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Life Without Mitch: What’s Next for Auston Matthews?

What will life look like for Auston Matthews without Mitch Marner? That’s the central question as the Toronto Maple Leafs enter a new era—one where the long-standing partnership between two of the team’s most recognizable stars is finally over.

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Has Auston Matthews Signed His Last Maple Leafs Contract?

When Auston Matthews signed his four-year, $53 million extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs in August 2023, some fans breathed a sigh of relief. The franchise cornerstone had committed to staying.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 23

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Auston Matthews nutmegs the Predators’ defence

Auston Matthews fought through an unspecified injury last season, and there were large stretches where he didn’t play up to the stratospheric standard he’s set during career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 22

Daily Faceoff projects Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies to crack Team USA Olympic roster

Daily Faceoff projects that Toronto Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies will be selected to Team USA’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

NHL’s New CBA Is Going to Change the Game for the Maple Leafs’ Stars

Earlier this week, Editor in Leaf writer Nestor Quixtan took a deep dive into the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and what it could mean for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: 4 Big Questions, Matthews, Marner, Dubas & Shanahan

The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting this season with many questions and some fresh changes. Mitch Marner is out of the picture, which means the team needs to figure out how to fill the gap left by one of their biggest offensive weapons.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 13

9 years later, how does Auston Matthews compare to the rest of the 2016 NHL Draft class?

When Auston Matthews was selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016, it was a development that was expected to change the franchise’s fortunes.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 11

Maple Leafs fans react to the Ryan Reaves trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Thursday night that they traded Ryan Reaves to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Henry Thrun. Reaves’ tenure in Toronto certainly had its moments, especially in the early days when he got in fights in his first two games, but it became clear by the end that he was no longer part of the plans.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Rick Vaive Trade Tree: Vancouver Canucks to Toronto Maple Leafs

Before Auston Matthews torched the record books of the Toronto Maple Leafs, in the 1980s, Rick Vaive was the first Maple Leaf to reach 50 goals and held the record for the most goals in a single season in franchise history.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 7

Washington Capitals tried to sign a big-name free agent

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The San Jose Sharks have some interest in Bowen Byram. Also in on Byram are the Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, and the St.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 9

Washington Capitals tried to sign a big-name free agent

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The San Jose Sharks have some interest in Bowen Byram. Also in on Byram are the Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, and the St.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 4

4 top-six forwards Maple Leafs should have on trade radar

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving wants to upgrade his top six, and in order to do so, a trade is very much expected at this point. The free-agent market is thin, and so are the Maple Leafs‘ wallets, as Treliving has just under $5 million in cap space left after the first few days of free agency.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 3

Matthew Hlacar, Rhett Parsons enter fight at Leafs’ development camp

Passion is a quality that cannot be taught and it appears that the next wave of Toronto Maple Leafs won’t be lacking any motivation in the first step of their professional journeys.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

How the Maple Leafs Replaced Marner—Without Replacing Him

The departure of Mitch Marner marked a significant shift for the Toronto Maple Leafs, leaving fans wondering how the team could fill the void left by one of their top stars.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Auston Matthews shares simple message to Mitch Marner after Maple Leafs, Golden Knights trade

Mitch Marner’s time as a Toronto Maple Leaf officially came to an end.

Five worst signings from the first day of NHL free agency

Five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

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The 'NFL all-time touchdown receptions leaders' quiz

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / June 22

What Fans Don’t Understand About Auston Matthews

A silence around the Toronto Maple Leafs feels all too familiar. A few weeks have passed since the Maple Leafs’ latest early exit, and the emotional sting has grown dull.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Leafs’ Matthews was injured in training camp, played through it all season

Following another devastating end to a season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews spoke with reporters during the team’s year-end locker room clean up.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

Insider believes Maple Leafs would consider Auston Matthews trade

Insider believes Maple Leafs would at least consider Auston Matthews trade

Could the Leafs consider a drastic move?

Maple Leafs need to shake things up after another brutal Game 7 loss

Mitch Marner had furious message for his Leafs teammates

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 'NHL's active leaders in game-winning goals' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

‘Too many passengers’: Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews after Game 7 loss to Panthers

Auston Matthews wasn’t at a loss for words following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of their second-round series. “I thought we were ready to play.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 19

Maple Leafs need to shake things up after another Game 7 loss

Maple Leafs need to shake things up after another brutal Game 7 loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs have seen this movie before, and the ending never changes. Another Game 7. Another crushing loss to end another season that started with so much promise, hype and hope.

Panthers advance with a blowout victory over Toronto in Game 7

Auston Matthews says Leafs had 'too many passengers' in Game 7 loss

Referee exits after taking stick near eye

Jets HC Scott Arniel: Josh Morrissey's injury is 'not good'

NHL sets conference finals schedule for 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs