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William Nylander News / Professor Press Box / August 31
Nylander and Berube Spoke Different Hockey Languages
One of the stranger things about William Nylander’s 2025-26 season was that it was sometimes difficult to understand what we were watching. Here was a player who finished with 79 points in 65 games, produced at nearly a 100-point pace, and remained one of the most dangerous offensive players on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 31
Toronto Marlies sign Matthew Barbolini to professional tryout
Before training camp gets underway, the Toronto Marlies announced they signed Matthew Barbolini to a professional tryout. Through 62 games with the Marlies
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 31
Maple Leafs’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed ahead of 2026-27 NHL season
The Toronto Maple Leafs endured a miserable season a year ago that has led to monumental changes in the organization. Many observers thought the Leafs had an excellent chance of rising to first place in the Atlantic Division prior to the start of the season, but that perception disappeared quickly.
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 / Professor Press Box / August 31
The Expectations Have Changed for the Maple Leafs. Well, Good!
The ancient story of David and Goliath is one of those stories that has escaped its original setting and become something bigger than itself. We use it to describe an underdog facing a seemingly unbeatable opponent.
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.
Gavin Mckenna News / Editor In Leaf / August 31
One thing Gavin McKenna can do to make history for the Maple Leafs
Since being selected first overall, the hype around Gavin McKenna has been non-stop. Everyone is excited to see what the 18-year-old from Whitehorse can do in his freshman season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 31
3 Last Minute PTO Targets the Maple Leafs Should Consider
As it stands, the Toronto Maple Leafs have little room to move when it comes to salary cap and roster spots. Still rumours have swirled late this offseason that they could have interest in former second overall pick Patrik Laine and other depth free agents that remain on the board.
Tinus Luc Koblar News / The Hockey Writers / August 31
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Järnkrok, Koblar & Two Sides of Hockey’s Journey
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still a few weeks away from getting down to the serious business of another NHL season, but hockey news has a way of finding us anyway.
Calle Jarnkrok News / TheLeafsnation / August 31
Calle Jarnkrok signs 3-year contract with Brynäs IF
Calle Jarnkrok signed a three-year contract with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League, the team announced Monday. Jarnkrok is returning to his hometown club, where he could play through the lineup and provide veteran leadership.
Calle Jarnkrok News / Daily Faceoff / August 31
Former NHLer Calle Jarnkrok signs three-year contract in Sweden
A veteran depth player is heading overseas. On Monday, Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League announced that the club has signed forward Calle Jarnkrok to a three-year contract, which will carry through the 2028-29 season.
Calle Jarnkrok News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 31
Calle Jarnkrok Signs With Brynäs IF In Sweden
According to a team announcement, Calle Jarnkrok has signed with Brynäs IF in the SHL. The soon-to-be 35-year-old forward returns to where it all began, signing a three-year contract with his boyhood club through 2028-29, which he had played for from 2007 to 2013.
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.
Tyler Hopkins News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 31
2026 T25U25: Tyler Hopkins is #12 
Tyler Hopkins fits an archetype as player that Toronto as an organization has seemed to covet for quite a while, through three different regimes now. Fraser Minten, Hudson Malinoski, Miroslav Holinka, Jacob Quillan, Luke Haymes, heck even Tinus Luc Koblar and Cooper Williams from the last two drafts.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 31
3 Maple Leafs prospects overseas to keep an eye on in 2026-27
The Toronto Maple Leafs have underwent a significant amount of changes over the past couple of months, and while the revamped front office, new coaching
Erik Karlsson News / Editor In Leaf / August 30
Erik Karlsson just sparked fresh Maple Leafs trade rumours
The Toronto Maple Leafs are always going to be involved in so many trade rumours around the NHL just because of who they are, but the temperature on one certain move is starting to get hotter based on just one little Instagram post.
Easton Cowan News / Professor Press Box / August 30
Has Easton Cowan Earned a Maple Leafs' Top-Six Spot?
Back when this line first started clicking for the Toronto Maple Leafs, I wrote about Easton Cowan, John Tavares, and William Nylander looking like a genuine bridge line.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 30
The Real Maple Leafs Comparison to Makar’s Record Deal Isn’t Who You Think
If the money were equal, there’s no debate that Cale Makar is a far better bet than Darren Raddysh. Honestly, it’s a no-brainer. But this week, we learned the money isn’t equal.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / August 30
Maple Leafs’ No. 1 Pick Gavin McKenna Spotted With Mitch Marner in Ontario
Toronto Maple Leafs fans got an unexpected glimpse of Gavin McKenna alongside former star Mitch Marner in Ontario. The two were among several NHL players spotted together in Muskoka during a recent gathering.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / August 30
The Maple Leafs Aren't Selling Hockey — They're Selling Access
Something quietly changed about what a Toronto Maple Leafs ticket actually represents, and it's worth sitting with for a minute. When the 2026-27 tickets went on sale, the cheapest standard seat averaged $215, standing room ran around $160, and a random Monday night against San Jose priced out at $200 a seat.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / August 30
Maple Leafs: 17 years later, how does Oliver Ekman-Larsson stack up to the rest of the 2009 draft class?
Signing players on the wrong side of 30 has come back to bite the Toronto Maple Leafs in the past. For every John Tavares, there’s a David Clarkson experience ready to remind teams to be cautious with how much they offer to these players.
Alexander Bilecki News / TheLeafsnation / August 30
Leafs prospect Alexander Bilecki reflects on Memorial Cup victory, defending title, draft night and more
Alexander Bilecki is coming off an outstanding season, where he helped the Kitchener Rangers win the Memorial Cup. Bilecki was selected 60th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2026 NHL Draft, and was one of the standouts at July’s development camp.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 30
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Raddysh, Tavares, Matthews, Knies & Roslovic
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent much of the summer talking about getting bigger, tougher and harder to play against. That makes sense. After another disappointing regular-season finish, nobody needed to tell the new management group that something had to change.
Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28
Hellebuyck to Toronto Could Create More Problems Than It Solves
The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t exactly need another goalie. At least, that’s what they would probably say right now. They already have Sergei Bobrovsky.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / August 28
Maple Leafs Add Goalie Prospect to System
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been very busy this summer. New general manager John Chayka hasn’t stopped since taking over the GM job. He has been reshaping the team and completely rebuilding the Leafs’ depth.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28
Will Maple Leafs Realize They Made a Huge Goaltending Mistake?
The Toronto Maple Leafs decided that 37-year-old goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was their guy. To the tune of $7 million per season over three seasons, the organization signed the veteran netminder after a down season, hoping he’d bounce back and be the answer in goal this coming season.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27
Can the Maple Leafs Win With Auston Matthews Leading?
When I wrote about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ depth this week, my argument was pretty simple: give Auston Matthews a real supporting cast and stop asking him to be a shutdown defensive stopper.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / August 28
Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?
Toronto’s chances at consistent success over the next handful of years still rely heavily on one man: Auston Matthews
Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker / August 19
Why Maple Leafs fans should be excited about Gavin McKenna's first season
Gavin McKenna arrives in Toronto as an elite playmaker who stands out for his vision, natural talent, and a potential not seen on the Maple Leafs since Auston Matthews.
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