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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 9
How the first-overall pick changes the Toronto Maple Leafs’ big picture 
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, securing the right to draft first overall in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. In one moment, all the vibes around a franchise in turmoil changed on Tuesday night as the Maple Leafs struck gold on an 8.5% probability.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 9
The Maple Leafs Matthews–Berube–Chayka Summer Story
It’s a bit unusual how things are lining up for the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer. New general manager John Chayka is expected to sit down with Auston Matthews before having deeper conversations with new head coach Craig Berube.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 9
Matthews Questions Suddenly Feel Very Real
One of the more surprising reports making the rounds lately is that Auston Matthews is still undecided about whether he wants to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs long term.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 9
Would the Maple Leafs Trade Away Their First Overall?
Is there a world in which the Toronto Maple Leafs would even consider moving a potential first overall pick? Normally, that’s the kind of asset you build around, not trade away.
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.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / May 9
Current Maple Leaf Lobbying for Swedish Prospect Over Gavin McKenna?
Now that it’s fully started to sink in that the Toronto Maple Leafs won the lottery and will be picking first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft in June, all of the conversation has shifted to what they will do with the pick.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 9
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, McKenna & Everything Changes
It’s funny how quickly the conversation around the Toronto Maple Leafs has changed. A few weeks ago, most of the focus was still on the same familiar questions: can this core finally break through, and did the organization still believe its championship window was open?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 9
Why the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery win changes everything for the Toronto Maple Leafs
There’s been a dour mood around the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past few weeks, but it’s time to be more positive about the team’s future. The Leafs slumped to the fifth-worst record in the NHL in the 2025–26 season, and there has been plenty of talk over how the team can turn things around quickly.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 9
Former MLSE CEO Richard Peddie discusses similarities and differences between now and his time with franchise
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment President and CEO Keith Pelley has found himself under fire over the past year for his rumoured involvement in the
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 9
Maple Leafs Fans Need to Give John Chayka a Fair Chance
It’s quite rare to see a move made by an NHL team that seemingly everybody agrees is a bad decision right off the bat. When that’s the case, it typically tells you a major mistake was made.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / May 9
Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson praises Ivar Stenberg as Toronto holds decision with 1st overall
The odds were in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ favour on Tuesday night, winning the draft lottery to secure the right to the first overall selection during the 2026 National Hockey League Draft.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 9
Domi’s job security, Chayka’s strength, and if Berube stays: Leaflets
Are we having fun yet? The Toronto Maple Leafs have set us up for seven weeks of debating the draft, free agency, and, of course, the remaining hockey operations that come with a new regime.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8
Leafs’ John Chayka To Meet With Auston Matthews, Craig Berube
The Toronto Maple Leafs have opened the doors to a new age after hiring John Chayka as general manager and Mats Sundin as a senior advisor. First order of business for the new staff will be finding how they want to define Toronto’s short-term goals – a task helped along by the club’s win at the 2026 NHL Draft lottery.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 8
Auston Matthews expected to wait before deciding Maple Leafs future
In recent weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made important decisions to clarify the franchise's direction heading into next season. One of the matters to resolve is the future of forward Auston Matthews.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Maple Leafs Can’t Afford to Give Matthews What He Might Really Want
It might not be as simple as it sounds, but the Toronto Maple Leafs need to know what Auston Matthews is going to do by the NHL Entry Draft. In fact, to a lesser extent, they need to know what William Nylander is thinking as well.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
‘I’m trying to recruit him a little bit’: Leafs’ Ekman-Larsson impressed by Ivar Stenberg
This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. On Tuesday, the NHL held its lottery to determine which club would receive the first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / ESPN / May 8
Source: Matthews' future with Leafs still unclear
Auston Matthews's future in Toronto remains uncertain despite the Maple Leafs recent NHL Draft Lottery win, an NHL source tells ESPN.
Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka Opens Up, Rogers Emerges & Berube’s Future
There’s a strange feeling around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. The season is over, but instead of things cooling down, everything somehow feels more intense.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 8
Numerous Offseason Defense Targets Floated for the Maple Leafs
New general manager John Chayka has made it clear that one of the top priorities for his first offseason in charge of the Toronto Maple Leafs is to revamp the blueline.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 7
New Maple Leafs GM John Chayka 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs got to work in recent days, and after hiring a new general manager and a hockey operations advisor, it remains to be determined who will be the coach for next season.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Rumors / May 7
Maple Leafs Set To Select Gavin McKenna No. 1 Overall in 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery with modest odds and little momentum after a difficult season. They walked away with the first overall pick and a clear path to reshape the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 7
2026 Toronto Marlies Playoff Report: Evaluating Easton Cowan, Noah Chadwick, and the goaltending depth
The Leafs face some big questions for the future. From the structure of their front office to the upcoming offseason of roster change to the first pick in the draft, there is a lot of potential to improve the team from beyond itself.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
What Gavin McKenna offers the Toronto Maple Leafs
John Chayka’s job just got a lot easier. Day 2 on the job, and, against all odds (OK, sure, 8.5 percent), the Toronto Maple Leafs landed the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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