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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?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 26
Instant Reaction: Leafs GM John Chayka continues tidy work in Samuel Ersson trade with Senators
A summer of frantic activity continues for John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Toronto traded goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators, in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, the Leafs confirmed.
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.
Samuel Ersson News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Maple Leafs Trade Sam Ersson Rights to Ottawa for Fifth-Round Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded the rights to RFA goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round selection. The move is largely a housekeeping transaction.
Samuel Ersson News / TheLeafsnation / June 26
Maple Leafs trade Samuel Ersson to Senators for 2027 5th-round pick
Ahead of the NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators, in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Ersson was previously acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, along with Emil Andrae and a 2026 third-round pick, in exchange for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit.
Samuel Ersson News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Senators acquire Samuel Ersson from Maple Leafs for fifth-round pick
The Ottawa Senators have acquired the RFA rights to goaltender Samuel Ersson from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, the club announced Friday afternoon.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
What else will Leafs do to make a splash?
All eyes are on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night, as they hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. However, what other order of business might they take care of?
Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Why the Radical Turn in the Rielly Conversation?
The Toronto Maple Leafs really looked like they were serious about moving Morgan Rielly, then suddenly started talking like “we love having him here.” What’s the change?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka, Hiller, Stolarz, Rielly & Knies Questions
There are NHL offseasons when everything feels mapped out by this point in June. The big decisions are made, the coaching staff is aligned, and the roster picture is mostly clear heading into the summer.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Maple Leafs Not Trading Knies and Rielly, But Defenseman Likely to Be Moved
The Toronto Maple Leafs have elected not to trade Morgan Rielly and Matthews Knies, according to recent reports. However, it appears the organization is actively trying to move another defenseman.
Darren Raddysh News / 6IX ON ICE / June 26
Who should Darren Raddysh play alongside on the Toronto Maple Leafs?
News broke a few days ago that the Toronto Maple Leafs had acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round pick.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 26
Report: Maple Leafs part ways with assistant coach Mike Van Ryn
It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs are quickly finalizing the rest of their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Toronto parted ways with assistant coach Mike Van Ryn, according to The Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga.
Michael Pezzetta News / TheLeafsnation / June 26
Michael Pezzetta eyeing spot on Maple Leafs next season after Calder Cup championship run
The Toronto Marlies’ Calder Cup championship victory brought a whole new life and energy into the city, all while providing a glimpse of what it would
Gavin Mckenna News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Gavin McKenna Sends 'Pumped' Message to Maple Leafs' Fans Before NHL Draft
With the 2026 NHL Draft taking place on Friday night, all attention is centered on the Toronto Maple Leafs and how they plan to use the No. 1 overall pick, as chalky as the selection seems to have become.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 26
The Leafs Nation’s staff 7-round mock draft for every Leafs pick
We’ve finally arrived at the 2026 NHL Draft, and there may be little surprise as to whom the Toronto Maple Leafs select first overall. It’s a foregone conclusion that Gavin McKenna will walk to the podium, before donning the blue-and-white in Buffalo.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 26
Maple Leafs Quick Hits: McKenna, Stolarz & the Long Game
The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at a point where the present and the future are starting to overlap in uncomfortable and exciting ways. On one hand, there is Gavin McKenna, the player expected to go first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Matthew Knies News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25
Maple Leafs rumors: Insider reveals what Toronto wants in potential Matthew Knies trade
With Jason Robertson likely leaving the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies has reportedly emerged as an offseason target for Dallas as a potential replacement.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25
Gavin McKenna gets real on Maple Leafs fanbase ahead of NHL Draft
We are less than 24 hours away from the 2026 NHL Draft. The Toronto Maple Leafs own the first overall pick after winning the NHL Draft Lottery back in May.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 25
Who Really Runs the Maple Leafs Right Now?
Given all the changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs this off-season, a good question to better understand the team is: “Who is actually setting the direction?” On the surface, everything looks organized.
Matthew Knies News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Leafs not actively shopping Matthew Knies, but will listen to offers
In his first summer on the job, new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has plenty of irons in the fire. Speaking with reporters on Thursday
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Hildeby, Stolarz, Akhtyamov & Good Karma
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of the offseason, but there are still interesting stories around the organization. Some involve players who could be part of the club’s future, while others focus on those moving on after leaving their mark in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 24
Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews
It is safe to say that the Toronto Maple Leafs have Gavin McKenna on their minds after winning the 2026 NHL draft lottery on May 5.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 24
Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for next season with a renewed project led by John Chayka as general manager and Jim Hiller as head coach.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24
Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna’s Dreams, Matthews’ Scoring & Stolarz Trade?
For the first time in a very long time, Toronto Maple Leafs fans are looking at the future with a level of excitement beyond the usual offseason speculation.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23
Free Agent Focus: Toronto Maple Leafs
Free agency is now less than two weeks away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.
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