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Maple Leafs notebook: Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Tinus Luc Koblar shine at IIHF World Championship

Maple Leafs notebook: Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Tinus Luc Koblar shine at IIHF World Championship

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,

Ryan Tverberg News / TheLeafsnation / May 23
Ryan Tverberg records three points, Marlies force winner take all Game 5 in Cleveland

Ryan Tverberg records three points, Marlies force winner take all Game 5 in Cleveland

The Toronto Marlies live to see another day.  Facing elimination on Friday night, the Marlies rallied for a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Monsters to ensure

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 23
No more Mr. Knies guy, Mario Ferraro as a target, and 2nd round pick options: Leaflets

No more Mr. Knies guy, Mario Ferraro as a target, and 2nd round pick options: Leaflets

The playoffs march on, and with it, the inevitable Mitch Marner discourse. My two cents is that Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs weren’t working. Marner, as the number two guy behind Auston Matthews in a high-pressure market in Marner’s hometown, was a lot to ask of him.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / May 22
If Leafs actually entertain trading Matthews, which landing spots make sense?

If Leafs actually entertain trading Matthews, which landing spots make sense?

Under the new leadership of GM John Chayka and executive senior advisor Mats Sundin, all eyes are on the Toronto Maples Leafs and their plans for this summer.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

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

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 22
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Gillis, Koblar, Laughton & Bunting

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Gillis, Koblar, Laughton & Bunting

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into another offseason surrounded by the same uncomfortable questions that seem to follow this organization every spring. There’s talent here.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / TheLeafsnation / May 22
Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar set to play for Rögle BK in SHL next season

Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar set to play for Rögle BK in SHL next season

Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025 second-round draft pick Tinus Luc Koblar will be donning new colours next season.  Reports indicate that the 18-year-old forward

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 22
Ray Ferraro floats the idea of Maple Leafs trading down at 2026 NHL Draft

Ray Ferraro floats the idea of Maple Leafs trading down at 2026 NHL Draft

As the Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in the Auston Matthews era, rumours have swirled that the roster could undergo massive

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22
Matthews message to Maple Leafs got lost in recent weeks

Matthews message to Maple Leafs got lost in recent weeks

There’s been and will continue to be chatter about Auston Matthews and his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, somewhere along the way, the message got lost about what it is he really wants.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / May 22
Maple Leafs Should Offer Sheet Stars Forward

Maple Leafs Should Offer Sheet Stars Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs have overhauled their front office. They are in the process of overhauling the coaching staff. So, since the team is in the midst of shaking things up, why not do something else to shock the hockey world?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 22
Marlies Showing Maple Leafs Habits in AHL Playoffs

Marlies Showing Maple Leafs Habits in AHL Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, is now one loss away from seeing its season end. And, the deeper this series goes, the more the whole series starts to feel eerily familiar to anyone who spent the year watching the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 22
Maple Leafs Trade Rumours: Analyzing offseason PuckPedia mock trades

Maple Leafs Trade Rumours: Analyzing offseason PuckPedia mock trades

As the Conference Finals portion of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continues, Toronto Maple Leafs fans have been forced to look on as the rival Montreal Canadiens are now three wins away from a Cup final berth, and former Leaf Mitch Marner is currently the leading scorer in the postseason.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 22
Former Canucks GM Mike Gillis details why he wasn’t a fit for Maple Leafs president

Former Canucks GM Mike Gillis details why he wasn’t a fit for Maple Leafs president

Former Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis was considered by many to be a prominent candidate, when the Toronto Maple Leafs opened their search for their next president of hockey operations.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 22
Despite trade rumors, Ekman-Larsson expects to remain with Leafs in 2026-27

Despite trade rumors, Ekman-Larsson expects to remain with Leafs in 2026-27

This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. The Toronto Maple Leafs are going through a period of change following the disappointment of this past season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 22
Joe Bowen to receive honorary Doctor of Laws degree from University of Windsor

Joe Bowen to receive honorary Doctor of Laws degree from University of Windsor

Toronto Maple Leafs broadcasting icon Joe Bowen will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Windsor during the Spring 2026 Convocation ceremonies, the university announced in a release.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
 The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
 The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
 The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 22

Toronto Marlies face elimination on Friday night after feeble shutout defeat to Cleveland

“They haven’t seen our best game yet, and that’s on us as a whole group. We have spurts, and we have shifts, but we just can’t string them together right now.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 21
What Exactly Is the Maple Leafs’ Plan Right Now?

What Exactly Is the Maple Leafs’ Plan Right Now?

The more you listen to the discussion surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs right now, the more one thing becomes obvious: nobody seems entirely sure what the actual plan is anymore.

Brad Treliving News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21
Treliving Sounded Lost Talking about the Maple Leafs Problems

Treliving Sounded Lost Talking about the Maple Leafs Problems

Did Brad Treliving ever really get what went wrong in Toronto? You have to know that since he was fired, he must be wondering what went wrong. But the more he talks, the murkier his diagnosis sounds.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21
Morgan Rielly, Darnell Nurse Among Big Names Featured on Insider’s Trade Board

Morgan Rielly, Darnell Nurse Among Big Names Featured on Insider’s Trade Board

Rumor season is ramping up around the NHL, with 28 of 32 teams now solely focused on improving their rosters for 2026-27 and beyond. As a result, insider

Joseph Woll News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Maple Leafs rumors: Joseph Woll linked to Metropolitan Division team

Maple Leafs rumors: Joseph Woll linked to Metropolitan Division team

The Toronto Maple Leafs could have a goaltending conundrum in 2026-27, with three NHL-ready netminders on the roster in Anthony Stolarz, Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / May 21
Anthony Stolarz’s sophomore Leafs season marred by injury and poor play

Anthony Stolarz’s sophomore Leafs season marred by injury and poor play

This past season was one to forget for Anthony Stolarz. Stolarz had a massive showing in his Toronto Maple Leafs debut the year prior, which was cut short due to an injury suffered in the playoffs.

Brad Treliving News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21
How Treliving, Berube Fired Signals More Moves for Maple Leafs

How Treliving, Berube Fired Signals More Moves for Maple Leafs

Former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has placed the blame for the team’s underwhelming season squarely on his own shoulders, citing a significant lack of buy-in throughout the organization.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 21

Toronto Maple Leafs next coach: Is Denver’s David Carle the perfect fit?

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube was fired last week, sending social media and sports media outlets across the country into a frenzy.  The Leafs are signifying the beginning of a new era starting as soon as the 2026–27 NHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 21
5 Options for the Maple Leafs’ 2nd-Round Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

5 Options for the Maple Leafs’ 2nd-Round Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

With luck being on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ side winning the first-overall pick, it gives them an opportunity to select the highly skilled playmaker in Gavin McKenna.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / May 20
Even with McKenna, Next Season Is Tough for Maple Leafs

Even with McKenna, Next Season Is Tough for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs realistically expect to contend next season, even in a best-case scenario where they somehow land Gavin McKenna. Even if McKenna develops into exactly what scouts think he can be, the reality is the path to a playoff spot in the Atlantic Division is only getting harder, not easier.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 13
Maple Leafs fire HC Craig Berube in move that shouldn't come as huge shock

Maple Leafs fire HC Craig Berube in move that shouldn't come as huge shock

The Toronto Maple Leafs are telling head coach Craig Berube sayonara.

Why Toronto is the perfect landing spot for Gavin McKenna
What can the modern history of No. 1 picks tell us about Toronto’s future?
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

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