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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs 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.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
McKenna Could Do What No One in Toronto Can
Picture this for a second. The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the draft lottery and called Gavin McKenna at No. 1. The whole mood in Toronto suddenly shifts.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 5
John Chayka on the Maple Leafs winning the first-overall pick: “Just elated… A meaningful step and a monumental type of opportunity” 
After a franchise-altering draft lottery win, John Chayka and Mats Sundin discussed the meaning of drafting first overall, prospects Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, and how this might change the franchise’s direction going forward.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
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.
NHL News / Professor Press Box / May 5
Suddenly, the Stars Might Be Aligning for the Maple Leafs
Well, if you’ve followed the Toronto Maple Leafs long enough, you kind of learn not to trust “good news” until it actually turns into something real. But every now and then, the hockey world lobs you a softball that changes things immediately.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / May 5
Maple Leafs win No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery
The Toronto Maple Leafs own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft following the draft lottery on Tuesday. The Leafs will hold the first overall pick for the third time in franchise history after they chose Auston Matthews in 2016 and Wendel Clark in 1985.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / ESPN / May 5
Leafs win draft lottery after front office shakeup...
The Toronto Maple Leafs, who this week announced sweeping front office changes, won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft on Tuesday, a victory at a critical time for a franchise that failed to make the postseason for the first time since 2016.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
2026 NHL Mock Draft: Post-draft lottery top 32
Congratulations, Toronto Maple Leafs fans. You’re getting a good one. The NHL Draft lottery took place Tuesday night, sealing the fate for teams around the league.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 5
Maple Leafs win 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, will pick first overall in upcoming draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and will pick first overall in the upcoming draft. This year’s draft lottery had eyes on it from Maple Leafs fans for the first time in exactly a decade, since they selected Auston Matthews in 2016.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
The Toronto Maple Leafs Win the 2026 Draft Lottery
Toronto has won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft lottery. The winning combination: 7-2-11-12. It’s an amazing turn of events, given that the Maple Leafs were really only hoping to stay in the top five and not drop a spot, which would have meant the pick would move to the Boston Bruins.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Maple Leafs win 2026 NHL Draft Lottery
Mats Sundin and John Chayka are officially on the clock. On Tuesday night, the balls popped up in favor of a team that had a rough 2025-26 season, as the Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and are awarded the No.
Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker / May 5
Maple Leafs defy odds to win 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, gain much-needed PR boost
The future outlook of the Toronto Maple Leafs is suddenly looking much brighter.
John Tavares News / Professor Press Box / May 5
Simple Change Could Improve John Tavares’ Game
John Tavares is one of those players who still matters more than people realize. Even if the game around him has changed, even if the Maple Leafs have shifted toward a faster, younger, more transition-heavy group, there’s still a very real place for what he brings.
Auston Matthews News / Trade Talk Sports / May 5
Auston Matthews Not Yet Committed to Maple Leafs for Next Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs officially finalized their front office over the weekend, introducing John Chayka as general manager and Mats Sundin as executive advisor on Monday.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 5
How winning the NHL Draft Lottery would afford Maple Leafs flexibility in pursuing new direction
The pursuit of a championship in professional sports often comes down to timelines. Executives routinely have to answer the question if their team is genuinely ready to contend for a championship, and if they’ve built a roster with players in their prime years to secure the trophy.
Nick Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
Something Has to Give with Nick Robertson in Toronto
For those fans who follow the Toronto Maple Leafs, the clock is ticking on a decision about Nick Robertson. If the Maple Leafs don’t change coaches, for Robertson’s own sake, it’s probably time to let him move on to another team.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 5
Ranking Maple Leafs possible draft lottery scenarios
It’s finally draft lottery day. We now know that it will be John Chayka making the pick if the Toronto Maple Leafs own their first round after Tuesday.
Mats Sundin News / 6IX ON ICE / May 5
Maple Leafs Fan Therapy vol. 17: Sundin, Chayka, and lottery balls
Since my last Fan Therapy, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost their final seven games of the season, missed the playoffs for the first time in 10 years, finished eighth in their division and fifth-worst in the league, and announced today that John Chayka and Mats Sundin will be running their hockey department.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / EasySportz / May 4
The Toronto Maple Leafs are Total Morons
The Toronto Maple Leafs never miss an opportunity to make things harder on themselves. That’s part of their identity at this point—talent on the ice, chaos everywhere else.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3
Offseason Checklist: Toronto Maple Leafs
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 3
Maple Leafs name John Chayka as GM, Mats Sundin as senior advisor
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally ended the uncertainty surrounding their front office for next season. The Canadian franchise announced the hiring of its new general manager and a new advisor.
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