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Maple Leafs' offseason just earned them a major NHL endorsement

The Toronto Maple Leafs did a whole lot this summer. New general manager John Chayka was busy putting his mark on the team by making trades and signing a whole lot of free agents.

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The Maple Leafs Got the Gift Bad Seasons Dream About. Now What?

The Toronto Maple Leafs spent much of the 2025–26 season making headlines for the wrong reasons. Blown coverages, sloppy shifts, strange decisions, and a constant sense that the team was barely holding things together.

John Chayka News / Editor In Leaf / September 8

The 3 best moves Maple Leafs GM John Chayka made this offseason

As we have moved into September, training camp for NHL teams is set to open soon. The Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans should be excited in looking forward to a new season after a frustrating finish to their 2025-26 campaign.

Connor McDavid News / Editor In Leaf / September 8

Connor McDavid reportedly wants to play for the Maple Leafs

It is that time of year again, with speculation surrounding Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers and the everlasting rumours that he eventually wants to play for his boyhood team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Pyramid – Start of 2026-27

It has been two full seasons since the last time we looked into the Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospect pyramid, back before the 2024-25 season. Having moved on from some of the veterans on the squad, the young core has become younger for the Maple Leafs with a number of players waiting in the wind for their opportunity with the big club.

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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.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

The Long, Strange Road That Led Gavin McKenna to the Maple Leafs

Gavin McKenna‘s journey to becoming the first overall pick in the 2026 draft has been a bit of a rollercoaster. And when you go back and look at how much his draft stock moved over the past year, it’s kind of remarkable that we’re now sitting here talking about him as the player who heard his name called first.

Miroslav Holinka News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

Maple Leafs Should Keep a Close Eye on Promising Prospect, Miroslav Holinka

Miroslav Holinka is set to begin his professional career this season, and he is a prospect that the Toronto Maple Leafs should be keeping a close eye on.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 8

A pre-camp projection of the Maple Leafs’ opening night roster

If the Toronto Maple Leafs hadn’t lucked their way into the winning combination at the draft lottery and walked out with the rights to Gavin McKenna, you’d be hard-pressed to find a Leafs fan who would be legitimately excited for training camp.

Jake McCabe News / TheLeafsnation / September 8

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Jake McCabe?

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive group experienced its fair share of struggles during the 2025-26 season, leading to much scrutiny and frustration that this group doesn’t have what it takes to be a winning team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 8

10 burning questions for the Maple Leafs before training camp

The time to see the on-ice impact of the Toronto Maple Leafs makeover has almost arrived. Less than two weeks remain until training camp starts and a first look at the organization's many changes.

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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.

Elliotte Friedman News / Editor In Leaf / September 7

Elliotte Friedman needs the Maple Leafs more than he would like to admit

Elliotte Friedman finds himself in the same spot as thousands of players he’s reported on over the years. The notable broadcaster is a free agent and is looking for a new deal.

Auston Matthews News / Editor In Leaf / September 7

Auston Matthews is facing more pressure to deliver a signature Leafs postseason performance

Auston Matthews is arguably the best Maple Leaf of the 21st century. Over his decade with the Leafs, he has racked up 428 goals and 352 assists for 780 points.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / September 7

The Maple Leafs Changed Everything. But Did They Change Anything?

There is something funny about the way we talk about NHL teams in the summer. A team makes six or seven changes, and suddenly we call it a new team. The Toronto Maple Leafs certainly look different.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 7

3 players who turned a PTO into an NHL contract with Maple Leafs

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs have nearly finalized their roster ahead of training camp, there will be plenty of opportunities ahead of training camp.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / September 7

The Unwritten Rulebook of Hockey: A Toronto Case Study

Every player who steps into the NHL gets handed the same stated rulebook. Work hard, be a good soldier, trust the organization, and it'll take care of you.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 7

The Maple Leafs are the NHL's must-watch team this season

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn't rest easy after missing the playoffs in 2026-27. MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley hired a new front office: general manager John Chayka and senior advisor Mats Sundin.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / September 7

2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs Season Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs definitely had a busy offseason. They overhauled their goaltending, added defensive depth, and bolstered their bottom-six while parting ways with several young players.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 7

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Nick Paul?

Versatility in a forward group is such a competitive advantage for any hockey team. It allows for a coach to not only set his four lines with an ideal

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 7

Maple Leafs could make their next major move on the blue line

It almost seems like the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2026-27 season could be hanging by a thread. That thread is the blue line. When looking at the team’s roster, it’s not hard to envision why.

Harry Nansi News / TheLeafsnation / September 7

Maple Leafs prospect Harry Nansi discusses positional versatility after breakout season

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Harry Nansi will play whichever forward position he is asked to play, whether down the middle or along the wings. Entering his fourth OHL season as a member of the Own Sound Attack, Nansi is put in a prime position to dominate the league and take another step forward in his development.