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Maple Leafs Coaching Change: Why a Cynic Should Doubt This New Direction

As the Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be edging closer to signing either Todd McLellan or Craig Berube as their new head coach, questions should arise about the wisdom of the organization’s decision-making process.

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What would a major offseason roster overhaul look like for Toronto Maple Leafs?

The mission statement is clear for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2024 offseason. Team president Brendan Shanahan laid it out last week when he claimed “everything is on the table” for his club following its seventh first-round playoff defeat in eight seasons of the Auston Matthews/Mitch Marner era.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 1 hour ago

Who is allowed to be vulnerable in Leafs Land?

Honesty and vulnerability are inextricably linked to each other and during a summer that will naturally invite reflection and change for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who gets to be vulnerable?

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / 56 minutes ago

Maple Leafs: 3 Probable Trade Destinations for John Tavares

The Toronto Maple Leafs made one of what could be many offseason changes last week. They fired head coach Sheldon Keefe after five seasons behind the bench.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 6 minutes ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Holmberg, Kampf & New Coach

With the Toronto Maple Leafs out of the playoffs, there still is news to report about current roster players. Three Maple Leafs centers, David Kampf, Pontus Holmberg, and John Tavares, are playing at the World Championships.

Ilya Samsonov News / TheLeafsnation / 3 hours ago

3 Potential free-agent destinations for Ilya Samsonov

Ilya Samsonov likely has a change of scenery coming this summer. The Maple Leafs netminder is a pending unrestricted free agent come July 1 and if the end-of-year press conference was any indication, it certainly sounds like GM Brad Treliving has already moved on.

Nikita Zadorov News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Maple Leafs Need to Pursue Nikita Zadorov This Offseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs have long grappled with the challenge of solidifying the team’s defensive core. While Morgan Rielly brings offensive power to the blue line, the team has sought a balance between offensive flair and defensive reliability.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 2 hours ago

Alberga’s Take: 3 goalies the Leafs should target in a trade

Even though the dust has barely settled on another disappointing first round exit, there’s no question that the search for an Ilya Samsonov replacement in Toronto is firmly underway.

Mitch Marner News / Trade Talk Sports / 14 hours ago

Mitch Marner Trade Theories Out of Toronto Are Getting Wild

During their recent discussion about potential offseason moves for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discussed the implications of this past week’s Toronto Maple Leafs’ press conference.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / ClutchPoints / 14 hours ago

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 4 hours ago

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 / 18 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 / 2 hours 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 / 20 hours 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 / 14 hours 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 / 20 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 / 14 hours 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 / Field Level Media / 17 hours 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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 11

Former Maple Leafs forward Ron Ellis dies at age 79

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ron Ellis has died at the age of 79.

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 / 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