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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
Predicting the Maple Leafs’ Starting Goaltender in 2026-27
The John Chayka era has started with a bang. The new Toronto Maple Leafs GM traded goaltender Joseph Woll last Tuesday, which was the first domino to fall in what has already been a busy offseason.
Darren Raddysh News / Daily Faceoff / June 22
Darren Raddysh says joining Leafs was a ‘no-brainer’
Sunday’s blockbuster trade between the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers, which saw star winger Brady Tkachuk head to Florida for a package of draft picks, might be getting all the headlines, but we can’t forget about the other deal between Atlantic Division rivals that unofficially kicked off the NHL’s offseason.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Darren Raddysh News / TheLeafsnation / June 22
Darren Raddysh calls joining the Maple Leafs a ‘no-brainer’
New Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Darren Raddysh said that it was a no-brainer to join the team he grew up cheering for. Speaking to reporters on Monday afternoon, Raddysh spoke about the process of becoming a Maple Leaf and said that it’s something every Toronto kid grows up dreaming of.
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 / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
Maple Leafs Face Uncomfortable Auston Matthews Reality After Tkachuk Trade
The blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade, which sent shockwaves across the NHL on Sunday, is also likely a red flag for several struggling Canadian franchises.
Darren Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
The Real Reason the Maple Leafs Bet on Darren Raddysh
One of the things I enjoy most about writing about the Toronto Maple Leafs is reading the responses afterward. I appreciate the time readers take to comment and discuss.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
Insider Says Maple Leafs Are Big-Game Hunting for a Goalie
The Toronto Maple Leafs seemingly traded Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers because of a surplus in net, with young goaltenders Dennis Hildeby and Artur Akhtyamov knocking on the door of becoming NHL options alongside veteran Anthony Stolarz.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 22
Friedman: Maple Leafs in on Sergei Bobrovsky as team looks to upgrade in net
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking to make another move to bolster their crease with Sergei Bobrovsky emerging as a potential target, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 22
5 players Maple Leafs should target with 2nd-round pick
The draft seemed like it was going to be somewhat of an afterthought for the Toronto Maple Leafs as recently as two months ago. That was before they won the draft lottery and earned the right to select Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick.
Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / June 22
Which Toronto Maple Leafs team of the Auston Matthews era had the best chance of winning a Stanley Cup?
The Auston Matthews era of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey, a promising pool of young, talented, future superstars coming into the NHL, could now be on the verge of a collapse.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / June 22
2026 NHL Draft: What Trading Down from First Overall Would Look Like 
We've already seen and heard a lot of rumours of what Toronto will do with the first round pick. Mostly focused around who they will select with the first
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 22
Maple Leafs Trade Tiers: Most and least likely players to be dealt this offseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs handed the keys to John Chayka recently, and while there’s been quite a bit of backlash throughout the league, one thing you can’t fault Chayka for, is his love to make trades.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 22
The Maple Leafs Drafted a 500-Goal Scorer, But Didn't Get His Best Years
There’s a certain kind of story in NHL history that doesn’t feel dramatic at first, but gets heavier the longer you sit with it. The Lanny McDonald story in the Toronto Maple Leafs saga is one of those.
Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / June 21
Kraken Sign Bobby McMann to a 6-Year Contract Extension
On Sunday, June 21, the Seattle Kraken extended forward Bobby McMann. Seattle signed him to a six-year deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.75 million. McMann had an interesting lead into the NHL.
Darren Raddysh News / Professor Press Box / June 21
Raddysh's Contract Is Really an Insurance Calculation in Disguise
There is a familiar moment in hockey analysis when a contract is announced, and the reaction comes quickly: that doesn’t look right. That was the initial response to the Darren Raddysh deal—eight years, significant money, and a player entering his thirties after what was clearly a breakout season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21
The Maple Leafs Let a Good One Slip Away Too Easily?
Bobby McMann is officially staying out west. The Seattle Kraken announced Sunday that they’ve signed the 30-year-old forward to a six-year deal. However, the team did not disclose the terms.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21
Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension
The Kraken made a move to add a winger when they acquired Mackie Samoskevich from Florida. Now, they’ve made a move to keep another one.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21
One New Trade & a Complicated Maple Leafs’ Ripple Effect
Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs keep adding (and reshaping) their defence, what happens to Brandon Carlo? It looks as if the new leadership group has assessed the past two seasons of roster tweaks and come to believe that getting bigger, more physical, and tougher to play against didn’t swing the pendulum the way they wished.
Matthew Knies News / The Hockey Writers / June 21
Why a Maple Leafs and Sabres blockbuster trade theory has legs
The Maple Leafs have been looking at the possibility of a Matthew Knies trade since at least the 2026 trade deadline.
Morgan Rielly News / Professor Press Box / June 21
Is There a Chance Morgan Rielly Stays with the Maple Leafs?
There’s been a lot of noise around Morgan Rielly lately, and most of it points to the thought that a change of scenery might be coming. The contract, the no-move talk, the uneven defensive season—it all feeds that narrative.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21
Maple Leafs made a decision they wouldn’t make before
When the Toronto Maple Leafs handed Darren Raddysh that eight-year deal, a lot of us had the same first reaction: Eight years? For a 30-year-old?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 20
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka delivered a reassuring message to fans regarding the trade speculation surrounding forward Matthew Knies.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 20
Calder Cup Champions: Which Toronto Marlies prospects are close to NHL-ready?
The Toronto Marlies are the AHL’s Calder Cup champions after defeating the Chicago Wolves, the Carolina Hurricanes affiliate. For all the players involved, this is a valuable positive experience.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20
Toronto Marlies Win 2026 Calder Cup
The Toronto Marlies are champions of the AHL for the 2025-26 season, winning the Calder Cup last night. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ affiliate defeated the Chicago Wolves, affiliates of the Carolina Hurricanes, in a five-game Calder Cup Final series.
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