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Weighing the potential pros and cons of the Max Pacioretty addition for the Maple...

According to Darren Dreger and Frank Seravalli, the Maple Leafs and Max Pacioretty are expected to agree to terms before training camp and preseason...
Nick Robertson, Maple Leafs vs. Kings

Instant Analysis: Cooler heads prevail as Maple Leafs, Nick Robertson agree to terms on...

After a summer that included a trade request, a stalemate, and Brad Treliving maintaining his desire to keep the player, the Maple Leafs and...

Instant Analysis: Steven Lorentz signs PTO to compete in the Maple Leafs’ forward mix...

Labour Day is over, and NHL training camp is mere weeks away. This means it is a professional tryout contract (PTO) season, as players...
Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs

Analysis: John Tavares passes the torch, Auston Matthews named the 26th captain in Maple...

How's this for some dog-days-of-the-offseason news content: The Toronto Maple Leafs will be naming Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history this week. TSN's...
Matthew Knies, Mitch Marner & Auston Matthews celebrate Leafs goal

Why the regular season still matters for the Maple Leafs – and the areas...

Now that we’ve officially hit the dog days of August, it appears the Maple Leafs’ current roster is what they’re taking to training camp. As...
Jani Hakanpaa, Maple Leafs

Offseason Notebook: The continued radio silence on Jani Hakanpaa, the head scout shuffle, Alex...

Welcome to the sleepiest month of the hockey calendar. Free agency has slowed to a crawl, rosters are close to complete, and no games...
Connor Dewar, Maple leafs

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs lock up Connor Dewar to team-friendly one-year deal

The Maple Leafs announced the signing of forward Connor Dewar to a one-year, $1.18 million contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing between the two sides....

Offseason Notebook: Assessing Treliving’s FA signings relative to the market, the remaining offseason question...

As we await for the second wave of free agency to play out – including contract negotiations with Connor Dewar, Nick Robertson, a resolution...
Brad Treliving, Toronto Maple Leafs GM

The remaining question marks on the Maple Leafs’ roster this offseason

Just over a week into free agency, the Maple Leafs have filled some holes, but there is still plenty of work to do. Heading into...
Philippe Myers, Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs make a trio of depth signings: Dakota Mermis, Phillipe Myers, and Cedric...

The Maple Leafs announced three signings on the second day of free agency, coming to terms on one-year deals with Dakota Mermis, Phillipe Myers,...
Jani Hakanpaa, Maple Leafs

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs sign Jani Hakanpaa to two-year, $1.5 million AAV contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs continued to bulk up their defense by signing veteran defenseman Jani Hakanpää to a two-year, $1.5 million AAV contract. The first...
Matt Murray, Mark Giordano, Timothy Liljegren, Toronto Maple Leafs

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs bring back Matt Murray on one-year, $875,000 contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs addressed a hole at their third goalie spot by extending Matt Murray on a one-year, $875k contract. Murray missed all of...

Instant Analysis: Oliver Ekman-Larsson signs four-year, $3.5 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced the signing of defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a four-year contract worth $3.5 million per season. Brad Treliving will be...
Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs

Instant Analysis: Anthony Stolarz signs two-year, $2.5 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs

After extending Joseph Woll for three years, the Maple Leafs have landed their second goaltender: Anthony Stolarz has signed a two-year, $2.5 million AAV...

Instant Analysis: Chris Tanev inks six-year, $4.5 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs

Finally, the Maple Leafs have landed a proper top-four right-handed defenseman. It comes with a six-year term ($4.5 million AAV) for the 34-year-old Chris...
Nick Robertson, Maple Leafs vs. Kings

Report: Qualified RFA Nick Robertson wants out of Toronto, submits trade request

As Leafs fans await word on a Chris Tanev signing, Chris Johnston reported somewhat surprising but not totally shocking news on Sunday night: Nick...
Timothy Liljegren, Maple Leafs vs. Flyers

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs re-sign Timothy Liljegren to two-year, $3 million AAV contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the qualifying offer buzzer on Sunday afternoon and re-signed D Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract worth an AAV...
Max Domi, Maple Leafs

Instant Analysis: Max Domi re-ups with the Maple Leafs for four years, $3.75 million...

The Maple Leafs have signed Max Domi to a four-year contract extension worth an annual average of $3.75 million per season ($15 million total).  After...
Chris Tanev, Maple Leafs vs. Flames

Leafs Notebook: The Chris Tanev acquisition & potential contract and other draft weekend notes

The story of the 2024 draft for the Maple Leafs is just as much about the 2023 draft before it and the 2025 draft...
Chris Tanev, Maple Leafs FA Target

The Maple Leafs’ Free Agent Defense Search: The 20+ Minute Studs and Intriguing Second-Pair...

It is no secret that Brad Treliving's top priority for the upcoming offseason is building up Toronto's defense. That information has been repeated in countless...

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