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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 11
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Laviolette & the Fog Over the Facts
Right now, everyone is talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs, and yet almost nothing has been confirmed. Rumours around the team are constant, and rarely as solid as they first appear.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 11
Ben Danford expresses pride in ‘dirty work’ style of play, reveals goal to make Maple Leafs’ roster in 2026-27
Toronto Maple Leafs 2024 first-round pick Ben Danford isn’t the shiniest name in the Maple Leafs’ prospect cupboard, but he’s one who will endear himself to the fans that appreciate the ones who go into the trenches.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11
Are the Toronto Maple Leafs Waiting for an Unavailable Coach?
The Toronto Maple Leafs may have another intriguing name to consider in their ongoing coaching search, as Bruce Cassidy is reportedly open to the opportunity.
The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
How many of the players to score the most goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 11
Toronto Marlies Playoff Success Is Important—Just Not for the Reason Fans Think
The Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) are having a surprisingly deep playoff run. Like a lot of Toronto Maple Leafs fans, it’s hard not to think back to 2018, when the Marlies captured the Calder Cup and seemed to be overflowing with future NHL players.
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.
Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11
Maple Leafs rumors: Auston Matthews will play for Toronto next season, says LeBrun
It was a highly disappointing season for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2025-26. As the club has made changes to the front office and the coaching staff, there were rumors that Auston Matthews may want to leave the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 11
What should the realistic expectations be for Gavin McKenna entering rookie year?
Gavin McKenna has been in the public spotlight for five years after emerging an offensive prodigy. It seems to be a near-certainty that he will be selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 11
Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Landon Nycz with 2nd-round pick
If there is one thing that fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs always clamour for the team to address, it is shoring up the blueline. It is understandable given that the Leafs have not had a true number-one defenceman in quite some time, with the most recent ones being Tomas Kaberle and Borje Salming.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 11
Max Domi’s injury status could factor into Robertson and Maccelli’s trade talks
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi recently underwent offseason back surgery, and unfortunately, there were some serious complications after the procedure.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 10
Could a Familiar Face Help Solve a Maple Leafs Injury Question?
Earlier this week, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka acknowledged there is still uncertainty around Max Domi’s availability. If that situation doesn’t resolve cleanly, it naturally pushes Toronto toward the market for an experienced forward who can bring energy, secondary scoring, and a bit of edge.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 10
What If the Maple Leafs and Canucks Dared to Think Really Big?
The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have decided that they want to trade Morgan Rielly, but must convince him to waive his no-move clause. Is there a chance he would?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 10
Marlies Advance to Calder Cup Final, Familiar Face Waiting in Chicago
When I last wrote about the Toronto Marlies, they were coming off back-to-back losses to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and had just let a game they appeared to have under control slip away.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / June 10
Free Agent Targets for Toronto’s Bottom Six
The free agent period will be a key moment for the Toronto Maple Leafs new GM, John Chayka. After a disappointing 2025-26 season, the Maple Leafs need to make changes to their roster.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 10
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bunting, Domi, Cowan, Lettieri, Villeneuve & Shaw
The Stanley Cup Final is still rolling along, but for Toronto Maple Leafs fans, attention is already drifting toward next season. That’s hockey in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 10
Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Brady Knowling with second-round pick
You can never enough quality goaltending in the National Hockey League and while it’s a position of relative strength for the Toronto Maple Leafs, there’s an opportunity to augment their pool in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 10
Maple Leafs’ Coaching Search Is Different This Time
When news broke that the Toronto Maple Leafs planned to interview Joe Pavelski for their vacant head coaching position, the reaction was predictably loud.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 10
6 Defencemen the Maple Leafs Should Target With 2nd & 3rd Round Picks in 2026 NHL Draft
The NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo, New York is once again in the books. With the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting first overall, it’s more than likely that Gavin McKenna is the guy for them.
Joe Pavelski News / TheLeafsnation / June 10
The case for Joe Pavelski as next Maple Leafs head coach
Talking about Joe Pavelski potentially becoming the next Toronto Maple Leafs head coach sounds like something straight out of a hockey-themed Mad Libs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 9
The Trade Idea That Forces a Maple Leafs Double Take
This morning, I fell into my usual scroll through the Maple Leafs Central Facebook group, and administrator Cliff Parker dropped a wild idea: trade Matt Knies to Chicago for their first-round, 4th overall pick.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 9
Maple Leafs top free-agent forward targets this summer
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason where things are probably going to look different in a few areas of the roster.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 9
2026 NHL Draft: Why the Toronto Maple Leafs should consider drafting Ivar Stenberg
John Chayka has many extremely important decisions to make in the coming months as the Toronto Maple Leafs GM. The most important one is who the Leafs should pick with the first overall pick on June 26.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / June 8
Maple Leafs Rumors and More
As is the case every offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs are involved in many offseason rumors. Is this going to be the summer when Toronto trades Morgan Rielly?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 7
Remembering ‘Trader Cliff’: How Cliff Fletcher forever changed the Toronto Maple Leafs
Cliff Fletcher, former GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs and a Stanley Cup champion, sadly passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 90. His death was confirmed by the Leafs without providing a cause.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 6
Golden Knights' Mitch Marner records fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history
The biggest knock on Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs was that he was not a big-game player and did not play his best when the lights were brightest. He is obliterating that narrative in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Matthew Knies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4
Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies at NHL trade deadline
Around the trade deadline, it was reported that the Montreal Canadiens had completed a significant trade with an unidentified team; however, the other team was unable to file the trade by the 3 p.m.
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