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NHL free agency is just over a week away, and longtime Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner is the headliner in 2025. The 28-year-old, who just played out the final season of a six-year deal he signed back in 2019, is widely expected to hit the open market. Although Marner has been one of the […]

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 Carolina Hurricanes lost in the Eastern Conference Final for the third time in seven years. After that loss to the Florida Panthers, they need to add scoring to their roster to compete. With NHL free agency approaching, the Hurricanes have interest in ex-Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner. But The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun says that […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs almost traded right winger Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights at the deadline. Toronto once again had a great regular season that ended in playoff heartbreak. Marner was the most productive player statistically on the Maple Leafs this season, leading the team with 102 points and ranking fifth overall in […]

Mitch Marner struggled in the latter part of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the Toronto Maple Leafs fell in seven games to the defending champion Florida Panthers. The star right winger, in what could be his last run with the franchise that drafted him a decade ago, lumbers into the […]

The 2024-25 season was a disaster for the Boston Bruins. This perennial playoff team stumbled badly at the start of the season and head coach Jim Montgomery was fired early in the year. After a brief surge that indicated a return to playoff form was possible, the Bruins fell of a cliff in the Eastern […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are a potential Mitch Marner landing spot in NHL Free Agency. Chicago has a franchise cornerstone in Connor Bedard to build around. However, they need a star to complement him and aid in his development. Marner appears to be a perfect fit, but Chicago may be having some doubts. The Blackhawks are […]

For the second time in three years, the Carolina Hurricanes fell short in the Eastern Conference Final. The Canes have now made the playoffs in seven straight seasons, but have not advanced to the Stanley Cup Final since winning it all in 2006. With plenty of cap space and a strong core, the Hurricanes have […]

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 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 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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and their teammates turned in potentially its worst performance in a Game 7 in recent memory on Sunday night. The Maple Leafs lost 6-1 on home ice to the Florida Panthers, watching as their South Florida rivals went […]

Another year, another playoff failure for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Atlantic Division winners blew a 2-0 series lead to the Florida Panthers and ultimately lost in seven games on Sunday evening. But it wasn’t just a loss, it was a blowout. The defending Stanley Cup champions wiped the floor with the Maple Leafs in […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fallen short in the playoffs on again, losing Game 7 to the Florida Panthers on Sunday night, ending their 2024-25 campaign. With major questions about the futures of many players, such as Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and Joseph Woll, plus an inability to get past the second round of the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading home after a crushing Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers. Toronto could have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a win on Sunday night. However, they suffered their second 6-1 loss at home in three games and now must prepare for the offseason. As a result, the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs surprised much of the hockey world when goaltender Anthony Stolarz was in uniform and serving as the backup goaltender to starter Joseph Woll for Game 7 Sunday night in Toronto’s second-round series against the Florida Panthers. Anthony Stolarz is taking warmups before Game 7. 👀 pic.twitter.com/e5IDlWkBf3 — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost back-to-back games to the Florida Panthers, blowing a 2-0 series lead in the process. Mitch Marner, who has been one of their best players all season long, isn’t playing at the level we’re used to seeing from him through Games 3 and 4. Marner has failed to record a […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a 2-0 lead over the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night with a 4-3 victory. Mitch Marner played his part, scoring a goal in the win. Following the contest, Marner revealed a new tactic he’s been using in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to motivate him: sticking […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame some of their recent and painful postseason history when they defeated the Ottawa Senators in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in six games. The Atlantic Division champions will meet the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in the second round. The first game of the series is […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs had the chance to close out their first-round series with the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night at home, but they failed to do so, getting dominated 4-0 by the Sens. This Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup now heads back to the nation’s capital, with the Leafs still up 3-2. When asked if […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are in the middle of another miserable season. With 51 points out of 72 games, they are already eliminated from the playoffs. Even with Connor Bedard having his best season yet, they have not jumped into playoff competition yet. The organization knows it needs help and has its eyes set on the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs smoked the Calgary Flames on Monday night 6-2. After an eventful trade deadline, Toronto has responded with a few great wins in a row. Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews led the way for the Maple Leafs and entered the record books in the process. Marner had two assists to set the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes may have botched the Mikko Rantanen trade, but they will be looking to acquire another superstar to replace him this summer. The organization is expected to take a run at Toronto Maple Leafs standout Mitch Marner in NHL free agency, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported on Monday. Marner hasn’t had any discussions about […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to finally reach the Promised Land this season and end their Stanley Cup curse. With a roster loaded full of stars, this team has every chance to make a deep playoff run. However, the future of one key piece remains up in the air. Mitch Marner, who leads the […]

There were a number of huge trades throughout the NHL at the trade deadline, but none of them involved Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner who is scheduled to be a free agent July 1. Prior to the deadline, there was speculation that Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving might move the team’s leading scorer […]

The biggest stunner of the NHL trade deadline was the Carolina Hurricanes trading Mikko Rantanen. Just weeks after picking him up from the Colorado Avalanche, they flipped him to the Dallas Stars after failed contract negotiations. The Toronto Maple Leafs called the Hurricanes about him but they wanted pending free agent forward Mitch Marner. Per […]

The NHL trade deadline came with a flurry of deals and there were a number of winners and losers. The Dallas Stars were able to acquire Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes, and that move may make Dallas the favorite to land the Stanley Cup. On the other hand, the Hurricanes sent a brilliant player […]

The NHL is officially on pause for the time being due to the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off, which features Team Canada, Team USA, Team Sweden, and Team Finland. The best of the best will compete in the tournament for a shot at gold in Boston on February 20. Canada is one of the favorites to […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to take on the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Saddledome, but Toronto could be without one of their top players. Mitch Marner, who is on pace for a career-high in points, may be unable to play against the Flames after having missed two-straight practice sessions and is […]

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner is in the midst of one of his best NHL seasons — in a contract year, no less — and the 27-year-old was again a catalyst in a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Marner scored an empty net goal and added two assists at […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are flying through the regular season. With 56 points from 43 games, they sit at the top of the Atlantic Division and second in the Eastern Conference. While they have had playoff demons in the past, this crew could be the one that finally gets them past the second round. But […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have several key roster decisions ahead of them when it comes to the futures of Mitch Marner and John Tavares, both of whom are up for new contracts when the calendar hits July 1, 2025. But before all of that is decided, Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has taken care […]

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner posted his third career hat trick on Friday, in a game against the Detroit Red Wings. Marner’s offense helped lift Toronto to a 5-2 victory over Detroit. Following the game, the veteran winger was humble about the impressive accomplishment. “It is great to get a hat trick, but the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have endured decades of frustration in the NHL. Arguably the most popular team in the NHL, the Maple Leafs have not won a Stanley Cup since 1967, the year before the league doubled in size from 6 to 12 teams. In recent years, the Maple Leafs have had an array of […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have known their share of pain in recent NHL seasons. Despite having a roster filled with elite NHL players, the Maple Leafs have known only frustration when it comes to playoff performances. While there are still several months before the postseason begins in the NHL, there is reason for the Toronto […]