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Hayley Wickenheiser on Easton Cowan’s NHL readiness: “He’ll be fit and prepared enough… The...
At the start of 2025 Development Camp, Assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser discussed Esaton Cowan's NHL readiness, Ben Danford, Victor Johansson, and Luke Haymes' development,...
Brad Treliving on whether he would’ve handled the Mitch Marner situation differently in hindsight:...
On the second day of free agency, General Manager Brad Treliving (courtesy of Real Kyper & Bourne) discussed the fallout of Mitch Marner's exit,...
Michael Pezzetta on joining his hometown Maple Leafs: “I am insanely fired up… It’s...
After joining the Maple Leafs on a two-year contract, Michael Pezzetta discussed signing with his hometown team. It is not exactly a roster full of...
Brad Treliving on the remaining holes in the Leafs’ roster after day one of...
After the first day of free agency, General Manager Brad Treliving discussed Mitch Marner's departure, the new contracts for Steven Lorentz and Matthew Knies,...
Mitch Marner details decision to leave the Leafs, join Vegas: “In Toronto, two years...
Now a member of the Vegas Golden Knights, Mitch Marner discussed his decision-making process behind signing in Vegas and leaving Toronto. There were reports that...
2025 NHL Free Agent Frenzy – Open Thread
We'll have all your Maple Leafs coverage ready to go when the moves are announced. In the meantime, use this thread for general free...
Nic Roy on joining the Maple Leafs: “The Panthers’ biggest challenge was the Leafs…...
After he was acquired by the Maple Leafs, centerman Nicolas Roy discussed finding out the news of the trade, his fandom of Mats Sundin...
Matthew Knies on staying in Toronto for six more years: “It’s a special place...
After signing a six-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs, Matthew Knies discussed his love for Toronto, why six years was the right term,...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs sign depth forward Michael Pezzetta to two-year contract
The Maple Leafs' first signing of UFA day is a minor one, as they’ve inked depth forward Michael Pezzetta to a two-year contract. The Toronto...
Steven Lorentz on signing for three more years in Toronto: “I take a lot...
After signing a three-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs, Steven Lorentz discussed his decision to sign with term in Toronto instead of testing...
Brad Treliving on a possible rights trade or sign-and-trade of Mitch Marner: “You’d always...
At the end of the 2025 NHL Draft, General Manager Brad Treliving discussed the reports of a possible sign-and-trade or rights trade with Vegas...
Mark Leach on the emphasis on size in the Leafs’ 2025 draft class: “Apples...
After the end of the 2025 NHL Draft, Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Leach discussed the six selections made by the Maple Leafs and...
Rylan Fellinger drafted 185th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs
With the 185th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have selected 6'4, 196-pound right-shot defenseman Rylan Fellinger. The Wawa, Ontario native...
Harry Nansi drafted 153rd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting...
With the 153rd overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have grabbed their fourth consecutive forward, selecting 6'4, 180-pound right-shot center/winger...
Tyler Hopkins drafted 86th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting...
With the 86th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft (acquired from San Jose in the Timothy Liljegren trade), the Maple Leafs have selected...
Tinus Luc Koblar drafted 64th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis &...
With their first selection in the 2025 NHL Draft (the last pick in the second round at 64th overall), the Maple Leafs have gone...
Brad Treliving on John Tavares’ new contract with the Maple Leafs: “John was selfless...
After signing John Tavares to a four-year, $4.38 million AAV contract extension, General Manager Brad Treliving discussed Tavares accepting a hometown discount and his...
John Tavares on taking a discount to remain a Maple Leaf: “Even though I...
After signing a four-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs, John Tavares discussed his decision to take less money to remain in Toronto and...
Maple Leafs draft czar Mark Leach on the importance of size on defense: “Well,...
Ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft, Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Leach discussed preparation for a decentralized draft without a first-round pick, prioritizing size...
Brad Treliving on contract talks with John Tavares: “John wants to stay, and we...
Ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft, General Manager Brad Treliving discussed Mitch Marner testing UFA, progress on contracts for John Tavares and Matthew Knies,...
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Hayley Wickenheiser on Easton Cowan’s NHL readiness: “He’ll be fit and...
At the start of 2025 Development Camp, Assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser discussed Esaton Cowan's NHL readiness, Ben Danford, Victor Johansson, and Luke Haymes' development,...
