Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brad Treliving News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

Treliving Sounded Lost Talking about the Maple Leafs Problems

Did Brad Treliving ever really get what went wrong in Toronto? You have to know that since he was fired, he must be wondering what went wrong. But the more he talks, the murkier his diagnosis sounds.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

Morgan Rielly, Darnell Nurse Among Big Names Featured on Insider’s Trade Board

Rumor season is ramping up around the NHL, with 28 of 32 teams now solely focused on improving their rosters for 2026-27 and beyond. As a result, insider

Joseph Woll News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Maple Leafs rumors: Joseph Woll linked to Metropolitan Division team

The Toronto Maple Leafs could have a goaltending conundrum in 2026-27, with three NHL-ready netminders on the roster in Anthony Stolarz, Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / May 21

Anthony Stolarz’s sophomore Leafs season marred by injury and poor play

This past season was one to forget for Anthony Stolarz. Stolarz had a massive showing in his Toronto Maple Leafs debut the year prior, which was cut short due to an injury suffered in the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Maple Leafs Reportedly Considering Major Roster Overhaul with One Untouchable

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a new chapter in franchise history after a disappointing 2025-26 season. The Leafs failed to make the playoffs for the first time in a decade after entering the season expecting to put together a deep postseason run.

Brad Treliving News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

How Treliving, Berube Fired Signals More Moves for Maple Leafs

Former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has placed the blame for the team’s underwhelming season squarely on his own shoulders, citing a significant lack of buy-in throughout the organization.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 21

Toronto Maple Leafs next coach: Is Denver’s David Carle the perfect fit?

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube was fired last week, sending social media and sports media outlets across the country into a frenzy. The Leafs are signifying the beginning of a new era starting as soon as the 2026–27 NHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

5 Options for the Maple Leafs’ 2nd-Round Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

With luck being on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ side winning the first-overall pick, it gives them an opportunity to select the highly skilled playmaker in Gavin McKenna.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 21

Artur Akhtyamov stops 26 shots, Marlies drop Game 3 to Cleveland

The Toronto Marlies have been pushed to the brink of elimination in the American Hockey League’s North Division Finals. On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Monsters defeated the Marlies 4-0 and took control of the best-of-5 series.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 21

Brad Treliving cites lack of collective buy-in as a reason for Maple Leafs struggles

Former Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving breaks his silence on what he thinks was the primary cause of the team’s struggles during the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 20

Former Leafs GM Brad Treliving on Morgan Rielly’s future: “Who knows what the future holds, but sometimes, a change is good for everybody, right?”

Now serving as the General Manager for Team Canada at the World Championships, Brad Treliving joined TSN Overdrive to discuss John Tavares shifting to the wing in the tournament, Morgan Rielly’s future, and where it went wrong in Toronto in the lead-up to his firing last March.

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Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / May 20

Even with McKenna, Next Season Is Tough for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs realistically expect to contend next season, even in a best-case scenario where they somehow land Gavin McKenna. Even if McKenna develops into exactly what scouts think he can be, the reality is the path to a playoff spot in the Atlantic Division is only getting harder, not easier.

Jay Woodcroft News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Toronto Maple Leafs Would Hit a Home Run by Hiring Jay Woodcroft

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a very pivotal summer. After trading Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights last offseason, the Maple Leafs had a 30-point decline in the NHL standings and missed the playoffs for the first time in Auston Matthews’ career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

David Carle and Maple Leafs Coaching Search Might Not Be One-Sided

One of the more interesting details to come out of Elliotte Friedman’s comments about David Carle and the Toronto Maple Leafs wasn’t simply that the Leafs have interest in him.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Why Matthew Knies Name Keeps Rising to the Top

James Mirtle joined JD Bunkis to lay out why Matthew Knies being dangled at the deadline wasn’t just noise and why he might actually be the Leafs’ clearest lever to land a top-flight defenceman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Everything Maple Leafs Coaching Buzz: Latest Rumblings

When it comes to coaching news around the NHL, there is no shortage of speculation. Several teams are looking and interviewing, as are the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 20

Report: Only Auston Matthews untouchable in Maple Leafs’ trade talks

John Chayka is expected to make significant changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs roster this offseason, and according to TSN’s Chris Johnston, everyone is on the table except Auston Matthews.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Koblar, Lalonde, Hildeby & Big Stolarz Decision

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in that strange part of the hockey calendar where almost everything feels unfinished. The season is over, emotions are still hanging in the air, and the organization is spinning lots of wheels about what comes next.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 20

NHL Rumors: Two defensemen Maple Leafs could try to move, areas of need; limited cap space for Wild, and their free-agent decisions

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Jay Woodcroft, Jay Leach, Jeff Halpern and Manny Malhotra are among the potential coaches being considered for the Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching vacancy.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / May 20

D.J. Smith recounts experience of coaching Auston Matthews in wake of Maple Leafs’ draft lottery win

The pressure of playing or coaching in a Canadian market, especially one like Toronto, which is an Original Six franchise, is often greater than in other markets around the National Hockey League.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 19

Report: Dallas Eakins in the mix for Maple Leafs head coaching gig

On the latest episode of Daily Faceoff live, NHL insider Jeff Marek dropped a new name reportedly in the mix for the Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching job: Dallas Eakins.

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.

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.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 13