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Breaking down the top free agents for the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer

If the Toronto Maple Leafs want to compete next year, they are going to need a creative, successful summer. The roster, as it is, clearly doesn’t have the talent or depth to become a Stanley Cup contender, meaning trades and signings are going to have to shape a new look Leafs team to start next season.

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Reports Link Maple Leafs’ Rielly to Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have some big decisions to make over the next few weeks leading up to the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. One of the biggest decisions they will need to make is on defenceman Morgan Rielly.

Jacob Quillan News / TheLeafsnation / February 15

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Jacob Quillan fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

In the final year of his entry-level contract, 24-year-old Jacob Quillan is having a solid sophomore season in the Toronto Maple Leafs system. Playing mostly in the AHL, Quillan is putting up solid numbers for the Toronto Marlies through the first five months of this year.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / February 14

Olympic Hockey: Auston Matthews tallies assist in USA victory over Denmark

The United States remain undefeated at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic games following a 6-3 win over Denmark. The game was somewhat reminiscent to Sweden’s 5-2 win over Italy earlier in the week, with the States dominating on the shot clock but suffering from some less than stellar goaltending to keep the game tight headed into the final frame.

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Anthony Stolarz News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Stolarz Trade Could Backfire Badly on the Maple Leafs

There’s a kind of itchy impatience around Toronto right now, the sort that shows up when a season has already slipped away, but the trade deadline hasn’t quite arrived.

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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

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 14

Oilers’ Primary Target from Maple Leafs Feels Like a Misprint

There are so many reports linking the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers in trade talks that one has to assume where there is smoke, there is fire.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 14

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, OEL, Matthews & Andersen

There’s something entertaining about watching the Olympics while the Toronto Maple Leafs sit at home and wait for their players to come back in one piece.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 14

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Luke Haymes fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

Signing players out of the NCAA often goes under the radar, as many players can finish their season and join an organization quietly without receiving

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

3 Potential Maple Leafs Defense Targets to Bolster Blueline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are certainly not where they expected to be this season. They are currently seventh in the Atlantic Division standings and six points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Bobby McMann News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Insider Hints at What a Bobby McMann Extension Could Look Like

Bobby McMann is one of the more sought-after forward targets leading up to the March 6 trade deadline — that is, if the Toronto Maple Leafs decide to move him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Linked to UFA Blueliner

Welcome back to NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. This edition focuses on the Toronto Maple Leafs and one particular piece of chatter making the rounds.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 14

Maple Leafs legend Curtis Joseph touts Jordan Binnington’s confidence as a model for young goaltenders

Canada is off to a hot start in Milan at the Olympic men’s hockey tournament, with two wins in two games. Entering the tournament, the biggest question mark for Canada was the situation in between the pipes.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / February 14

Toronto Maple Leafs Set Their Asking Prices

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have all eyes on them as the trade deadline approaches. Everyone is wondering whether they’ll become sellers. It’s difficult to believe that Toronto could go from being one of the best in the Atlantic Division to the bottom in just one season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 14

Olympic Hockey: William Nylander commands Sweden into pivotal clash vs. Slovakia

William Nylander and Team Sweden are entering a pivotal clash against Slovakia, which ought to dictate the top spot in Group B standings. Nylander registered a primary assist on Sweden’s lone goal during a 4-1 loss to Finland on Friday.

William Villeneuve News / Professor Press Box / February 13

How Soon Before William Villeneuve Hits the Maple Leafs’ Defence?

A season never unfolds exactly like you plan, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are living proof. Injuries to Brandon Carlo and Chris Tanev have left the blue line a patchwork of opportunity, while shifts in the lineup and the looming trade deadline make every roster decision feel urgent.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Villeneuve, Hamilton, Knies, Cowan & Trade Irony

Some days, it feels like the Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to juggle with one hand tied behind their back. Injuries, depth issues, and a blue line held together with tape have forced the team to get creative.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / February 13

OEL: 1st for the Maple Leafs, 7th for Team Sweden

If you’re looking at Team Sweden’s blue line at the Olympics, it’s hard not to be impressed. Sweden boasts one of the deepest blue lines in Milano Cortina, blending elite offensive skill with lockdown defence.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

Ironic Maple Leafs’ Draft Success: Great Picks, No Patience

For all the chaos surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, one thing you can’t pin on the organization is poor scouting. When Toronto actually hangs onto draft picks, they tend to find real players.

Mitch Marner News / 6IX ON ICE / February 13

Why Toronto Maple Leafs fans can’t hold their grudge against Mitch Marner during the Olympics, as hard as it is

Alexa, play The Hip! The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway, and, as usual, Canadians everywhere are feeling a little extra patriotic. The Olympics are a time when all Canadians come together and cheer on our Canadian athletes, whether it’s the Winter or Summer Games. On Feb.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 12

Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Maple Leafs

With the Olympic break underway, the trade deadline is just weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We begin our look around the league with teams that have clear plans at the extremes of the standings, this time with the Maple Leafs.