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Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, competing in the NHL's Eastern Conference, Atlantic Division. They are owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which also owns other Toronto sports teams. The team's broadcasting rights are shared by BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications.

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1903: Toronto Marlboros Founded

In 1903, the Toronto Marlboros, a junior hockey team after whom the Marlies were named, were founded.

1912: Arena Gardens becomes home of the team

In 1912, the Arena Gardens, later known as the Mutual Street Arena, became the team's home.

November 26, 1917: Toronto's Inclusion in NHL Announced

On November 26, 1917, Toronto's inclusion in the NHL's inaugural season was formally announced due to concerns over the Quebec Bulldogs' financial stability, granting temporary franchise rights to the Arena Company, owners of the Arena Gardens.

1917: Ken Randall becomes first captain

In 1917, Ken Randall served as the team's first captain for two years.

1917: Inaugural Season

In 1917, during the inaugural season, the Toronto franchise, known informally as "the Blueshirts" or "the Torontos", made the first trade in NHL history, sending Sammy Hebert to the Senators for cash and won the Stanley Cup.

1917: Formation of the NHL

In 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL) was formed in Montreal by teams formerly in the National Hockey Association (NHA) due to a dispute with Eddie Livingstone, the owner of the Toronto Blueshirts.

1917: Club Foundation as Toronto Arenas

In 1917, the Toronto Maple Leafs were established as the Toronto Arenas, marking the beginning of the franchise in the inaugural NHL season.

1917: Franchise Establishment

The new logo unveiled on February 2, 2016 included 17 veins a reference to the franchise's establishment in 1917.

October 19, 1918: Formation of Toronto Arena Hockey Club

On October 19, 1918, the Arena Company formed the Toronto Arena Hockey Club and was granted full membership in the NHL, which led to the demise of the NHA due to the Arena Company's decision to only allow NHL teams to play at the Arena Gardens.

1918: Toronto wins Stanley Cup

In 1918, Toronto won one of its first two Stanley Cups, during a period when the Stanley Cup tournament operated as an interleague competition.

February 20, 1919: Operations Halted

On February 20, 1919, with the Arena's facing financial difficulties, operations halted, the NHL ended its season, and the team forfeited their last two games, resulting in the worst winning percentage in franchise history. The 1919 Stanley Cup Finals ended without a winner due to the worldwide flu epidemic.

December 9, 1919: Purchase by St. Patricks Hockey Club Owners

On December 9, 1919, the team was purchased by the owners of the St. Patricks Hockey Club (Percy and Fred Hambly) due to the legal dispute that forced the Arena Company into bankruptcy.

1919: Arena Company declares bankruptcy

In 1919, litigations from Eddie Livingstone forced the Arena Company to declare bankruptcy.

1919: Team Renamed to St. Patricks

In 1919, the Toronto hockey club was renamed the St. Patricks, and their uniforms were changed to green with "Toronto St. Pats" on the logo.

1922: Toronto wins Stanley Cup

In 1922, Toronto won one of its first two Stanley Cups, during a period when the Stanley Cup tournament operated as an interleague competition.

1922: Second Stanley Cup Championship

In 1922, the Toronto St. Patricks won their second Stanley Cup championship, defeating the Vancouver Millionaires 5-1, with Babe Dye scoring four goals.

1923: Radio Broadcasts of Games Started

In 1923, radio broadcasts of games played by the club were started.

December 3, 1924: First Game Against Boston Bruins

On December 3, 1924, the Toronto St. Patricks earned a 5–3 victory against the Boston Bruins at Mutual Street Arena during the Bruins inaugural season.

1926: Smythe Fired by Rangers

In 1926, prior to coaching the Maple Leafs, Conn Smythe had been tapped as the New York Rangers' first general manager and coach for their inaugural season (1926–27) but had been fired in a dispute with Madison Square Garden management before the season had begun.

1926: Stanley Cup becomes NHL trophy

In 1926, the Stanley Cup was established as the championship trophy of the NHL.

1926: Playing as St. Patricks

In the 1926-27 season, the team was forced to play out the remainder of the season as St. Patricks, despite Smythe taking control.

February 14, 1927: Smythe Takes Control

On February 14, 1927, Conn Smythe took control of the team as governor and general manager, renaming it the Maple Leafs.

February 17, 1927: First Game with Green Maple Leaf

On February 17, 1927, initial reports said that the team's colors were to be red and white, but the Leafs wore white sweaters with a green maple leaf for their first game.

September 27, 1927: Colour Scheme Changed to Blue and White

On September 27, 1927, it was announced that the Maple Leafs had changed their colour scheme to blue and white.

