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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Duhaime’s Grit & Boudreau’s Biggest Critique

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a very busy summer, and if there is one thing that stands out, it is that this is not the same team that finished last season.

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3 bargain free agents Maple Leafs should still have on their radar

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has put his fingerprints all over his roster heading into next season. Chayka hasn’t wasted any time since taking over for Brad Treliving, completing significant trades, adding via free agency, and ensuring the 2026-27 roster is full of new talent.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / July 24

The Sergei Bobrovsky bet, the Nick Paul trade, contemplating a Matthews-Nylander line, McKenna’s development, and other offseason notes

We wrap up the 2026 Offseason Review series with an assortment of thoughts on the Sergei Bobrovsky signing, the Leafs’ work in the trade market, Gavin McKenna’s development, possible line combinations, the average age of the Leafs’ roster, and more.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHLFanCentral / July 24

Maple Leafs’ playoff hopes questioned as former head coach makes troubling forecast

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot to prove in the 2026 season. After all, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. In case they are looking

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 24

Jack Campbell refers to his time with Maple Leafs as ‘the greatest time of my life’

Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell had nothing but nice things to say about his three-year tenure donning the Blue and White. The 2022 All-Star recently announced his retirement from hockey after a 15-year career split between the Leafs, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, and Edmonton Oilers.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23

Have the Maple Leafs Changed? That’s Not the Right Question

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t just have to look different — they have to prove that being different actually leads to a different outcome. That’s the real tension sitting underneath everything happening right now.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 23

The Maple Leafs: A House Built on a Weak Foundation

John Chayka deserves credit for moving quickly after becoming general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. In just a matter of weeks, he reshaped the defence, remade much of the forward group, and hired a coach who shares his vision of how the team should play.

Mitch Marner News / Professor Press Box / July 23

Did the Maple Leafs Protect Mitch Marner Too Much?

One of the most interesting aspects of the Mitch Marner debate is that people are no longer even arguing about the same thing. Darren Ferris says the Maple Leafs did not protect his client enough.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 23

Bruce Boudreau endorses new Maple Leafs signing Brandon Duhaime

While much of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 regular season could be classified as a failure, the offseason that has followed has given fans, players,

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

3 Maple Leafs Who Could Completely Change the Team’s Outlook in 2026-27

Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly, and Sergei Bobrovsky all have reasons to rebound in 2026-27. And if they do, the Maple Leafs could look very different from the team that disappointed last season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / July 23

Former Coach Doesn’t See Maple Leafs Making Playoffs With Current Defense

New GM John Chayka has reshaped the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster in his first few months on the job, and particularly the blue line. In comes Darren Raddysh and Emil Andrae, out goes Simon Benoit and Brandon Carlo.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 23

Maple Leafs’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency

The Toronto Maple Leafs missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year and made a lot of changes this summer. Starting at the top, John Chayka is now the general manager, and Jim Hiller is the head coach.

Mitch Marner News / TheLeafsnation / July 23

Mitch Marner’s agent Darren Ferris on Maple Leafs: ‘He was never protected by his organization’

It’s been a year since Mitch Marner demanded a sign-and-trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, and for many in the Toronto Maple Leafs ecosystem, he’s out of sight, out of mind.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Maple Leafs 'Rebuild on the Fly' Gets a New Runway

Honestly, I get why some people are cynical about the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. “Rebuild the team on the fly” sounds like something you say when you don’t want to admit you’re basically redoing everything.

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Chris Bourque News / TheLeafsnation / July 22

Toronto Marlies name Chris Bourque as assistant general manager, round out coaching staff

Chris Bourque has been appointed as assistant general manager of the Toronto Marlies, the team announced Wednesday. Bourque will also operate as head of college recruitment for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / TheLeafsnation / July 22

Revisiting Sergei Bobrovsky’s Save of the Century vs. Lightning

There are surely more professional ways to state this, but it’s impossibly cool that Sergei Bobrovsky is the starting goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 22

2025 first overall pick Matthew Schaefer on advice for Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna: ‘Just enjoy it’

Being selected first overall in the NHL Draft comes with a lot of pressure. Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs comes with a lot of pressure. Now take

Gavin Mckenna News / NHLFanCentral / July 22

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna receives advice from NHL star ahead of rookie season

Gavin McKenna has entered his rookie season with some advice from someone who has been in his place before. The New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who was last year’s No.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 21

Can the Maple Leafs Unlock the Players They Already Have?

One of the easiest things to do after a disappointing season is assume everything needs to change. A team misses the playoffs, a coach gets fired, the front office gets rebuilt, and suddenly everyone starts looking for new answers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Why the 2026 Maple Leafs could be better than anyone expects

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be in a far better spot this season than they ended up last season. The new leadership group, under GM John Chayka, has made a number of changes that could give them a chance at making the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

‘It was the greatest days of my life’: Jack Campbell on the pressure of playing in Toronto

The big narrative with playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs is that the pressure of playing in the hockey mecca of the world can be too much. However, for one Jack Campbell, he rather enjoyed playing in the bright spotlight of Toronto.

Logan Shaw News / Inside The Rink / July 21

Logan Shaw Celebrates Calder Cup with NHL Veterans

Logan Shaw, the Toronto Marlies captain, brought the Calder Cup to his home province of Nova Scotia recently. Teammate Landon Sim came along as well. Like the Stanley Cup, every player from the winning team gets a day with the Calder Cup.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

With Matthews on the clock, Chayka has gone all in with first Leafs’ offseason

It’s still hard to believe how quickly the scope of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason changed. A disastrous 2025-26 season which saw the Leafs finish with the fifth-worst record in the league created many questions for their future.

Dakota Joshua News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Joshua, Blueger & Toronto’s Surprise Duo

The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent another offseason reshaping their roster. New faces have arrived, familiar ones have moved on, and with John Chayka and Jim Hiller now leading the organization, there is a different feel around the team than there was a year ago.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / 6IX ON ICE / July 21

Managing Sergei Bobrovsky: How many games should the Toronto Maple Leafs actually start him?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have their starting goaltender in Sergei Bobrovsky, but what could his playing time look like this season to ensure the team gets the very best version of the veteran?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHLFanCentral / July 20

Former Maple Leafs Star Sends Honest Message After Leaving Toronto

After a roster change, former Toronto Maple Leafs star Nicholas Robertson shared some honest takes on playing with his new team and the one he left behind.