Structuring the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Lineup by Salary
There’s been a lot of speculation about what the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ lines might look like this fall. With so many new faces and lingering questions, both general manager (GM)…
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies Rising, Holinka Signs & Canada’s Atlantic Shakeup
The Toronto Maple Leafs are navigating a pivotal offseason—one that might be remembered as the end of the “Core Four” era. Mitch Marner is gone. The return—while intriguing—doesn’t carry the…
Canadiens Shouldn’t Rush to Fill Their Second-Line Centre Hole
The Montreal Canadiens have had a fairly active offseason. General manager Kent Hughes addressed several key needs, including the blue line, bringing in Noah Dobson to stabilize the defence, and…
What Marner’s Departure Means for the Maple Leafs
When Mitch Marner was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, many Toronto Maple Leafs fans reacted with a strange mix of relief and regret. After years of calling for a…
3 NHL Teams That Got Free Agency Right
As the dust settles on the early days of NHL free agency, former NHL scout and analyst Jason Bukala joined The FAN Hockey Show to break down which teams stood…
Maple Leafs 2025-26 Roster Projection 2.0: Post Free Agency
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a different look in the 2025-26 season. The team didn’t present Pontus Holmberg with a qualifying offer, allowing him to test the open market…
8 Best Contracts Signed in NHL Free Agency 2025
The dust has settled on what was a relatively underwhelming NHL free-agent class. There are still a few stragglers who could sign for cheap, especially the longer they stay unsigned,…
Today in Hockey History: July 1
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 2 July 1 has been a big news day for the National Hockey League in recent years, thanks to…
Tavares Takes Less to Stay: What His New Deal Means for the Maple Leafs’ Future
John Tavares made headlines across Toronto this week—not because he’s leaving, but because he’s staying. The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ former captain signed a four-year contract extension with an average annual…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Koblar & Hopkins Gambles, Knies Tension & ESPN’s Harsh Grade
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an eventful week, though not necessarily successful, depending on whom you ask. While the front office secured a key piece by re-signing captain John…