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5 Maple Leafs players under the most pressure next season

After missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, the Toronto Maple Leafs underwent massive changes in the offseason. John Chayka and franchise legend Mats Sundin were hired to lead a new front office and reshape the organization.

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Three Years Later, Maybe the Maple Leafs Had the Wrong Question

There are some hockey arguments that never really go away. The Maple Leafs' playoff problems were one of them. Three years ago, I went back and looked

NHL News / Professor Press Box / August 29

What NHL Superstar Rookie Seasons Tell Us About Future Greatness

There is a funny thing about young hockey players. We see one great season and immediately start trying to figure out what comes next. That is especially true in Toronto, where Gavin McKenna is about to begin his NHL career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Plumins & Two Ends of the Spectrum

The Toronto Maple Leafs are approaching another season with two very different timelines running simultaneously. On one hand, the organization is trying to win now with a roster built around Auston Matthews and some of the NHL’s most recognizable talent.

Patriks Plumins News / TheLeafsnation / August 29

Maple Leafs’ 4th-round pick Patriks Plumins set to play for Chicoutimi Sagueneens of QMJHL

Toronto Maple Leafs fourth-round pick Patriks Plumins appears to be set to play for the Chicoutimi Sagueneens of the QMJHL in 2025-26. A 6-foot-3 goaltender out of Latvia, Plumins was selected 78th overall by the Sagueneens in the 2026 CHL Import Draft after spending last season playing in his home country.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 29

2026 T25U25 Week 3 Summary

The list enters it's teen numbers this week and we get to see players with rankings below their age. 2026 T25U25: William Villeneuve is #17 He got 3 NHL games 2026 T25U25: Harry Nansi is #16 How far has he come?

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 29

The annual Karlsson rumour and the impact of Makar’s upcoming contract: Leaflets

Another week light week on the Toronto Maple Leafs news front unless you want to rage a little about ticket prices. There’s nothing new to see here. The team can get away with it so they can do it.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Editor In Leaf / August 29

Sergei Bobrovsky can fix the Toronto Maple Leafs' carousel of goaltenders

It's been a few years since the Toronto Maple Leafs had a bonefied starting goaltender who could log upwards of 60 games a season. In fact, not since the 2018-2019 season has any Leafs goaltender played at least 60 games.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / August 28

Cale Makar's $20 million deal puts Maple Leafs in a pickle with future Auston Matthews negotiations

The Cale Makar extension in Colorado might seem like an isolated incident. But when looking at how it weaves into the overall fabric of the universe, the record-setting deal could leave the Toronto Maple Leafs in a pickle.

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 / Professor Press Box / August 28

Could The Maple Leafs Use a Little More Youth on Defence?

Toronto's blue line is experienced, but it isn't getting younger. That's not necessarily a problem today. Veteran defencemen can still be extremely valuable, particularly for a team trying to win now.

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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.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / August 28

Morgan Rielly should still be traded, but only for Erik Karlsson

Erik Karlsson being dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs isn't an idea that only recently floated into the hockey world’s ether, but it is an idea that Elliotte Friedman poured some gasoline on during the 32 Thoughts podcast three days ago.

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.

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Artur Akhtyamov News / TheLeafsnation / August 28

Maple Leafs’ Artur Akhtyamov appears on Daily Faceoff’s Top 25 NHL-affiliated goalie prospects

You can never have enough goaltending depth throughout a National Hockey League organization. While the Toronto Maple Leafs have their goaltender of the

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Maple Leafs Fans Shouldn’t Expect Gavin McKenna to Be Alex Ovechkin

There is nothing wrong with being excited about Gavin McKenna. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t had a first-overall pick in a very long time, and McKenna arrives in Toronto with enormous expectations after being selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Luke Haymes News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 28

2026 T25U25: Luke Haymes is #13

Luke Haymes comes from the family of undrafted college free agents and has developed into a solid middle-six centre for the Marlies and a useful depth option for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / August 28

2026-27 TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings: #1 Gavin McKenna

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of six TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / August 28

Maple Leafs' forgotten prospect finally makes the jump from Russia

The Toronto Maple Leafs have never really stopped working this summer. New general manager John Chayka has been extremely busy, tinkering along the edges or completely rebuilding the Leafs' depth.

Toronto Maple Leafs 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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Four under-the-radar PTO candidates for NHL teams to consider

We’re almost into the month of September, and in the NHL, that usually means two things: training camps are around the corner, and PTO season is about to begin in earnest.

Six potential trade destinations for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck

Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?

Chris Pronger believes NHLers should have more control over their careers

Top Vezina Trophy candidates for 2026

Ranking the Western Conference's biggest winners this summer

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest winners this summer

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Blueline Age, Forward Depth & Toronto’s Biggest Upgrade

There is a different way to look at the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season. Much of the discussion has focused on whether new general manager John Chayka has improved the roster enough, particularly on defence.

Auston Matthews 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

Can the Maple Leafs win with Auston Matthews leading?

What roster spots are available at Maple Leafs’ training camp, and who might earn them?

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Alexander Nylander News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 26

Flames To Sign Alex Nylander To Professional Tryout

Alexander Nylander is set to head west. According to Puckpedia, the Flames are set to bring him into the organization on a professional tryout agreement.

Morgan Rielly News / Yardbarker / August 17

Former Maple Leafs defenseman calls out Toronto over Morgan Rielly situation

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the franchises most active this offseason, but they still have a pending issue to resolve ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.

Three chaotic Metropolitan Division storylines for 2026-27 season

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