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It’s unlikely that the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to match the energy of their first day of free agency, but if the promised overhaul this summer is to be achieved, John Chayka won’t be taking a vacation anytime soon.

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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs trim goaltending herd, improve depth scoring in Nick Paul-Dennis Hildeby trade

After being the busiest team in the league on July 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs answered some questions about their goaltending and added to their bottom-six with a sneaky late afternoon trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Zack MacEwen News / TheLeafsnation / July 2

Maple Leafs sign Zack MacEwen to 2-year contract reportedly worth $875K annually

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed depth forward Zack MacEwen to a two-year contract, reportedly worth $875K annually. The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta was the first to report the signing.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 2

Maple Leafs Have Won Last Two Weeks of Roster Building

According to one hockey analyst, the Toronto Maple Leafs may have “won” the last two weeks of roster building, and it’s not because of one headline-grabbing move.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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John Chayka News / Professor Press Box / July 2

What We Learned? John Chayka Doesn't Trade for Players

For years, we’ve heard NHL general managers explain why they signed this player or traded for that player. It's almost always about the individual player.

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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 / Inside The Rink / July 1

Maple Leafs Were Busy on Day One of Free Agency

The Toronto Maple Leafs started Day 1 of free agency with a trade. Forward Nick Robertson is going to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a fourth-round pick. As Toronto continues to reshape its bottom six under new GM John Chayka, this trade frees up another roster spot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Leafs GM John Chayka explains strategy to pursue Sergei Bobrovsky, depth forwards on Canada Day

It was a frantic day for the Toronto Maple Leafs, making major overhauls to their roster during the opening day of free agency. Toronto signed Sergei Bobrovsky, Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, Jack Roslovic, Brandon Duhaime and Zack MacEwen as free agents on Wednesday.

Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Maple Leafs Trade Dennis Hildeby to Tampa Bay for Nick Paul

Following the signing of Sergei Bobrovsky, the Toronto Maple Leafs are trading goaltender Dennis Hildeby to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Nick Paul, according to reports.

Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Paul to the Maple Leafs Is OK: Hildeby Might Hurt

This is one of those trades where the headline says “depth move,” but the context quietly says something bigger is going on. If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, there’s a lot of potential to not like this trade down the road.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Maple Leafs’ Sergei Bobrovsky draws ‘game-changer’ praise from new GM

There may not have been a more active team in 2026 NHL Free Agency than the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto signed a slew of new players, and the Maple Leafs even swung a trade.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Maple Leafs acquire Nick Paul in trade with Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been very active in NHL Free Agency. And that’s to say nothing of the signings they’ve made. Toronto is overhauling its roster in a huge way.

Dennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Maple Leafs acquire Nick Paul from Lightning for Dennis Hildeby, 2027 4th, 2028 3rd-round pick

During a busy opening day of free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Nick Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick and 2028 third-round pick, the team confirmed Wednesday.

Zack MacEwen News / Pension Plan Puppets / July 1

Maple Leafs sign Zack MacEwen

Zack MacEwen is a fourth line tough guy when he is in the NHL who has played on several teams in the past. He is one of those players who has surprisingly good on-ice results in the NHL, playing almost exclusively against other fourth lines.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Blueger Is the Player You Count on in May: Great Maple Leafs Get

The Toronto Maple Leafs adding Teddy Blueger on a two-year, $5 million deal isn’t the kind of move that sends social media into a frenzy. It won’t. But it might be the kind of move that changes how a team behaves when the games get tight, heavy, and a little bit ugly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / July 1

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Zach Werenski Without Including Matthew Knies?

@Nylanderthews: Darren Dreger said on TSNs First Up this morning that the Toronto Maple Leafs offer to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Zach Werenski didn’t include Matthew Knies.

Brandon Duhaime News / Pension Plan Puppets / July 1

Maple Leafs Sign Brandon Duhaime

Brandon Duhaime is 29, a left-shooting winger, but he is not the classic fast-skating, high-scoring type that the Leafs used to fill up with. He had a very down year for points this past season in Washington, but by other, more interesting measures, he had a very good season.

Colton Sissons News / 6IX ON ICE / July 1

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Colton Sissons to a two-year deal worth $8.5 million

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to open up their chequebook on the opening day of free agency. After paying up for Sergei Bobrovsky and Jack Roslovic, the Leafs have now signed Colton Sissons to a two-year contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add versatility to bottom-six group in Teddy Blueger signing

It’s been an exceptionally busy day for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who signed Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract worth $2.5 million annually. Blueger will round out Toronto’s revamped forward corps, where he’s expected to be used in a bottom-six role.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Sergei Bobrovsky to a 3-Year Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $7 million, per Elliotte Friedman.

Jack Roslovic News / 6IX ON ICE / July 1

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Jack Roslovic to a two-year deal worth $8M

Forward Jack Roslovic is the newest member of the Toronto Maple Leafs on a two-year deal worth $8M total. He’s a right-handed centre/winger who can put up points, which is what Toronto needs, but doesn’t do well in his own zone.

Troy Stecher News / Professor Press Box / July 1

Stecher and the Reality of Being an NHL Depth Player

There are moments in every NHL season that barely register at the time but tell you more about the league than most headlines ever do. At the end of last season, Troy Stecher looked into a microphone and said, with a half-smile, that what he was looking for on the open market was simple.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add draft capital as Nick Robertson experiment finally comes to a close

The Nick Robertson experiment in Toronto finally came to an end on Wednesday. After years of Robertson battling injuries and inconsistency, but still showing enough promise and potential to continue taking chances on him, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Cowan, Bobrovsky, Hildeby & Prospects?

Today feels like one of those NHL offseason days when something is about to happen. The Toronto Maple Leafs could give us a hint of what their regular-season roster might look like.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / July 1

Four forwards the Toronto Maple Leafs need to target in 2026 free agency

John Chayka wasted little time making his mark on the Maple Leafs, landing Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade nine days before free agency even opened.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 30

Leafs fans will love Troy Stecher's message after extension

Maple Leafs fans will love Troy Stecher's message after two-year extension

Troy Stecher delivered a message that Toronto Maple Leafs fans are sure to appreciate after signing a two-year contract extension.

Maple Leafs’ Troy Stecher believes Jim Hiller will provide team with ‘really big spark’

Maple Leafs plan to play Gavin McKenna with Auston Matthews immediately

Craig Berube speaks out for first time since Maple Leafs departure

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 30

Craig Berube speaks out for first time since Maple Leafs departure

Berube spoke publicly for the first time since leaving the position in May.

Maple Leafs plan to play Gavin McKenna with Auston Matthews immediately

Maple Leafs extend qualifying offers to five players, let two RFAs walk

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Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker / June 29

Maple Leafs plan to play Gavin McKenna with Auston Matthews immediately

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear to have decided on Gavin McKenna's role with the team next season. Insider Elliotte Friedman appeared on the "Donnie and Dhali" podcast on Monday and discussed the Maple Leafs' plans for several roster decisions.

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Maple Leafs extend qualifying offers to five players, let two RFAs walk

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