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Easton Cowan’s AHL Designation Best For His Development

It was a long season for the Toronto Maple Leafs and one that saw rookie forward Easton Cowan in and out of the lineup at times throughout it. To the disappointment of some outside of the organization, the belief was that Cowan’s healthy scratches weren’t exactly positive moves for the young player’s development.

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Maple Leafs Have Interviewed Scott White For GM Position

The Maple Leafs have spoken to Stars assistant general manager Scott White to fill their open GM position, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Monday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Could Legacy Be What Keeps Auston Matthews in Toronto?

I want to ask a question I haven’t seen anyone else ask. It’s a little brainworm that won’t show up on salary cap sheets or insider reports, and it comes with a big “what if.” What if the biggest factor in whether Auston Matthews stays in Toronto isn’t money, or term, or geography, or even roster construction?

Bobby McMann News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

McMann Just Changed Everything: Now What Happens?

Bobby McMann is in one of those “good-problem” spots. He finally got a taste of real opportunity in Seattle, ripped off 10 goals in 18 games, and now every team that matters can picture him fitting in.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Maple Leafs GM Decision Timeline Emerges After Exit Interviews

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of a front-office reset after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade. The team finished last in the Atlantic Division at 32-36-14 and 78 points, and moved on from former general manager Brad Treliving after three seasons and before the regular season ended.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Maple Leafs rumors: When can Toronto fans expect new general manager hiring?

The Toronto Maple Leafs sit at a crossroads as rumors swirl around their next move, as this season left scars and ended without a trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Insider Links 3 Western Conference Teams to Offseason Morgan Rielly Trade

Everyone, including Morgan Rielly himself, knows that the odds of him being traded away from the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer are as high as they’ve ever been.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Insider Reveals What It Would Have Taken for Maple Leafs to Land Andersson

There was a time this season when the Toronto Maple Leafs were looking to add players to help turn around their season. One of those players that the front office had their eye on was Rasmus Andersson, who played for the Calgary Flames.

Elliotte Friedman News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Maple Leafs Interview Dallas Assistant GM: Decision This Week?

As per a report by Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to conduct interviews for their vacant GM position. This week, they interviewed assistant general manager from the Dallas Stars, Scott White.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

What are Toronto's chances of keeping the fifth overall pick?

It was a difficult season for the Toronto Maple Leafs as there were hardly any positives to take from a disastrous 2025-26. As fans in Leafs Nation try to find any hope, the only thing they have is the team’s first-round pick in this year’s draft.

Nick Robertson News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Nick Robertson admits his future with Maple Leafs isn’t clear

Once again, Nick Robertson heads into the offseason uncertain about his future as a Toronto Maple Leaf. Robertson’s been through the ringer since being

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

4 positives from a dreadful 2025-26 Maple Leafs season

The 2025-26 Toronto Maple Leafs season was littered with disappointment, and we’ve covered it from every angle, bringing you breaking stories, in-depth analysis, pre and post-game break downs, and sound bites from players throughout the entire year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Friedman: Maple Leafs have spoken to Mike Gillis, Chris Pronger among others regarding front office opening

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have some serious eyes on them as they head into what’s undoubtedly the biggest offseason of the Auston Matthews era. With

Joseph Woll News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 19

Joe Woll on the feeling of the Leafs missing the playoffs: “The Game 7 loss last year felt pretty crappy… This is a whole different animal… I don’t want this to happen again”

After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, goaltender Joseph Woll discussed his individual performance level this year, the reasons for the team’s failure, and his goals for increasing his workload next season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 19

The Maple Leafs’ top job is too big for “learn as you go” candidates

Over the past few weeks, as the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 season painfully wound down, all the attention has shifted to who will take control of the franchise. We looked at the Leafs six (!) AGMs at a high level (most of which should probably go), as well as who the Leafs should try to emulate […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / April 19

Grading Calle Järnkrok’s Four Seasons with the Maple Leafs

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Calle Järnkrok in 2022, it had that classic low-risk, maybe-this-works kind of feel. It was a smart depth add who could move up and down the lineup and hopefully chip in a bit.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Which GM Will Reshape the Maple Leafs —and Keep Auston Matthews?

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for a new general manager continues as the organization is searching for just the right fit: a leader who can get the team back on the right track, but also convince captain Auston Matthews that staying the course is the right decision to make.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

Maple Leafs Need to Be Smart About Robertson and Maccelli

The restricted free agent (RFA) questions about Nick Robertson and Matias Maccelli are a situation where the Toronto Maple Leafs could overreact or actually set themselves up smartly.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 19

The Leafs Nation’s staff roundtable: State of the Leafs going into offseason full of changes

The Toronto Maple Leafs mercifully ended their putrid 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday, and with it came the start of what is expected to be a dramatic offseason full of changes.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

A Look at the Maple Leafs’ 2026 Free Agent Class

With that, the 2025-26 season is officially over for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is shaping up to be their biggest offseason since the summer they drafted Auston Matthews in 2016.

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

The 2026 Toronto Maple Leafs playoff watching guide: Former players to follow

With another Toronto Maple Leafs season coming to an end, as a Leaf fan, you’re stuck with watching the playoffs without a horse in the race for the first time in the Auston Matthews era.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Maple Leafs Place Michael Pezzetta On Waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed forward Michael Pezzetta on waivers on Friday per PuckPedia. This move would allow Pezzetta to join the Toronto Marlies for the Calder Cup Playoffs, if he clears the waiver wire.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Maple Leafs Reassign Easton Cowan

As other teams have done in the past few days, the Maple Leafs reassigned their end-of-season call-ups back to the AHL to aid in their affiliate’s playoff run.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Rumors / April 16

Auston Matthews On His Future with the Toronto Maple Leafs

TSN Sports: Auston Matthews was asked a few questions this morning about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Reporter 1: “Auston, there’s been a lot of people projecting their thoughts on what you think of the future of this franchise and your place within it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Craig Berube expects to return as Leafs coach in 2026-27

While changes are in motion in the front office in The Six, there might not be any seismic shifts in who’s running things behind the bench…at the moment.

Craig Berube completely failed in his mandate to change, elevate talented Leafs squad

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