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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.

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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,

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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.