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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

5 Maple Leafs Prospects Flying Under the Radar in 2025-26

With the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect pool not being strong as it was last year, all eyes are still going to be on Easton Cowan, Ben Danford and even Noah Chadwick as they’re the top names in the system.

Matthew Hlacar News / TheLeafsnation / July 29

New Maple Leafs draftee Matthew Hlacar talks relief of getting picked

Through the long, hot days of summer, the absence of hockey is really beginning to set in for fans of the game. But for this year’s crop of draftees, it’s been a July of celebration, hard work, and reflection.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / SwimSwam / July 29

Victor Johansson Shatters His Own Swedish National Record with 7:44.81 800 Free

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / July 28

Maple Leafs Rumoured to Be Targeting Star Centre From Conference Rival

The Maple Leafs are in need of a major upgrade in their top-six, and now Jay Rosehill has noted Rangers' Vincent Trocheck as a trade candidate for Brad Treliving.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Rethinking the Maple Leafs After Marner

This offseason has brought significant changes, not just for the Toronto Maple Leafs but for how we think about building a championship team. Mitch Marner—homegrown, skilled, and a face of the franchise—is now a Vegas Golden Knight.

Auston Matthews News / Trade Talk Sports / July 28

Life Without Mitch: What’s Next for Auston Matthews?

What will life look like for Auston Matthews without Mitch Marner? That’s the central question as the Toronto Maple Leafs enter a new era—one where the long-standing partnership between two of the team’s most recognizable stars is finally over.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / July 28

Analyzing the worst trade in Toronto Maple Leafs history

In the 2005 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected goaltender Tuukka Rask as the 21st overall selection. On June 26, 2006, then-Toronto general manager John Ferguson traded the rights to Tuukka Rask, who had yet to play a single NHL game, to the Boston Bruins for goaltender Andrew Raycroft.

Ben Danford News / House of Hockey / July 28

Maple Leafs Top Prospect Shatters Expectations at World Junior Showcase

The World Junior Summer Showcase is in full swing, and Maple Leafs top prospect Ben Danford is shattering expectations, truly proving how good of a player he can be.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies Makes His Feelings Clear About Upcoming Mitch Marner Showdown

Mitch Marner’s departure to the Vegas Golden Knights didn’t just shake up the Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward corps, but also set the stage for a highly anticipated matchup between Marner and his former teammates next season.

Matthew Knies News / Athlon Sports / July 28

‘That’d Be Pretty Surreal’: Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies on Dream Opportunity

Coming off signing a contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, forward Matthew Knies has his eyes on the next big challenge on his horizon. Knies had a breakout 2024-25 season, recording 29 goals and 29 assists in 78 games, then adding five more goals in the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 28

TLN fan survey part 2: Maple Leafs’ current and future states

Previously we took a look at some of the responses from the TLN fan survey in relation to what has been done in the offseason and what still might make sense to do in the offseason.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 27

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz steal overtime win vs. Devils

Auston Matthews’ overtime winner against the New Jersey Devils on December 10 was pretty nasty, but the goal itself wasn’t really why this marks as one of the top goals of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

How the Maple Leafs Played the Long Game to Quietly Rewire Their Roster

As July winds down, the Toronto Maple Leafs look less like a team chasing headlines and more like one quietly reworking its foundation. This summer hasn’t brought blockbuster trades or high-priced free agents, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been meaningful.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / July 27

Eleven Toronto Maple Leafs players or prospects who could have breakout seasons

With most of the offseason’s action already in the rearview, a clearer shape of the league is coming into focus. This much is true for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who still harbour ambitions of adding a top-six forward.

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NHL News / House of Hockey / July 27

Longtime Maple Leafs Defenseman in Serious Contract Dispute With His New Team

The longtime former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Conor Timmins is in a serious contract dispute with his new team, the Buffalo Sabres. Nobody appears happy to stay with the Buffalo Sabres organization.

Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / July 27

Brad Treliving, Maple Leafs will need to get creative on trade market

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving continues to look for ways to upgrade his roster heading into next season, and if it’s via the trade route, Treliving will have to lean heavily on his creativity to make a significant move.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Maple Leafs Linked With All-Star in Potential Move

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for different ways to improve the roster, one area where the team needs help is depth. This could see Toronto's front office explore multiple options to bring more talent to the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 26

The projected cost of Maple Leafs contract extensions and how they could play out

History teaches us a great many things. In relation to this post, history has taught us that procrastination from the Toronto Maple Leafs when it comes to contract extensions rarely works out.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 26