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Joe Bowen and the Maple Leafs Goal He’ll Never Forget

If you grew up listening to the Toronto Maple Leafs on the radio, there’s a good chance you didn’t just hear the game: you felt it. That’s the Joe Bowen effect.

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Toronto’s Roster Mess Needs a Carpenter, Not Another Quick Fix

Measure twice, cut once — a carpenter’s line that fits this Toronto Maple Leafs mess like a glove. You don’t rush a joint and hope it holds; you check your angles, pick the right tool, and only then swing the saw.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 14

Maple Leafs recall Dennis Hildeby, assign Artur Akhtyamov to Marlies

On Tuesday afternoon, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they recalled goaltender Dennis Hildeby from the Toronto Marlies and assigned fellow netminder

Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

What is Morgan Rielly’s future with the Leafs?

There’s a lot of expectation that things will change this offseason in and around the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, with some questions about which of its core players will remain next fall.

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William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14

Offseason Trade Pitch Links William Nylander to the Seattle Kraken

At long last, the Toronto Maple Leafs 2025–26 season will be coming to a close on Wednesday night when they take on the rival Senators in Ottawa. It marks the end of an extremely disappointing year that went worse than anyone could have imagined.

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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.

Troy Stecher News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14

Did Troy Stecher Inadvertently Save the Maple Leafs Draft Hopes?

In the third period, with the Maple Leafs leading against the Dallas Stars on Monday night, defenseman Troy Stecher (battling for the puck near his own net) swiped at it and accidentally backhanded it past goaltender Artur Akhtyamov, tying the game at 5-5.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 6-5 Loss to Stars

The Toronto Maple Leafs blew two multi-goal leads on the way to a 6-5 loss to the Dallas Stars in their last game at Scotiabank Arena in the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tavares, Nylander, Quillan & Lottery Hopes

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ last home game of the season at Scotiabank Arena on Monday night had a bit of everything—early goals, late chaos, momentum swings, and ultimately the same ending we have grown far too familiar with.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 14

Will the New Jersey Devils Want to Pay One or Two People?

Daily Faceoff: Emily Kaplan, on a couple of New Jersey Devils GM candidates, and how they may not be sure if they’re hiring just a GM, or if they’re hiring a GM and a president of hockey ops.

Max Domi News / TheLeafsnation / April 14

Max Domi reflects on longtime broadcaster Joe Bowen’s career after his final home game: ‘He’s the man’

It wasn’t the ending to veteran Toronto Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen’s career that anybody wanted, but fans and players showered him in love as he gets set to hang up the headset after calling his final game in Ottawa on Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Maple Leafs Get Good 2026 NHL Draft News on Tuesday

The Toronto Maple Leafs are finishing a regular season in which they are no longer playing for more than good draft positioning. Missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, the Leafs have turned their attention to the lower-end side of the standings, the upcoming NHL Draft lottery, and the draft assets in their power.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

3 early candidates for Maple Leafs GM after Brad Treliving firing

The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager’s job is one of the most prestigious positions in hockey. Brad Treliving failed during his time with the organization, which led to his firing late this season.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / April 14

Craig Berube on Maple Leafs’ fan support despite disappointing season: ‘This is a special place’

The passion that unites us all was on full display during the Toronto Maple Leafs final home game of the season. The Maple Leafs blew a three goal lead, followed by a two goal lead, losing 6-5 in regulation to the Dallas Stars on Monday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 14

John Tavares speaks on prospect Jacob Quillan’s ‘tremendous’ attitude after scoring his first NHL goal

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars engaged in an entertaining, albeit relatively meaningless, game for both clubs on Monday night. The end result

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Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

What Will Matthews Say at the Maple Leafs End-of-Season Presser?

When Auston Matthews steps to the podium at the Toronto Maple Leafs end-of-season press conference, all eyes and ears will be on the captain, eagerly awaiting what he has to say.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 14

Gord Stellick believes Toronto should follow Montreal’s front office model in hiring process

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been one of the National Hockey League’s biggest surprises during the 2025-26 season, but for all the wrong reasons. The club

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 14

Jacob Quillan says he blacked out after scoring first career NHL goal

The Toronto Maple Leafs played their final home game of the season on Monday, falling 6-5 to the Dallas Stars. And though they lost, it was one Jacob Quillan will never forget, as the 24-year-old forward scored his first career NHL goal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 14

Player agents rip NHL Department of Player Safety following Matthews hit in The Athletic’s annual poll

On Monday, The Athletic released their annual NHL agent poll, anonymously surveying over 20 of the league’s top player representatives on a wide range of topics.

Ryan Tverberg News / TheLeafsnation / April 14

4 takeaways from Leafs-Stars: Tverberg’s quietly strong debut, Joe Bowen receives his tribute

There was plenty of time to naturally reflect on the 2025-26 season, as the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 6-5 to the Dallas Stars in their final home game of the year.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 13

Craig Berube on the Leaf fans’ reception at the end of a disappointing season: “I talk about it all the time: This is a special place”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-5 loss to the Dallas Stars, which dropped the Leafs’ record to 32-35-14. On Jacob Quillan scoring his first NHL goal: I’m always excited for that, seeing the young guys.