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The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into another long offseason with questions about the roster, but underneath all that noise, something encouraging is happening.

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Domi Out Indefinitely Due to Complications From Offseason Surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that forward Max Domi is sidelined indefinitely after complications from offseason surgery. In a statement earlier this morning from the Maple Leafs, they announced he will be re-evaluated at the start of training camp.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

NHL Rumors: Matthews Message, MacKinnon and Domi Injury, Oilers Waiting

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the focus shifts across several major storylines involving the Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest star, along with an unexpected injury setback in their forward group.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Report: Leafs’ Matthews had ‘positive meeting’ with Chayka, Sundin over Zoom

The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking steps to help Auston Matthews return to his best for the 2026-27 season, even as rumors swirl around his potential future

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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 / Field Level Media / May 25

Leafs F Max Domi dealing with surgery 'complications'

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is out indefinitely due to complications from an offseason surgery, the team announced Monday. Domi, 31, will continue working with the Maple Leafs' medical staff and will be re-evaluated at the start of training camp.

Max Domi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Max Domi out indefinitely after offseason surgery

According to a team announcement, Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for an undisclosed injury he suffered this past season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 25

Auston Matthews reportedly held positive meeting with Leafs’ John Chayka, Mats Sundin over Zoom

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews met with general manager John Chayka and senior executive advisor to hockey operations Mats Sundin over Zoom last week, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Matthews gives Maple Leafs best possible news during Zoom meeting

According to a recent report by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs have not had an opportunity for an in-person meeting, but that doesn’t mean messaging hasn’t been relayed that will put the Maple Leafs at ease.

Max Domi News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Leafs’ Domi out indefinitely ‘due to complications arising’ from offseason surgery

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that forward Max Domi will be out indefinitely due to complications arising from an offseason surgery. According to a statement released by the team, Domi had been undergoing surgery to address an issue he had been playing through during the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Maple Leafs’ Max Domi Sidelined After Complications from Offseason Surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi will miss the start of the 2026-27 season after undergoing offseason surgery to repair an injury he played through during the 2025-26 campaign.

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Max Domi News / TheLeafsnation / May 25

Maple Leafs’ Max Domi undergoes offseason surgery, will be re-evaluated at training camp

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi underwent offseason surgery and will be re-evaluated at the start of training camp, the team confirmed Monday. Domi is out indefinitely, due to complications arising from the procedure.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 25

Easton Cowan scores late in Game 5, Marlies advance to AHL’s Eastern Conference Finals

The Toronto Marlies are moving on to the American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Cleveland Monsters 3-2 in Game 5 of the North Division Finals.

Easton Cowan News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 24

Easton Cowan scores dramatic late winner, Toronto Marlies roar back in final five minutes to clinch series victory in Cleveland

“I thought we came out with the right mindset. The resilience of our group — to bend, but not break — is such a credit to our guys, with the way they handle themselves when our backs are against the wall.” – John Gruden “We’re never out of the fight.” – Vinni Lettieri.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 24

Marlies Move on to AHL Eastern Conference Final Series

The Toronto Marlies are heading to the AHL Eastern Conference Final, and they did it in the most chaotic, last-second way possible. Easton Cowan played the hero in the final moments against the Cleveland Monsters.

Craig Berube News / Ball Exclusives / May 24

Craig Berube’s tenure in Toronto is a cautionary tale for the Oilers

This week, Elliotte Friedman announced that the Oilers received permission to speak with Craig Berube. His time in Toronto shows why a team like Edmonton should avoid Berube.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 24

What If the Maple Leafs' Problem Isn’t Pressure?

This post comes from spending time reading through fan conversations on Facebook pages and comment threads. I’m not looking at the hot takes on TV panels, but the raw, unfiltered reactions from people who live and breathe this team every night.