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Rory McIlroy Offers Eye-Opening Comments on Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into a crucial offseason following another early playoff exit. Toronto fell short in Game 7 of their second-round series with the Florida Panthers, sending them to another bitter offseason. With the team having multiple key players entering free agency, the roster could look very different next season.

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Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Ask Morgan Rielly to Waive His No-Move Clause

“Why would you want to stay somewhere you don’t have a future, where people believe you’re part of the solution?” That question was posed rhetorically by Nick Kypreos on a recent episode of Real Kyper & Bourne as he speculated about the possibility of Toronto Maple Leafs blue-liner Morgan Rielly waiving his no-movement clause.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Rumors / June 4

Five Trade Destinations for Calgary Flames' Rasmus Andersson

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: (mailbag) Brad Marchand signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason seems like a long shot. He would fit nicely on the left side of their second line.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

3 Potential Maple Leafs Buyout Candidates

NHL free agency opens in less than a month, and for the Toronto Maple Leafs, time is ticking. GM Brad Treliving made it clear—he wants to “change their DNA”—and that starts with freeing up cap space.

Aleksander Barkov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Selke Trophy winners' quiz

How many players who won the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

The 'Most career goals in Game 7 a Stanley Cup Playoffs series' quiz

The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 4

Chris Tanev led Maple Leafs’ blue line with shot-blocking clinic in homecoming season

It was quite the homecoming for Chris Tanev, as the Toronto native delivered an excellent season in the Blue and White. Tanev was widely considered one of the top blue liners available on the free agency market last summer before the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for his rights from the Dallas Stars, then signed him to six-year, $27 million contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Maple Leafs Have Template for Creative Extension to Keep Tavares

The Tampa Bay Lightning raised some eyebrows by signing 33-year-old Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract this week, but the move could quietly offer a template for the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 4

The rollercoaster journey of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ unsuccessful Stanley Cup quest

May 2, 1967: The Toronto Maple Leafs won their 13th Stanley Cup in franchise history, beating the Montreal Canadiens in six games. With expansion on the horizon, the future is unknown, not just for the Leafs but for the whole league.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 4

Why the Leafs should pursue Matt Duchene in free agency

It will be a summer full of profound changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as they renovate their forward corps before the 2025-26 season begins. Mitch Marner is widely expected to test free agency, where he’ll have a number of suitors, which will inevitably free up some cap space for the Maple Leafs to re-tool their roster.

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Maple Leafs' Rival Could 'Take a Stab' at Mitch Marner in 'Chaotic' Move

As Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner inches closer to reaching unrestricted free agency, speculation around his future keeps intensifying. Multiple

Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / June 4

Maple Leafs Reportedly Tied to Recently-Fired NHL Head Coach, Per Elliotte Friedman

The Toronto Maple Leafs, having lost assistant coach Lane Lambert to the Seattle Kraken, could try and grab Joe Sacco from the divisional foe Boston Bruins.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / June 4

William Nylander continued to ascend in first season since contract extension

The theme of William Nylander’s career with the Toronto Maple Leafs to date has been ‘go ahead, doubt me and see what happens’. It was a dramatic affair when the Leafs signed Nylander to a six-year contract back in 2018-19.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 4

Simon Benoit played the best hockey of his career following March road trip

It was a tale of two seasons from Simon Benoit and you can find the inflection point rather easily. Benoit struggled for large stretches of the regular season and fought for his spot in the lineup, with Philippe Myers pushing for playing time.

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Maple Leafs Predicted to Lose Mitch Marner to 'Perfect' Eastern Conference Destination

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner is expected to have a new home after free agency begins on July 1, and one insider believes he could be headed to a team that finished in the basement of the Eastern Conference.