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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18
More Morgan Rielly Trade Rumours: Why Clickbait Draws You In
In a recent Toronto Maple Leafs rumours post about Morgan Rielly, the writer creates a “rumour chain” to invite you into his network of silliness. Here’s how it works.
Hayley Wickenheiser News / Professor Press Box / July 18
Hayley Wickenheiser & Seeing the Game Differently As a Woman
Hayley Wickenheiser’s exit from the Toronto Maple Leafs got me thinking — is there something unique women who played high-level women’s hockey bring to the NHL conversation?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 18
Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Frank McCool’s 1944-45 Season
It was one of the quickest, yet more successful individual NHL careers, that included a strong rookie season from a former Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender.
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?"
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 18
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roslovic, Joshua, Lorentz & Tough Fourth-Line Choice
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the quiet part of the NHL calendar, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to think about. With training camp still weeks away, much of the discussion has shifted from major transactions to how John Chayka and Jim Hiller will put the pieces together.
The most underrated player for every NHL franchise
The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 18
3 Reasons the Maple Leafs Got Worse This Offseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs did some good things this offseason, but they did not get better. It’s easy to say that criticism follows the Maple Leafs from everywhere in the NHL, but it’s hard to believe that they have been considered a team that had one of the strongest offseasons in terms of improving their team, when they didn’t.
Michael Bunting News / Professor Press Box / July 18
The Maple Leafs Don’t Need Michael Bunting; They Need Better Roster Thinking
One interesting thing about building an NHL roster is that the easiest move isn't always the right one. When a familiar player becomes available, especially one who had success in Toronto, the temptation is obvious.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 18
The Maple Leafs Changed Their Priorities: Will It Work?
While reading the comments on a recent post on The Hockey Writers, I came across one that really caught my attention. He thought the Toronto Maple Leafs made three big mistakes by moving Bobby McMann, Nick Robertson, and Dennis Hildeby.
Nick Robertson News / Athlon Sports / July 18
Penguins' Nick Robertson Opens Up on Maple Leafs Tenure
Nick Robertson spent six seasons trying to establish himself as a permanent part of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup without ever getting there. The former second-round pick appeared in 234 games for Toronto, scoring 88 points but averaging only 11:52 of ice time.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 18
Cap craziness, fourth line debates, and a future PoHo candidate: Leaflets
The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t going to be quiet this summer. A new Director of Player Personnel might not match the energy of the previous weeks, but it is a sign that work is being done.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 17
Are Maple Leafs Fans Arguing About the Wrong Thing?
I have to admit that I really enjoy reading readers’ comments on hockey articles. One reason is that fans tell me what they're really worried about. This week, after reading dozens of comments about Toronto's defence, I came away with one thought.
Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / July 17
Matthews Leaving Rumours Say More About Hockey Media Than Toronto
One of the interesting things about covering the Toronto Maple Leafs is that sometimes the biggest stories are the ones that have not actually happened yet.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / July 17
Key Dates in the Maple Leafs 2026-27 Schedule
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday that they will host the Montreal Canadiens in their home opener on September 29th. On Thursday, the NHL released the rest of the 2026-27 schedule.
Michael Bunting News / The Hockey Writers / July 17
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Robertson’s Fresh Start & Bunting’s Comeback?
One of the interesting things about building an NHL roster is that not every player who leaves is a failure, and not every player who stays is automatically the right fit.
John Chayka News / The Hockey Writers / July 17
The Maple Leafs Are Worse on Paper, But Chayka’s Plan May Actually Work
When a team loses nearly 170 points worth of production in one offseason, the natural reaction is to assume it has become weaker. At first glance, that appears to be exactly what happened to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 17
Jack Roslovic as Max Domi 2: Electric Boogaloo
Max Domi can be a polarizing player in Toronto. Some people love the offence he brings. He’s a spirited player. There are plenty of people who believe that Max wants to be a Maple Leaf more than anything else because of his dad, and Mats Sundin.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 17
6 Maple Leafs games to circle on the calendar in 2026-27
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced their 2026-27 schedule on Wednesday, and with it comes the excitement of the return to hockey being just around the corner.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 17
Three NHL franchises facing the most pressure to win the Stanley Cup in 2027
Every NHL contender starts training camp talking about one goal: Win the Stanley Cup.
Darren Raddysh News / Professor Press Box / July 16
The Darren Raddysh Contract Was More About Time Than Money
One of the interesting things about NHL contracts is that they are rarely judged fairly on the day they are signed. Fans usually look at the number and ask a simple question: “Is this player worth that much money?” But general managers are not only paying for what a player is today.
Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / July 16
3 Things Dennis Hildeby’s Trade Tells Us About the Maple Leafs
NHL roster building is often one decision that creates three more questions, and the Toronto Maple Leafs made a ton of changes this summer. Dennis Hildeby was one of them.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / July 16
Maple Leafs Roster Update and Home Opener Set
The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt with a massive hole within their defensive corps last season. The absence of Chris Tanev caused that massive hole. With surgery and injuries behind him, Tanev is fully healthy and ready to go.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / July 16
A hidden Auston Matthews message in the Maple Leafs’ offseason moves
Read the Toronto Maple Leafs’ summer as an exercise in roster-building, and it looks busy and aggressive: winning the draft lottery for Gavin McKenna, adding Sergei Bobrovsky in net, bringing in Darren Raddysh, Jack Roslovic, Nick Paul, Teddy Blueger, and Colton Sissons.
Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / July 16
The return of Chris Tanev will stabilize Maple Leafs’ blueline
Last season there was a giant hole within the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive corps, thanks to the absence of Chris Tanev. With core surgery behind him,
Craig Berube News / Athlon Sports / July 14
Craig Berube Reveals Biggest Mistake As Maple Leafs Coach
Craig Berube’s two seasons behind the Toronto Maple Leafs’ bench ended with sharply different results and no Stanley Cup getting back to Canada. Toronto won the Atlantic Division during Berube's first year at the helm and reached the second round of the playoffs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / July 6
Insider reveals Maple Leafs are still in pursuit of blockbuster deal
Toronto Maple Leafs fans should be pleased with the work the franchise has done this offseason to reshape its roster. However, it appears they are not finished yet and could still make another blockbuster move.
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