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On YouTubeAuston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 7
Toronto’s Plan to Get Matthews Excited About Staying with Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a franchise-defining offseason, and at the center of it all is captain Auston Matthews. With new general manager John Chayka taking over, the organization’s immediate priority is clear: prove to Matthews that this team can still contend—and do it quickly.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 7
John Chayka says he has good relationships with other NHL GMs, not looking to make friends
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka says he is in good standing with the other GMs in the NHL, but is focused more on doing what is best for his team. His
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.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / May 7
Could the Maple Leafs’ Lottery Win Change Auston Matthews’ Future?
Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have won the first pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, their offseason plans are likely a lot different than they were a week ago.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 7
An open letter to Maple Leafs management: Don’t overthink this one
The unthinkable happened on May 5, 2026 for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. With the entire fanbase sitting in front of their TVs on a wing and a prayer for
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6
2026 NHL Mock Draft Post Lottery
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the 2026 NHL Draft, getting the honor of picking first overall on June 26th in Buffalo. With the lottery now over, we have begun predicting and analyzing which players each team will select.
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 6
2 early Maple Leafs trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs were the most disappointing team in the NHL last season. After winning the Atlantic Division a year ago and advancing to the second round of the playoffs, the Maple Leafs were supposed to be a prime contender for the Stanley Cup this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Sick Podcast / May 6
Toronto… You Are on the Clock
For the first time since 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs are on the clock with the first overall pick. The kicker? The last time the Maple Leafs missed the playoffs was in 2016.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
What NHL Draft Lottery win means for the Leafs: four possible paths forward
Only the Toronto Maple Leafs. Can any other NHL franchise stir up this much scorn, hate, excitement and envy in a single 31-hour period? On Monday afternoon, MLSE president Keith Pelley was sweating through acid-tongued questions on whether the man sitting to his right, new Leafs GM John Chayka, was a con artist.
Mats Sundin News / TheLeafsnation / May 6
Bryan Hayes believes Mats Sundin is prepared for the craziness that the Toronto market brings
The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially moving forward with a John Chayka-Mats Sundin combination as the two faces of their front office. Chayka will be
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 6
Maple Leafs Win the Lottery, Is Gavin McKenna the Pick?
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night—because of course they did. Despite entering with just an 8.5% chance of landing the first overall pick, and a 58.2% chance of falling out of the top five altogether (which would have sent the pick to the Boston Bruins at 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.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 6
It’s always about the Toronto Maple Leafs
Mats Sundin reiterated that Toronto is the centre of the hockey universe during Monday’s introductory press conference, and his statement rang prophetic.
Gavin Mckenna 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.
Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 6
How drafting Gavin McKenna could impact Maple Leafs’ offseason plans
The John Chayka/Mats Sundin era has started off with a bang. The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, entering with just a 8.5% chance of coming out on top.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 6
Four must-target free agents for the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason
The first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs has officially come to an end. With the second round beginning and the draft lottery finished (let’s go), many will start to look towards the offseason.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 6
NHL Accused of 'Fixed' Lottery After Maple Leafs Land No. 1 Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs stunned the hockey world on Tuesday night after winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery despite entering with only an 8.5% chance at the top pick.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 5
Report: Auston Matthews unsure if he will return to Maple Leafs next season
A report has emerged suggesting that captain Auston Matthews is not sure if he will continue with the Canadian franchise next season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 5
Maple Leafs Win the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. This will be only the third time they will pick first in an NHL Draft in franchise history.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
The Toronto Maple Leafs Win the 2026 Draft Lottery
Toronto has won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft lottery. The winning combination: 7-2-11-12. It’s an amazing turn of events, given that the Maple Leafs were really only hoping to stay in the top five and not drop a spot, which would have meant the pick would move to the Boston Bruins.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Maple Leafs win 2026 NHL Draft Lottery
Mats Sundin and John Chayka are officially on the clock. On Tuesday night, the balls popped up in favor of a team that had a rough 2025-26 season, as the Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and are awarded the No.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 5
Maple Leafs defy odds to win 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, gain much-needed PR boost
The future outlook of the Toronto Maple Leafs is suddenly looking much brighter.
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