Chris Tanev, during the Toronto Maple Leafs exit interviews last Thursday, explained why he had decided to wait to have a season-ending injury and why he was never able to suit back up for the remainder of the season. Tanev only suited up in 11 games with the Maple Leafs this season, with his last coming on December 28th against the Detroit Red Wings. He left that contest with what was announced as a groin injury. "It was the last shift in the Detroit game, and I took a step

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is not done playing hockey just yet, as he is set to join Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Championships in Switzerland beginning May 15. Strong campaign for Maple Leafs leaves Tavares as the top option for Team Canada Tavares had another strong campaign in Toronto, producing 71 points, including 31 goals in 82 games, being the only Maple Leaf to suit up in all regular-season games. Tavares has represented Team Canada on multiple occ

Morgan Rielly has been through many ups and downs as a Toronto Maple Leaf. He is the longest tenured player on the roster and has been with the organization since being drafted fifth overall in the 2012 NHL Draft. For much of Rielly's early career with the Maple Leafs, the team often sat towards the bottom of the NHL. He was always looked upon as a leader in the locker room; many players respect him and see him as a key part of their success over the past decade. This season

Craig Berube had an interesting postgame media availability as the Toronto Maple Leafs closed out their season with a 3-1 lead of the hands of the Ottawa Senators. The Maple Leafs head coach touched on many players and their season as a whole, but Easton Cowan stood out in particular with what the Maple Leafs staff see what's best fit for him moving forward. Firstly, Berube touched upon his AHL eligibility and sending him down to the Marlies for their playoff run beginning th

The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a goaltending move ahead of their season finale against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. Toronto Marlies netminder Dennis Hildeby has been recalled, while rookie goalie Artur Akhtyamov has been assigned back to the AHL, the Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday. This was an unexpected move by the Toronto Maple Leafs this late in the season. With only one game remaining and Joseph Woll expected to get the start, it leaves many fans wondering why

The Toronto Maple Leafs have given several prospects with the Toronto Marlies a chance in the NHL over the past couple of games. Artur Akhtyamov, Ryan Tverberg, William Villeneuve, Jacob Quillan, and Luke Haymes have all made their NHL debuts and impressed during this recent stretch. Each of them have taken on meaningful roles in the lineup, logging tough minutes against top competition. Craig Berube and Matthew Knies speak on rookies' impact in the Leafs lineup “It’s good en

The Toronto Maple Leafs got some good news on Monday night. Thanks to the Los Angeles Kings clinching the playoffs, the conditional third-round pick that they received in return for center Scott Laughton at the trade deadline, is now a second-round pick. Maple Leafs get draft pick upgraded thanks to Kings Monday night saw a lot happen for the conditional third to become a second. For the Maple Leafs to acquire the second-rounder, the San Jose Sharks needed to beat the Nashvil

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ryan Tverberg is set to make his NHL debut on Monday against the Dallas Stars. Tverberg has a solid season with the Toronto Marlies in the AHL, registering 14 goals and 32 assists in 61 games. The Maple Leafs selected Tverberg in the seventh round of the 2020 NHL Draft. Tverberg is expected to play on the team's fourth line alongside prospect Jacob Quillian and veteran winger Calle Jarnkrok. Hometown player Ryan Tverberg to make NHL debut Craig Be

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fallen to 28th in the NHL standings, far below where many expected them to be when the season began in October. If they remain in that spot, they will retain their first-round pick, which was top-five protected in the Brandon Carlo trade just one season ago. The Maple Leafs need to embrace the tank for their future With the final games of the season underway, the Maple Leafs may opt to play younger, less experienced players to embrace the tank whi

The Toronto Marlies have assigned Miroslav Holinka to their roster following the end of his junior hockey career in the WHL with the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Maple Leafs prospect was loaned to the Marlies on Saturday following the end of the Oil Kings season. Holinka will likely represent the Marlies for the remainder of their season and play a key role in their success heading into the playoffs. The Maple Leafs drafted Holinka in the fifth round of the 2024 NHL Draft, and sin

With the Toronto Maple Leafs 2025-26 season coming to an end, the question surrounding the team no longer is how many games they can win, but rather the evaluation around players they want on their roster heading into next season. Lack of opportunity in the Maple Leafs lineup William Villeneuve has been up with the Maple Leafs roster multiple times throughout the season, but still hasn't gotten his chance within the lineup. Villeneuve, a 2020 fourth-round pick 122nd overall,

The Toronto Maple Leafs have nominated John Tavares for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Friday. The King Clancy Memorial Award is given to the player who represents leadership on and off the ice and has made a significant humanitarian contribution to the community. The award was first given out during the 1987-88 season and was given to Lanny McDonald. The winner of the award is decided by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. The nominee who finishes with the highest number of v

The Toronto Maple Leafs showcased new prospects in their 5-3 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday. Artur Akhtyamov and Luke Haymes each made their NHL debuts and didn't disappoint despite a lopsided contest. Artur Akhtyamov allowed five goals on Thursday, which doesn’t look great at first glance, but he turned in a solid performance, stopping 39 of 44 shots. Much of the game was spent in the Maple Leafs’ zone, with the Islanders controlling play and clearly dictating th

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Artur Akhtyamov will make his NHL start on Thursday, against the New York Islanders, head coach Craig Berube confirms postgame on Wednesday. Akhtyamov will replace injured netminder Anthony Stolarz on the roster after he sustained a lower-body injury during the Maple Leafs 4-0 loss on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. Joseph Woll took over the net just a few minutes into the game, before Stolarz was ruled out of the contest during the first

The Toronto Maple Leafs were dealt an early blow in their matchup against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, as Anthony Stolarz left the game just minutes in with a lower-body injury. Joseph Woll came into the game in relief for Stolarz. Woll has been put in an uncomfortable situation; however, he has played solidly in relief. Stolarz was given the start on Wednesday, following a 7-6 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Woll ended Saturday with a .875

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is the team's nomination for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy this season. The Swedish defenceman was nominated by the Toronto chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Does Ekman-Larsson have a shot at winning the Masterton? The Bill Masterton Trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Ekman-Larsson has had a major bounce back during th

It should not be shocking that the Toronto Maple Leafs have several players on the trade block heading into the offseason, given how disappointing this season has been. What should be shocking to many is the players who are rumoured to be heading to a new destination for the 2026-27 season. If the Toronto Maple Leafs truly want a shake-up to their roster -- and that all depends on the future front office hires and what they want to do -- then moves involving Auston Matthews a

As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into one of their most important offseason to date, there has been lots of trade chatter around the entirety of the Maple Leafs roster, and with no general manager in place, it seems that the team is currently up in the air. However, one name that should be completely off-limits is Matthew Knies. Moving on from Knies could significantly change the trajectory of the roster from retooling to rebuilding. Despite recent trade rumours regarding the

The Toronto Maple Leafs have faced a number of issues throughout their disappointing season, but one of the most consistent problems has been their inability to generate enough offence. The Maple Leafs do not lack star talent; however, a mindset that seems to set them back on a nightly basis. Craig Berube says why the Maple Leafs struggle offensively Craig Berube opened the media availability, speaking on how the team performed and why they fell short on Thursday night. "We g

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to receive some unfortunate news on the injury front, as according to Sportsnet's Luke Fox, Oliver Ekman-Larsson is unlikely to dress for the Maple Leafs on Saturday due to a lower-body injury suffered against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. The Maple Leafs defenceman was ruled out of the contest following the second period, after an awkward collision with Sharks forward Adam Gaudette behind the Maple Leafs' net. Oliver Ekman-Larsson skated 11