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Auston Matthews nominated for Ted Lindsay Award

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews was named as one of three finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award, given to the most outstanding player as voted by members of the NHLPA.

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Marlies’ Chas Sharpe Living Out His Dream

The Toronto Marlies made a quiet move towards the end of their season when they signed former Mississauga Steelheads captain Chas Sharpe to a two-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract beginning at the start of next season.

Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / 2 hours ago

Matthew Knies should be a lock for the top-six next season

Matthew Knies had a coming-out party during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Next season, regardless of who is coaching the Maple Leafs, he should be pencilled in the top six.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Maple Leafs Could Add Multiple Defensemen if Marner Is Moved

The Toronto Maple Leafs offseason is already in full swing as the players, coaches and media are still left to find answers after another disappointing exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Full Press Hockey / 0 minutes ago

What’s the Single Most Important Change for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are returning home in the first round of the playoffs. NHL Rumors will swirl about what they will do this offseason. Everyone expects change, but we will find out what that change looks like on Friday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / 37 minutes ago

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Easton Cowan, Fraser Minten and Brandon Lisowsky

The CHL just wrapped up their conference finals as of last night, in fact it wrapped up with game 7 between Saskatoon and Moose Jaw. The last time I checked

Brendan Shanahan News / TheLeafsnation / 1 hour ago

It’s time for the Leafs to move on from Brendan Shanahan

With new MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley set to join Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving for the annual post-mortem press conference on Friday, conventional wisdom suggests that Shanahan’s job could be safe.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 13 hours ago

Toronto Maple Leafs to select No. 23 in 2024 NHL Draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been awarded the 23rd selection in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft, taking place at the Sphere in Las Vegas from June 27-28.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / 15 hours ago

Offense, Not Goaltending, Plagued the Maple Leafs in Playoffs

Reflecting on another disappointing playoff exit for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it becomes increasingly clear that goaltending wasn’t the primary issue plaguing the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 15 hours ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Reflections, What Ifs & Changes

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, we’ll take one more – and perhaps final – look at some critical moments during the team’s first-round loss to the Boston Bruins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 18 hours ago

Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ Locker Clearing Out Day

Locker clear-out day generally means two things for hockey players: elimination from the playoffs (for those who got to compete in the postseason) and exit interviews with the bosses.

Auston Matthews News / Sporting News / 18 hours ago

Why isn't Auston Matthews an MVP finalist? Leafs star finishes behind Kucherov, MacKinnon, McDavid for Hart Trophy

The Maple Leafs star nearly became the first player in 30 years to score 70 goals, yet he failed to finish in the top three of MVP voting.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / 19 hours ago

It’s time for the Maple Leafs to be honest about the flaws in the “Shanaplan”

“The challenge here in Toronto is not coming up with the plan. The challenge in Toronto is sticking to it.” Those were Brendan Shanahan’s famous words when he was hired as Leafs President and set out to rebuild the ailing, storied franchise.

Mitch Marner News / TheLeafsnation / 19 hours ago

Mitch Marner wants to stay in Toronto, but is it that simple?

Locker room clean-out day media availabilities are nonsense. There is a faint hope that someone will say something that offers some optimistic glimpse into the future, but nothing said changes the fact that the Leafs lost in the first round and it looks like there is more than one summer’s worth of work in getting the Maple Leafs back on track.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / 21 hours ago

Maple Leafs: 3 Trade Destinations for Mitch Marner

When speaking with the media yesterday, Mitch Marner made it clear that he wants to sign a long-term extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is eligible to do so as of July 1, as he has just one season remaining on his current deal, which pays him $10.9 million.

Ilya Samsonov News / TheLeafsnation / 21 hours ago

Ilya Samsonov wants a long-term contract, it’s not likely coming from the Maple Leafs

After playing the past three seasons on one-year contracts, Ilya Samsonov wants a long-term deal this summer. This isn’t something the Toronto Maple Leafs are likely interested in.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / 20 hours ago

Disastrous Maple Leafs Power Play Leads to First-Round Exit

The Toronto Maple Leafs power play and lack of offensive production is a key aspect as to why they fell short against the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 23 hours ago

Maple Leafs announce MLSE CEO Keith Pelley, President Brendan Shanahan, GM Brad Treliving to speak Friday

In the latest of a slew of end-of-season interviews and postmortem, the Toronto Maple Leafs elaborated on their plan for management to speak to the media.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Bruins' Mason Lohrei breaks tie with incredible goal

Watch: Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei breaks tie with incredible goal

Bruins rookie defenseman Mason Lohrei broke a 1-1 tie with an absolute heater in the second period of Game 1 in Boston's second-round series with the Panthers.

David Pastrnak's OT goal lifted Bruins in Game 7 vs. Maple Leafs

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / 19 hours ago

Mitch Marner’s teammates hope he’s a Maple Leaf long term; does he?

To be clear, the pressure falls on every member of the Toronto Maple Leafs as they navigate the emotions of their seventh opening-round postseason defeat in their past eight seasons.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Toronto Maple Leafs’ changes must start with Sheldon Keefe and Mitch Marner

Tyler Yaremchuk was joined by Colby Cohen to discuss what the Toronto Maple Leafs should do now on the latest episode of Daily Faceoff Live. Tyler Yaremchuk: Sheldon Keefe came out after the game with a weird quote about how the Leafs beat themselves.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / May 6