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4 Maple Leafs Bounce-Back Candidates for 2025-26

The Toronto Maple Leafs have intriguing bounce-back candidates in various lineup spots for the 2025-26 season. A pair of veteran fixtures and two newcomers

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Ex-Leaf Jani Hakanpaa Eyes Comeback, Attracting NHL Interest

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa is ready to return to the NHL after a challenging 2024-25 season. Originally signed last summer, his contract faced delays due to a serious knee injury that threatened his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / August 16

What Would a Tough Maple Leafs Team Look Like?

For all their skill and speed, the Toronto Maple Leafs have long been criticized for lacking one key ingredient: toughness. And not just the kind you see on the scoresheet—hits or penalty minutes—but the mental toughness that separates good teams from great ones.

Jani Hakanpaa News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

After Failed Leafs Stint, Veteran Defenseman Ready for NHL Return

Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa is ready to return to the NHL after a challenging 2024-25 season. Signed to a contract early last summer, there was a delay in his deal becoming official, mainly due to a career-threatening injury that no one had seemingly figured out.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 16

Daily Faceoff lists size, depth as Maple Leafs’ biggest prospect pool strength and weakness

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into the 2025-26 NHL season with one of the weaker prospect pools in the NHL, which isn’t ideal, however it is expected when you’re talking about a team that’s made the playoffs for nine years in a row.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

How the Dubas vs. Lamoriello Decision Shaped the Maple Leafs

It’s one of the biggest “what ifs” in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history: what if Lou Lamoriello had remained as general manager (GM) instead of Brendan Shanahan handing the job to Kyle Dubas in 2018?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 16

Toronto Maple Leafs: A change in on-ice leadership is needed

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into a new era this upcoming season. No longer the “Core Four”, the Maple Leafs have an opportunity to redefine their team culture and on-ice leadership.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Three Teams Floated as Trade Fits for Maple Leafs’ Nicholas Robertson

The Toronto Maple Leafs reached a one-year, $1.825 million deal with forward Nicholas Robertson on the verge of arbitration, avoiding going through the process and keeping the winger in tow.

Kyle Clifford News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Maple Leafs Reunite with Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion in Front Office Role

Kyle Clifford announced his retirement from professional hockey on Aug. 8, ending a 13-season career split between the NHL and the AHL, the latter league helping him to extend his professional run.

Victor Johansson News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

Maple Leafs’ Victor Johansson Has Made Himself a Top Defensive Prospect

The Toronto Maple Leafs defensive depth in their prospect pool clearly lacks substance. Aside from Ben Danford and Noah Chadwick, there are a lot of unknowns in terms of players that could crack the roster in the future.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Maple Leafs Must Create a Culture Where Players Want to Stay

Assembling a winning team is becoming increasingly challenging for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Between rising taxes, the high cost of living, and all the

Topi Niemela News / TheLeafsnation / August 15

2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #12 Topi Niemela

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / August 15

Analyst Argues Matthews Will 'Fall In Line' Among NHL Goal Leaders

Auston Matthews is still widely regarded as the NHL’s best pure goal scorer — but Bryan Hayes and Dave Feschuk of TSN OverDrive believe the days of expecting 60-plus goals from him every season may be coming to an end.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Zombie DNA, Matthews as Leader & Roslovic

Being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan is a bit like living in a constant tug-of-war between optimism and skepticism. For the past few months, we’ve been told this is the year the team’s “DNA” will change—that the Maple Leafs are tougher, grittier, and better prepared for the playoff grind.

Jacob Quillan News / TheLeafsnation / August 15

2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #11 Jacob Quillan

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Maple Leafs’ Offseason Departures Not Named Mitch Marner

With no disrespect to new faces like Matias Maccelli, Nicolas Roy, and Dakota Joshua, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason has been defined by their departures.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Maple Leafs 'Losing Players for Nothing' Hasn’t Always Been a Failure

Every NHL offseason, the cry goes up: “We can’t lose him for nothing!” It’s a mantra fans repeat, a talking point for pundits, and sometimes even a player’s rallying cry.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

3 Maple Leafs Storylines to Follow in 2025-26

Now that we are in the middle of August, which is the last official month without any NHL hockey, we are just over a month away from the start of NHL training camps.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 14

NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen Sparks Debate Over Maple Leafs Snub

The NHL Network recently unveiled its “Top 20 Defensemen Right Now,” a list. As often happens with this kind of ranking, someone is getting snubbed. Far more frequent are the debates that develop over players left off the list, who probably shouldn’t be there.

Max Pacioretty News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 14

Best last-minute Max Pacioretty destinations in 2025 NHL Free Agency

Every year, there are players who linger on the NHL Free Agency market who seek any opportunity they can get. Last year, one of those players was Max Pacioretty.

Craig Berube News / Trade Talk Sports / August 13

3 Ways Craig Berube Is Changing the Maple Leafs’ DNA

When Craig Berube took over behind the Toronto Maple Leafs bench in May 2024, it wasn’t just about swapping one coach for another. Toronto brought him in to change the way the team thinks, plays, and competes.

Kyle Clifford News / 6IX ON ICE / August 13

Ranking the top 5 Toronto Maple Leafs enforcers in franchise history

It was announced on Friday that Toronto Marlies and former Toronto Maple Leafs forward and enforcer, Kyle Clifford, would be retiring from the sport of hockey.

Nick Robertson News / Breakaway on SI / August 13

Three Landing Spots for Maple Leafs Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Nick Robertson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.8 million deal. It’s the second straight summer that contract uncertainty surrounded Robertson, as the young winger looks to take that next step.

John Tavares News / Trade Talk Sports / August 12

3 Reasons John Tavares Is a Great Maple Leafs Leader

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ John Tavares wore the Maple Leafs’ “C” for five seasons. While opinions about his captaincy vary, there’s no denying he brought important qualities to the team during a pivotal era.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / August 12

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.