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Veteran NHL goaltender Jonathan Bernier took to Instagram to announce his retirement on Monday after playing 14 years in the league. Jonathan Bernier spent time with the Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils. Bernier thanked each team in his statement, and penned a heartfelt […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are, for better or worse, approaching the 2023-24 NHL season with a fresh perspective. Former Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving came in as the team’s new decision-maker, replacing Kyle Dubas. And the entire situation has been interesting, to say the least. The Maple Leafs finally rid themselves of their playoff […]

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Bobby Baun has died at age 86. Baun went undafted after playing junior hockey with the Toronto Marlboros. After turning pro in 1956, Baun spent 14 of his 17 seasons in the NHL with the Maple Leafs. Baun also played for the Oakland Seals and Detroit Red Wings. Though he was […]

It was announced that former Toronto Maple Leafs first-round pick Rodion Amirov died after a battle with brain cancer by his agent on Monday. Amirov was diagnosed with a brain tumor in February 2022. Maple Leafs president and alternate governor Brendan Shanahan released a statement on Twitter regarding the news. “The entire Maple Leafs organization […]

Toronto Maple Leafs fans got some unfortunate news on Monday morning when it was announced that top prospect Rodion Amirov passed away due to a battle with brain cancer, per his agent Daniel Milstein. He released a lengthy statement on Twitter: ‘It is we great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodion Amirov. Two […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed one of the top unrestricted free agent goaltenders left on the market, inking veteran Martin Jones to a one-year deal, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported on Wednesday. “Leafs have signed free agent goaltender Martin Jones to a one-year, $875,000 deal,” wrote Seravalli. “Quality insurance.” The 33-year-old spent the 2022-23 […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been one of the NHL’s top regular-season teams for the last three seasons and they have put together winning records in seven straight seasons. They are an exciting, high-scoring team to watch as they are led by Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner, and they are dangerous nearly every time they […]

Toronto Maple Leafs netminder Matt Murray went down with a concerning head injury in April and never seemed to be himself again. That’s resulted in the team making a crucial move for next season, placing him on the LTIR: “The Maple Leafs announced today that goaltender Matt Murray is out indefinitely and will be placed […]

Before he turned heads as a star in the NHL, Mitch Marner applied his incredible skill in the Ontario Hockey League with the London Knights. With the Knights, he formed a fearsome tandem with fellow forward Max Domi that went on to etch their names in Knights history. Now, the two are reunited with the […]

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov has been awarded a new contract in arbitration for the 2023-24 season, according to The Athletic’s James Mirtle. Samsonov’s new contract will be worth $3.55 million over one year. The 26-year-old goalie is slated to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Samsonov, a former first-round pick of the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally got a monkey off their backs when they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. It was the Maple Leafs’ first triumph in any round of the Stanley Cup playoffs since the 2004 postseason when they defeated the Ottawa Senators in a 7-game […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs added a ton of sandpaper in free agency, bringing Ryan Reaves, Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi into the fold — and superstar Mitch Marner elegantly explained what the trio will bring to the team next season. “All three of those guys can play with snot, p**s, and vinegar,” Marner said on […]

It’s safe to say that Nazem Kadri’s first year with the Calgary Flames was not a sweet one. After winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in the 2021-22 NHL season, Kadri signed a seven-year deal with the Flames, who were coming off a 50-win campaign. The expectation was high for Kadri and the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs won a postseason round for the first time since 2004, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games in the first-round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs — but the season again ended in disappointment after the Leafs were beaten in five games by the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally took a long-awaited step in 2023. After nearly 20 years of misery, the Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to win their first playoff series since 2004. Life past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs didn’t last long for the Maple Leafs, however. They were completely dominated […]

After another playoff disappointment, the Toronto Maple Leafs are taking a different approach this offseason. New general manager Brad Treliving, who replaced Kyle Dubas earlier in the offseason, wasted no time in placing his stamp on the roster. Through the first few days of free agency, a clear theme is emerging in Treliving’s first signings: […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been fairly active in free agency, as they have signed John Klingberg, Ryan Reaves, Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi and Dylan Gambrel to help their fortunes in 2023-24 season. The Leafs have been one of the league’s top regular-season teams in recent seasons, but their playoff record has been a major […]

Tyler Bertuzzi hit the open market in NHL free agency in search of a long-term deal. It marked the first time the veteran winger had the opportunity to pick where he wanted to play in his NHL career. And Bertuzzi wanted to cash in on a solid track record in the league as someone who […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs made some extremely questionable moves in Day 1 of NHL free agency, but knocked it out of the park on Sunday by adding Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi on extremely reasonable one-year deals. Domi’s father Tie was a fan favorite over his decade spent playing in Toronto, and Max played junior […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have already made one big signing on Sunday. Now, they’ve added another big fish from the pond of NHL free agency in the form of veteran forward Max Domi. Domi is reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. The exact financial details are a bit […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed winger Tyler Bertuzzi to a one-year, $5.5 million contract, according to Chris Johnston of TSN. The signing of Tyler Bertuzzi gives the Maple Leafs another quality forward along with Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander. It will be interesting to see how well he does in Toronto, and […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs were relatively quiet on the first day of NHL free agency, but they made a solid move later in the first afternoon when defenseman John Klingberg agreed to a one-year deal with Toronto. Klingberg split the 2022-23 season between the Anaheim Ducks and the Minnesota Wild after a long run with […]

