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The Maple Leafs Didn’t Need a Tougher System; They Needed a Better Coach

There’s a growing belief that the Toronto Maple Leafs are heading toward a tougher stretch than people want to admit. Two voices who follow the team closely — Steve Simmons and Justin Bourne — have both floated the idea recently that a quick rebound in 2026-27 might not be easy.

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Holinka, Marlies Report & Knies Mistake

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter another offseason surrounded by uncertainty, difficult decisions, and growing pressure to finally reshape a roster that continues to fall short when it matters most.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / May 23

Steve Kouleas believes Maple Leafs can’t go wrong between Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just over a month away from being on the clock to select first overall at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Host of the Power Play

Filip Hronek News / 6IX ON ICE / May 23

Why Filip Hronek would be perfect for the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs need a serious overhaul on the defensive side of the ice, and the Vancouver Canucks’ Filip Hronek could be the perfect player to target in a trade.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 23

Maple Leafs notebook: Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Tinus Luc Koblar shine at IIHF World Championship

Welcome to an offseason edition of Maple Leafs notebook, where we examine current events in the hockey world. As the Maple Leafs continue their offseason,

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Ryan Tverberg News / TheLeafsnation / May 23

Ryan Tverberg records three points, Marlies force winner take all Game 5 in Cleveland

The Toronto Marlies live to see another day. Facing elimination on Friday night, the Marlies rallied for a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Monsters to ensure

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 23

No more Mr. Knies guy, Mario Ferraro as a target, and 2nd round pick options: Leaflets

The playoffs march on, and with it, the inevitable Mitch Marner discourse. My two cents is that Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs weren’t working. Marner, as the number two guy behind Auston Matthews in a high-pressure market in Marner’s hometown, was a lot to ask of him.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

If Leafs actually entertain trading Matthews, which landing spots make sense?

Under the new leadership of GM John Chayka and executive senior advisor Mats Sundin, all eyes are on the Toronto Maples Leafs and their plans for this summer.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Gillis, Koblar, Laughton & Bunting

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into another offseason surrounded by the same uncomfortable questions that seem to follow this organization every spring. There’s talent here.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / TheLeafsnation / May 22

Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar set to play for Rögle BK in SHL next season

Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025 second-round draft pick Tinus Luc Koblar will be donning new colours next season. Reports indicate that the 18-year-old forward

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 22

Ray Ferraro floats the idea of Maple Leafs trading down at 2026 NHL Draft

As the Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in the Auston Matthews era, rumours have swirled that the roster could undergo massive

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22

Matthews message to Maple Leafs got lost in recent weeks

There’s been and will continue to be chatter about Auston Matthews and his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, somewhere along the way, the message got lost about what it is he really wants.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / May 22

Maple Leafs Should Offer Sheet Stars Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs have overhauled their front office. They are in the process of overhauling the coaching staff. So, since the team is in the midst of shaking things up, why not do something else to shock the hockey world?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Marlies Showing Maple Leafs Habits in AHL Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, is now one loss away from seeing its season end. And, the deeper this series goes, the more the whole series starts to feel eerily familiar to anyone who spent the year watching the Maple Leafs.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 22

Maple Leafs Trade Rumours: Analyzing offseason PuckPedia mock trades

As the Conference Finals portion of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continues, Toronto Maple Leafs fans have been forced to look on as the rival Montreal Canadiens are now three wins away from a Cup final berth, and former Leaf Mitch Marner is currently the leading scorer in the postseason.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 22

Former Canucks GM Mike Gillis details why he wasn’t a fit for Maple Leafs president

Former Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis was considered by many to be a prominent candidate, when the Toronto Maple Leafs opened their search for their next president of hockey operations.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Despite trade rumors, Ekman-Larsson expects to remain with Leafs in 2026-27

This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. The Toronto Maple Leafs are going through a period of change following the disappointment of this past season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 22

Joe Bowen to receive honorary Doctor of Laws degree from University of Windsor

Toronto Maple Leafs broadcasting icon Joe Bowen will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Windsor during the Spring 2026 Convocation ceremonies, the university announced in a release.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 22

Toronto Marlies face elimination on Friday night after feeble shutout defeat to Cleveland

“They haven’t seen our best game yet, and that’s on us as a whole group. We have spurts, and we have shifts, but we just can’t string them together right now.

Brad Treliving News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

Treliving Sounded Lost Talking about the Maple Leafs Problems

Did Brad Treliving ever really get what went wrong in Toronto? You have to know that since he was fired, he must be wondering what went wrong. But the more he talks, the murkier his diagnosis sounds.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

Morgan Rielly, Darnell Nurse Among Big Names Featured on Insider’s Trade Board

Rumor season is ramping up around the NHL, with 28 of 32 teams now solely focused on improving their rosters for 2026-27 and beyond. As a result, insider

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Maple Leafs Reportedly Considering Major Roster Overhaul with One Untouchable

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a new chapter in franchise history after a disappointing 2025-26 season. The Leafs failed to make the playoffs for the first time in a decade after entering the season expecting to put together a deep postseason run.

Brad Treliving News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21