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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / May 12
Maple Leafs Free Agent Targets
For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 2025-26 season was anything but pleasant. Not only did they miss the playoffs, but they were among the worst teams in the NHL.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Rumors / May 12
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews
The Toronto Maple Leafs have work to do with the new administration coming in, led by General Manager John Chayka and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations Mats Sundin.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 12
Maple Leafs Expected to Ask Star to Waive No-Movement Clause
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be one of the top teams to watch during this offseason. After a nightmare 2025-26 season that saw them finish with a 32-36-14 record and at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings, the Maple Leafs are expected to make changes to their roster this offseason.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 12
John Gruden on Artur Akhtyamov’s rising profile in the Leafs organization: “I’ve said this since day one — he reminds me a lot of Ilya Sorokin” 
After Tuesday’s practice, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed goaltender Artur Akhtyamov’s strong playoff campaign, his comfort in rotating goalies, William Villeneuve’s productive postseason, and Ben Danford’s readiness to jump into the AHL playoffs.
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.
Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / May 12
Why Maple Leafs should hold onto Matthew Knies
John Chayka and Mats Sundin have a new direction in mind for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but they should be doing whatever it takes to include Matthew Knies in their plans.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12
Could Utah Provide Toronto the Best Return Package for Auston Matthews?
If Auston Matthews does officially become available on the trade market at some point this offseason, just about every team in the NHL will call and do their due diligence on whether they could possibly land the two-time 60-goal scorer.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 12
John Chayka appears to view Matthew Knies as a long-term piece for the Maple Leafs
The new Toronto Maple Leafs management team of John Chayka and Mats Sundin have a pressure-packed offseason ahead of them. Having missed the playoffs for
Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / May 12
Pundits Suggest Blockbuster Trade Sending Maple Leafs’ Matthews to Devils
With the Toronto Maple Leafs undergoing major changes in their front office, plenty of speculation has begun to surround their team as they try to make it back to the playoffs next season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / May 12
The Marlies outrace the Rocket, but the Monsters await
I mean, there's no way to start this off without posting this again. The Marlies knocked out the Rocket in game #5 of the series and boy did Dakota Mermis (whom I originally misidentified as Luke Haymes) ever deserve that beer, though it looks like there was none left in the can, but I'm sure he had one, or more, later that evening.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 12
Auston Matthews’ injury to Gavin McKenna: Breaking down the best and worst moments of the Toronto Maple Leafs season
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ world turned upside down in the past year. This time last year, the Leafs were about to close their first-round series in the Battle of Ontario versus the Ottawa Senators.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 12
Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan believes Gavin McKenna has the swagger to handle pressure in Toronto
As the Toronto Maple Leafs won the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the team is now conducting scouting meetings. Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is widely presumed to be the favourite.
Shane Doan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 11
Shane Doan, Maple Leafs Mutually Part Ways
The Toronto Maple Leafs have mutually parted ways with special assistant Shane Doan per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Doan’s contract in Toronto was set to expire on June 30.
Ben Danford News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Maple Leafs’ Top Prospect Ben Danford to Join Toronto Marlies of AHL
The Toronto Marlies are getting a pretty important boost on the blue line at the right time. According to numerous reports, Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford has officially joined the Marlies following the end of his Ontario Hockey League season with the Brantford Bulldogs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 11
Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Doan, Chayka & Matthews Tension
There’s a lot of noise around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. As usual, this is kind of a “sort it out in plain language” moment. Not deep dives, just three things that keep popping up and actually matter a bit if you zoom out.
Steven Lorentz News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Steven Lorentz Has Been the Maple Leafs’ Most Valuable Contract
Every team has players who get all the attention: the stars, the scorers, the names on the billboards. But if you spend enough time watching hockey games, you start to realize that good teams are often held together by another kind of player entirely.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Shane Doan & Maple Leafs Officially Part Ways
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Shane Doan, who served as a special advisor, have officially agreed to part ways. This news has been rumoured to be happening after John Chayka was hired as the team’s new GM.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Maple Leafs Part Ways with Front Office Executive
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been a staple in the Stanley Cup Playoffs over the past decade, but following the departure of Mitch Marner, the team struggled mightily in 2025-26.
Shane Doan News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11
Maple Leafs and Shane Doan Part Ways: Canucks Next Stop?
According to reports, including one from NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Shane Doan and the Toronto Maple Leafs have parted ways. LeBrun notes, “His deal was expiring June 30.
Shane Doan News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Shane Doan, Maple Leafs part ways
Shane Doan’s options are wide open. On Monday, TSN’s Pierre Lebrun reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs parted ways with the former Arizona Coyotes superstar, who had served as a special advisor to the general manager under former GM Brad Treliving.
Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / May 11
Maple Leafs assign Ben Danford to Toronto Marlies as playoff run continues
On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they assigned 2024 first-round draft pick Ben Danford to their American Hockey League Affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. Danford’s junior hockey career came to a close following the Hamilton Bulldogs’ Game 7 loss against the Barrie Colts during the Ontario League Eastern Conference Final.
Gavin Mckenna News / 6IX ON ICE / May 11
Should the Toronto Maple Leafs take Gavin McKenna or trade the first overall pick?
A miracle has happened for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They have won the NHL Draft Lottery, securing the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Star forward Gavin McKenna headlines this draft with solid players like Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, and Caleb Malhotra following him.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 9
Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a forgettable 2025-26 season. After nearly a year of ups and downs, injuries, and many losses, things finally seem to be starting to take a positive turn for the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 7
New Maple Leafs GM John Chayka 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs got to work in recent days, and after hiring a new general manager and a hockey operations advisor, it remains to be determined who will be the coach for next season.
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