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How winning the NHL Draft Lottery would afford Maple Leafs flexibility in pursuing new direction

The pursuit of a championship in professional sports often comes down to timelines. Executives routinely have to answer the question if their team is genuinely ready to contend for a championship, and if they’ve built a roster with players in their prime years to secure the trophy.

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Something Has to Give with Nick Robertson in Toronto

For those fans who follow the Toronto Maple Leafs, the clock is ticking on a decision about Nick Robertson. If the Maple Leafs don’t change coaches, for Robertson’s own sake, it’s probably time to let him move on to another team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

Here are the exact combinations Maple Leafs need to win 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

Ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, the Toronto Maple Leafs hold 8.5 percent odds of securing the first overall pick. Toronto sports the fifth-best odds of gaining the first overall selection, with the lottery taking place on Tuesday evening.

Mats Sundin News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Sundin’s Message to Leafs Fans Should Have Everyone Paying Attention

The Toronto Maple Leafs held a press conference on Monday, introducing Mats Sundin and John Chayka as their next senior executive advisor and general manager.

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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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka and Sundin Questions, Matthews & Marlies

Well, this has been one of those interesting weeks where something is definitely up with the Toronto Maple Leafs. This isn’t just a tweak around the edges or a depth signing you forget about in a week.

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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.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Insider: Matthews Could Leave Maple Leafs Sooner Than Expected

Despite saying it’s a priority to sell their captain on the team’s direction and that management still believes they can build a winner, the future of Auston Matthews in Toronto is anything but clear.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

New Leafs GM John Chayka offers fans vision for team that can ‘win in a lot of different ways’

Toronto Maple Leafs fans, meet your new general manager. On Sunday, John Chayka was named the 19th GM in Leafs franchise history. In a video posted by the Maple Leafs on Monday morning, Toronto’s new GM spoke directly to fans for the first time.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Matthews Unwilling to Commit to Maple Leafs Return

“According to my sources, Auston Matthews is not yet sure what the future holds for him and if he is going to be in a position to return next season. I

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Report: Leafs’ Matthews unsure if he’ll be back with team in 2026-27

All options are on the table when it comes to Auston Matthews’ future with the Toronto Maple Leafs. When players spoke with media following the 2025-26 regular season, Matthews told reporters he “can’t predict the future” when it came to his status with the club.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

Ranking Maple Leafs possible draft lottery scenarios

It’s finally draft lottery day. We now know that it will be John Chayka making the pick if the Toronto Maple Leafs own their first round after Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Throw away everything we know about John Chayka in the NHL

The Toronto Maple Leafs ushered in the next era of their organization on Monday, officially unveiling John Chayka as general manager of the team, filling

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

Mats Sundin delivers promise to Maple Leafs fans: ‘We’re going to do everything we can’

Toronto Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin was officially announced as a new member of the team’s front office. Sundin will now serve as a senior executive advisor to hockey operations, alongside new general manager John Chayka.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

Keith Pelley rejects ‘preposterous’ notion that he used AI during trade deadline

While some are looking forward to what’s next for the Toronto Maple Leafs, others still wonder what has happened recently. When speaking to the media during

Toronto Maple Leafs News / EasySportz / May 4

The Toronto Maple Leafs are Total Morons

The Toronto Maple Leafs never miss an opportunity to make things harder on themselves. That’s part of their identity at this point—talent on the ice, chaos everywhere else.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 4

Leafs’ Chayka on Matthews: ‘It’s our job to sell him’ on team’s long-term plan

TORONTO – Among the many questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs amidst a change in management, one of the biggest pertains to captain Auston Matthews.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 4

One Shining Light for the Maple Leafs in 2025–26

The 2025-26 season was a rough one for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not just disappointing. Rough. The kind of season where you keep looking for something to hold onto and come up a little short most nights.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Steve Simmons takes ‘con artist’ shot at Maple Leafs’ John Chayka during introductory press conference

The press conference to introduce new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka was not as harmonious and optimistic as you might think. Part of

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

A New Maple Leafs Era Begins With the Same Pressure

After what seemed like a week of waiting, the Toronto Maple Leafs held the press conferences to introduce their new front-office hires. In short, it was a press conference where you could feel and hear the organization trying to turn the page right in front of you.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Keith Pelley firmly denies Tie Domi’s involvement in Maple Leafs’ front office search

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager search played out like something from a soap opera. It started with Keith Pelley’s press conference, which discussed making a data-centric hire to run hockey operations, leading to names like Mike Gillis being mentioned as potential hires.

Craig Berube News / Daily Faceoff / May 4

Leafs’ Chayka open to keeping Berube as head coach

TORONTO – If you were expecting clarity on Craig Berube’s head coaching status with the Toronto Maple Leafs at the introductory press conference for John Chayka and Mats Sundin, you’ll have to wait a little bit longer.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Matthews & Nylander reportedly ask for major changes this offseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a very interesting last few months. Since the end of the Olympic break, the team has been planning for a retool, and it all came to fruition when the organization announced the firing of general manager Brad Treliving.