The Nashville Predators have made a couple of splashes in 2023 NHL free agency. Defenseman Luke Schenn and Center Ryan O’Reilly have agreed to contracts with Nashville, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Both of the Predators’ free-agent pickups played for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2022-2023 NHL season. Luke Schenn’s free-agent contract with Nashville […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are letting a few of their unrestricted free agents test the market on Saturday. And it seems as if some of those players won’t return to the Maple Leafs this summer if the latest rumor is to be believed. The Maple Leafs are expected to sign veteran forward Ryan Reaves to […]

The Philadelphia Flyers haven’t exactly been shy about the fact that James van Riemsdyk was not long for Philly. Former GM Chuck Fletcher shopped the veteran winger around the league at the NHL Trade Deadline. And he nearly dealt van Riemsdyk before the trade fell apart at the 11th hour. Now, the 34-year-old hits the […]

Luke Schenn is the exact type of third-pairing defenseman that any NHL team would covet come playoff time. He’s big, he’s physical, he can move the puck, and he’s extremely reliable in his own zone. His physical style of play and well-known strength make him a terror to play against; he also holds the NHL’s […]

After Kyle Dubas was fired as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and replaced by Brad Treliving, there was widespread speculation as to whether head coach Sheldon Keefe would be back behind the bench. After Treliving publicly confirmed on Tuesday that Keefe would return, the 42-year-old is embracing another opportunity to coach the club, […]

Toronto Maple Leafs star forward William Nylander is entering the final season of a six-year, $45 million contract he signed back in December of 2018 — and it looks like player and club are far apart on a few contract for the 27-year-old. With the Leafs already needing to pay Auston Matthews with his contract […]

All eyes in Leaf Land are on Auston Matthews this offseason, as new GM Brad Treliving continues to work out a contract extension for Toronto’s best player — and according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, he could be willing to take less money to help the team win. Seravalli said on Sportsnet 590 The Fan […]

The 2023 NHL Draft begins Wednesday night in Nashville, Tennessee and fans of the NHL’s most popular teams will be waiting to see who their squad selects in the first round. It is now time to continue our NHL Draft odds series with draft predictions and picks for popular teams. Some of the most popular […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly one of the teams who have shown a level of interest in trading for San Jose Sharks superstar defenseman Erik Karlsson, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Apart from the Maple Leafs, the Seattle Kraken and the Carolina Hurricanes are also the other teams mentioned by LeBrun. “My […]

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving spoke to the media ahead of the NHL draft, and he was asked about whether the Maple Leafs will be able to extend both Auston Matthews and William Nylander in the future. “I’m confident we’re going to get both players signed until proven otherwise,” Brad Treliving said, via […]

Despite failing to get past the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs plan to stick with head coach Sheldon Keefe. Speaking ahead of the draft this week, new GM Brad Treliving confirmed that Keefe will be back in 2023-24 to lead the team. Via Pierre LeBrun: “Leafs GM Brad […]

The 2023 NHL offseason is already in full swing, with the NHL Draft just days away. After the draft concludes on Thursday, teams will begin looking forward to the start of NHL free agency on July 1. This year’s free agency class is a bit weaker than other years. However, there are still talented hockey […]

With the future of superstar Auston Matthews and head coach Sheldon Keefe up in the air, the Toronto Maple Leafs best defenseman Morgan Rielly made his stance clear on both of them on Friday. “As a friend, a teammate, you name it, you want that guy on your team,” Rielly told NHL.com’s Dave McCarthy on […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally won a playoff series this season, their first since 2004. Fans and the team alike buzzed with anticipation for the deep run to come. However, that run never came. The Maple Leafs were pushed aside by the Florida Panthers. Florida nearly swept the Maple Leafs, but dominated throughout nonetheless. In […]

The 2022-23 NHL season has officially come to a close with the Vegas Golden Knights winning their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. As the offseason officially begins, 31 other franchises now have the task of getting to Vegas’ level. And there’s no team that’s more true for than the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite Toronto […]

Just over a week after hiring ex-Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving, the Toronto Maple Leafs are adding Arizona Coyotes great Shane Doan to the staff in the role of special assistant to the GM, according to Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star. Considered the most storied player in the history of the Coyotes franchise, […]

Brad Treliving was officially introduced as the newest general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, and he made it clear that locking up Auston Matthews is top priority on his to-do list in the new role. “I have had a chance to communicate with Auston,” Treliving said at his introductory press conference. “I […]