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In some ways it seems like 2025 was the wrong summer to give up on an elite offensive talent. Options seem to be limited when it comes to finding a player to plug into the Toronto Maple Leafs top nine forward group and while the intent was never to try to fully replace Mitch Marner, consistent offensive producers don’t seem to be in abundance either and most talent available … [Read more...] about Pivoting to the point: Puck moving defencemen gaining steam as Maple Leafs’ trade targets

The new NHL CBA is a go and labour peace in hockey will last until at least 2030. That’s generally a good thing, but understandably Leafs fans might want to kick some rocks over the closing of some of the loopholes that benefit the wealthier teams in the league. Much has already been discussed about the broader ideas in the CBA, but the finer details and some of the more … [Read more...] about How different items of interest from the NHL and NHLPA’s CBA Memo of Understanding affect the Leafs

The 2025 NHL offseason continues as two weeks have passed since the start of free agency. The trade market continues to be active as teams are trying to fill gaps throughout their organizational depth, meanwhile the free-agent market has become quite thin with talent, however there’s still a few impact players who have yet to sign contracts. Here’s the very latest from around … [Read more...] about Around the NHL: Penguins acquire Silovs, Devils’ Bratt eyes next step for New Jersey, Roslovic remains best available free agent

Bobby McMann’s 2024-25 season ended with a sour taste in his mouth, and heading into the offseason, he should be circled as someone on the Toronto Maple Leafs who could bounce back and break out in 2025-26. On the surface, McMann scored 20 goals in 74 games. He hit career highs in goals, points, games, and just about every other category for that matter, but it wasn’t about how … [Read more...] about Bobby McMann needs to take his game to the next level in 2025-26

Welcome to another NHL Notebook, where we take a look at current events across the league. The summer is finally here, but The Leafs Nation will have content for you throughout the summer. NHL teams vote to maintain decentralized draft format Although there was much consternation about the format and how it affected the television product, NHL teams have voted in favour of … [Read more...] about NHL notebook: Decentralized draft continues next season, Mammoth’s Schmidt compares team to Panthers