According to a recent report, the Toronto Maple Leafs could part ways with a member of their blue line soon enough.

The Toronto Maple Leafs spent much of the past season under a cloud of uncertainty. A disappointing finish, major front-office changes, and Auston Matthews’ injury raised a new set of questions about where the franchise is heading.

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Toronto Maple Leafs and how selecting Gavin McKenna first overall is becoming a clearer choice. Next, we stick with Toronto and look at how Joe Pavelski has seemingly entered the race for the head coaching position.

The Toronto Maple Leafs could emerge as a surprise landing spot for winger Patrik Laine when NHL free agency opens on July 1. With Laine expected to leave the Montreal Canadiens after his contract expires,

The Toronto Maple Leafs could realistically have four National Hockey League-ready goaltenders approaching the 2026-27 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has expressed his commitment to winning with the Leafs. After the Maple Leafs’ disappointing 2025-26 season, rumors gained momentum about Matthews’ future in Toronto. Matthews has two years left on his $13.25M contract with a full no-movement clause, giving him significant control over any potential move.

There seems to be even more uncertainty surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs now than there was when their season officially ended. That’s saying something, because right after the final whistle in May,