1927: Foster Hewitt provides radio play-by-play

From 1927 to 1978, Foster Hewitt was the Leafs' first play-by-play broadcaster, providing radio play-by-play.

1927: Marlboros sponsored by the Leafs

From 1927 to 1989, the Toronto Marlboros were sponsored by the Leafs.

1927: Conn Smythe Renames Franchise to Maple Leafs

In 1927, Conn Smythe purchased the Toronto hockey franchise and renamed it the Maple Leafs, establishing the team's current identity.

1927: Rodden interim coach

In 1927, Mike Rodden served as an interim coach for the Maple Leafs for two games, losing both.

1927: Conn Smythe purchases Maple Leafs

In 1927, Toronto Varsity Blues coach Conn Smythe put together an ownership group and purchased the Maple Leafs franchise for $160,000.

1927: Team Renamed Maple Leafs

In the 1927–28 season, the club was renamed the Maple Leafs, the logo was changed, and the team reverted to blue uniforms.

Men's Compatible with Toronto Maple Leafs Authentic X Drew House Flipside Alternate Black Pro Jersey, Navy, XX-Large
Men's Compatible with Toronto Maple Leafs Authentic X Drew House Flipside Alternate Black Pro Jersey, Navy, XX-Large

1927: Toronto St. Patricks Name Used Until 1927

The Toronto St. Patricks (or St. Pats for short) team name was used until 1927. The colours of the team also changed from blue to green.

1928: Playoffs miss

During the 2007-08 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to make the playoffs for three consecutive seasons for the first time since 1928.

1929: Maple Leaf Gardens Limited founded

In 1929, Conn Smythe launched Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL) to own both the Maple Leafs and the new arena, Maple Leaf Gardens.

1929: Watson announcer for Arenas

In 1929, Harold (Hap) Watson was the Toronto Arenas' announcer before the team moved to Maple Leaf Gardens and became the Toronto Maple Leafs.

November 12, 1931: Maple Leafs Debut at Maple Leaf Gardens

On November 12, 1931, the Maple Leafs debuted at their new arena, Maple Leaf Gardens, with a 2–1 loss to the Chicago Black Hawks. The opening ceremonies included a performance from the 48th Highlanders of Canada Pipe and Drums, and featured Foster Hewitt's Hockey Night in Canada radio broadcasts.

1931: End of era for Arena Gardens

In 1931, the Arena Gardens stopped being the team's home.

1931: Move to Maple Leaf Gardens

In 1931, the Toronto Maple Leafs moved to Maple Leaf Gardens, their home arena for many years, after playing at the Mutual Street Arena for 14 seasons.

1931: Stanley Cup Victory

In the 1931–32 NHL season, led by the "Kid Line", the Maple Leafs captured their third Stanley Cup, defeating the Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Maroons, and New York Rangers.

1931: Maple Leaf Gardens Opening

The new logo unveiled on February 2, 2016 included 31 points to allude to the 1931 opening of Maple Leaf Gardens.

1933: Uniform Stripe Change

For the 1933–34 season, the alternating thin-thick stripes on the Maple Leafs' uniforms were replaced with stripes of equal thickness.

1933: Broadcast picked up by the CRBC

In 1933, Foster Hewitt's radio broadcast was picked up by the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission (the CRBC).

1933: Ace Bailey Injury

In 1933, Maple Leafs star forward Ace Bailey was nearly killed by a check from behind by Boston Bruins defenceman Eddie Shore. His career ended, and the Leafs held the Ace Bailey Benefit Game to collect medical funds, retiring his jersey the same night.

February 14, 1934: Bailey's number retired

On February 14, 1934, Ace Bailey's number 6 was retired, marking the first instance of its kind in professional sports.

1935: Lost Finals

In 1935, the Leafs reached the finals, but bowed out to the now-disbanded Maroons.

1936: Lost Finals

In 1936, the Leafs reached the finals, but bowed out to the Detroit Red Wings.

1937: Veins Added to Leaf Logo

In 1937, veins were added to the Maple Leafs logo, and "Toronto" curved downwards at the ends instead of upwards.

1938: Lost Finals

In 1938, the Leafs reached the finals, but bowed out to the Chicago team.

1939: Lost Finals

In 1939, the Leafs reached the finals, but bowed out to the Boston team.

1940: Apps First Tenure as Captain

In 1940, Syl Apps began his first tenure as the captain of the Maple Leafs, which lasted until 1943.

