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Why the Toronto Maple Leafs just sent their hottest player back to the AHL

As we inch closer to the end of the 2025–26 NHL regular season, the chances of the Toronto Maple Leafs making the playoffs are just about zero as the team currently sits 12 points out of a wild-card berth.

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Pelley planning, Groulx too helpful, and Cowan stepping up: Leaflets

Nine games and counting. By next week we’ll likely be on to debating who should and shouldn’t represent their countries in the World Hockey Championship, and the topic will become how will the Toronto Marlies holdup in the AHL playoffs if they get Jacob Quillan and Easton Cowan for their run.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Maple Leafs Reassign Bo Groulx

The Maple Leafs have assigned center Benoit-Olivier Groulx to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team’s media relations department announced Friday. Groulx,

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Total Apex Sports / March 27

Nylander Keeps His Thoughts In-House as Maple Leafs Search for Answers

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the season with expectations that weren’t just high—they were championship‑level. With a core built around Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Nylander, the franchise believed it had the talent to push deep into the postseason.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

Could Nylander and Berube Actually Be Getting Along?

Coaches and star players don’t always show up on the same page in public, so when you catch William Nylander and Craig Berube chatting and laughing after practice, it feels like a small miracle.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / March 27

William Nylander has thoughts on why Maple Leafs’ season has gone poorly, but won’t elaborate

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season has gone from bad to worse, and as it stands right now, the Leafs are all but eliminated from playoff contention and face the reality of giving the Boston Bruins their first-round pick, unless it ends up in the top-5 of the draft order.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 27

Craig Berube on Bo Groulx returning to the Marlies due to waiver status & the AHL playoffs: “He wanted to go down and help them… It is a testament to his character”

After Friday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Bo Groulx rejoining the Marlies, Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli’s strong play of late, and Easton Cowan’s development throughout the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / March 27

Which RFA Will Blink First, and the Maple Leafs President Talking to People Inside and Outside

TSN: There are some big-named pending RFAs from the 2023 draft that will be looking for a big, new deal, but are remaining patient. Teams would have liked to have them signed by now, but the likes of Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson, and Adam Fantilli have held off as the market dynamics have shifted.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

Dark-Horse Team Floated as Landing Spot for Auston Matthews

The Auston Matthews trade chatter has started to swirl, and while it shouldn’t come as a surprise—given all reports indicating he has big decisions to make this offseason—the rumors are emerging even earlier than expected.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

Knies to New Jersey, Nemec to Toronto Makes Perfect Sense

James Nichols’ chatter about Matthew Knies as a fit for the New Jersey Devils is the sort of rumour that actually holds up under simple hockey logic. Both clubs underwhelmed this season, and both need tangible answers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / March 27

Can the Maple Leafs Actually Change Their Physical Game?

Toronto Maple Leafs fans love to talk about “DNA” when things get messy. Toughness. Grit. The old chestnut: some teams have it, some don’t, and the Leafs… well, maybe they just weren’t born that way.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Maple Leafs Sign Hayes Hundley To Entry-Level Deal

The Maple Leafs announced Friday that they’ve signed college free agent defenseman Hayes Hundley to a three-year, entry-level deal. Financial terms were not disclosed, but they did confirm the deal begins next season.

Nick Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

What Possibly Made the Maple Leafs Waste Nick Robertson?

I don’t think Nick Robertson’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs ever really had a chance to work out. The season was a mess for Toronto, but Robertson still put up decent numbers — 30 points and 14 goals.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Leafs sign Hayes Hundley to three-year, entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday they signed defenseman Hayes Hundley to a three-year, entry-level contract that will begin in the 2026-27 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 27

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Hayes Hundley to 3-year, entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenceman Hayes Hundley to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Friday. Hundley recorded six goals and 12 points in 38 games for St.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / March 27

Maple Leafs sign Hayes Hundley to an ELC

He's young enough for a three-year ELC, and has only played on NCAA season. Hundley, 21, posted 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 38 games with St.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 27

Leafs lineup news: Michael Pezzetta re-joins 4th line with Jacob Quillan, Calle Jarnkrok

Ahead of Saturday’s game against the St. Louis Blues, there are few proposed lineup changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Michael Pezzetta re-joined the fourth line, alongside Jacob Quillan and Calle Jarnkrok at Friday’s practice, via line rushes posted by Nick Barden of The Hockey News.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Domi, Rielly & Maccelli

The schedule gives the Toronto Maple Leafs a bit of breathing room before they head out to face the St. Louis Blues, and sometimes that’s when the more interesting questions start to surface.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 27

Maple Leafs assign Bo Groulx to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned forward Bo Groulx to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL), the team announced on Friday morning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

The NHL’s Goalie Crisis Could Help the Maple Leafs Market Correct

Toronto might actually be in a seller’s position in a weak goalie market, even if their own situation isn’t perfect. Additionally, the Leafs’ goaltending isn’t great—but the rest of the league might be in even worse shape.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 27

Beyond the Marlies: 6 Toronto Maple Leafs prospects quietly dominating the junior ranks

With the Toronto Maple Leafs season dwindling to a merciful end, and not to mention the draft lottery on the horizon, the focus of Leafs Nation has shifted.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Winning When They Should Be Losing: The Most Maple Leafs Thing Ever

In a season defined by futility, the Toronto Maple Leafs have found a new way to disappoint, which feels like the most Maple Leaf thing ever… they’re winning at the worst possible time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Joshua & Burn It All Down?

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t make it easy on themselves Wednesday night, but they found a way—and right now, that counts for something. Behind a sharp 40-save performance from Joseph Woll, Toronto held off the New York Rangers for a 4-3 win at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 26

Toronto Maple Leafs Roster Outlook: Top AHL prospects for 2026–27

With the Leafs currently sitting 10 points outside of a 2026 wildcard berth with just 10 regular-season games remaining, it is looking increasingly unlikely that the team, which is missing star captain Auston Matthews, will sneak into the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / March 24