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Leafs rumors: Toronto has ‘made initial contact’ with David Carle in head coach search

Amid their organizational overhaul, which included the hiring of general manager John Chayka, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly reached out to a very successful college coach as Craig Berube’s successor.

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Maple Leafs’ Wide Net of Coaching Candidates Includes David Carle

Any Toronto Maple Leafs fans hoping to get some semblance of an idea about the future of their team behind the bench may have to wait a little longer. With the thoughtful John Chayka now in charge of the team, it looks like he is going to cast a wide net when searching for head coaching candidates for the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 18

David Carle's Interviewing the Maple Leafs, Not the Other Way: Why's That Important?

Here’s a bit of a surprise. The University of Denver’s David Carle is not desperate to coach the Toronto Maple Leafs. He might take it, but it’s not his first priority.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 18

The Fletcher Years: Can the Maple Leafs Find the Spark Again?

Long-time Toronto Maple Leafs fans have lived through the rough stretches. The recent Berube/Treliving downhill seasons were ugly, but there have been others.

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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

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 18

NHL Rumors: Four main areas of need for the Toronto Maple Leafs

James Mirtle of The Athletic: Aside from finding a new head coach, GM John Chayka has holes he needs to fill in the Toronto Maple Leafs roster. The offseason shopping list should include the following, and not be limited to.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Should the Maple Leafs Take a Swing on a Top UFA Defenseman?

John Carlson‘s prime may have passed, but in it, he was the NHL’s premier offensive defenseman. Still a top offensive producer, there’s a lot to like about his game, and he’s a player who could become available on July 1, as the veteran isn’t yet ready to commit to an extension with the Anaheim Ducks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 18

Maple Leafs’ Front Office Shuffle: Data, Power & Competing Philosophies

There’s been a lot happening inside the Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office lately, and it’s starting to feel like more than just routine turnover. When you zoom out a bit, you begin to see something closer to a philosophical reshaping of how this organization wants to operate.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 18

Report: Maple Leafs grant Oilers permission to speak with Craig Berube about head coaching vacancy

The Edmonton Oilers may be enlisting in the help of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most recent bench boss. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: A Long View From the Middle of the Noise

There’s a strange rhythm to this time of year in Toronto Maple Leafs hockey coverage. The games are over, the noise has settled, and yet it doesn’t feel like anything is truly finished.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 18

Four underrated free agents the Toronto Maple Leafs should target this offseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs offseason started off with a bang. That, of course, was from when they landed the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. As awesome as it is that the Leafs are picking first overall, there are still some major issues with the current roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 18

Friedman: Maple Leafs, David Carle held ‘initial conversations’ about interest in head coaching role

It’s clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs are exercising due diligence as they conduct their search for a new head coach. And while there isn’t a favourite at the moment, the Maple Leafs are speaking with one of the best coaches outside of the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 18

How the Maple Leafs have fared through the opening week of 2026 IIHF World Championship

Good morning to The Leafs Nation’s readership, we hope you’re enjoying the long weekend. If you’re anything like us, you’ve been enjoying the start of summer, working your way through Drake’s epic ICEMAN, or generally been outside.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17

Canadian daily rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks and Soup Man?

In Sunday's Canadian Daily Rumours roundup, I’m looking at three rumours circulating around Canadian clubs. A few intriguing coaching and roster whispers are floating around.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17

The Reason the Maple Leafs Couldn’t Get Over the Hump

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Core Four era has produced plenty of regular-season success, highlight-reel moments, and playoff appearances—but still no real breakthrough when it matters most.

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The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Maple Leafs Mutually Part Ways with Brandon Pridham & Derek Clancey

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that they have mutually agreed to part ways with assistant general managers Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey. This is yet another change that has come to the front office since the organization hired the new front office duo of John Chayka and Mats Sundin.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 17

Maple Leafs part ways with AGMs Brandon Pridham, Derek Clancey

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Sunday that assistant general managers Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey have parted ways with the organization. Pridham had been with the Leafs organization since 2014, being one of Brendan Shanahan’s first hires when he became team president.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

Maple Leafs’ Pridham, Clancey leave organization

Some notable changes in the front office of one of the top franchises in the NHL. On Sunday, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka announced that assistant general manager Brandon Prihdam has mutually parted ways with the organization, and that fellow AGM of player personnel Derek Clancey has also exited the team.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / May 17

4 Maple Leafs including Auston Matthews appear on Daily Faceoff’s latest trade board

After missing the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, the Toronto Maple Leafs have spent the first month of their offseason making changes.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Groulx and Woodcroft & Matthews

There’s never really a quiet moment around the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, and this stretch is no different. Between a playoff push from the Toronto Marlies and ongoing speculation about the NHL coaching search, there is some short-term urgency and long-term questions around the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17

Maple Leafs Among Several Teams Pegged to Target Top Free Agent

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot they need to improve upon after a messy 2025-26 season, but none stands out more than reshaping the blueline. Doing that will be far easier said than done, especially given the relatively weak free agent market.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

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

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

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

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