1940: Lost Finals

In 1940, the Leafs reached the finals, but bowed out to the Rangers. After the end of the 1939-40 season, Smythe allowed Irvin to leave the team as head coach.

1942: Smythe Attends Finals Game

In 1942, Smythe was given leave from military duty to view the final game of the 1942 finals and arrived in full military regalia.

1942: Introduction of 35-Point Leaf

In 1942, the 35-point maple leaf was introduced as the logo for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

1942: Reverse Sweep in Stanley Cup Finals

In the 1942 Stanley Cup Finals, the Maple Leafs completed a reverse-sweep against Detroit, winning four games in a row after being down three games to none.

1942: Reversal of 1942 Finals

The 1945 Maple Leafs - Red Wings final series victory was in reversal of the 1942 finals, where the Leafs were down 3-0 before winning the next four games.

1943: Apps steps down as Captain

In 1943, Syl Apps stepped down as captain of the Maple Leafs to enlist in the Canadian Army.

1945: Apps Resumes Captaincy

In 1945, Syl Apps returned from the Canadian Army and resumed his captaincy of the Maple Leafs, taking over from Bob Davidson.

1945: Maple Leafs Beat Red Wings in Finals

In 1945, the Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings in the Finals, winning the seventh game by a score of 2-1 after the Red Wings won the prior three games.

1945: Maple Leafs make it to the postseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs made it to the postseason for the first time since the 1945-46 playoffs.

1946: Maple Leafs awarded Prince of Wales Trophy

Following the 1946–47 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were awarded the Prince of Wales Trophy when it was used as the NHL's regular season championship trophy.

1946: Frank J. Selke departs to the Canadiens

In 1946, Frank J. Selke, who managed the Toronto Maple Leafs' junior system, departed to the Canadiens.

1946: Trimming Added to Logo

In 1946, the Toronto Maple Leafs logo added trimming to the leaf with a white or blue border, and "C" for captain and "A" for alternate captain first appeared on the sweaters.

1947: Smythe Acquired Controlling Interest

In 1947, Conn Smythe acquired controlling interest in the team, solidifying his dominant voice in the franchise for the next four decades.

1947: Smythe gains controlling interest in MLGL

In 1947, Conn Smythe gained a controlling interest in Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL).

1947: "Toronto Maple Leafs" Lettering in Red

In 1947, for a short time, the "Toronto Maple Leafs" lettering on the uniforms was in red.

1947: First annual NHL All-Star Game held at Maple Leaf Gardens

In 1947, the first annual NHL All-Star Game was held at Maple Leaf Gardens.

1947: Maple Leafs beat Canadiens in Stanley Cup Finals

In 1947, with Apps and Broda in form, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Finals.

1948: Kennedy becomes Captain

In 1948, Ted Kennedy began his first tenure as captain of the Maple Leafs after Syl Apps stepped down.

1948: Maple Leafs win Stanley Cup, Apps retires

In 1948, after acquiring Cy Thomas and Max Bentley, the Maple Leafs swept the Detroit Red Wings in the finals to win their second consecutive Stanley Cup. With this victory, the Leafs surpassed Montreal for the most Stanley Cups in League history. Apps retired after the 1948 finals and Ted Kennedy became the team's captain.

1949: Maple Leafs sweep Red Wings to win third consecutive Stanley Cup

In 1949, under Ted Kennedy's captaincy, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals and swept them in four games, securing their third consecutive Stanley Cup.

1950: Red Wings eliminate Maple Leafs from NHL playoffs

In the 1950 NHL playoffs, the Detroit Red Wings ended the Toronto Maple Leafs' winning streak by eliminating them.

1951: Lacklustre performances after Stanley Cup victory

Following their 1951 Stanley Cup victory, the Toronto Maple Leafs had lackluster performances in the following seasons.

1951: Maple Leafs win Stanley Cup, Bill Barilko dies in plane crash

In 1951, the Maple Leafs and Canadiens played five consecutive overtime games in the Stanley Cup Finals. Bill Barilko scored the series-winning goal, securing the Leafs' fourth Stanley Cup in five years. However, four months later, Barilko disappeared in a plane crash near Timmins, Ontario. The wreckage was not found until 11 years later.

November 10, 1952: First Televised Maple Leafs Game

On November 10, 1952, the first Maple Leafs hockey game was televised, marking the first English-language television broadcast of an NHL game in Canada. Foster Hewitt provided play-by-play commentary.

1952: Maple Leafs swept in semifinals by Red Wings

In the 1951–52 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs finished third and were swept by the Detroit Red Wings in the semifinals.

1954: Kennedy's last season as captain

The 1954 season was Ted Kennedy's last as captain of the Maple Leafs before announcing his retirement.

1955: Kennedy retires

In 1955, Ted Kennedy announced his retirement from hockey at the end of the 1954-55 season.

1956: Maple Leafs co-own Rochester Americans

From 1956 to 1959, the Maple Leafs co-owned the Rochester Americans with the Montreal Canadiens.

1956: Kennedy comes out of retirement

In 1956, Ted Kennedy came out of retirement to play the second half of the 1956-57 season, during which he served as the Maple Leafs' captain again.

1958: Maple Leafs clinch playoff berth

After a two-year drought from the playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a berth after the 1958–59 season.

1958: Foster Hewitt provides television colour commentary

From 1958 to 1961, Foster Hewitt provided colour commentary on television.

1958: George Armstrong becomes captain

In 1958, George Armstrong began his tenure as captain, serving until 1969.

1958: Imlach's loyalty to older players

In 1958, Punch Imlach was seen as too loyal to aging players who had been with him since 1958.

1958: Lace and Tie Added to Neck

In 1958, a six-eyelet lace and tie were added to the neck of the Toronto Maple Leafs jersey, and a blue shoulder yoke was added.

1959: MLGL buys out Canadiens' share of Rochester Americans

In 1959, MLGL bought out the Montreal Canadiens' share of the Rochester Americans.

1959: Maple Leafs lose to Canadiens in Stanley Cup Finals

In 1959, under Punch Imlach, the Toronto Maple Leafs made it to the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Montreal Canadiens in five games.

1960: Red Kelly traded to Maple Leafs

In 1960, Punch Imlach traded Marc Reaume to the Detroit Red Wings for Red Kelly to bolster the Toronto Maple Leafs' forward group.

November 1961: Smythe sells shares in Maple Leaf Gardens Limited

In November 1961, Conn Smythe sold nearly all of his shares in Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL) to a partnership composed of his son Stafford Smythe, and his partners, John W. H. Bassett and Harold Ballard for $2.3 million.

1961: Smythe sells shares in MLGL

In 1961, Conn Smythe sold 90 percent of his shares in MLGL to an ownership group consisting of Harold Ballard, John W. H. Bassett and Stafford Smythe.

1961: Foster Hewitt leaves television colour commentary

In 1961, Foster Hewitt stopped providing colour commentary on television.

1961: Maple Leafs' playoff run ends in semifinals against Red Wings

In 1961, despite new additions like Bob Nevin and Dave Keon, the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff run ended in the semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings, with several players suffering from injuries.

1961: Player Numbers Added to Sleeves

In 1961, player numbers were added to the sleeves of the Toronto Maple Leafs uniforms.

1962: Maple Leafs awarded Prince of Wales Trophy

Following the 1962–63 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were awarded the Prince of Wales Trophy when it was used as the NHL's regular season championship trophy.

1962: Maple Leafs win Stanley Cup

In 1962, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup Finals, beating the defending champion Chicago Black Hawks.

1962: Second Reverse Retro Uniform

In 2022, the Maple Leafs released a second "reverse retro" alternate uniform, featuring the blue version of the white road uniforms they wore in 1962.

1962: Maple Leafs Stanley Cup victory ends curse

The Maple Leafs' 1962 Stanley Cup victory, which came six weeks before the discovery of the wreckage of Bill Barilko's plane, ended the "curse".

1963: Maple Leafs win second Stanley Cup of the decade

During the 1962–63 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs finished first in the league for the first time since the 1947–48 season. In the following playoffs, the team won their second Stanley Cup of the decade.

1963: Leafs draft Walt McKechnie

In 1963, during the NHL's inaugural amateur draft, the Maple Leafs selected Walt McKechnie from the London Nationals with their first pick, sixth overall.

1964: Maple Leafs win third consecutive Stanley Cup

In 1964, Bob Baun scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Red Wings in game six of the Cup finals despite a fractured ankle. The Toronto Maple Leafs won their third consecutive Stanley Cup in a 4–0 game 7 victory.

March 1966: Conn Smythe resigns from board of directors

In March 1966, Conn Smythe sold his remaining shares in Maple Leaf Gardens Limited and resigned from the board of directors after a Muhammad Ali boxing match was scheduled for the Gardens.

1966: Imlach's illness and Leafs' undefeated streak

During the 1966–67 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs had lost 10 games in a row, sending Punch Imlach to the hospital with a stress-related illness. The club then went on a 10-game undefeated streak during King Clancy's time as head coach.

1966: MLGL sells Rochester Americans

In 1966, MLGL sold the Rochester Americans to an investor group.

