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The Toronto Maple Leafs have several key players hitting NHL free agency, and arguably the biggest of them all is Mitch Marner. By the sounds of it, he won’t be returning. NHL insider Andy Strickland reported Friday that Marner is expected to be playing for a new team in 2025-26: “Can confirm Mitch Marner will […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a transitional offseason. After nine consecutive playoff appearances with no conference final appearances, two of their key players are free agents. Many teams have an interest in the younger Mitch Marner, including the Hurricanes and Blackhawks. But veteran John Tavares could stay with his hometown squad. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The Florida Panthers are two wins away from their second consecutive Stanley Cup. One of the biggest differences from last year to this year has been Brad Marchand, who came over at the trade deadline. The former Bruins captain is going to hit NHL free agency on July 1 and should have plenty of suitors. […]

After making it to the playoffs for a ninth straight season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated in the second round by the Florida Panthers. It was the second time in three years that they were eliminated in the second round by the Panthers. It was also the ninth straight time they have failed to […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It marked the end of an era for various reasons, including the departure of team president Brendan Shanahan. But NHL free agency will be fascinating for the Maple Leafs, as star forwards Mitch Marner and John Tavares […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Nick Robertson with the 53rd pick of the 2019 draft. Now, Robertson is a restricted free agent. The Maple Leafs can re-sign Robertson, or they could choose to sign and trade him this NHL offseason. We look at the reasons why the Maple Leafs should not trade Robertson this offseason. […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ disappointing run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued, as they were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in seven games in the Eastern Conference Semis. It was especially frustrating loss given their early 2-0 series lead after their first-round victory over the Ottawa Senators. There could potentially be major changes in store […]

For a fifth straight season, the Columbus Blue Jackets failed to make the playoffs. Still, the Blue Jackets are expected to be aggressive this offseason. Still, the Blue Jackets have multiple pending free agents. One of those is James van Riemsdyk. We look at the three best destinations for van Riemsdyk in NHL free agency. […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs had high hopes at the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They had finished in first place in the Atlantic Division, and the thought among many NHL experts was that the continued maturity of stars Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews along with the presence of hard-nosed head coach Craig Berube would […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Florida Panthers. It ushers in an offseason full of change, which has already started. Brendan Shanahan is out as the President of Hockey Operations, and no one will replace him. That puts the spotlight on Maple Leafs general manager […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell short in the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again, getting eliminated earlier this month by the Florida Panthers in seven games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. GM Brad Treliving talked to the media on Thursday and expressed his disappointment with how that series played out. Via Pierre LeBrun: “That series is […]

The Vegas Golden Knights were recently eliminated by the Oilers in the second round of the playoffs. Still, with limited cap space, the Golden Knights will have tough decisions to make. One of those is pending free agent Reilly Smith. We look at the best destination for Reilly Smith this offseason. Reilly Smith re-joined the […]

The Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy in the 2024-25 season as the top team in the NHL. Still, they would be eliminated in the second round by the Dallas Stars. Now, the Jets turn their focus towards the offseason. One major question is the future of their mid-season acquisition, Brandon Tanev. If the Jets […]

For the ninth straight season, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the playoffs. This year, they were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in seven games. Still, this is the ninth straight season that the Maple Leafs failed to make it to the conference finals. Now they have to make multiple decisions regarding free agents, including restricted […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ early elimination from the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs means that they can start paying more attention to dealing with players with expiring contracts — like star forward Matthew Knies, who is a pending restricted free agent. In fact, the Maple Leafs are reportedly back on the negotiation table already with […]

Another season, another heartbreaking Game 7 loss for the Toronto Maple Leafs. You’d think that by now, their fans would be used to the pain and frustration of constantly falling short in the postseason, but this latest loss in a winner-take-all game hurts a little more. The Maple Leafs roster that left the ice in […]

The Florida Panthers are one win away from the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. No matter how their postseason run ends, this team has major decisions to make this summer. They have key pieces of the roster set to test NHL Free Agency once again. One of these key pieces is veteran defenseman Aaron Ekblad. Ekblad […]

The Vancouver Canucks had Brock Boeser on the trade market during the 2024-25 campaign. He had some struggles on the ice following a 40-goal campaign the year before. The Canucks elected not to trade the veteran forward this year. As a result, they could lose Boeser in NHL Free Agency for nothing this summer. Boeser […]

The New York Islanders have some major decisions to make this summer. One of these decisions involves star defenseman Noah Dobson. He is set to hit NHL Free Agency as a restricted free agent on July 1. This could result in a team submitting an offer sheet for Dobson. It could also lead to the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the second round. They are headed toward a potentially difficult offseason as a result. Part of the difficulty Toronto could face this summer revolves around forward Mitch Marner. Marner will hit NHL Free Agency this summer, and he may be the best player […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set up for an offseason full of changes after another playoff disappointment. They went up 2-0 in the second round of the playoffs and collapsed, losing Game 7 at home. With Mitch Marner and John Tavares hitting free agency, the team on the ice will change. But there are also […]

