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Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 7
Remembering ‘Trader Cliff’: How Cliff Fletcher forever changed the Toronto Maple Leafs
Cliff Fletcher, former GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs and a Stanley Cup champion, sadly passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 90. His death was confirmed by the Leafs without providing a cause.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 7
How the Marlies’ Calder Cup playoff run is shaping the future Leafs core
It’s 25 degrees and banners for the upcoming FIFA World Cup are sprouting up through Liberty Village, but it’s Hockey Night in Toronto throughout this first week of June, amid ample evidence that summer is underway.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 6
Golden Knights' Mitch Marner records fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history
The biggest knock on Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs was that he was not a big-game player and did not play his best when the lights were brightest. He is obliterating that narrative in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6
Ivar Stenberg dreams of being drafted by Maple Leafs
Ivar Stenberg’s name keeps popping up toward the top of the 2026 draft board, and he didn’t exactly hide how much it’d mean to hear his name called by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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 / NHL Trade Talk / June 6
What Should the Maple Leafs Prioritize Most this Offseason?
The Toronto Maple Leafs likely aren’t as bad as this past season’s results would suggest. It was a bit of an adjustment without Mitch Marner, and Craig Berube’s system slowly got further and further away from what was right for the roster he inherited.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 6
Is Chris Tanev Facing a Jake Muzzin-Type Turning Point?
In his December Sportsnet column, Nick Kypreos shared what he’d heard about Chris Tanev’s injury and drew a comparison that immediately caught my attention: Jake Muzzin.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6
The Maple Leafs Already Know What Matthews Wants
When Auston Matthews and William Nylander suggested that the Toronto Maple Leafs bring in a couple of mobile, puck-moving defencemen in exit interviews, that wasn’t just a roster wishlist.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6
McKenna to Toronto? Early Draft Noise Has Maple Leafs Taking Him No. 1
The early noise coming out of the NHL Scouting Combine suggests the Toronto Maple Leafs may already be trending toward making a defining decision at the top of the draft.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 6
Chris Pronger believes moving on from Matthew Knies would signal long-term rebuild
The Toronto Maple Leafs became the talk of the hockey world Friday when The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported that a deal was in place to send forward Matthew Knies to the Montreal Canadiens. The reported deal was Knies for a package that included prospect Alexander Zharovsky, another unnamed prospect, and two first-round draft picks.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 6
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roy, McKenna, Chayka & Why Ahokas Might Matter
There seems to be even more uncertainty surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs now than there was when their season officially ended. That’s saying something, because right after the final whistle in May, the debates were already in full swing about whether this team needed a rebuild, a re-tool, or something in between.
Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / June 6
Shopping Knies, coach search strategy, and a depth target in free agency: Leaflets
Only three to five more games to go until the offseason. Only a matter of time before all focus in the hockey world can rightly shift back towards the Maple Leafs.
Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / June 6
Leafs director of amateur scouting Mark Leach previews Gavin McKenna, 2026 class, draft tendencies
Toronto Maple Leafs director of amateur scouting Mark Leach met with reporters on Friday at the NHL Scouting Combine to discuss Gavin McKenna, the 2026 class overall, and what he’s searching for in potential draft picks.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Forkball / June 6
Maple Leafs’ Chayka Confident Auston Matthews Stays in Toronto
The future of Auston Matthews has become a major talking point after the Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade. However, newly appointed general manager John Chayka believes the franchise centerpiece remains fully committed to bringing success back to Toronto.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 6
Marlies score 5 unanswered goals to defeat Penguins, take 3-2 lead in AHL’s Eastern Conference Finals
After a commanding 5-1 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the Toronto Marlies are one win away from advancing to the Calder Cup. Landon Sim,
Easton Cowan News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 5
John Gruden on Easton Cowan bouncing back with a goal and an assist in a Game 5 Marlies victory: “That is what big-time players do” 
Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team’s 5-1 win over the WBS Penguins in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final. The Marlies now lead the series 3-2.
Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / June 5
Gavin McKenna reflects on potentially going 1st overall to Leafs: ‘I’d be pretty fortunate to go there’
Gavin McKenna is the near-consensus favourite to be selected first overall, so it’s only natural for him to start thinking where he may begin his highly-anticipated NHL career.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5
Hall Of Fame NHL Executive Cliff Fletcher Passes Away
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that legendary former NHL general manager Cliff Fletcher passed away at age 90. A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Fletcher brought the Calgary Flames a Stanley Cup in 1989.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 5
Leafs not planning to trade first overall pick
It was a tumultuous 2025-26 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 by finishing last in the Atlantic Division.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 5
Leafs talked to over 50 coaching candidates; no timeline in place for hiring
The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t going to rush to name a head coach this summer, as new general manager John Chayka continues to find his footing in the
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 5
Don’t Expect Maple Leafs to Reopen Knies-to-Canadiens Trade Talks
The failed Matthew Knies trade, which exploded onto the NHL news scene late Thursday night, is no longer an option. At least, not according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, who confirmed the report of the trade on his latest 32 Thoughts podcast, but says the Maple Leafs won’t be interested in the same deal under new management.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 5
Should the Maple Leafs Trade the 1st Overall Pick or Draft Gavin McKenna?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a major decision at the top of the draft: stay put and select Gavin McKenna, or move the pick in a deal that addresses immediate roster needs.
Matthew Knies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4
Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies at NHL trade deadline
Around the trade deadline, it was reported that the Montreal Canadiens had completed a significant trade with an unidentified team; however, the other team was unable to file the trade by the 3 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 4
Maple Leafs close to narrowing down coaching candidates
After dismissing previous head coach Craig Berube, new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is in the midst of his first major decision at the helm of one of the NHL’s most storied franchises.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 4
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roy, Danford, Matthews Waits & Leadership Signals
The Toronto Maple Leafs are spending the summer talking about change, evaluating options, and trying to thread the needle between “win now” and “fix what’s been broken for too long.” It’s a delicate balance, but for fans, it’s a bit of a heyday for speculation.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 4
Reliving the biggest “what ifs” from the Toronto Maple Leafs core four era
Over the years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made numerous bad moves that have left the fans wondering “what if?” There are so many moves that look terrible in hindsight, such as leaving Jared McCann unprotected in the expansion draft, trading away Nazem Kadri, letting Zach Hyman walk in free agency, and much more.
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