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Anthony Stolarz among 5 Maple Leafs on latest Daily Faceoff trade board

On Wednesday, Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin published the latest edition of his NHL trade board. And with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new front office settling in, Larkin listed a number of the team’s players to watch for on the market.

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Professor’s Cup of Coffee: Morning Thoughts About Maple Leafs Asking Rielly to Waive NMC

I was thinking today that Morgan Rielly will be asked to waive his no-movement clause (NMC), so he can be traded. When you get past the professional-athlete aspect, it has to feel devastating in a very human way.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / June 11

Blockbuster Between Maple Leafs and Canucks Possible

A blockbuster trade involving the Toronto Maple Leafs? According to Mike Johnson of TSN, that’s what Toronto needs to do this offseason. His latest pitch on TSN 1050 Radio would see the Maple Leafs sending their longest-tenured defenseman, Morgan Rielly, to the Vancouver Canucks. The return from Vancouver would be center Elias Pettersson.

Joe Pavelski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Joe Pavelski confirms Maple Leafs head coaching interest

Following a dismal year for the Toronto Maple Leafs, multiple changes were made at the executive level. Not only was GM Brad Treliving given his walking papers late in the season, but he would be replaced by former Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka, a move that has still caused a ripple of controversy.

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Bruce Cassidy News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Cassidy Open to Maple Leafs Coaching Job, Should They Wait?

Bruce Cassidy is desperate to coach again in the NHL. It’s no wonder he’s said he’d be open to any vacancy, including the one in Toronto, where the NHL’s most valuable franchise has taken its time and talked to more than 50 candidates.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Gavin Mckenna 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.

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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 / 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 / Professor Press Box / June 10

Professor’s Cup of Coffee: Morning Thoughts on Maple Leafs' Prospects

Over a cup of coffee this morning, I kept circling back to something reader Windshear pointed out in the comments yesterday about the Marlies. On the surface, it’s just a strong AHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 9

Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto tips hand at No. 1 NHL Draft pick at combine

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery, shooting up to the top pick in the draft. At the NHL Draft Combine, they went through the normal interview process like every other team.

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.

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.

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.

John Tortorella doubles down on controversial challenge that backfired

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Winners, losers from Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes storm back to tie series

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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.

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

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