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The case for Maple Leafs promoting internal GM candidates

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley said his next hire will be the most important decision he makes during his tenure. As the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired an outside search firm, the process is underway to find the next president of hockey operations and/or general manager.

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Leafs lineup news: Ekman-Larsson returns to practice, Haymes called up from Marlies

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson returned to practice after missing Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings due to injury. Ekman-Larsson has recorded eight goals and 38 points in 73 games for the Maple Leafs.

Luke Haymes News / TheLeafsnation / April 7

Maple Leafs recall forward Luke Haymes from AHL’s Toronto Marlies on emergency basis

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled forward Luke Haymes from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) on emergency basis, the team announced on Tuesday morning.

Luke Haymes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Maple Leafs Recall Luke Haymes

The Maple Leafs announced that they’ve recalled forward Luke Haymes from AHL Toronto on an emergency basis. The 22-year-old could be an option to make his NHL debut tomorrow against the Capitals.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7

Toronto Maple Leafs’ GM Search Firm Choice Drawing Concern

According to Sportsnet’s Luke Fox, “Hearing Maple Leafs using Neil Glasberg and PBI Sports to search for Leafs new head of hockey operations. PBI was used to find execs in Vancouver, Anaheim, and Philadelphia.” This is an intriguing choice, Frank Seravalli hints, who penned a 2023 piece about a conflict-of-interest issue with the firm.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Simplistic Thinking Won’t Fix the Maple Leafs — Here’s What Might

Over the past nine seasons or so, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been led either by a group that valued analytics — as in Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan — or by something closer to old-school, gut-feel hockey thinking under Brad Treliving and coach Craig Berube.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Maple Leafs’ Holinka Reaching Hidden Gem Territory With Playoff Performance

The Canadian Hockey League playoffs are well underway across the country. With a rough season coming to an end for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s a great opportunity to see some of the team’s top prospects in action.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 7

Toronto Maple Leafs Coaching Candidates: Who should replace Craig Berube?

With this disastrous season almost at its end, the Toronto Maple Leafs need to have a long look in the mirror. Everything about this franchise needs to be reviewed after this waste of a season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Penguins Emerging as Destination for Matthews or Nylander

The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering a fascinating crossroads as the organization balances its aging core with the need to build toward the future. With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin still leading the way, the window to contend hasn’t fully closed — but it’s narrowing.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 7

Craig Button believes new general manager’s alignment with Auston Matthews will be ‘driver’ of GM search

The Toronto Maple Leafs have five more regular-season games remaining during the 2025-26 regular season, before all eyes shift to one of the most important

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 7

The case for Manny Malhotra to be next head coach of Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are about to undergo an overhaul of the organization in the wake of a disastrous season that has resulted in them missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Chris Pronger News / Professor Press Box / April 7

Chris Pronger Feels Like More of the Same for the Maple Leafs

Reviewing the seasons that Craig Berube and Brad Treliving worked together on the Toronto Maple Leafs, a case can be made that they pretty much built the Maple Leafs in their own image.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

Reactionary Coaching Move Could Cost Maple Leafs a Good GM

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be watching the NHL coaching market thin out, but that doesn’t mean they should rush into a decision. That was the topic of discussion between Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne, who debated how quickly Toronto needs to act as names start coming off the board.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Search

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re nearing the end of the regular season for the 2025-26 campaign. However, we’ve seen some stunning dismissals in the last few weeks.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

Maple Leafs Need Two Hires to Solve Their Failure Modes

The purpose of this post is simple. I want to explain why the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t just need one high-level front-office hire. They need two complementary executives.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

Could Pittsburgh Be a Landing Spot for Auston Matthews or William Nylander?

The core of the Toronto Maple Leafs has seemed to come under question every year they fall short in the playoffs, so missing the postseason altogether in 2025–26 has only increased the chatter around the potential for major change.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 6

Retooling the Maple Leafs through free agency won’t be easy

The season is essentially over for the Toronto Maple Leafs so why can’t we start talking now about how to fix the team and who will be the right personnel to bring in?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 6

Toronto Marlies sign prospects Tyler Hopkins, Harry Nansi to amateur tryouts

On Monday morning, the Toronto Marlies announced that they signed forwards Tyler Hopkins and Harry Nansi to amateur tryouts for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Both of these forwards were selected during the 2025 National Hockey League Entry Draft out of the Ontario Hockey League.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 6

Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Roster Notes, OEL’s Injury & More

It is a strange feeling around the city of Toronto this week as the Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for three games that technically only matter for draft lottery position.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

Popular Targets Slip Away, Maple Leafs Eye Shocking GM Candidate

The Toronto Maple Leafs are continuing their search for direction, both behind the bench and in the front office, but some high-profile options are no longer available, and the Maple Leafs might have been considering a different path regardless.

Brad Treliving News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Brad Treliving was never a good fit with the Maple Leafs

Last week, news broke that the Maple Leafs had relieved general manager Brad Treliving of his duties, ending an underwhelming tenure with the team that never made sense from the day he was hired in late May 2023.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 24

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 5

Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job

A surprising name has emerged in recent hours as a possible successor to Brad Treliving as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs: Sunny Mehta, an assistant general manager with the Florida Panthers.

Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies shares 'weird' experience after loss to Kings

Maple Leafs forward receives blunt assessment from HC Craig Berube

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 4

Maple Leafs HC makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially been eliminated from the NHL playoffs this season, and their final six games can be used as a testing ground. That is at least what the head coach Craig Berube's latest roster move suggests.

Craig Berube calls on three Maple Leafs veterans to step up

Leafs’ next GM will have big roster decisions to make

What does a retool look like for the Maple Leafs?

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 4

Leafs’ next GM will have big roster decisions to make

Change is certainly afoot in Leafs land. With the Toronto Maple Leafs poised to miss the postseason for the first time since 2016, MLSE president Keith Pelley fired general manager Brad Treliving on March 30th.