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Auston Matthews Is the Only True Rookie to Score Four Goals in His NHL Debut

In a recent article about Auston Matthews' unforgettable four-goal NHL debut, I mentioned that he was only the fourth player in NHL history to score four or more goals in his first NHL game.

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Reinventing Himself: What's Max Pacioretty’s Next Chapter

Every once in a while, a hockey story comes along that is really about something bigger than hockey. Max Pacioretty’s retirement might be one of those stories.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Fletcher, Matthews, Roslovic & Chayka’s Bigger Plan?

There’s something different about the way new general manager John Chayka is putting his Toronto Maple Leafs team together. It’s easy enough to look at the names coming in and judge them individually.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 4

2026 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #20 Nick Moldenhauer

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of six TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.

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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

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Jack Roslovic News / TheLeafsnation / August 4

Maple Leafs’ Jack Roslovic believes Toronto was ‘right fit’ for him in free agency

National Hockey League free agency can be a restless time as players look to secure contracts that will set them up for the foreseeable future. In Jack Roslovic’s case, he became a free agent for the third straight year on July 1 before signing a two-year, $8-million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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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.

Semyon Der-Arguchintsev News / TheLeafsnation / August 4

Report: Former prospect Semyon Der-Arguchintsev still keen on returning to Maple Leafs

Former prospect Semyon Der-Arguchintsev is reportedly still keen on returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to his agent Shumi Babaev. Der-Arguchintsev recently had his KHL rights traded by Dynamo Moscow to the Admiral Vladivostok for Pavel Shen, but that has not dispelled his desire to make his way back to North America.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3

Maple Leafs Hire Andy O’Brien To Lead Sport Performance Department

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced earlier on Monday that they have hired veteran sports performance executive Andy O’Brien as the Vice President of Sport Performance.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / August 3

The Three Lives of Maple Leafs' Icon Howie Meeker

Some hockey people leave their mark in one way. They become great players. Others become great broadcasters. A few become respected teachers of the game.

Jim Hiller News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: A New Era & Jim Hiller’s Biggest Challenges

What I enjoy most about August is that it gives us a chance to stop reacting to every headline and start looking at the bigger picture. The games haven’t started yet, which means hockey writers can step back and ask what all these moves actually mean.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / August 3

Have the Maple Leafs Stopped Chasing the Wrong Thing?

One of the easiest mistakes we make when judging NHL teams is looking only at what we can count. Goals. Points. Individual statistics. Those numbers matter, of course.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

The Night Auston Matthews Scored Four Goals and Revealed the Maple Leafs’ Biggest Challenge

Sometimes hockey gives us a moment that is very special. A rookie scores four goals in his first NHL game. Fans celebrate. The hockey world takes notice.

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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.

Sidney Crosby News / Trade Talk Sports / August 3

Maple Leafs Hire Sidney Crosby’s Longtime Trainer Andy O’Brien

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a very busy offseason of changes within the organization, both on and off the ice, and on Monday that continued with another new hire.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / August 3

Leafs hire Andy O’Brien to lead sport performance department

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday they hired Andy O’Brien as vice-president of the team’s sports performance department. According to a press release

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

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Darren Raddysh News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Is Raddysh the Addition the Maple Leafs Have Been Missing?

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Darren Raddysh, the reaction was basically exactly what you’d expect. Some fans saw the breakout numbers—22 goals, 70 points—and got excited right away.

Semyon Der-Arguchintsev News / 6IX ON ICE / August 3

Semyon Der-Arguchintsev could still return to the Toronto Maple Leafs

Russian forward Semyon Der-Arguchintsev appears to still be in discussions over a potential return to the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. The 25-year-old

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 3

Report: Maple Leafs hire Andy O’Brien to lead Sport Performance department

John Chayka continues to overhaul the Toronto Maple Leafs front office. According to multiple reports, the Leafs general manager is bringing in long-time trainer of Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, Andy O’Brien to lead the team’s Sport Performance department.

John Chayka News / Inside The Rink / August 3

Chayka Continues Overhaul in Toronto

John Chayka, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, continues to add to his front office staff. Last week, the team announced the hiring of Dan Palango, Brad Rossen, and JP Perpich.

Martin Marincin News / Professor Press Box / August 3

Whatever Happened to ex-Maple Leafs D-Man Martin Marincin?

One of the things I have always found interesting about hockey is that we remember the stars. We remember the goal scorers, the captains, the players who lift trophies.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 3

Role certainty and the two-year plan for Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka did an excellent job during his first free agency window with the team, with role certainty and delineation at the forefront.

Hayley Wickenheiser News / Professor Press Box / August 2

Hayley Wickenheiser Always Opens New Doors: What's Waiting?

When the Toronto Maple Leafs moved on from Hayley Wickenheiser this summer, it seemed like a front-office decision on the surface. New GM John Chayka was reshaping the organization, several people were moving on, and the Leafs were clearly heading in a different direction.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2

Maple Leafs Called Matthews a 'Happy Captain.' Did You Notice What Wasn’t Said?

When John Chayka spoke publicly about Auston Matthews this summer, the quote that made headlines was: “What I saw was a happy captain.” Chayka’s job was not only to get Matthews to believe in what the Leafs were doing, but convince the fan base that their superstar and captain didn’t have one foot out the door.

Ben Danford News / The Hockey Writers / August 2

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Danford’s Patience, Borgesi’s Chance & Future Blueliners

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reshaped much of their NHL roster over the past year, but some of the most interesting stories heading into training camp may not be about the veterans.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 2

Three players the Toronto Maple Leafs should consider for PTOs

The Toronto Maple Leafs roster looks set for the start of the 2026–27 season, but there is still time to look at alternatives who could potentially improve the current group, assuming more moves are on the horizon.