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Marlies MVP Race Takes Shape: Lettieri, Akhtyamov, Villeneuve in Tight Battle

The Jack E. Butterfield Trophy is awarded to the American Hockey League (AHL) playoff MVP. It’s one of those awards that usually looks obvious in hindsight.

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John Gruden on Marlies captain Logan Shaw scoring the OT winner in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Final: “He is our pulse. He is the heartbeat of this team.”

Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team’s 5-4 overtime win over the Chicago Wolves in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Final. On the team overcoming a slow start: Obviously, on the first two shifts, they came out ready to go.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / June 14

AHL Calder Cup Recap: Shaw Scores in Overtime, Gives Marlies 2-0 Series Lead

The Toronto Marlies and Chicago Wolves met today for game two of the Calder Cup Finals. The Marlies took game one 4-2. The Marlies had Artur Akhtyamov in net, bringing in a 12-6 record with a 2.12 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage, and a shutout.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / June 14

Toronto Maple Leafs Coaching Notes, and Buffalo 2.0 in Detroit

Overdrive: Darren Dreger said that Dallas Eakins is one of the finalists for the Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching positions. @Nylanderthews: Dreger mentions on Overdrive that Patrick Roy and Joe Pavelski are still in the mix.

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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

How many of the players to score the most goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Growth, Danford’s Rise & Gruden as Head Coach?

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be searching for a new head coach and preparing for an important offseason, but some of the most encouraging developments in the organization are happening a level below the NHL.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

The 2026 NHL 'Do Not Draft' List

We are now under two weeks away from the Toronto Maple Leafs being on the clock with the first-overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. With that, it’s time to release our annual “Do Not Draft” list.

Dylan Larkin News / 6IX ON ICE / June 14

Why Dylan Larkin should consider expanding his trade request list to include the Toronto Maple Leafs

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin could be on the move, and he should consider increasing his trade list to include the Toronto Maple Leafs. It’s

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 14

The Leafs Nation’s staff roundtable: 2026 NHL Draft primer

The 2026 NHL Draft is fast approaching, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have plenty of things that need to be done in the lead-up to them making the first overall pick.

Gavin Mckenna News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 14

Weighing the Maple Leafs’ first-overall pick debate: Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, and the wildcards

The NHL Combine is over, the Stanley Cup Final is reaching its conclusion, and the 2026-27 calendar is set to begin with the NHL Draft and free agency.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / Pension Plan Puppets / June 14

2026 NHL Draft Profile: Rudolfs Berzkalns

What if Tinus Luc Koblar, but Latvian? I'm tired. This is all the introduction you get. Subscribe Position: Left-shot centre League(s): USHL Height: 6'4"

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 14

Why Maple Leafs should pursue Matias Vanhanen with 2nd-round pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs went from having a bleak looking draft to having, well, the opposite. The fact that they managed to turn the worst season of the Auston Matthews era into the first-overall pick with a future star projected to go at the top is doing a lot of heavy lifting here.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 14

Professor’s Cup of Coffee: When a Maple Leafs Injury Becomes a Roster Fix

There’s something about my early morning hockey reading that makes certain patterns stand out a little more clearly than they do in the middle of a season.

Vinni Lettieri News / Professor Press Box / June 13

Lettieri Powers Marlies Past Wolves in Game 1, but Series Feels Wide Open

The Toronto Marlies took the first step toward a Calder Cup championship Friday night, defeating the Chicago Wolves 4–2 on the road in Game 1 of the AHL Finals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 13

Why Every Maple Leafs Trade Idea Hits the Same Wall

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be in the market for center depth this offseason, and that much feels obvious. Even with high-end talent already in place, there’s a growing sense that they still need another middle-six or top-nine pivot to round out the roster and stabilize the lineup for a real playoff push.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

3 Teams Were Hoping Auston Matthews Would Bolt — Now What?

For a few months this spring, three NHL franchises were watching Toronto’s chaos very carefully — and quietly hoping it would spill over into something bigger.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Gavin McKenna: Is He the Right Player for Toronto’s Pressure?

Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs isn’t just about putting up points. It’s about living in the pressure cooker every single day and actually smiling while you’re in it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna’s Fit, Lettieri, Danford, Paré & the Marlies’ Identity

There’s a version of the Toronto Maple Leafs conversation that is always about what is happening now. This includes contracts, salary cap space, playoff exits, and roster decisions that hang over the organization like weather systems.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Mitch Marner Left Toronto, But Maple Leafs Fans Haven’t Let Go

There’s a strange thing happening around ex-Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner right now, and it has very little to do with his actual production.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 13

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs swap Morgan Rielly for Darnell Nurse?

It was reported last week by Sportsnet’s Mark Spector that the Oilers organization was planning to have discussions with defenceman Darnell Nurse regarding his future with the franchise.

Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / June 13

Ben Danford scores first professional goal, Marlies take Game 1 of Calder Cup Final

The Toronto Marlies claimed the first game of the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Finals on the road, defeating the Chicago Wolves 4-2 on Friday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 13

Maple Leafs must address lack of centre depth this offseason

Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka will want to put his fingerprints on Toronto’s roster this offseason, and while he’s going to be focused on revamping the blueline, adding centre depth should also be very high on his priority list.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto won’t ask Morgan Rielly for trade list

There is considerable speculation about the future of longtime veteran defenseman Morgan Rielly with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 due to a woefully inconsistent 2025-26 campaign marked by numerous injuries and offensive struggles.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 12

Is Joe Pavelski a good option for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next head coach?

Earlier in the offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs fired their head coach, Craig Berube. After missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, the Leafs decided it was time to clean house.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 12

Five NHL buyout candidates to watch when 2026 window opens

The 2025-26 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights is well on its way to establishing itself as an all-timer, and it’ll be sad to bid the series farewell on Sunday or Wednesday, especially knowing it marks the close of the hockey calendar until autumn.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs Waiting for an Unavailable Coach?

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have another intriguing name to consider in their ongoing coaching search, as Bruce Cassidy is reportedly open to the opportunity.

Auston Matthews News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews' Future in Toronto Gets Update from Pierre LeBrun

The Toronto Maple Leafs are navigating a pivotal offseason following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign that saw the team miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade.