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				<image:title>Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) looks up at the scoreboard after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn ImagesJun 15, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Sportsnet host David Amber (left) and NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman (right) prior to the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers in game four of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place.</image:title>
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				<image:title>Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) looks to shoot the puck during the first period against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images</image:title>
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				<image:title>Jan 10, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) waits for the faceoff against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:title>The Oilers were so desperate they offered Darnell Nurse to the Leafs and Toronto still didnt pull the trigger</news:title>
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				<image:title>Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) looks up at the scoreboard during a break in the action against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:43:22-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>William Nylander now answers to Mats Sundin and the Leafs engineered that dynamic on purpose</news:title>
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				<image:title>Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T10:22:56-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vasilevskiy just publicly turned on Cooper and the Leafs should remove him from any coaching consideration</news:title>
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				<image:title>Feb 5, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper during the third period against the Florida Panthers at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesEnd of season press conference with Andrei Vasilevskiy (right)</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T09:06:06-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leafs fans want Gavin McKenna first overall but the Ivar Stenberg argument is the one nobody wants to have</news:title>
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				<image:title>Jan 5, 2026; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Sweden forward Ivar Stenberg (15) is all smiles after defeating Czechia in the final of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship ice hockey tournament at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn ImagesOct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) skates against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T06:53:07-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mitch Marner leaving Toronto was the best thing that ever happened to the Maple Leafs</news:title>
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				<image:title>Jan 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) skates during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T21:23:02-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TSN predicted the Maple Leafs winning the lottery, when it actually came true the hockey world lost its minds</news:title>
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				<image:title>The Toronto Maple Leafs win TSN's mock 2026 NHL Draft lottery</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T19:21:18-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Maple Leafs just won the draft lottery and Gavin McKenna is coming to Toronto</news:title>
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				<image:title>Oct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:title>The Flyers might be coming for the Leafs first round pick tonight and most fans have no idea this is possible</news:title>
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				<image:title>Apr 20, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Danny Briere (left) and President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones (right) after the Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T15:44:12-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raddysh#8217;s press conference sounded like a goodbye to Tampa and the Maple Leafs should already be on the phone</news:title>
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				<image:title>Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T13:58:20-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Everything Maple Leafs fans need to know about tonight#8217;s draft lottery and what is at stake</news:title>
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				<image:title>Jan 12, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula pose for a photo during a press conference announcing the 2026 NHL Draft taking place in Buffalo at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<loc>https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/auston-matthews-told-the-maple-leafs-he-needs-to-see-moves-before-committing-and-that-ultimatum-starts-now</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T12:18:19-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Auston Matthews told the Maple Leafs he needs to see moves before committing and that ultimatum starts now</news:title>
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				<image:title>Dec 4, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<loc>https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/john-chayka-called-out-the-maple-leafs-defense-core-on-day-one-and-his-plan-to-fix-it-is-already-clear</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T10:35:03-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>John Chayka called out the Maple Leafs defense core on day one and his plan to fix it is already clear</news:title>
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				<image:title>May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media at Real Sports Bar. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T08:13:51-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The reporter who covered Arizona for 29 years just called John Chayka a fraud</news:title>
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				<image:title>May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media during an introductory news conference at Real Sports Bar. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T06:52:16-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One ping pong ball tonight decides if the Maple Leafs hand Boston their first round pick</news:title>
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				<image:title>Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Ben Danford is selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the 31st overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-04T18:47:38-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leafs GM Chayka addressed the Matthews trade question and what he said made it clear that chapter is closed</news:title>
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				<image:title>Jan 31, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his game winning shootout goal against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-04T16:30:07-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>John Chayka admitted making mistakes on day one and no Leafs GM has ever started with that kind of honesty</news:title>
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				<image:title>Toronto Maple Leafs President of Hockey Operations and GM John Chayka</image:title>
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<loc>https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/steve-simmons-told-pelley-that-19-nhl-insiders-called-the-chayka-hire-a-sham-and-his-response-was-7-words-long</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-04T13:44:56-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19 of 20 NHL insiders called the Chayka hire a sham and Keith Pelley#8217;s response was seven words</news:title>
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				<image:title>MLSE CEO Keith Pelley speak to media during the introductory press conference for the hiring of John Chayka and Mats Sundin.</image:title>
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<loc>https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/anthony-stolarz-8217-s-future-with-the-maple-leafs-immediately-became-chayka-8217-s-most-urgent-question-on-the-roster</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-04T12:24:12-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anthony Stolarz#8217;s future with the Maple Leafs immediately became Chayka#8217;s most urgent question on the roster</news:title>
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				<image:title>Apr 2, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) sprays water on his face during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images</image:title>
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<loc>https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/john-chayka-investigated-for-tampering-before-he-even-held-his-first-maple-leafs-press-conference</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-04T10:56:55-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>John Chayka investigated for tampering before he even held his first Maple Leafs press conference</news:title>
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				<image:title>Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka speaks on the phone during the NHL Draft.</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-04T09:55:19-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The first moves of the Chayka era involve Craig Berube and Shane Doan and neither went the way fans expected</news:title>
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				<image:title>Mar 2, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube listens to a question from a reporter after a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images; Shane Doan waves to fans as they clap after his jersey was raised during the jersey retirement ceremony at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 24, 2019.</image:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-04T08:47:38-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keith Pelley had one chance to address fan concerns about the Chayka hire and his statement ignored every one</news:title>
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