The New York Islanders are expected to hire Mathieu Darche as their new general manager. After firing Lou Lamoriello, they were reportedly looking for a general manager and president of hockey operations. Lamoriello filled both roles in his seven years on Long Island. The Athletic’s Arthur Staple reported that the Islanders’ hiring Darche ends their […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This crushing playoff defeat was different, however. It marks the end of John Tavares’ contract with the Leafs, which was the move that launched them into contention in 2018. Where could Tavares go to round out his […]

The Toronto Maple leafs are starting what could be a summer of significant change after moving on from one of the organization’s most influential figures in the last decade. They chose not to renew the contract of Brendan Shanahan, who served as the team’s president and alternate governor since 2014. This decision could have major […]

While the Toronto Maple Leafs made headlines by parting ways with longtime president Brendan Shanahan, the organization has made one thing clear: general manager Brad Treliving isn’t going anywhere. Despite the high-profile front office shakeup and yet another playoff disappointment, sources confirm that Treliving’s job is secure as the Leafs gear up for a critical […]

For the third consecutive offseason, there will be change in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. In 2023, it was general manager Kyle Dubas who was fired and Brad Treliving was hired. Last year, Sheldon Keefe caught the blame and Craig Berube came in. After losing to the Florida Panthers in the second round, the Maple […]

Following yet another playoff disappointment, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be shaking up not only their roster but their front office as well. Brendan Shanahan, in particular, could be heading to Long Island after the latest Game 7 loss. Shanahan has been the president and alternate governor of the Maple Leafs since 2014, and while […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reeling after yet another disappointingly early exit in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After years of failing to meet expectations with the current group, there could be widespread changes coming to the organization this summer, The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reported on Wednesday. And it starts at the top. “With the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After another unfathomable Game 7 loss, Leafs players and coaches have been speaking to the media. It’s an NHL tradition of sorts to unveil a scroll of injuries players were dealing with after elimination. Auston Matthews missed time during the season […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs could lose Mitch Marner to free agency this summer, but head coach Craig Berube has made it very clear he wants to keep the superstar. During Tuesday’s exit interviews, Berube expressed just how important of a player Marner is to this club, despite his struggles in the series against the Florida […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs flamed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in embarrassing fashion, losing 6-1 to the Florida Panthers on Sunday — at home. It was the second steep defeat in the final three games of the series, with both coming at Scotiabank Arena. As you could imagine, Leafs fans were livid. Their team […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost Game 7 to the Florida Panthers to end their Stanley Cup Playoff run. Once again, the Leafs are out before the Eastern Conference Final after entering the postseason with high expectations. Now, Maple Leafs star forward William Nylander is mulling a quick return to the ice, potentially joining Team Sweden […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs once again fell short in the playoffs. This year, it was a game seven loss to the Florida Panthers that ended their season. Now, the Maple Leafs have roster uncertainty. They have multiple unrestricted free agents and roster holes to plug. We now look at three potential trade targets for the […]

NHL veteran Max Pacioretty is seemingly coming to the end of his career, but it is unknown whether the longtime Montreal Canadiens and current Toronto Maple Leafs winger has played his final game in the NHL. Following his 17th NHL season, which ended with Toronto’s Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers, Pacioretty, 36, is […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have big decisions to make this offseason after another embarrassing playoff exit, losing 6-1 to the Florida Panthers in Game 7 on Sunday. Several players on this roster are set to become unrestricted free agents, including Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Steven Lorentz, and Max Pacioretty. As for young winger Matthew Knies, […]

Following yet another postseason disappointment, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ core could be breaking up. And specifically, Mitch Marner is the player to watch. While Auston Matthews and William Nylander are signed to multi-year contracts, Marner is not. The 28-year-old winger just completed a six-year, $65.4 million deal and, as such, is set to be an […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs flamed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, getting thrashed 6-1 in Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. Question marks remain heading into the offseason and free agency. One key player who is set to hit the open market is John Tavares. The veteran joined the Leafs in 2018 after […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ wound from their Game 7 loss in the second round series of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs to the Florida Panthers is still fresh. And the pain? It still stings. Just ask Toronto star forward William Nylander. “Just a s****y game. That’s about it,” Nylander said about the Maple Leafs’ […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs failed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. And they head toward an offseason that could see significant changes. Fans are frustrated after losing Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. This offseason could see significant trades and free agency moves from the Maple Leafs in an attempt to move forward. The […]