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Latest from Friedman: Maple Leafs tried to speak to Julien BriseBois; Sundin-Chayka hires still...
On the latest 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman provided some updates on the Leafs' executive search, which appears to be nearing its end with Sundin-Chayka...
Latest from Friedman: If Sundin agrees to Leafs job, Chayka-Sundin will lead the new...
There was a very brief update from Elliotte Friedman about the Leafs’ executive search on his Oilers NOW segment on Tuesday night, but it...
John Gruden on Easton Cowan’s potential impact in Round 2 for the Marlies: “I...
Ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 against the Laval Rocket, Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed Easton Cowan's desire to make a bigger impact in...
Troy Stecher on the perks of being a Maple Leaf: “I’ve played for multiple...
Maple Leafs defenseman Troy Stecher joined Overdrive to discuss the team's disappointing season, the ups and downs of his individual season, the treatment of...
John Gruden on the Marlies leaning on both goalies in their series win over...
Head coach John Gruden discusses the Toronto Marlies' play-in series victory over Rochester.
On the team's series-winning performance:
I thought we set the tone early. We were...
Latest from Friedman: John Chayka and Scott White are the Leafs’ finalists for “head...
On Friday's 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman cleared the air on the Leafs' ongoing interview process and the current finalists for the role of head...
John Gruden on the Marlies’ potential in the playoffs this spring: “All of the...
After the Toronto Marlies' 5-0 win over the Rochester Americans in Game 1 of the playoff play-in series, head coach John Gruden discussed a...
Feeling out the field of candidates in the Maple Leafs’ executive search – MLHS...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the field of candidates in the Maple Leafs' executive search, the arguments for/against...
John Gruden, ahead of the Marlies’ playoffs, on the growth in Easton Cowan: “You...
After the final practice ahead of the series opener against Rochester, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed the team's playoff preparation, the decision...
Matthew Knies reflects on the Leafs’ failures defensively in 2025-26: “I wasn’t expecting to...
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, Matthew Knies discussed his name popping up in trade rumours, the reasons for the team's failure, and...
Joe Woll on the feeling of the Leafs missing the playoffs: “The Game 7...
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, goaltender Joseph Woll discussed his individual performance level this year, the reasons for the team's failure, and...
John Tavares on his role in the Maple Leafs’ disappointing season: “I was on...
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, John Tavares discussed the reasons for the team's failure and his view on his own role in...
Morgan Rielly on whether he’d be open to a trade this offseason: “When that...
After a disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, Morgan Rielly discussed the team's major on-ice failure and his uncertain future with the organization.
When you look...
Anthony Stolarz reflects on calling out William Nylander and the team early in the...
After the end of the 2025-26 season, goaltender Anthony Stolarz discussed his most recent injury, a difficult season for the team, his controversial post-game...
Auston Matthews on whether he still believes he can win in Toronto: “I do…...
On locker cleanout day, captain Auston Matthews discussed the team's failure this season, his future with the organization, and the current uncertainty at the...
Chris Tanev on his injury-plagued 2025-26 season with the Leafs: “I’m disappointed in how...
On locker cleanout day, Chris Tanev discussed his injury-plagued season, his health outlook for next year, and the uncertainty surrounding the organization's future at...
Craig Berube on whether Mitch Marner was sorely missed this season: “That is not...
On locker cleanout day, head coach Craig Berube discussed his uncertain future, the team's failures this season, and the organization's outlook moving forward.
What is...
Maple Leafs finish fifth last in 2025-26 season, draft lottery odds now known
All of the attention — and tension — now shifts to the May 5th draft lottery, after the 2025-26 Maple Leafs suffered one final...
Craig Berube on the end of a taxing season as Leafs coach: “We tried...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season.
Concluding thoughts...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #82 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
A loss -- in extra time or regulation -- for the Maple Leafs tonight, or one point for the Seattle Kraken tonight or tomorrow,...
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A deep dive on David Carle amid reports of “serious interest”...
According to Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs are seriously interested in University of Denver head coach David Carle.
Carle, long viewed as one of...
