There are a handful of NHL stars who had a down year last season. However, given their talent and the moves their respective teams made in this off-season, the circumstances are different, and that could lead to a bounce-back season.

Toronto Maple Leafs face criticism. Analyst Matt Larkin calls their offseason a failure after Mitch Marner's exit. New players may not compensate for

Jack Eichel couldn't hide his excitement when asked about Mitch Marner's blockbuster move to Vegas. High expectations for Marner in a Golden Knights jersey.

According to NHL analyst Matt Larkin, not only have the Leafs changed their DNA, but they have done so for the worse. So much so that Larkin warned that the franchise's offseason could be “a massive failure” in a blunt assessment at Daily Faceoff on Thursday.

John Tavares signed a very team-friendly $4.38M x 4-year contract. This is a significant discount from his previous contract at $11M AAV. A few days later, on June 30, Mitch Marner signed a massive $12M x 8-year contract in a sign-and-trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vegas Golden Knights.

Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs captain, showed his support for Justin Bieber's surprise album, 'Swag,' through Instagram stories. He highlighted tracks like "YUKON" and "WAY IT IS," expressing his appreciation with emojis and captions.

Auston Matthews is expected to take on more responsibility for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He became team captain in the 2024–25 season, and his role has grown.

Jack Roslovic is being linked to the Maple Leafs, with Elliotte Friedman citing his past chemistry with Auston Matthews as a potential fit.

Auston Matthews is spotted enjoying his offseason in a tropical location. A fan shared a photo that went viral. The Toronto Maple Leafs star is seen relaxed. Expectations are high for Matthews and the team for the upcoming season.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has come under scrutiny during the second round of the 2025 NHL playoffs for his lack of goal-scoring production. He has amassed 10 points, from 2 goals ...

Vansaghi was a second-round pick of the Philadelphia Flyers last month. He takes us through the entire process.

The NHL offseason has shaken up the Toronto Maple Leafs. Following the trade of star forward Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, the pressure has mounted on Auston Matthews and the front office to make up for the void.