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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,...
Maple Leafs Draft/Offseason Preview & UFA/Trade Targets – MLHS Podcast EP96
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli tee up the Maple Leafs' 2025 offseason with a preview of the draft, the...
“There is no more excuse for the Leafs’ bottom six to be on a...
Ahead of the NHL draft and opening of free agency, MLHS’ Anthony Petrielli joined The Fan Morning Show to discuss Mitch Marner's likely departure,...
A postmortem of the Brendan Shanahan (and Mitch Marner?) era – MLHS Podcast EP95
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the end of the Brendan Shanahan era, the underlying reasons for...
Brad Treliving on Matthew Knies’ contract status: “I see him as a long-term player...
In an end-of-season interview, General Manager Brad Treliving discussed his working relationship with Craig Berube, Matthew Knies' next contract, some of his depth forwards...
Brad Treliving on the lesson from the Maple Leafs’ Game 7 disappointment: “Some DNA...
In an end-of-season press conference, General Manager Brad Treliving discussed the changes wrought by Brendan Shanahan's departure, the team's playoff disappointment against Florida, Mitch...
Keith Pelley on a possible shift in the Leafs’ management style without Brendan Shanahan:...
On the 100% Hockey Podcast, MLSE CEO and President Keith Pelley discussed the challenges of his job, the difficulty of parting ways with Brendan...
Craig Berube on Brendan Shanahan’s exit from the Leafs organization: “It was a tough...
On the Nasty Knuckles Podcast, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discussed Brendan Shanahan's departure, the pressure Mitch Marner faces in Toronto, the experience...
Keith Pelley on the departure of Brendan Shanahan: “He put the organization in a...
MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley addressed the media after the departure of former Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan.
Pelley's Opening Statement
Pelley:...
Brendan Shanahan is officially out as President, Brad Treliving stays on as General Manager...
The Toronto Maple Leafs made it official on Thursday afternoon: Brendan Shanahan's time as the President and Alternate Governor of the organization has come...
Max Pacioretty on playing with Marner and Matthews in Toronto this season: “They care...
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Max Pacioretty discussed the Leafs falling short in Game 7, his experience of playing with and watching...
Chris Tanev on whether he would like to play with brother Brandon, a pending...
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Chris Tanev discussed his first year as a Leaf, the pressure on the players in the market,...
Matthew Knies on his contract expiring with the Leafs: “I want to be here,...
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Matthew Knies discussed the experience of playing on a line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner this...
Auston Matthews on his injury situation throughout the 2024-25 season: “It was a rollercoaster...
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews discussed his disappointment from the series loss to the Panthers, his first...
John Tavares on the end of his seven-year contract in Toronto: “I’ve had positive...
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, John Tavares discussed the end of his seven-year contract with the Leafs, the pressure of playing in...
Mitch Marner on the impact of the Leafs market’s scrutiny on his family: “I’m...
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Mitch Marner discussed the emotions of the series loss to the Panthers, the impact of the intense...
Craig Berube on whether he wants to see the Leafs re-sign Mitch Marner this...
In his end-of-season media availability, head coach Craig Berube discussed where the team fell short late in the series against the Panthers, the experience...
Paul Maurice on the end of the Leafs’ season: “[The media] is going to...
Panthers head coach Paul Maurice addressed the media after a 6-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal...
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Previewing the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Depth Chart: The Defense
We round out our 2025-26 depth chart series with the Maple Leafs' blue line, which GM Brad Treliving has spent a lot of time...
