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What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for David Kampf?

David Kampf starting the 2025-26 season as a Toronto Maple Leaf doesn’t seem like a popular idea and as such the notion of a successful season for David Kampf is one that he doesn’t play in a Maple Leafs uniform.

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Are the Maple Leafs Preparing for a Big Move Before the Season?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to open training camp with $1.9 million in cap space, a full 23-man roster, and a forward group reshaped by the departures and arrivals of key players.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Forward Preview

Now that we’ve officially entered the month of September, that means hockey returns this month. As we slowly inch closer to the start of the 2025-26 NHL training camp, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a ton of roster decisions to make.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 4

Matthews, Nylander finish in top 15 of Daily Faceoff’s NHL forward rankings

Nearing the end of summer rankings season, Daily Faceoff’s Paul Pidutti is doing one last deep dive into the top players in the NHL, using a methodology he calls the High Noon system.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 4

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Europe and NCAA

After previewing the CHL prospects earlier in the week, now I'm taking a look at previewing this coming season for Toronto's prospects playing in Europe or in the NCAA.

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Former Maple Leafs Player Calls Out Mitch Marner’s ‘Sympathy’ Strategy After Toronto Exit

Former Toronto Maple Leafs player Jay Rosehill has come out swinging against Mitch Marner following the winger’s first public appearance as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

7 Marlies Players to Watch for 2025-26 Season

Last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs had a number of players playing for the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League that was worth keeping an eye on.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 4

Scott Laughton has enjoyed living out his childhood dream with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton feels that he has settled in with his new team, enjoying all that comes with being a part of his childhood club.

Henry Thrun News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 4

2025 T25U25: Henry Thrun is tied at #7

Henry Thrun has suddenly appeared on the Leafs like an unexpected half-brother on a soap opera. How's he going to fit into the family? We're going to have to start back at the beginning to get to know him.

Dennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / September 4

Dennis Hildeby has golden opportunity to become NHL regular

Dennis Hildeby was extended for three more seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now, it’s time to make it count. The 6-foot-7 netminder is just 24 years

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 3

Maple Leafs rumors: The 2 Toronto forwards available for trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won just two playoff series since signing John Tavares to a historic contract in 2018. What was supposed to start a competitive run started a disappointing stretch of early playoff exits.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Maple Leafs’ 5 Worst Trades of the Past Decade

Tyson Barrie recently announced his retirement from the NHL after 14 seasons and 822 career games, many as an effective offensive defenceman and occasional power-play quarterback.

Dennis Hildeby News / Trade Talk Sports / September 3

3 Reasons the Maple Leafs Re-Signed Dennis Hildeby

The Toronto Maple Leafs locked up their last restricted free agent this week, inking goaltender Dennis Hildeby to a three-year extension. The deal carries an $841,667 average annual value, with the first two seasons structured as two-way and the final year shifting to a one-way contract.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 3

Brad Treliving believes there’s lots of opportunity for Maple Leafs following Marner’s departure

Surprise, surprise. It’s been two months since Mitch Marner was dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights following the expiration of his contract, and he’s still very much in the headlines.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 3

Bold Toronto Maple Leafs predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

Death, taxes, and the Toronto Maple Leafs crashing and burning in the playoffs. The good news for the franchise is that they’ve cleared the first-round hump by advancing in two of the past three years, but the bad news is that they haven’t been able to progress any further.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 3

10 things September should reveal about the Maple Leafs

We’re a month away from the regular season, but September is shaping up to be an important period for a revamped Toronto Maple Leafs team. The Core Four Era is officially over, as Auston Matthews and William Nylander look to propel the Leafs towards a deep and sustained playoff run, while incorporating new pieces into their forward corps.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies, Robertson & Berube’s Challenge

As training camp approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at a crossroads. The core remains intact, but questions surrounding how to fill the top six, who deserves a real opportunity to prove themselves, and whether the defensive system can evolve still need to be addressed.

Anthony Stolarz News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Maple Leafs, Anthony Stolarz holding extension talks

The Leafs have opened extension discussions with goaltender Anthony Stolarz, general manager Brad Treliving tells Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. He divulged that those talks have been ongoing “for some time” and that they’ve explored multiple options, presumably those with varying term.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Stolarz Situation Heating Up With Maple Leafs After Hildeby Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs are working to keep one of their key pieces beyond this season, with general manager Brad Treliving confirming ongoing talks to re-sign pending unrestricted free agent goaltender Anthony Stolarz.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / September 3

Maple Leafs Working on Key Contract Extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have no choice but to enter the 2025-26 NHL season with a noticeably different identity. After nine seasons with the Maple Leafs, star forward Mitch Marner departed Toronto for the Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Leafs GM speaks out in wake of Mitch Marner's safety concerns

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving speaks out in wake of Mitch Marner's safety concerns

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has weighed in on the recent conversation surrounding his team’s former star winger Mitch Marner.

Maple Leafs sign young goaltender to three-year deal

Changes to NHL's LTIR to take effect in 2025-26, other CBA changes moved up

Projecting potential bounce-back players for 2025-26 NHL season

Cruise Ship? Banff? Seven fun locations for future NHL Drafts

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Toronto Not Done Yet: Leafs Dangle D-Man for Target Top-Six Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason makeover isn’t necessarily over yet. After dealing Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade for Nicolas Roy, then adding Mattias Maccelli and Dakota Joshua, the team is still eyeing another major piece for its forward group.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / September 2

Toronto Maple Leafs: Who could be traded in 2025–26?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are gearing up for the start of the 2025–26 NHL season, starting a new era. The Leafs are no longer a team of the core four and are most likely entering the season with the current roster they have.

Nick Robertson News / 6IX ON ICE / August 31

Why Nick Robertson deserves a top-six spot on the Toronto Maple Leafs

There are two spots in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top-six that aren’t filled: A winger beside Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, and a winger beside John Tavares and William Nylander.