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What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Auston Matthews?

Auston Matthews was named the 26th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history on August 14, 2024, marking the next phase of his career. Matthews entered the 2024-25 campaign with stratospheric expectations attached to him, coming off a 69-goal campaign where he established himself as the best scorer alive.

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Why Can’t the Maple Leafs Flip the Switch When It Matters Most?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are loaded with talent. They make the playoffs. But after nine years with Auston Matthews wearing the blue and white, they still can’t turn that talent into playoff triumphs when it matters most.

Roberto Luongo News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

How Drafting Roberto Luongo Could’ve Changed 25 Years of Maple Leafs History

In hockey, it’s often the moves you don’t make that come back to haunt you. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of those sliding-door moments came at the 1997 NHL Draft.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 21

2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #8 Miroslav Holinka

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 21

Auston Matthews feels good about Maple Leafs’ new additions ahead of upcoming season

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is excited about the new additions to the team as well as the upcoming campaign. It was a busy offseason for general manager Brad Treliving, who shook up the nucleus of the roster through trades and extensions.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 21

Breaking down the Toronto Maple Leafs roster by agent

The Toronto Maple Leafs roster is fairly set for the 2025–26 season. With a new CBA about to come into effect and a higher emphasis being placed on contract negotiations and terms, knowing which agents represent which players is important information.

Cade Webber News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 21

2025 T25U25: Cade Webber is #18

Webber has never been a prospect that has gotten a lot of attention. He's tall as all hell, arguably still kinda skinny given his height, a very strong skater combined with that size and reach, and you have a defenseman who has earned a reputation for being strong defensively.

Jani Hakanpaa News / Breakaway on SI / August 21

Former Maple Leafs Defenseman Eyes NHL Return

Last year was a year to forget for former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa. The Finnish-born defender played just two games in his first and only season with Toronto.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 20

‘We’ll obviously miss him’: Matthews discusses Marner’s departure from Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews spoke on the departure of his longtime teammate Mitch Marner on Wednesday, nearly two months after the former Toronto Maple Leaf was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / August 20

Maple Leafs Fans Furious After Shocking Opening Night Ticket Prices Release

Toronto Maple Leafs fans are furious after seeing some of the sky-high ticket prices for what it will cost them to get inside Scotiabank Arena this year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Maple Leafs Front Office Slammed in Latest NHL Rankings

Toronto Maple Leafs fans have grown increasingly frustrated with their team’s front office, and The Athletic’s recent NHL management rankings paint a problematic picture.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Sporting News / August 20

Maple Leafs analyst expects major bounce back for Auston Matthews in 2025-26

Toronto Maple Leafs analyst Spencer Lazary is predicting that Auston Matthews will get back to scoring 60 goals next season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Was Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz Snubbed by USA Hockey?

The orientation camp rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics are starting to be released. Canada released their camp invitations earlier in the month, while the U.S.

Matt Benning News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

Former Oiler Trying to Earn NHL Spot with Maple Leafs, Trade Likely?

Veteran defenseman Matt Benning, who spent four seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, is looking to make an NHL comeback. Heading into his 10th NHL season, he’s lost some steam in terms of making a regular impact, something he’s hoping to change.

NHL News / Sporting News / August 20

Maple Leafs pitched to acquire top-six winger in trade with Penguins

Tristin McKinstry of Heavy Sports has proposed a trade sending Penguins winger Bryan Rust to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / August 20

Morgan Rielly lands 22nd in B/R Open Ice’s ranking of each team’s best defenceman

Still one month out from training camp, the joy of summer lists and rankings continues. On Monday, Bleacher Report’s Adam Gretz put together a ranking of every team’s top defenceman heading into the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 20

Toronto Maple Leafs Milestones: Player records to watch this season

For a team with such a storied history, the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t actually have very good player records. They’ve never had that game-breaking superstar that puts the team’s scoring record out of reach.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Maple Leafs News and Rumours: Matthews’ Leadership, Knies’ Fire & More Grit Needed

For all the hype and high expectations surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs, the same questions keep circling back to leadership and whether this team has the right mix to overcome its hump.

William Villeneuve News / TheLeafsnation / August 20

2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #9 William Villeneuve

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18

Maple Leafs’ Bubble Forwards Could Make 2025-26 Impact or Be Traded

As training camp approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a quietly competitive group of forwards hoping to carve out bigger roles. These aren’t the usual headliners—these are the “bubble” players who have shown flashes of skill but haven’t yet secured consistent NHL time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 18

Toronto Maple Leafs: Expiring contracts heading into next season

With a new season on the horizon, there has been time for fans to recharge. The summer melts away quickly, and there are new faces and new realities facing the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / August 18

Former Maple Leafs Forward Tragically Passes Away

Former Maple Leafs forward Mark Kirton has tragically passed away after his courageous battle with ALS, after also spending many seasons with the Canucks.

Nick Robertson News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Maple Leafs Could Trade Nick Robertson to Bolster Roster

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the more interesting teams across the NHL, and their offseason has been a little curious. Toronto lost star Mitch Marner to free agency, and while the front office has brought in some pieces to help replace his production, they remain a lesser team.

Jani Hakanpaa News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16

Ex-Leaf Jani Hakanpaa Eyes Comeback, Attracting NHL Interest

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa is ready to return to the NHL after a challenging 2024-25 season. Originally signed last summer, his contract faced delays due to a serious knee injury that threatened his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / August 16

What Would a Tough Maple Leafs Team Look Like?

For all their skill and speed, the Toronto Maple Leafs have long been criticized for lacking one key ingredient: toughness. And not just the kind you see on the scoresheet—hits or penalty minutes—but the mental toughness that separates good teams from great ones.