Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 17

Brandon Pridham’s Loss: A Huge Drop in the Maple Leafs IQ

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of another front office shake-up, but this one is bigger than most fans think. According to a report from Toronto columnist Steve Simmons, the organization is parting ways with long-time assistant general manager and salary cap specialist Brandon Pridham.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Groulx and Woodcroft & Matthews

There’s never really a quiet moment around the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, and this stretch is no different. Between a playoff push from the Toronto Marlies and ongoing speculation about the NHL coaching search, there is some short-term urgency and long-term questions around the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 17

Playing GM: Why the Toronto Maple Leafs must trade Auston Matthews and rebuild from scratch

Since the beginning of 2026, many people have said, “2026 is going to be the new 2016.” As this year goes on, I’m starting to believe those people. The Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs, won the draft lottery, and will have an opportunity to pick a future star.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17

Maple Leafs Among Several Teams Pegged to Target Top Free Agent

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot they need to improve upon after a messy 2025-26 season, but none stands out more than reshaping the blueline. Doing that will be far easier said than done, especially given the relatively weak free agent market.

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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 / TheLeafsnation / May 17

Marlies fall to Monsters in Game 2, series tied heading back to Toronto

The Toronto Marlies dropped Game 2 of the North Division Finals on Saturday night, falling 3-1 to the Cleveland Monsters at Rocket Arena. The Monsters outshot the Marlies 24-18, outplaying the Marlies through the first two periods to send the series back to Toronto even.

Jay Woodcroft News / TheLeafsnation / May 17

The case for Jay Woodcroft as Maple Leafs’ next head coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially in the market for a new head coach, for the third time in the Auston Matthews era. That might seem like a lot, but the Maple Leafs are actually among the bottom of the league in terms of coaching turnover in the past decade.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16

Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto interested in $39 million Rangers center

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new look front office after a massively disappointing season. Brad Treliving was fired as general manager before the season ended.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

Pressure Cooker or Dream Job? The Truth About Coaching Toronto

The question of whether the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching job is actually attractive is one of those topics that gets overthought. On paper, it looks like pressure.

Nicolas Roy News / Professor Press Box / May 16

Maple Leafs Had Far More Talent Than Fans Saw: Who Knew?

Watching Nicolas Roy do what he’s doing right now with the Colorado Avalanche kind of leaves you with that familiar Toronto Maple Leafs feeling: wait… why didn’t we ever see that version of him in Toronto?

Manny Malhotra News / Professor Press Box / May 16

Maple Leafs or Canucks? Manny Malhotra's Coin Flip Moment

There’s some real smoke around Manny Malhotra and the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching search, and it’s one of the more interesting names connected to the job so far.

Matthew Knies News / Professor Press Box / May 16

Maple Leafs Should Think Twice About Trading Matthew Knies

Matthew Knies keeps popping up in trade rumours around the Maple Leafs, and on some level, you can understand why. Toronto still has major holes down the middle and on defence, and if another team calls with a serious offer, management has to at least listen.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 16

Can the Marlies Win Game 2 Tonight in Cleveland?

The Toronto Marlies keep surprising us. In Game 1 of the North Division Final in Cleveland, they didn’t exactly start on the front foot. In fact, they were down 2-0 early and looked a bit like a team trying to find its legs in a heavy playoff building.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Insider Drops Bombshell on Knies’ Surprising Trade Value vs. Matthews

It sounds wild and almost too hot a take to be realistic, but NHL insider Chris Johnston was told that Matthew Knies might have more trade value than Auston Matthews.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Blaming the Maple Leafs’ Problems on the 'Core Four' Is Too Lazy

There’s a familiar argument that pops up whenever the Toronto Maple Leafs fall short in the playoffs: the idea that the players — the so-called “Core Four” of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and William Nylander — held too much influence inside the organization.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL Rumors / May 16

The Toronto Maple Leafs would be interested in Vincent Trocheck

TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN Override talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs and someone they could look at, as they look to appease Auston Matthews and get back to being competitive next season – New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 16

Willie Desjardins raves about Gavin McKenna’s desire to be the best: ‘He loves winning’

As the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 regular season gets further into the rearview mirror, the club has taken steps this offseason to ensure that last year

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

Will Leafs cater to Auston Matthews for next coaching hire?

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at a formative time after naming John Chayka as the new general manager and announcing that Craig Berube would

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Minten, Steeves, McKenna Debate & Knies Matters

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into one of those fascinating stretches where almost everything feels connected. The front office is trying to reshape the roster, the organization is preparing for a crucial draft, and a few younger players are quietly starting to push their way into the bigger picture.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

Trade chatter surrounds top defensemen with the Oilers and Maple Leafs

Trade discussions involving Morgan Rielly could resurface this offseason as both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers look to reshape their blue lines.

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Bowman denies reports Evan Bouchard played with concussion during NHL playoffs

Three potential head coach replacements for Maple Leafs

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Steven Lorentz News / TheLeafsnation / May 16

Steven Lorentz was quietly effective for Maple Leafs in his 2nd season with team

Although former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving’s work can be scrutinized, his decision to re-sign Steven Lorentz paid off. In today’s

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' HC job

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' head-coaching job

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been a fixture in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in recent years, but in 2025-26, the team took a massive step back.

Maple Leafs finally act decisively instead of passively by firing Craig Berube

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15

Penguins fans get the McDavid, Matthews teases they want

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Pittsburgh became one of the positive surprises of the 2025-26 season en route to qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Kris Knoblauch is Oilers' latest fall guy, and there aren't many promising alternatives

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Vincent Trocheck News / Yardbarker / May 15

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are already working on next season. According to reports, the Canadian franchise is interested in a discard from the New York Rangers.

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What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency

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