Yesterday, the Leafs of 2024-25 held their locker cleanout interviews yesterday. As always, we really appreciate MLHS for writing out the transcripts of all the interviews. I recommend you read them in full if you've only seen snippets up till now.

Auston Matthews on his injury situation throughout the 2024-25 season: “It was a rollercoaster throughout the whole season and the whole playoffs on a day-to-day basis”
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews discussed his disappointment from the series loss to the Panthers, his first year wearing the C for the organization, the injury situation he battled all season long, and Mitch Marner’s uncertain future in Toronto. There was a lot of talk about pressure in […]
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John Tavares on the end of his seven-year contract in Toronto: “I’ve had positive conversations with [Brad Treliving]... I’m very optimistic it can work out where I am back”
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, John Tavares discussed the end of his seven-year contract with the Leafs, the pressure of playing in Toronto, and Auston Matthews’ first season as captain. You have made it clear that you want to return to the Leafs next season. How difficult is a day like today to […]
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Mitch Marner on the impact of the Leafs market’s scrutiny on his family: “I’m sure my family has taken it hard, but that’s how it goes... The passion the city brings is something you appreciate and love about it”
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Mitch Marner discussed the emotions of the series loss to the Panthers, the impact of the intense Toronto market on his family, and his future with the organization. What have the last 24 hours been like for you as you process the situation for you and your family? […]
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Max Pacioretty on playing with Marner and Matthews in Toronto this season: “They care just as much, if not more, than anyone I’ve played with”
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Max Pacioretty discussed the Leafs falling short in Game 7, his experience of playing with and watching Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner up close, the pressure of the Toronto market, and his uncertain future in the game. How disappointed are you with how the season finished? Pacioretty: I […]
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Chris Tanev on whether he would like to play with brother Brandon, a pending UFA: “We would probably argue quite a bit”
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Chris Tanev discussed his first year as a Leaf, the pressure on the players in the market, and whether he plans to recruit his brother to play in Toronto. What was your experience like in your first year as a Maple Leaf? Tanev: It was a really good […]
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Matthew Knies on his contract expiring with the Leafs: “I want to be here, I want to play here, and that’s all that really matters to me”
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Matthew Knies discussed the experience of playing on a line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner this season, Marner and John Tavares’ uncertain futures in Toronto, and his own contract situation as a pending RFA. What were you experiencing with the injury in Game 6, and how challenging […]
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The Leafs brass will be holding meetings over the next day or so and we'll hear from Treliving after that. No need to rush it this week, but once teams start talking, the Leafs need to know where they stand and get involved.

Here are some key dates and things to remember for this summer. Offer sheets, RFA rights, and buyouts, among other things.

Key Dates and Concepts for the Offseason
Get your brain in offseason mode.
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Emily Clark scored the overtime winner for the Ottawa Charge in the PWHL Finals against the Minnesota Frost. It was a very sneaky goal from Clark after a terrible giveaway by the Frost in overtime. They lead the best-of-five final series 1-0.

CLARK’S OVERTIME WINNER PROPELS OTTAWA TO 1-0 SERIES LEAD IN PWHL FINALS
OTTAWA, ON (May 20, 2025) – Emily Clark was the overtime hero at TD Place in Ottawa on Tuesday, lifting the host Charge to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Frost in Game 1 of the PWHL Finals, presented by Scotiabank. After a scoreless first frame, Ottawa n…
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The Panthers beat the Hurricanes 5-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final.

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