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Dec 4, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) speaks with forward William Nylander (88) as forward Matthew Knies (23) looks on in the first period against the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

5 reasons why Maple Leafs will be just fine without Mitch Marner

Why Maple Leafs trading for Erik Karlsson is a bad idea

Leafs' acquisition of Dakota Joshua fails to address this glaring hole on the roster

Maple Leafs look like geniuses by adding Joshua from Canucks

Jan 20, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) and defenseman Jake McCabe (22) defend against Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs outlook just got a whole lot better with Dakota Joshua

May 16, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Are Leafs setting the stage to move on from longest-tenured player?

Columbus Blue Jackets v New Jersey Devils

Maple Leafs need to pursue disgruntled former first-round pick in trade

Ottawa Senators v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Five

3 veteran free agents that Maple Leafs should still sign for bargain scoring depth

Toronto Maple Leafs v Florida Panthers - Game Six

2 Maple Leafs featured on latest NHL trade board

The Toronto Maple Leafs could find it difficult to attract free agents given the changes in salary structures.

CBA changes could harm Maple Leafs’ ability to attract top free agents

Apr 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) stretches during the warmup before a game against the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Mitch Marner's return to Toronto cemented, other highlights from Leafs' 2025-26 schedule

Miroslav Holinka at Edmonton Oil Kings v Brandon Wheat Kings

Maple Leafs hope newly signed right-handed center prospect can turn pro

Sarnia Sting v Windsor Spitfires

Maple Leafs set to terminate contract of prospect

Mar 31, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Star center willing to lift no-move clause for return to Leafs

Florida Panthers v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Seven

Maple Leafs have failed miserably in replacing Mitch Marner so far this offseason

Sep 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Do Maple Leafs have enough trade chips to land top-six forward?

Ottawa Senators v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Five

Maple Leafs looking to 'move bodies' out in future trades

2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Round One

Why Maple Leafs should stand pat this offseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs could have been a much more competitive team if it hadn't traded for Phil Kessel in 2009.

What if Toronto Maple Leafs had never traded for Phil Kessel in 2009?

Jun 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager Brad Treliving is introduced at a press conference at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Treliving's quick and decisive actions back up his vow to change Maple Leafs DNA

The Toronto Maple Leafs once again taken advantage of the San Jose Sharks, this time in the Ryan Reaves trade.

Maple Leafs fleece Sharks for second time with Reaves trade

Toronto Maple Leafs v Dallas Stars

New details emerge about Ryan Reaves trade that makes Maple Leafs look even better

Florida Panthers v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Two

Ryan Reaves trade could spark more Leafs trades in near future

San Jose Sharks v Vancouver Canucks

Henry Thrun gives Leafs flexibility for future trades

Toronto Maple Leafs dumped the final year of Ryan Reaves' contract on the San Jose Sharks in a late-night trade.

Maple Leafs dump big contract in trade with San Jose Sharks

Apr 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) stretches during the warmup before a game against the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Leafs should have been able to manage Marner's 'locker room distraction'

Erik Karlsson, while a fine addition for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is not in line with the club's new identity.

Maple Leafs’ pursuit of Erik Karlsson not in line with DNA change

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev (8) skates against the Florida Panthers during the second period of game one in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.

Are the Leafs' defensemen good enough to contend for Stanley Cup?