The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. Rather than hard and fast limits on age or NHL games played to determine “prospect” eligibility, our group decided on a more nuanced approach to include any reasonably young player who is either under contract with the Leafs … [Read more...] about 2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #8 Miroslav Holinka
What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Auston Matthews?
Auston Matthews was named the 26th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history on August 14, 2024, marking the next phase of his career. Matthews entered the 2024-25 campaign with stratospheric expectations attached to him, coming off a 69-goal campaign where he established himself as the best scorer alive. Unfortunately, Matthews wasn’t healthy after suffering an undisclosed … [Read more...] about What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Auston Matthews?
Morgan Rielly lands 22nd in B/R Open Ice’s ranking of each team’s best defenceman
Still one month out from training camp, the joy of summer lists and rankings continues. On Monday, Bleacher Report’s Adam Gretz put together a ranking of every team’s top defenceman heading into the 2025-26 season. Morgan Rielly was named the Maple Leafs’ best blue liner, landing 22nd on the list overall. On Rielly, Gretz writes: Rielly is one of the longest-tenured members … [Read more...] about Morgan Rielly lands 22nd in B/R Open Ice’s ranking of each team’s best defenceman
Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies named to U.S. men’s Olympic orientation camp
Toronto Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies are among the 44 players named to the U.S. men’s Olympic orientation camp, USA Hockey announced Tuesday. The camp will take place from August 26-27, with no formal on-ice activity. Matthews was originally named to the team as one of the first six players selected, joined by Jack Eichel, Brady Tkachuk, Matthew … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies named to U.S. men’s Olympic orientation camp
Around the NHL: Scheifele excited for Toews’ homecoming, Kraken’s Montour makes case for Team Canada
Welcome back to another summer edition of around the NHL. The 2025 offseason is quietly fading away quickly, as training camps open up in less than a month. There’s been plenty of movement throughout the summer, as teams across the league look to put last season behind them, and start fresh with a new refreshed squad for 2025-26. This includes the Toronto Maple Leafs, who of … [Read more...] about Around the NHL: Scheifele excited for Toews’ homecoming, Kraken’s Montour makes case for Team Canada