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The Hardest Thing the Maple Leafs Lost Wasn’t a Goalie

As a Toronto Maple Leafs goalie, Joseph Woll wasn’t the kind of goalie who would fling himself around, making highlight saves every game. He just kept things steady.

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Maple Leafs GM John Chayka highlights goaltending depth as prompt for trade with Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with reporters on Tuesday, after executing his first trade with the club. In a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto acquired defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a 2026 third-round pick in exchange for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Why the Leafs chose to move on from Joseph Woll

There you have it, John Chayka has made his first significant move as the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ general manager. On Tuesday, the Leafs dealt goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 third-round draft pick.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

Maple Leafs Trade Woll and Benoit to Flyers in Early Offseason Deal: Why Now?

The Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs have made a trade. The Flyers posted on Tuesday, “BREAKING: We have acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Maple Leafs Acquire Ersson, Andrae For Joseph Woll

With the NHL offseason officially underway, John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs were the first ones to make a splash on the trade market moving goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers for a three-piece return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16

Maple Leafs Trade Woll, Benoit to Flyers for Two Players and a Draft Pick

We officially have our first trade of the NHL offseason. It was announced on Tuesday that the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 third-round pick.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 16

Maple Leafs trade Joseph Woll, Simon Benoit to Flyers for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a 3rd round pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson, and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Simon Benoit News / Pension Plan Puppets / June 16

Maple Leafs trade Joe Woll, Simon Benoit to the Flyers

Samuel Ersson turns 27 this year, and is from Sweden. He is listed at 6'3" tall. He has four seasons in the AHL with the Flyers, who drafted him in the fifth round in 2018.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Maple Leafs’ Top Free Agent Defence Targets This Summer

The NHL offseason is about to heat up, and for John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs, that means he can finally put his own stamp on this team. It’s no secret that the two main focuses should be center depth and the blue line.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Landon Sim, Tinus Luc Koblar & Prospects Rising

The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t made any blockbuster headlines lately, but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening. Sometimes the most interesting stories are found a little deeper in the organization, where prospects are trying to force their way into the conversation.

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Logan Shaw News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 16

Logan Shaw and Bo Groulx lead the way, Toronto Marlies return home with 2-0 series lead

“He is our leader. He is our pulse. He is the heartbeat of this team. He leads on and off the ice. I can’t say enough good things about him as a leader.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / June 16

Could Internal Help Finally Change the Maple Leafs Equation?

There’s a familiar rhythm to how things go in Toronto this time of year. Free agency chatter ramps up, trade boards get refreshed daily, and the same names float through the rumour cycle.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / June 16

Matt Larkin floats the idea of Maple Leafs buying out Morgan Rielly this summer

The National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup was handed out on Sunday night to the Carolina Hurricanes, putting an end to the 2025-26 season and making the

Tinus Luc Koblar News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Maple Leafs Sign Forward to Three-Year Contract Amid NHL Offseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs are moving early in the offseason and looking to build for the future of the organization. Toronto announced a move involving one of their recent draft picks on Monday, revealing that forward Tinus Luc Koblar has signed a three-year entry-level contract.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Leafs sign Tinus Luc Koblar to three-year, entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they have signed forward prospect Tinus Luc Koblar to a three-year, entry-level contract. Koblar was the first player that the Leafs selected in the 2025 NHL Draft, as they nabbed him with the No.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Leafs Sign Tinus Luc Koblar To Entry-Level Contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have come to terms with one of their top prospects. Forward Tinus Luc Koblar has signed a three-year, entry-level contract. This move will move Koblar to North America on the heels of a strong performance with Team Norway at the 2026 World Championship.

Tinus Luc Koblar News / TheLeafsnation / June 15

Maple Leafs sign prospect Tinus Luc Koblar to entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that they had signed forward Tinus Luc Koblar to a three-year entry-level contract. No further details were announced.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16

Maple Leafs predicted to move Easton Cowan this offseason

The 21-year-old Cowan will be entering the second year of the three-year, $2.67 million entry-level contract he signed with the Maple Leafs after being drafted in 2023.

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Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Report: Morgan Rielly, Leafs discussing ‘possibility of him going elsewhere’ this offseason

Despite being the longest-tenured member of the franchise, the Morgan Rielly era in the Six might be coming to an end. According to a report from Jonas Siegel of The Athletic, there have been discussions between Rielly’s agent, J.P.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 15

Which of their four goaltending options should the Toronto Maple Leafs move on from?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs are nearly in full offseason mode, with the draft approaching, now is the time to evaluate their goaltending situation. As of right now, the two main guys guarding the crease for the Leafs are Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz.