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Can the Marlies Win Game 2 Tonight in Cleveland?

Can the Marlies Win Game 2 Tonight in Cleveland?

The Toronto Marlies keep surprising us. In Game 1 of the North Division Final in Cleveland, they didn’t exactly start on the front foot. In fact, they were down 2-0 early and looked a bit like a team trying to find its legs in a heavy playoff building.

Artur Akhtyamov News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 16

Artur Akhtyamov holds team in it, Toronto Marlies score five unanswered to down Cleveland in Game 1  

“Well, I loved the last 25 minutes. We were a completely different team, again, and the guys know it. But credit to them: knowing that when we are not at our best, we find a way to understand what it will take.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Insider Drops Bombshell on Knies’ Surprising Trade Value vs. Matthews

Insider Drops Bombshell on Knies’ Surprising Trade Value vs. Matthews

It sounds wild and almost too hot a take to be realistic, but NHL insider Chris Johnston was told that Matthew Knies might have more trade value than Auston Matthews.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Blaming the Maple Leafs’ Problems on the 'Core Four' Is Too Lazy

Blaming the Maple Leafs’ Problems on the 'Core Four' Is Too Lazy

There’s a familiar argument that pops up whenever the Toronto Maple Leafs fall short in the playoffs: the idea that the players — the so-called “Core Four” of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and William Nylander — held too much influence inside the organization.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
Vincent Trocheck News / NHL Rumors / May 16
The Toronto Maple Leafs would be interested in Vincent Trocheck

The Toronto Maple Leafs would be interested in Vincent Trocheck

TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN Override talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs and someone they could look at, as they look to appease Auston Matthews and get back to being competitive next season – New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck.

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.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 16
Willie Desjardins raves about Gavin McKenna’s desire to be the best: ‘He loves winning’

Willie Desjardins raves about Gavin McKenna’s desire to be the best: ‘He loves winning’

As the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 regular season gets further into the rearview mirror, the club has taken steps this offseason to ensure that last year

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / May 16
Will Leafs cater to Auston Matthews for next coaching hire?

Will Leafs cater to Auston Matthews for next coaching hire?

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at a formative time after naming John Chayka as the new general manager and announcing that Craig Berube would

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Minten, Steeves, McKenna Debate & Knies Matters

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Minten, Steeves, McKenna Debate & Knies Matters

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into one of those fascinating stretches where almost everything feels connected. The front office is trying to reshape the roster, the organization is preparing for a crucial draft, and a few younger players are quietly starting to push their way into the bigger picture.

Morgan Rielly News / Inside The Rink / May 16
Toronto Maple Leafs Should Trade Morgan Rielly

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Trade Morgan Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in an offseason of change. So far, the team has added John Chayka as the new general manager and Mats Sundin as a Senior Advisor (VP of Hockey Operations).

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16
Trade chatter surrounds top defensemen with the Oilers and Maple Leafs

Trade chatter surrounds top defensemen with the Oilers and Maple Leafs

Trade discussions involving Morgan Rielly could resurface this offseason as both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers look to reshape their blue lines.

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want
Bowman denies reports Evan Bouchard played with concussion during NHL playoffs
Three potential head coach replacements for Maple Leafs
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
Steven Lorentz News / TheLeafsnation / May 16
Steven Lorentz was quietly effective for Maple Leafs in his 2nd season with team

Steven Lorentz was quietly effective for Maple Leafs in his 2nd season with team

Although former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving’s work can be scrutinized, his decision to re-sign Steven Lorentz paid off. In today’s

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / May 16
The case for Jussi Ahokas as Maple Leafs’ next head coach

The case for Jussi Ahokas as Maple Leafs’ next head coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to embark on a new era of the franchise after firing head coach Craig Berube earlier this week. While there was speculation

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 16
Let’s talk coaching: Leaflets

Let’s talk coaching: Leaflets

I’m sure there are some hockey games being played somewhere. If that’s true, good for them but the real focus of the hockey world is clearly on the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach position, so we’ll focus our thoughts there.

Michael Bunting News / Professor Press Box / May 15
The One Player I'd Love to See Return to the Maple Leafs

The One Player I'd Love to See Return to the Maple Leafs

Michael Bunting coming back to the Toronto Maple Leafs is one of those ideas that probably lives more in the “fun to think about” category than anything else—but it’s still an interesting one.

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The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz
 The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz
The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
 The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
 The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 15
Porrentruy's Perfect for ex-Maple Leafs Frédérik Gauthier

Porrentruy's Perfect for ex-Maple Leafs Frédérik Gauthier

I got to like Frédérik Gauthier when he was a fourth-line centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs organization back in 2018 to 2020. He spent a handful of seasons as a big, reliable depth centre.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 15
Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' HC job

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' head-coaching job

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been a fixture in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in recent years, but in 2025-26, the team took a massive step back.

Maple Leafs finally act decisively instead of passively by firing Craig Berube
Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want
Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs
Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15
A Different Way to Look at the Maple Leafs’ 'Culture Problem'

A Different Way to Look at the Maple Leafs’ 'Culture Problem'

Toronto Maple Leafs fans and insiders have shifted focus from line combos to locker-room vibes. They’re basically asking who’s running the show and whether the Maple Leafs can cope when the stakes get huge.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 15
Two Ways of Running the Maple Leafs: Control vs Collaboration

Two Ways of Running the Maple Leafs: Control vs Collaboration

A lot of the debate around modern NHL teams — including the Toronto Maple Leafs — really comes down to one simple question: how should leadership actually work inside a sports organization?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 15
Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Curse Talk, Fan Frustration & a Reset Button

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Curse Talk, Fan Frustration & a Reset Button

Since the infamous Harold Ballard era, Toronto Maple Leafs fans have kept circling back to something half-joking, half-serious, and completely telling about where this team’s emotional temperature sits.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Malhotra & Trocheck Trade Talk

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Malhotra & Trocheck Trade Talk

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be out of the playoffs, but the organization itself suddenly feels busier than ever. That’s usually what happens after another disappointing spring in Toronto.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Penguins fans get the McDavid, Matthews teases they want

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Pittsburgh became one of the positive surprises of the 2025-26 season en route to qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Kris Knoblauch is Oilers' latest fall guy, and there aren't many promising alternatives
The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz
Vincent Trocheck News / Yardbarker / May 15
Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are already working on next season. According to reports, the Canadian franchise is interested in a discard from the New York Rangers.

Slipping to pick No. 5 isn't catastrophic for Rangers
New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Mika Zibanejad
What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency
The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz
Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
Leafs Move On From Berube — Now What Happens to Him?

Leafs Move On From Berube — Now What Happens to Him?

What’s next for Craig Berube? Short answer: he’ll be fine. Getting pushed out in Toronto always looks dramatic on paper, but in reality, this is probably one of those cases where the coach is freed up more than he’s damaged.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 14
Does Matthew Knies Outvalue Auston Matthews on the Trade Market?

Does Matthew Knies Outvalue Auston Matthews on the Trade Market?

There is a ton of uncertainty surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the offseason, with new GM John Chayka now leading the way. Most important of all, of course, remains the Auston Matthews dilemma and whether he will stay or potentially seek a trade out of Toronto.

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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