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Craig Berube opens up on the Leafs, his firing & his future: Leafs Morning Take
Let this sink in: Daniel Alfredsson is now a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. We gave our quick thoughts on that before welcoming in Craig Berube to kick off the latest edition of Leafs Morning Take. Less than two months after being fired by the Maple Leafs, Berube stopped by for an in-depth conversation….
It’s not a rivalry if only one side cares about it
It may be worth marking July 7, 2026 in the history books: this is the day the Battle of Ontario died in earnest. It’s not a rivalry if only one side cares about it, and the disparate reactions to the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring Daniel Alfredsson as associate coach says it all. Alfredsson was appointed…
Craig Berube felt Maple Leafs lost ’emotional leader’ when Mitch Marner left
The Toronto Maple Leafs were a different team once Mitch Marner left for the Vegas Golden Knights, and former head coach Craig Berube believes it had drastic impacts on his team’s dressing room. Berube was a guest recently on Rob Simpson’s ‘Simmer’s Morning Skate‘ and was asked who he felt was the emotional leader of…
Jack Roslovic isn’t the answer on the Maple Leafs’ top line: Alberga’s Take
It’s been 372 days since Mitch Marner took his talents to Sin City, and the Toronto Maple Leafs still haven’t come close to replacing him on the top line. We’ll see what happens, but if the Leafs are intent on force-feeding Jack Roslovic on the top line, this team is going to run into some…
The remaining items on Maple Leafs’ to-do list
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ to-do list for the summer seems to be getting shorter and shorter. The offseason has seen a new GM, a new coach, the return of Mats Sundin, a new goaltender, a new top-pairing defenceman, a new top prospect, and a completely revamped bottom-six forward group. Tuesday saw changes made to the…
Forget Claude Giroux—The Leafs should target Patrick Kane: Leafs Morning Take
The hockey world is still buzzing over the Leo Carlsson offer sheet. At this point, it’s anyone’s guess what Anaheim will elect to do, but it would be surprising if they didn’t match. That said, it’s a ton of money. That’s where the conversation started on the latest edition of Leafs Morning Take. Inflation has…
Maple Leafs hire Daniel Alfredsson as associate head coach, John Gruden and Brad Werenka as assistants
The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to hire three new coaches to their staff, including longtime Ottawa Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson as associate head coach. Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden along with former University of Calgary assistant coach Brad Werenka will also be joining Hiller’s staff as assistant coaches. “I’m incredibly excited to add…
Jim Hiller tasked with balancing Maple Leafs’ versatility and lineup chemistry
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has turned his roster on its head this offseason, making multiple moves to reconstruct the balance of talent throughout Toronto’s lineup. Now, it’s on head coach Jim Hiller’s shoulders to ensure he can take advantage of its versatility, while also ensuring to properly create chemistry on all four…
How the need for speed informed the Maple Leafs’ free agency class
Following his introductory press conference on May 4, where the entire hockey world was watching with microscopic detail, Toronto Maple Leafs senior executive advisor to hockey operations Mats Sundin outlined where the game was heading in scrums with reporters. “I think the whole game, it’s evolving even faster now,” Sundin declared. “You look at Anaheim-Edmonton,…
Maple Leafs don’t have cap space but have flexibility
If there was any doubt that the Toronto Maple Leafs would spend to the salary cap, that has been alleviated. PuckPedia currently lists the Maple Leafs as exceeding the cap by $2.75M, a non-issue given that Max Domi will likely begin the season on the long-term injury reserve, and the cap can be exceeded by…
Jacob Quillan reportedly signs 1-year, $850K extension with Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Jacob Quillan to a one-year extension carrying a cap hit of $850,000, via PuckPedia. The #LeafsForever signed 24 y/o F Jacob Quillan to a one year two-way contract NHL: $850KMinors: $350KGuaranteed: $375K Will be RFA w arb upon expiry Rep'd by Jerry Buckley @BuckleySports https://t.co/zk843ugTTW — PuckPedia (@PuckPedia)…
Friedman: Maple Leafs still hopeful to add another difference-maker
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly eager to add another difference-maker to their lineup at some point, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. ”I think Toronto is still hopeful to add another difference maker. Now it may not be now, it may be later, but I think that’s what they’re considering,” he said during Monday’s edition…
Rogers purchases Kilmer Sports’ share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
The Toronto Maple Leafs have formally solidified their new ownership as Rogers announced on Monday that they will gain full control of their parent company, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). In a press release, Rogers stated they had signed an agreement to buy the remaining 25% ownership stake in MLSE from Kilmer Sports Inc….
