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William Nylander Makes His Desire to Stay in Toronto Clear

Until new GM John Chayka starts making moves and putting his own stamp on the roster, nobody truly knows what direction the Toronto Maple Leafs are heading as a franchise.

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Maple Leafs notebook: Chris Pronger explains interview with Keith Pelley, Tinus Luc Koblar continues torrid form at Worlds

Welcome to an offseason edition of Maple Leafs notebook, where we examine current events in the hockey world. As the Maple Leafs continue their offseason,

Mavrik Bourque News / 6IX ON ICE / May 26

Mavrik Bourque Offer Sheet: Why the Toronto Maple Leafs should target the Stars centre

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in need of a long-term solution at the centre position, and the Dallas Stars are a team that could be taken advantage of to land a potentially perfect player.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 26

Five Thoughts on the Toronto Marlies’ playoff run: Akhtyamov shines, Danford’s pro debut, Villeneuve’s production, Cowan’s showing & more

As we gear up for the NHL draft, free agency, and the Maple Leafs’ hiring of a new head coach, the Toronto Marlies keep finding ways to win playoff series. It hasn’t always been pretty, but the Marlies are off to the conference finals after winning their third winner-takes-all game this postseason.

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How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 26

NHL scouts, executives project Maple Leafs will target Gavin McKenna at first overall

One month out from the 2026 NHL Draft, speculation continues to run rampant about who the Toronto Maple Leafs will select first overall. On Monday, The Athletic‘s Corey Pronman published a survey of six NHL scouts and executives, getting their predictions on how the top 10 of this year’s NHL draft will shake out.

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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.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / May 26

Why Auston Matthews has all the reason to want to remain in Toronto despite reported ‘uncertainty’

Auston Matthews, now is not the time to turn your back on the Toronto Maple Leafs. There’s been so much speculation building since this past season ended.

Max Domi News / Inside The Rink / May 25

Breaking News: Max Domi Out Indefinitely

Max Domi of the Toronto Maple Leafs is questionable heading into next season following complications of an offseason surgery. Domi is listed as out indefinitely according to the press release by the Maple Leafs on Monday morning.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / May 25

Did Mitch Marner Just Take a Shot at William Nylander and the Maple Leafs?

Mitch Marner has certainly enjoyed his first postseason as a Vegas Golden Knight, and Sunday night’s Game 3 comeback win to take a 3-0 stranglehold on their third-round series against the Colorado Avalanche was just a continuation of that.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / May 25

Should the Maple Leafs Automatically Draft Gavin McKenna?

The Toronto Maple Leafs got lucky enough to be in a position to draft Gavin McKenna, and most people already assume the conversation is over before it even starts.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Villeneuve, Cowan, Shaw, Lettieri, Akhtyamov & Offer Sheets

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into another long offseason with questions about the roster, but underneath all that noise, something encouraging is happening.

Max Domi News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Domi Out Indefinitely Due to Complications From Offseason Surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that forward Max Domi is sidelined indefinitely after complications from offseason surgery. In a statement earlier this morning from the Maple Leafs, they announced he will be re-evaluated at the start of training camp.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

NHL Rumors: Matthews Message, MacKinnon and Domi Injury, Oilers Waiting

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the focus shifts across several major storylines involving the Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest star, along with an unexpected injury setback in their forward group.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Report: Leafs’ Matthews had ‘positive meeting’ with Chayka, Sundin over Zoom

The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking steps to help Auston Matthews return to his best for the 2026-27 season, even as rumors swirl around his potential future

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / May 25

Leafs F Max Domi dealing with surgery 'complications'

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is out indefinitely due to complications from an offseason surgery, the team announced Monday. Domi, 31, will continue working with the Maple Leafs' medical staff and will be re-evaluated at the start of training camp.

Max Domi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Max Domi out indefinitely after offseason surgery

According to a team announcement, Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for an undisclosed injury he suffered this past season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 25

Auston Matthews reportedly held positive meeting with Leafs’ John Chayka, Mats Sundin over Zoom

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews met with general manager John Chayka and senior executive advisor to hockey operations Mats Sundin over Zoom last week, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Matthews gives Maple Leafs best possible news during Zoom meeting

According to a recent report by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs have not had an opportunity for an in-person meeting, but that doesn’t mean messaging hasn’t been relayed that will put the Maple Leafs at ease.

Max Domi News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Leafs’ Domi out indefinitely ‘due to complications arising’ from offseason surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that forward Max Domi will be out indefinitely due to complications arising from an offseason surgery. According to a statement released by the team, Domi had been undergoing surgery to address an issue he had been playing through during the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25