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Insiders dump cold water on David Carle rumors to Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell apart in the 2025-26 season and fell to the bottom of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Many had expected to finish in first place in that division and make a long run in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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It’s Time for the Maple Leafs to Break That Same Old Cycle

The Toronto Maple Leafs have kind of painted themselves into a corner over the years, and it didn’t happen all at once. It’s been a slow build of the same pattern repeating itself again and again: win-now pressure, quick fixes, and a belief that the current core just needs a little more help to finally get over the hump.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 31

David Carle to Maple Leafs Rumors Cleared Up

There were reports over the weekend that University of Denver coach David Carle was set to become the next head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. A fake account claiming to be a trusted insider reported that Carle was going to be named head coach.

William Nylander News / Professor Press Box / May 31

Two Key Takeaways From Nylander’s Latest Video

William Nylander made his feelings clear about why he wants to stay in Toronto. It's his home. And he wants to win here. But he was more specific than that.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / May 31

Maple Leafs interested in Judd Brackett as an AGM

Earlier today Sportsnet reported that the Leafs have permission to interview Judd Brackett, the Minnesota Wild's Director of Amateur Scouting who is said to be leaving for a new job.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Maple Leafs May Be Missing One Important Voice in the Room

There’s this ongoing debate in hockey that kind of misses the point sometimes. It gets framed as “analytics vs old school,” like it’s two sides fighting for control of the game.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 31

Blue Jackets Defenseman Worth Maple Leafs’ First-Overall Pick?

While the Toronto Maple Leafs are apparently open to fielding offers for the first-overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, we all know they would need to be absolutely blown away for anything to even come close to happening.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 31

Maple Leafs reportedly receive permission to speak to Wild’s Judd Brackett for AGM

Ahead of a pivotal month for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the organization is looking to make a major hire within their managerial realm. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Maple Leafs have received permission to speak to Minnesota Wild director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 31

Marlies Take 2-0 Lead on Controversial Overtime Goal

I'm not sure what happened between Games 1 and 2 of the Toronto Marlies' Eastern Conference Final series against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) Penguins, but the Marlies looked like a completely different—and much better—team in Game 2.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 31

Goaltender Artur Akhtyamov showed steady growth in second pro season

Originally drafted in the fourth round by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2020, goaltender Artur Akhtyamov took a step forward in the 2025-26 season. The Russian 24-year-old showed poise and promise, backstopping the AHL’s Toronto Marlies through nearly half their games and earning his first starts in the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Lalonde, Van Ryn, Nylander, Gruden & Cowan

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to navigate a pivotal offseason. While the search for a new head coach remains the organization’s biggest priority, questions about the roster and the future of several young players continue to shape the conversation around the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Win-Now Pressure Could Lead Maple Leafs to Consider Shocking Draft Move

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering an offseason defined by two things: convince Auston Matthews to stay and build a team around him that he’s excited about.

Jake McCabe News / TheLeafsnation / May 31

Phil Housley praises Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe: ‘You can count on him’

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in an intriguing position this offseason. They are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished last

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 31

5 potential trade partners should Maple Leafs deal goaltender this summer

The Toronto Maple Leafs have some goaltending depth to dangle on the offseason trade market, so don’t be surprised to see general manager John Chayka pull the trigger on a move as early as the NHL Draft.

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Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / May 30

Matthews–Maple Leafs Meeting: What That Actually Means

Elliotte Friedman painted a pretty calm picture of the recent meeting between Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs’ front office. No drama, no tension, no alarms.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 30

Daily Faceoff breaks down puck-moving defencemen targets for Maple Leafs

As the Toronto Maple Leafs look to get back in competitive form, one area of need is quite clear after this season: Toronto needs a puck-moving defenceman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka, Rielly, Raddysh, Koblar & Akhtyamov

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to move through a fascinating offseason. While much of the attention has focused on the search for a new head coach, several other storylines are bubbling behind the scenes.

Michael Pezzetta News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 30

Michael Pezzetta comes up clutch again, Toronto Marlies head home with a 2-0 series lead in Eastern Conference Final

“It was one of our better games, I thought. Over 60 minutes, we did a lot of good things. We were better tonight than we were in Game 1. We have to bottle up a lot of what we did there and use it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29

Would Toronto Really Do the Unthinkable at First Overall?

Pierre LeBrun dropped a nugget that’ll make Toronto Maple Leafs fans freak a little. He noted that Toronto, San Jose and Chicago might actually be willing to move their top picks in the 2026 draft — and yeah, that could shake everything up.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29

Maple Leafs rumors: Insider reveals stance on Toronto potentially trading No. 1 pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery for the first time in a decade in 2026 despite holding just an 8.5 percent chance at the top selection.

Matthew Knies News / 6IX ON ICE / May 29

Three potential Matthew Knies trades the Toronto Maple Leafs could make this offseason

As the rival Montreal Canadiens battle it out with the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final, Leafs Nation has its mind on what offseason moves the Toronto Maple Leafs have in store.

Gavin Mckenna News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Top NHL Prospect Gavin McKenna Addresses Potential Maple Leafs Draft Selection

The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after winning the lottery earlier this month, giving the franchise some relief after they missed the playoffs entirely for the first time in a decade.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / May 28

Toronto Maple Leafs News and Updates

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be in the news every day. Not bad for a team that didn’t qualify for the playoffs. The most recent news is that Jay Woodcroft is expected to interview for the Maple Leafs head coaching vacancy this week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 27

John Tavares Still Miffed Over Maple Leafs’ Disastrous 2025-26 Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs 2025-26 season went about as poorly as they could have expected. Injuries, underperformance, and—even though they don’t like to admit it—the absence of Mitch Marner all culminated in the Maple Leafs missing the playoffs by a landslide for the first time since 2015-16.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / May 26