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Toronto Maple Leafs call up goaltender Dennis Hildeby from AHL

This is Hildeby’s first call-up to the NHL.

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Published: 1 year ago

Watch Live: Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving meets media ahead of NHL Draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have a pick in the first round, but general manager Brad Treliving still will have opportunities to change his team’s DNA at the NHL Draft. Treliving and director of amateur scouting Mark Leach will discuss the draft

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Published: 4 days ago

Toronto Maple Leafs held trade talks with Buffalo Sabres: report

The Toronto Maple Leafs, at the very least, appear to be active in trade talks these days. With the draft set for Friday and Saturday of this week and free agency set to open July 1, the Leafs’ front office is fully on the phone lines in order to

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Published: 4 days ago

Ranking the NHL's top pending UFAs

Welcome to theScore's ranking of the top pending unrestricted free agents in the NHL. Age - which we listed as of July 1 when free agency opens - was slightly factored into the order.xGF% = five-on-five expected goals share
GSAx = goals saved

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Published: 4 days ago

Exploring the Maple Leafs’ options in the defense market

The draft and free agency are finally almost here.  While we’ve now covered the free agent and trade markets among forwards, we have yet to properly discuss the defense market. The reason is pretty simple: The Leafs already have a full complement

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Published: 5 days ago

Toronto Maple Leafs 2025 NHL Draft Prospect #2: Tyler Hopkins

Welcome to my second 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile for potential Toronto Maple Leafs picks at 64! Last time, we covered Matthew Gard of the Red Deer Rebels and how his 6’4” profile could be an intriguing fit in this Leafs system. Today, we’ll

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Published: 5 days ago

Re-signing Tavares is better or easier than the contingencies for the Maple Leafs

For some people, John Tavares’ playoff performances in the past few seasons is reason enough to move on from him. Others will point to the decline in his 5v5 numbers and reliance on either linemates or the powerplay to keep his numbers afloat. Age

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Published: 5 days ago

Maple Leafs Should Make an Offer for Flames’ Andersson

Last season, there was plenty of interest surrounding Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson and if he would be made available at the trade deadline. While nothing amounted to anything then,…

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Published: 5 days ago

What are the Leafs’ prospect pool needs and how should they address them in the draft?

Lack of playoff success aside, the Toronto Maple Leafs are a constant playoff team. They’ve made the playoffs nine years in a row, and in that time they’ve taken multiple swings at the trade deadline and in the offseason to improve their team. As

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Published: 5 days ago

Maple Leafs were reportedly involved in JJ Peterka trade talks

The Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly involved in the sweepstakes for forward JJ Peterka, according to The Athletic’s James Mirtle. Leafs had been in the Peterka trade talks. Probably don't have a package like that to offer. — James Mirtle (@mi

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Published: 5 days ago

Report: Mammoth land Peterka from Sabres, sign him to 5-year extension

The Buffalo Sabres are trading forward JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and winger Josh Doan, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports.Peterka, a pending restricted free agent, agreed to a five-year extension

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Published: 5 days ago

What will be Oilers’ next move after opening space with Kane trade?

Frank Seravalli joins Sportsnet Central to discuss some of the NHL’s top stories, including Evander Kane’s move to the Vancouver Canucks, the latest around Mitch Marner, and more.

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Published: 5 days ago

Maple Leafs Defensive Unit Ranked In Bottom Half Of NHL

The NHL draft is just two days away, and NHL free agency begins the following Tuesday. The brunt of roster building will be done in the coming weeks, and The Athletic thinks the Toronto Maple Leafs would be wise to focus on improving a defensive unit

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Published: 5 days ago