Toronto Maple Leafs News, Trades & Rumors

Overview | Schedule | Roster | Line Combinations |Stats | Salary Cap
Prospects | History | Management | Goaltending | Season Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs. The club has won 13 Stanley Cup championships, second only to the 24 championships of the Montreal Canadiens. The team was known as the Arenas and the St. Patricks before ultimately settling on Maple Leafs in 1927. While the franchise has won 13 Stanley Cups, the last occurred in 1967 giving the team the longest championship drought in the NHL.

Maple Leafs’ Scott Laughton Out Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury
|

Ahead of the 2025-26 season kicking off, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that they would be starting the season without depth forward Scott Laughton, who suffered a lower-body injury in their preseason contest against the Detroit Red Wings Thursday night. As of now, Laughton is listed as week-to-week. The Maple Leafs seemingly had their opening night roster playing against the Red Wings, with Laughton on a line with Steven Lorentz and Easton Cowan. However, with the injury news, that opens the door for David Kämpf to inch his way back into a possible opening night spot. “It’s a…

Is This Matthews’ Moment to Prove He Can Carry the Maple Leafs Alone?
|

Everyone is waiting to see if the Toronto Maple Leafs can write a new chapter: Mitch Marner is off the roster, and all eyes now fall on Auston Matthews. Related: 3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 3-1 Loss to the Red Wings In a recent appearance on The FAN Hockey Show, Sportsnet’s Anna Dua unpacked how Matthews’ season projections might shift without his longtime running mate. Her insights were delivered with the kind of candid tone many Maple Leafs fans love. The focus of her conversation was working to engage the underlying question: Does Matthews need Marner, or did Marner serve…

Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ McCabe-Lafferty Deal
|

When the Toronto Maple Leafs swung their 2023 trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, it was billed as a move to toughen up the roster for a playoff push. The deal sent prospect Pavel Gogolev, winger Joey Anderson, a 2025 first-round pick, and a 2026 second-rounder to Chicago. In return, Toronto received Jake McCabe, Sam Lafferty, and two fifth-round picks. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marner, Tavares, McIlroy & Pelley At the time, McCabe was considered the key addition — a rugged left-shot defenceman under team control. But Sam Lafferty also brought immediate value: a speedy, gritty depth forward who…

Substack The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Banner

 

More Maple Leafs News, Opinion and Archives

Maple Leafs FAQ

What year were the Toronto Maple Leafs founded?

The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs.

When did the Toronto Maple Leafs play their first game?

The Maple Leafs played their first game on Dec. 19, 1917, against the Montreal Wanderers. They lost the game 10-9.

Who is the current head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Craig Berube is the current head coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs.