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Is Auston Matthews an Employee or a Hockey Thinker?

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ use of Auston Matthews under former head coach Craig Berube last season is raising questions about how the star forward will be deployed under a new coaching staff.

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Could the Maple Leafs Take a Chance on Former 44-Goal Scorer?

It’s widely expected that the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to make plenty of changes to the roster this summer, but to do that, creativity is going to be required.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 4

The Canucks are taking Gavin McKenna to dinner: Why it’s not a big deal for Maple Leafs

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, you’ve probably spent the better part of the past month watching Gavin McKenna highlights. That’s not a sentence anybody expected to be published in 2026, but that’s the hand that the hockey gods have dealt the Leafs.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 4

Easton Cowan takes responsibility for costly turnover on Penguins game-winning goal during Marlies’ Game 4 loss

The American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference Final is knotted up at two games apiece. The Toronto Marlies fell 4-3 in Game 4 to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Mitch Marner News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

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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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.

Gerard Gallant News / TheLeafsnation / June 4

Gerard Gallant believes Maple Leafs must improve defensively heading into next year

The Toronto Maple Leafs had their fair share of struggles during the 2025-26 season, and continue their search for their next head coach. Former NHL head

Max Domi News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Maple Leafs Linked to Rangers Center After Max Domi Injury News

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a horrible 2025-26 season that saw the team fall to a 32-36-14 record and miss the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in a decade.

Elliotte Friedman News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Elliotte Friedman Shares Key Update on Maple Leafs' Coaching Search

After hiring John Chayka as their new general manager, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for a new head coach, with recent reports pointing to two veteran names under consideration for the job.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 4

What the Next Maple Leafs Coach Can Learn from Toe Blake

Yesterday, I was reading about the legendary Montreal Canadiens coach Toe Blake, and it got me thinking about how different that era feels compared to modern coaching conversations in places like Toronto.

Ben Danford News / Professor Press Box / June 3

Maple Leafs Shouldn't Make the Same Mistake With Ben Danford

Every summer, the Toronto Maple Leafs fans hear about a shiny new veteran who might solve the team's problems. This year, one of those names is Vincent Trocheck.

Vincent Trocheck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3

Maple Leafs Interested In Vincent Trocheck

After the news that center Max Domi would be out indefinitely after offseason surgery, the Toronto Maple Leafs have already begun perusing the trade market for a second-line center.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / June 3

Breaking News: Toronto Set to Interview Two Experienced Coaches

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ coaching search is taking an interesting turn this week. According to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger, two notable names have advanced to the latest stage of Toronto’s interview process: Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

'Being in Your Car With Us:' Joe Bowen’s Legacy

Joe Bowen has always kept it pretty simple when people ask him what mattered most about calling Toronto Maple Leafs games. It wasn’t the spotlight, it wasn’t the awards, and it wasn’t even the big playoff moments.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 3

Iconic Maple Leafs Radio's Joe Bowen Recalls His Favourite Goal

Joe Bowen has always been one of those announcers who just felt like home. You didn’t just watch Maple Leafs games in that era—you listened to them. A lot of nights over the past few seasons, I could have watched TV, but the radio was on for me.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 3

Maple Leafs Coaching Search Growing Stranger by the Day

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ coaching search has become one of the more interesting mysteries of the NHL offseason. For a while, it felt as though David Carle was the obvious target.

Matthew Knies News / Trade Talk Sports / June 3

Analyst Floats Matthew Knies to New Jersey for Two Defensemen

The Toronto Maple Leafs want and need to improve their blue line heading into 2026-27. The problem is that’s far easier said than done. Aside from Darren

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 3

Maple Leafs Draft 2026: The recent history of the 60th overall pick

You probably weren’t expecting it, but all of a sudden, the 2026 NHL Draft is ten times more relevant to the Toronto Maple Leafs than they likely anticipated.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Maple Leafs Explore Veteran Options as Coaching Search Intensifies

It isn’t a massive surprise that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ head coach search has seen a ton of rumors and interest in the job. Leading the Leafs is seen

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / June 3

Maple Leafs shouldn’t be picky with trade return for Morgan Rielly

It’s time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to move on from Morgan Rielly and his $7 million cap hit. General manager John Chayka will be a very busy man over the course of the next few months, as significant roster changes are expected.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

7 Things That Went Wrong Under Craig Berube

There’s been a growing sense that the Toronto Maple Leafs were a poor team trending in the wrong direction, rather than a solid team having a bad season (for one reason or another).

Matthew Knies News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

3 Teams That Could Circle Back to Attempt a Trade for Matthew Knies

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline included several rumors that involved Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies. As soon as the deadline came and went, his name was suddenly everywhere.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Coaching Surprise, Marlies Battle & Re-thinking the Draft?

A lot is going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The coaching search continues to drift without a clear frontrunner. The organization’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, are grinding through a tough playoff series.

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

How Did John Tavares Get Dragged Into the David Carle Maple Leafs Debate?

There’s a funny habit that shows up whenever a young, successful coach gets linked to a big-market NHL job like Toronto. The conversation almost immediately stops being about hockey systems, tactics, or results — and starts drifting into personality theory.

Jack Pridham News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Lightning Acquire Rights To Jack Pridham

The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired the rights of forward prospect Jack Pridham from the Chicago Blackhawks. The 20-year-old Pridham was not expected to sign with Chicago before the 5 P.M.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / May 31

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Finding a Defenseman

Max Miller of Sharks Hockey Digest: Once more, this is a case of pour some cool water on this for now. The thought process lies in the fact that this may not make much sense for San Jose.