottery providing them with the No.
Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker / May 6
Will winning NHL Draft Lottery convince Auston Matthews to stay with Maple Leafs?
The Maple Leafs went 32-36-14 this past season.
Gavin Mckenna News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
What Gavin McKenna offers the Toronto Maple Leafs
John Chayka’s job just got a lot easier. Day 2 on the job, and, against all odds (OK, sure, 8.5 percent), the Toronto Maple Leafs landed the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker / May 5
Report: Auston Matthews unsure if he will return to Maple Leafs next season
A report has emerged suggesting that captain Auston Matthews is not sure if he will continue with the Canadian franchise next season.
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