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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 9
Domi’s job security, Chayka’s strength, and if Berube stays: Leaflets
Are we having fun yet? The Toronto Maple Leafs have set us up for seven weeks of debating the draft, free agency, and, of course, the remaining hockey operations that come with a new regime.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8
Leafs’ John Chayka To Meet With Auston Matthews, Craig Berube
The Toronto Maple Leafs have opened the doors to a new age after hiring John Chayka as general manager and Mats Sundin as a senior advisor. First order of business for the new staff will be finding how they want to define Toronto’s short-term goals – a task helped along by the club’s win at the 2026 NHL Draft lottery.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 8
Auston Matthews expected to wait before deciding Maple Leafs future
In recent weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made important decisions to clarify the franchise's direction heading into next season. One of the matters to resolve is the future of forward Auston Matthews.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Maple Leafs Can’t Afford to Give Matthews What He Might Really Want
It might not be as simple as it sounds, but the Toronto Maple Leafs need to know what Auston Matthews is going to do by the NHL Entry Draft. In fact, to a lesser extent, they need to know what William Nylander is thinking as well.
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.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
‘I’m trying to recruit him a little bit’: Leafs’ Ekman-Larsson impressed by Ivar Stenberg
This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. On Tuesday, the NHL held its lottery to determine which club would receive the first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / ESPN / May 8
Source: Matthews' future with Leafs still unclear 
Auston Matthews's future in Toronto remains uncertain despite the Maple Leafs recent NHL Draft Lottery win, an NHL source tells ESPN.
Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka Opens Up, Rogers Emerges & Berube’s Future
There’s a strange feeling around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. The season is over, but instead of things cooling down, everything somehow feels more intense.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 8
Numerous Offseason Defense Targets Floated for the Maple Leafs
New general manager John Chayka has made it clear that one of the top priorities for his first offseason in charge of the Toronto Maple Leafs is to revamp the blueline.
Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Maple Leafs Could Send Auston Matthews to the Sharks in Draft Day Blockbuster
The hockey world is still in a state of shock after the Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. Right away, fans around the league started calling it rigged.
Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / May 8
Report: John Chayka expected to meet with Craig Berube this weekend to discuss head coach’s future in Toronto
John Chayka had perhaps the busiest week a newly appointed general manager could. After a fiery press conference on Monday and countless questions about
Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 8
Is Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg a real debate for the 1st overall pick?
As the Toronto Maple Leafs go through their scouting meetings this week, there are two consensus candidates atop the board. Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is an electrifying offensive talent that has been likened to Nikita Kucherov and Patrick Kane.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 8
NHL draft experts unanimously predict Leafs will select Gavin McKenna at first overall
For the first time in a decade, the Toronto Maple Leafs own the first-overall selection in this summer’s entry draft. This year’s prospect pool boasts a number of strong options that Toronto could target, but ultimately the experts agree that Penn State winger Gavin McKenna is a class above.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 8
What a difference a day makes: 5 key items on the Maple Leafs’ to-do list
The Maple Leafs started off the week with a less than enthusiastic response to their management team announcement. I’m not sure if anything has changed
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 7
New Maple Leafs GM John Chayka 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs got to work in recent days, and after hiring a new general manager and a hockey operations advisor, it remains to be determined who will be the coach for next season.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Rumors / May 7
Maple Leafs Set To Select Gavin McKenna No. 1 Overall in 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery with modest odds and little momentum after a difficult season. They walked away with the first overall pick and a clear path to reshape the franchise.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 7
Wild Matthews Theory Suddenly Feels More Complicated
A wild Auston Matthews trade theory is starting to make the rounds again, and while it still feels more like hockey daydreaming than reality, there’s an interesting twist this time.
Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / May 7
Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll to join United States for 2026 IIHF World Championship
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will join the United States for the 2026 IIHF World Championship. USA Hockey announced the preliminary roster on Thursday, where Woll is one of three goaltenders, along with Devin Cooley and Drew Commesso.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 7
2026 Toronto Marlies Playoff Report: Evaluating Easton Cowan, Noah Chadwick, and the goaltending depth
The Leafs face some big questions for the future. From the structure of their front office to the upcoming offseason of roster change to the first pick in the draft, there is a lot of potential to improve the team from beyond itself.
Gary Bettman News / EasySportz / May 7
The Toronto Maple Leafs Got Saved by Gary Bettman
The conspiracy theories are already flying across the hockey world, and fans in Toronto are eating every second of it. After the Toronto Maple Leafs landed the projected No.
Gavin Mckenna News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
McKenna built to handle pressure of playing in Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs got exactly the break they needed on Tuesday night when the ping pong balls bounced their way in the NHL draft lottery providing them with the No.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 6
Will winning NHL Draft Lottery convince Auston Matthews to stay with Maple Leafs?
The Maple Leafs went 32-36-14 this past season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
What Gavin McKenna offers the Toronto Maple Leafs
John Chayka’s job just got a lot easier. Day 2 on the job, and, against all odds (OK, sure, 8.5 percent), the Toronto Maple Leafs landed the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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