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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 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.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 9
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Akhtyamov, Cowan, Pavelski & St. Louis
With the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights still vying for the Stanley Cup, the Toronto Maple Leafs organization is in the middle of its own American Hockey League (AHL) Calder Cup run, which means their prospects are developing their own skills and playoff temperament.
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.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 9
Report: Joe Pavelski considered a finalist for Maple Leafs’ head coach vacancy
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been taking their sweet time in naming a new head coach, and an under-the-radar candidate has emerged in recent days. Between
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 9
A shortlist of head-coaching candidates for the Maple Leafs as the hiring process continues 
With the Maple Leafs’ head coach search well underway, we are starting to hear certain names emerge or recede with more clarity, one way or another. As the search continues, I wanted to explore coaches I would be interested in for various reasons.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 9
Where would Gavin McKenna rank among the past 10 first overall NHL Draft picks?
As the 2026 NHL Draft rapidly approaches, it appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs will select Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka told reporters at the NHL Scouting Combine that the team would likely hold onto the pick, while considering an upper tier of 5-6 players for the first overall slot.
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 / Pension Plan Puppets / June 9
2026 NHL Draft Profile: Adam Andersson
Last year, I spent a lot of the season following Tinus Luc Koblar as I checked in on his teammate on Leksands' U20 junior team, Victor Johansson. I loved his combination of size, skating, and skill that hadn't quite come together yet to result in high-levels of points for the level.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 9
Professor’s Cup of Coffee: Morning Thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ Uncertainty
Over a cup of coffee this morning, I kept coming back to two questions: What exactly are the Maple Leafs building toward right now? And how much of it depends on certainty that simply isn’t there yet?
Max Domi News / The Hockey Writers / June 8
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies Roll, Domi Watch & Top Six Space
There’s a certain rhythm to this time of year in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. The NHL roster starts to take shape through speculation and offseason planning, but down in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Toronto Marlies are still playing meaningful hockey.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 8
Four initial observations from 2026 NHL Draft Combine
It was another sunndy day at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo as NHL Draft prospects and media pundits descended on the city for another year of the NHL Combine.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 8
Joe Pavelski a Coaching Candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Multiple sources have said that Joe Pavelski is a coaching candidate in the next phase of the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching search.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 8
10 best Canadian players drafted in Maple Leafs history
Now that we’ve officially shut the door on the month of May, it’s time to go full throttle on NHL Draft content. This content wouldn’t hit the same if the Toronto Maple Leafs were going in without a pick until the third round, like they were supposed to as of a month ago, but now that they’ve got the first overall pick, everybody is invested.
Alexander Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / June 8
Alex Nylander scores in overtime, Marlies advance to Calder Cup Final
The Toronto Marlies punched their ticket to the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Final on Sunday night. Alex Nylander scored for the Marlies in overtime
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 8
3 Reasons Ivar Stenberg Might Be a Smart Pick for the Maple Leafs
Every year, there are draft prospects who generate excitement because of their highlight-reel plays. Then there are players who quietly keep climbing draft boards because scouts trust what they see.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6
Ivar Stenberg dreams of being drafted by Maple Leafs
Ivar Stenberg’s name keeps popping up toward the top of the 2026 draft board, and he didn’t exactly hide how much it’d mean to hear his name called by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6
The Maple Leafs Already Know What Matthews Wants
When Auston Matthews and William Nylander suggested that the Toronto Maple Leafs bring in a couple of mobile, puck-moving defencemen in exit interviews, that wasn’t just a roster wishlist.
Gavin Mckenna News / Athlon Sports / June 6
Gavin McKenna Sends 'Fortunate' Maple Leafs Message Before 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the 2026 NHL Draft in an unusual position, holding the No. 1 overall pick despite entering last season with expectations of competing for a playoff spot and aiming at making a deep postseason run.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Forkball / June 6
Maple Leafs’ Chayka Confident Auston Matthews Stays in Toronto
The future of Auston Matthews has become a major talking point after the Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade. However, newly appointed general manager John Chayka believes the franchise centerpiece remains fully committed to bringing success back to Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6
Maple Leafs Notes: Matthews, Halpern, McKenna
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka met with reporters today at the NHL Combine (video link). Among the topics discussed was the future of Auston Matthews amid
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 4
Maple Leafs close to narrowing down coaching candidates
After dismissing previous head coach Craig Berube, new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is in the midst of his first major decision at the helm of one of the NHL’s most storied franchises.
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