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What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Matthew Knies?

Matthew Knies underwent a true breakout season, emerging as a bonafide power forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Knies is now the bridge between the team’s win-now window and its future, after signing a six-year extension worth $7.75 million in June.

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4 Maple Leafs who will be X-Factors in 2025-26

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to have a very different look and feel to their hockey club next season, and it’s going to be interesting to see who emerges as the x-factors on their roster.

William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / August 23

William Nylander Finds Positives on Maple Leafs’ Playoff Loss to Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs once again saw their playoff hopes dashed in the second round, this time in a seven-game series against the eventual—and now back-to-back—Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Tyler Hopkins News / TheLeafsnation / August 23

2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #6 Tyler Hopkins

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 / Breakaway on SI / August 23

Maple Leafs Forward Motivated to Make Olympic Roster

No doubt, representing your country on the world stage as an athlete has to be one of the most fulfilling highlights in one's career, especially if that means wearing the colours of the Star-Spangled Banner as a hockey player in the 2026 Winter Olympics hosted in Milano Cortina, Italy, next February.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Maple Leafs teammate sets the record straight on Mitch Marner drama

Winger Mitch Marner was wrapped up in drama and rumors for the bulk of his final years with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Auston Matthews opens up about Mitch Marner's departure from Maple Leafs

NHL players with the most to prove for 2025-26 season

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

20 athletes who struck it rich in retirement

Superstars in the four major sports tend to make a fortune. If you're one of the best of the best, you should be set for life. However, many athletes haven't stopped there, and in fact they have made their real fortunes after their careers have ended.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 22

William Nylander disputes notion that Mitch Marner thought about leaving Maple Leafs last season

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander didn’t see former teammate Mitch Marner have his eyes set on leaving the team last season. The saga surrounding

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

Maple Leafs & Matthews Remain Focused Without Marner

On Wednesday, prior to his appearance at Hockey Night in Brampton, Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain Auston Matthews spoke for the first time publicly regarding the departure of former teammate Mitch Marner who was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this offseason.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 22

Nylander Sets Record Straight on Troubling Marner Trade Rumor

William Nylander is putting an end to speculation that Mitch Marner had already decided to leave the Toronto Maple Leafs midway through the 2024-25 season.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / TheLeafsnation / August 22

2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #7 Tinus Luc Koblar

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.

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The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

The '2024 NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 22

Retrospective: Toronto Maple Leafs of the 1980s

If measured by decades, the 1980s represent what might be the lowest point in Leafs history. The 1970s saw the Leafs go without a Stanley Cup, but the 1980s saw the team fail to finish a season with more wins than losses.

NHL News / Sporting News / August 22

Maple Leafs analyst would swap star defensemen with Penguins "all day"

Maple Leafs analyst Jay Rosehill is all for a potential trade to acquire Erik Karlsson from the Penguins in exchange for Morgan Rielly and Nick Robertson.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 22

Maple Leafs land 24th in Daily Faceoff’s NHL prospect pool ranking

We are just about a month away from preseason action, where fans will get a glimpse at future stars who will take the ice for a shot at cracking their team’s roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Kotkaniemi Hire, Stolarz’s 'Snub' & Domi’s Challenge

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to give fans plenty to talk about as training camp creeps closer. While the roster remains largely set, the front office has been busy making tweaks, and questions about depth and consistency are never far from the surface.

William Villeneuve News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 22

2025 T25U25: William Villeneuve is #17

The majority of offseason business happens within a very short couple of weeks. Re-signing or not qualifying players, running the draft, making trades, signing free agents, and then trading to try and fix everything up after.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 22

Maple Leafs rank 24th in The Athletic’s front office confidence survey

The Toronto Maple Leafs were placed 24th in The Athletic’s annual front office confidence rankings ahead of the 2025-26 season. Their ranking is the best it has been in the Brad Treliving era so far, with a six-spot improvement from last year, when they placed 30th, and their 2023 placement of 27th.

Anthony Stolarz News / Trade Talk Sports / August 21

Get Real: Stolarz Missing Olympic Camp Is Not a Snub

The U.S. orientation camp roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics sparked its usual round of debates. Names like Tage Thompson, Alex DeBrincat, and Thatcher Demko being left off got plenty of attention.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

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.

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.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 21

Auston Matthews opens up about Mitch Marner's departure from Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews spoke on the departure of his longtime teammate Mitch Marner.

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

NHL players with the most to prove for 2025-26 season

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

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.

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.

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.