Around the NHL: Flyers await Ducks’ Leo Carlsson decision, top 5 free agents still available
We are less than a week into free agency, and the 2026 NHL offseason has delivered some very entertaining storylines. From some ‘sticker shock’ on some of the free-agent contracts being handed out to middle-six forwards, to a wild offer sheet that’s turned the entire league on its head, it’s been as wild and whacky…
Tinus Luc Koblar draws parallel between World Championship experience and Norway’s World Cup run
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar is taking in his second development camp fresh off of an impressive performance at the 2026 IIHF World Championships. The Maple Leafs’ second round pick, who was born in Slovenia and raised in Norway, was relatively unknown when the team selected him in 64th overall in the 2025…
Gavin McKenna might be a Mitch Marner replacement but not in year one
No one wants cold water thrown on the selection of Gavin McKenna. The Maple Leafs lucked into a perfect situation, and the lineup card will be better in the short and long term because of the addition of McKenna. The one phrase that gets thrown around a lot is that Gavin McKenna is a replacement…
Maple Leafs’ activity on Day 1 of free agency indicates heavy investment into next two years
The Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the busiest teams in the league on day of free agency, signing six players to contracts and swinging two trades. From the crop of free agents they signed, the headlining name was goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, while the trade front saw a swap with the Tampa Bay involving Dennis…
Ryan Tverberg reportedly signs 1-year, $850K extension with Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Ryan Tverberg to a one-year extension carrying a cap hit of $850,000, via PuckPedia. The #LeafsForever signed 24 y/o F Ryan Tverberg to a 1 year two-way contract NHL: $850KMinors: $250KGuaranteed: $350K Rep’d by John Walters @WillSportsGroup https://t.co/8kGvNwKX1W — PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 4, 2026 The 24-year-old was selected…
Leafs development camp scrimmage notebook: McKenna’s playmaking, Koblar shines, Nansi wins superlatives, quick hits
After an exciting yet gruelling week, we all had some fun at the Ford Performance Centre on Saturday. To conclude the 2026 Maple Leafs development camp, the team held their annual scrimmage. Gavin McKenna was the clear standout, but there were plenty of players that shined during the scrimmage, where Team Blue emerged with a…
Gavin McKenna confirms he’ll wear No. 92 for Maple Leafs
The great numerical debate is finally over. Gavin McKenna will wear No. 92 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 18-year-old revealed, following the end of Saturday’s development camp at Ford Performance Centre. McKenna gave his No. 72 to goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, the goaltender revealed during his press conference Friday. “I’m going to go number 92….
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add speed, upside on 2-year deal worth $1.55M for Emil Andrae
The summer of John Chayka continues, as Emil Andrae signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Terms of the deal were not immediately closed, but Andrae reportedly signed a contract worth $1.55 million annually, via The Athletic’s Chris Johnston. Andrae was acquired in a trade from the Philadelphia Flyers, along with Samuel Ersson…
Maple Leafs sign Emil Andrae to two-year contract reportedly worth $1.55M annually
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Saturday that they had signed defenceman Emil Andrae to a two-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed by the Leafs, but it carries an AAV of $1.55 million according to TSN’s Chris Johnston. 🖊️ We’ve signed defenceman Emil Andrae to a two-year contract — Toronto…
Leafs’ Nick Paul willing to do ‘whatever team needs’ heading into first season in Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing another local kid home to play for them next season. Following the sign-and-trade deal to acquire defenceman Darren Raddysh, who is from Toronto, the Maple Leafs acquired Nick Paul on July 1, adding another talented player to their roster who grew up cheering the Maple Leafs on. Paul, who…
Crease corrections, bottom six, and a Rielly landing spot: Leaflets
My apologies because I know I’ve used this reference once before, likely last summer during Brad Treliving’s free agency bonanza. The Office quote holds up. “What is better: A medium amount of good pizza, or all you can eat of pretty good pizza?” Once again, it seems like the Toronto Maple Leafs have opted for…
Maple Leafs sign Gavin McKenna to 3-year, entry-level contract
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna signed a three-year, entry-level contract, the team confirmed. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed by the Leafs, but it’s widely expected that McKenna signed a contract that pays a maximum value of $1.025 million for the 2026-27 season. McKenna was the first overall pick in the…
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