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Matthews Enters A Pivotal Season In Toronto

When the puck drops for another NHL season this fall, it will be three seasons since Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews had the league’s attention captivated by his quest to reach the 70-goal mark, a plateau the league has not seen surpassed since Teemu Selanne and Alexander Mogilny each reached 76 goals in the 1992-93 season.

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Maple Leafs Host Clears Up Ridiculous Gavin McKenna Rumor

It’s the dog days of the NHL offseason, and with it comes the search for stories to discuss. A recent one out of Toronto had to do with Gavin McKenna, who reportedly called former Maple Leafs Jeff O’Neill and sought permission to wear No.

John Tavares News / Professor Press Box / July 30

John Tavares Fast? Yes! Because Speed Isn't Skating; It's Thinking

One of the ideas I've been kicking around for a while is this: speed on the ice isn't about skating. It's about thinking. At first glance, that sounds wrong.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

New NHL Contracts Spark Fresh Debate About Maple Leafs’ Core

Did the Toronto Maple Leafs get screwed when it came to their big contracts, the Core 4, and a pandemic that severely impacted all their plans? TSN 1050’s Matthew Cauz seems to think so, arguing that COVID “killed the Maple Leafs more than almost any other team…” Every offseason, the Maple Leafs’ core-four era gets relitigated.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Gavin Mckenna News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna Calls Himself 'Lucky' Before Rookie Season

Gavin McKenna knows most first-overall picks join rebuilding teams. The Toronto Maple Leafs rookie believes his situation is very different. After being selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, McKenna is preparing to join a roster built to compete immediately.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / July 30

How the Maple Leafs Should Decide Who Plays on Auston Matthews’ Right Wing

The biggest forward question facing the Toronto Maple Leafs right now isn’t just who can play right wing next to Auston Matthews. It’s how they decide who gets that opportunity.

Darren Raddysh News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

Concerns About Darren Raddysh Breakout Might Be Silly

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Darren Raddysh to a long-term contract this offseason, there were huge questions. One of the biggest questions around Raddysh was: Can he take a real step forward without going through the “breakout… then crash” cycle?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 30

Maple Leafs’ Biggest Change? Not the Players, But How They Play

When a player’s production drops, the easiest explanation is usually the simplest one. Age catches up. Skills decline. The player is no longer the same.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 30

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Auston Matthews, Darren Raddysh & the Team’s Philosophy

The Toronto Maple Leafs spent years betting that their stars would be enough. Now, under John Chayka, they appear to be betting on something different, building the right environment around Auston Matthews and adding players like Darren Raddysh who fit that vision.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 30

9 Maple Leafs appear on DailyFaceoff’s top 300 fantasy hockey player rankings

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan and you’re looking to give yourself an excuse to watch the rest of the league, fantasy hockey is about the best reason to do it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 30

Why Auston Matthews can return to being a dominating force for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs will only go as far as captain Auston Matthews will take them, and heading into next season, that could be into a deep Stanley Cup Playoff run.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / July 30

Evaluating every contract signed by former Toronto Maple Leafs players this offseason

This offseason, a number of former Maple Leafs signed contracts with new NHL clubs. Some players were rewarded with big paydays, while others signed short-term deals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 30

Maple Leafs Can’t Protect McKenna From Expectations While Selling Hope

One of the hardest jobs in hockey is developing a young star. Not because the player lacks talent. Not because coaches and teammates don’t know what to do.

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Gavin Mckenna News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 30

Watch Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna take the ice in Toronto uniform for first time

Gavin McKenna finally got to put on the jersey Toronto has been waiting to see him in. The Maple Leafs’ No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft hit the ice in his new No.

Joe Miller News / Inside The Rink / July 30

ECHL: Cincinnati Signs Rookie Joe Miller for Upcoming Season

The Cincinnati Cyclones announced that they’ve signed rookie forward Joe Miller for the 2026-27 season. The upcoming season marks Miller’s first professional season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Maple Leafs Announce Three New Scouting Department Hires

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced three front office hires on Wednesday, continuing general manager John Chayka’s overhaul of the team’s scouting and analytics infrastructure: Dan Palango as Director of Amateur Scouting, Brad Rossen as Vice President of Research & Development, and JP Perpich as Director of U.S.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

3 Maple Leafs Deals with the Best Odds of Going Sideways

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a good position when it comes to their contracts. Having gotten ahead of the recent spike in salaries, only a couple of the organization’s signings appear to be the team paying full freight and not getting a team-friendly deal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 29

The Maple Leafs Don't Need Better Chemistry; They Need Collaborative Efficacy

Hockey people have been talking about "chemistry" for as long as I can remember. We all think we know what it means. Some teams and players have it. Others don't.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 29

Maple Leafs hire Dan Palango as director of amateur scouting, add 2 more names to scouting team

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday that they have hired Dan Palango as their new director of amateur scouting. In addition to this, they also announced the hirings of Brad Rossen as vice president of research and development and JP Perpich as their new director of U.S.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 29

Leafs' Gavin McKenna discusses summer training with Sharks' Macklin Celebrini

Two of the young stars in hockey today have trained together this past offseason, with one deserving significant praise from one of the new faces of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Macklin Celebrini contract extension confirms the NHL is changing

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

The Maple Leafs Pressure Cooker: Appreciation Often Comes Too Late

After a flurry of signings on July 1, the market has finally calmed down. Even after the rush, many solid players remain unsigned. The Maple Leafs have already brought in the likes of Jack Roslovic, Colton Sissons, Darren Raddysh, and Sergei Bobrovsky.