Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Maple Leafs Players Feeling Heat From Treliving in Wake of Matthews Injury

The fallout from the Toronto Maple Leafs lack of response to captain Auston Matthews getting his MCL torn by Radko Gudas continues as it’s still a hot

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 19

Projected top-5 pick Keaton Verhoeff believes the NCAA jump has him ready for next level

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a position not many could have imagined after 69 games. Holding a record of 29-28-12, the Maple Leafs have put themselves in a position to be in the draft lottery for the first time since selecting current captain Auston Matthews first overall during the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 19

How are recently traded Maple Leafs doing with their new teams?

Nearly two weeks out from the NHL trade deadline, it’s clearer than ever that the Toronto Maple Leafs made the right decision to position themselves as sellers.

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Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / March 19

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Leafs sign Buhr and Borgesi, Danford earns accolades

As a team that has dealt away its fair share of prospects and draft capital, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been busy in the undrafted free agent market over the last few seasons, landing the likes of Jacob Quillan and Luke Haymes, and they got back to work on supplementing their farm system with a couple of signings out of the NCAA this week.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 18

Maple Leafs sign forward Brandon Buhr to one-year contact

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday that they have signed forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year contract beginning the 2026-27 season. In a release

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18

Maple Leafs Sign Brandon Buhr To Entry-Level Deal

The Maple Leafs have signed college free agent forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year, entry-level deal for next season, per a team announcement. He will finish out the current year with AHL Toronto on a tryout agreement.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Leafs sign Brandon Buhr to one-year entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to claim their share of this year’s crop of college free agents. On Wednesday, the Leafs announced that they have signed forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year contract which will kick in next season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18

Something Has to Give: Maple Leafs to Make Goaltending Decision

The Toronto Maple Leafs have quietly created a logjam in net—and as one insider suggests, something has to give. According to Sportsnet’s Luke Fox, the Maple Leafs now have four goaltenders under contract for at least the next two seasons after signing Artur Akhtyamov.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Lorentz & Hutson-Like Borgesi

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a 3-1 decision Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena to the New York Islanders. The Islanders scored twice on the power play in the first period and then played a disciplined, defensive game to take the win.

Bobby McMann News / Professor Press Box / March 18

Maple Leafs Bobby McMann Watch: Heating Up in Seattle

Talk about Toronto Maple Leafs fans, being conflicted. They don’t need fancy stats to see what’s happening with Bobby McMann right now. The youngster was traded to the Seattle Kraken at the trade deadline, and he’s on fire.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Maple Leafs Announce Signing of College Free Agent

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue navigating the final stretch of a season to forget while still trying to find some stability across their lineup. With

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / March 18

Blow it up? Three paths for the Toronto Maple Leafs messy goalie situation

Currently sitting 11 standings points outside of a wild-card berth, with just 14 games remaining in the 2025–26 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff hopes have all but disappeared.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18

No Response After Matthews Hit Requires Enforcers Back In NHL

The Toronto Maple Leafs came out with the win last Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks, but they lost star player Auston Matthews in the process from a dirty hit from Radko Gudas.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 18

Maple Leafs’ Steven Lorentz offers candid reflection on his game after breaking goal drought

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ modest three-game point streak came to an end on Tuesday night, falling 3-1 to the New York Islanders on St. Patrick’s Day. Once again, the Maple Leafs showed priority in sticking up for one another, something that is becoming a trend since last Thursday’s knee-on-knee hit that Radko Gudas delivered on Auston Matthews.

Brad Treliving News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Maple Leafs Expected to Get Clarity on Treliving’s Future This Offseason

The noise surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs front office just got a lot louder, and this time it isn’t just about the players on the ice. According to

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 18

Maple Leafs prospects Ben Danford, Harry Nansi lead major categories in OHL’s Coaches Poll

After standout campaigns in the Ontario Hockey League, two Toronto Maple Leafs prospects have certainly gained the respect of their peers and coaches. Ben Danford and Harry Nansi both led categories in the annual OHL’s coaches poll.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / March 18

Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube laments special teams, lack of offence in loss to Islanders

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube pointed to special teams and the team’s anemic offence as factors in their 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 Loss to the Islanders

The Toronto Maple Leafs wore their green and white St. Pats jerseys on Tuesday night, but the luck of the Irish was nowhere to be found at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Leafs sign Vincent Borgesi to two-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday the club had signed defenseman Vincent Borgesi to a two-year contract that will begin in 2026-27. The 22-year-old Borgesi had five goals and 15 assists for 20 points and 29 penalty minutes in 36 games with Northeastern University in the NCAA this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Maple Leafs Sign Defenceman Vincent Borgesi to a 2-Year Contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that the team has signed defenceman Vincent Borgesi to a two-year contract beginning in the 2026-27 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Maple Leafs Sign Vincent Borgesi To Entry-Level Deal

The Maple Leafs usually dip their toes into the college free agent market. That isn’t changing this year. The club announced they’ve signed Northeastern captain Vincent Borgesi to a two-year entry-level contract beginning next season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Maple Leafs Reassign Michael Pezzetta, Henry Thrun

The Maple Leafs announced today that they’ve reassigned winger Michael Pezzetta and defenseman Henry Thrun to AHL Toronto. Their active roster is now at 22 players, but they don’t have any healthy extras with Auston Matthews’ season over (he’s yet to be placed on injured reserve) and Oliver Ekman-Larsson away from the team on paternity leave.