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One Ignored Maple Leafs Player Might Become Interesting

There’s something odd happening in the way people are talking about Matias Maccelli in relation to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Or more accurately, what’s not happening.

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Why Maple Leafs Fans Now Think Like Front Offices

There’s a certain kind of modern hockey comment that shows up constantly around the Toronto Maple Leafs, and it doesn’t sound like fandom anymore. It sounds like a front office meeting.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 12

Marlies head coach John Gruden raves about Easton Cowan’s character

The American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Final is set to get underway on Friday night when the Toronto Marlies square off with the Chicago Wolves. The Marlies sit four wins away from their second Calder Cup in franchise history after putting together a magical run throughout the 2025-26 playoffs.

Gavin Mckenna News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / June 12

A college hockey scout’s breakdown of Gavin McKenna, the first-overall debate, and his fit with the Maple Leafs

The 2026 NHL Draft is two weeks away, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have been blessed with the opportunity to select a franchise player with the first overall pick. According to most scouts, the best available player is winger Gavin McKenna, a native of Whitehorse who most recently played at Penn State University in the […]

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rielly, Nurse, Stolarz & Potential Trades

Trade season is beginning to stir around the NHL, and one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the Toronto Maple Leafs appear willing to consider possibilities that would have been difficult to imagine not that long ago.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Ranking the Marlies most likely to become Maple Leafs next season

If only a handful of these players ever make the jump to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who actually has the clearest path?

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Joe Pavelski News / 6IX ON ICE / June 12

Is Joe Pavelski a good option for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next head coach?

Earlier in the offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs fired their head coach, Craig Berube. After missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, the Leafs decided it was time to clean house.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 12

Five NHL buyout candidates to watch when 2026 window opens

The 2025-26 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights is well on its way to establishing itself as an all-timer, and it’ll be sad to bid the series farewell on Sunday or Wednesday, especially knowing it marks the close of the hockey calendar until autumn.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 12

Ben Danford praises stellar play of Artur Akhtyamov ahead of Calder Cup Final

The Toronto Marlies sit four wins away from bringing home the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup for the second time in franchise history. The Marlies

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / June 12

Anthony Stolarz among 5 Maple Leafs on latest Daily Faceoff trade board

On Wednesday, Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin published the latest edition of his NHL trade board. And with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new front office settling in, Larkin listed a number of the team’s players to watch for on the market.

Morgan Rielly News / Professor Press Box / June 12

Professor’s Cup of Coffee: Morning Thoughts About Maple Leafs Asking Rielly to Waive NMC

I was thinking today that Morgan Rielly will be asked to waive his no-movement clause (NMC), so he can be traded. When you get past the professional-athlete aspect, it has to feel devastating in a very human way.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / June 11

Blockbuster Between Maple Leafs and Canucks Possible

A blockbuster trade involving the Toronto Maple Leafs? According to Mike Johnson of TSN, that’s what Toronto needs to do this offseason. His latest pitch on TSN 1050 Radio would see the Maple Leafs sending their longest-tenured defenseman, Morgan Rielly, to the Vancouver Canucks. The return from Vancouver would be center Elias Pettersson.

Joe Pavelski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Joe Pavelski confirms Maple Leafs head coaching interest

Following a dismal year for the Toronto Maple Leafs, multiple changes were made at the executive level. Not only was GM Brad Treliving given his walking papers late in the season, but he would be replaced by former Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka, a move that has still caused a ripple of controversy.

Bruce Cassidy News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Cassidy Open to Maple Leafs Coaching Job, Should They Wait?

Bruce Cassidy is desperate to coach again in the NHL. It’s no wonder he’s said he’d be open to any vacancy, including the one in Toronto, where the NHL’s most valuable franchise has taken its time and talked to more than 50 candidates.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Laviolette & the Fog Over the Facts

Right now, everyone is talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs, and yet almost nothing has been confirmed. Rumours around the team are constant, and rarely as solid as they first appear.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 11

Ben Danford expresses pride in ‘dirty work’ style of play, reveals goal to make Maple Leafs’ roster in 2026-27

Toronto Maple Leafs 2024 first-round pick Ben Danford isn’t the shiniest name in the Maple Leafs’ prospect cupboard, but he’s one who will endear himself to the fans that appreciate the ones who go into the trenches.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs Waiting for an Unavailable Coach?

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have another intriguing name to consider in their ongoing coaching search, as Bruce Cassidy is reportedly open to the opportunity.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Toronto Marlies Playoff Success Is Important—Just Not for the Reason Fans Think

The Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) are having a surprisingly deep playoff run. Like a lot of Toronto Maple Leafs fans, it’s hard not to think back to 2018, when the Marlies captured the Calder Cup and seemed to be overflowing with future NHL players.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / June 11

What should the realistic expectations be for Gavin McKenna entering rookie year?

Gavin McKenna has been in the public spotlight for five years after emerging an offensive prodigy. It seems to be a near-certainty that he will be selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 11

Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Landon Nycz with 2nd-round pick

If there is one thing that fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs always clamour for the team to address, it is shoring up the blueline. It is understandable given that the Leafs have not had a true number-one defenceman in quite some time, with the most recent ones being Tomas Kaberle and Borje Salming.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 11

Max Domi’s injury status could factor into Robertson and Maccelli’s trade talks

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi recently underwent offseason back surgery, and unfortunately, there were some serious complications after the procedure.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 10

What If the Maple Leafs and Canucks Dared to Think Really Big?

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have decided that they want to trade Morgan Rielly, but must convince him to waive his no-move clause. Is there a chance he would?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / June 10

Free Agent Targets for Toronto’s Bottom Six

The free agent period will be a key moment for the Toronto Maple Leafs new GM, John Chayka. After a disappointing 2025-26 season, the Maple Leafs need to make changes to their roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 9

The Trade Idea That Forces a Maple Leafs Double Take

This morning, I fell into my usual scroll through the Maple Leafs Central Facebook group, and administrator Cliff Parker dropped a wild idea: trade Matt Knies to Chicago for their first-round, 4th overall pick.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 9

2026 NHL Draft: Why the Toronto Maple Leafs should consider drafting Ivar Stenberg

John Chayka has many extremely important decisions to make in the coming months as the Toronto Maple Leafs GM. The most important one is who the Leafs should pick with the first overall pick on June 26.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 6

Golden Knights' Mitch Marner records fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history

The biggest knock on Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs was that he was not a big-game player and did not play his best when the lights were brightest. He is obliterating that narrative in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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