1966: Formal NHL sponsorship of junior teams ceased

In 1966, formal NHL sponsorship of junior teams ceased, making all qualifying prospects not already on NHL-sponsored lists eligible for the draft.

1966: 11-Point Leaf Logo

In the 1966–67 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs logo was changed to an 11-point leaf, similar to the leaf on the then-new flag of Canada to commemorate the Canadian Centennial.

1967: Logo Usage

For the 2020–21 season, the Maple Leafs wore "reverse retro" alternate uniforms, which included silver stripes inspired by the uniforms used from 1970 to 1972, while using the club's logo used from 1967 to 1970.

1967: Leafs win last Stanley Cup

In 1967, the Maple Leafs won their last Stanley Cup, marking the beginning of what has become the longest championship drought in the NHL.

1967: Maple Leafs lose players to expansion draft

In 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost several players to the NHL expansion draft.

1967: Maple Leafs win Stanley Cup, Keon wins Conn Smythe Trophy

In 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs won their last Cup finals against Montreal, with Jim Pappin scoring the series winner in game 6. Dave Keon was named the playoff's most valuable player and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy.

1967: Third Uniform Debut

In 2010, The Leafs also brought back the 1967–1970 blue uniform, replacing the white 1960s jersey as their third uniform.

1968: Mahovlich traded to Detroit

In the 1967–68 season, Frank Mahovlich was traded to Detroit, and the Leafs acquired Paul Henderson and Norm Ullman.

1969: Maple Leafs swept by Bruins

After the 1968-69 season, the Maple Leafs managed to return to the playoffs, only to be swept by the Bruins.

1969: George Armstrong leaves captaincy

In 1969, George Armstrong's time as captain ended.

1969: End of affiliation with Rochester Americans

In 1969, the Leafs' affiliation with the Rochester Americans ended.

1970: New 11-Point Leaf Logo

Before the 1970–71 season, the Leafs adopted a new 11-point leaf logo, with a Kabel bold-font "Toronto" going straight across, running parallel to the other words.

1970: Logo Usage

For the 2020–21 season, the Maple Leafs wore "reverse retro" alternate uniforms, which included silver stripes inspired by the uniforms used from 1970 to 1972, while using the club's logo used from 1967 to 1970.

1970: Maple Leafs make it to the playoffs only once

From 1968 to 1970, the Toronto Maple Leafs made it to the playoffs only once.

1970: Leafs draft Darryl Sittler

In 1970, Darryl Sittler was drafted to the Maple Leafs.

1970: Third Uniform Debut

In 2010, The Leafs also brought back the 1967–1970 blue uniform, replacing the white 1960s jersey as their third uniform.

1970: Dropping Kabel-style Font

On February 2, 2016, the team unveiled a new logo for the 2016–17 season in honour of its centennial, dropping the use of the Kabel-style font lettering used from 1970.

1970: Leaf with Kabel Text

The revised uniforms for 1992–93 featured two stripes on the sleeves and waistline like the classic uniform, but with the 1970 11-point leaf with Kabel text on the front.

October 1971: Death of Stafford Smythe

Stafford Smythe died in October 1971, leading to Harold Ballard eventually acquiring all of Stafford's shares in February 1972.

1971: World Hockey Association operations begin

By the end of 1971, the World Hockey Association (WHA) began operations as a direct competitor to the NHL.

February 1972: Ballard becomes majority owner

In February 1972, Harold Ballard became the majority owner of MLGL shortly following the death of Stafford Smythe.

February 1972: Harold Ballard buys all of Stafford Smythe's shares

In February 1972, Harold Ballard bought all of Stafford Smythe's shares for $7.5 million, valuing the company at $22 million.

1972: Silver Stripes

For the 2020–21 season, the Maple Leafs wore "reverse retro" alternate uniforms, which included silver stripes inspired by the uniforms used from 1970 to 1972, while using the club's logo used from 1967 to 1970.

1972: Maple Leafs lose players to WHA

In 1972, the Maple Leafs lost key players, including Bernie Parent, to the upstart World Hockey Association (WHA).

1973: Maple Leafs draft Lanny McDonald and acquire Borje Salming

In 1973, the Maple Leafs drafted Lanny McDonald and acquired Bob Neely, Ian Turnbull, and Borje Salming.

1973: Lace Tie-Down Design

In 1973, the Toronto Maple Leafs jersey's neck was a lace tie-down design.

1974: Maple Leafs draft Tiger Williams

The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Tiger Williams in the 1974 draft.

1975: Playoff eliminations

From 1975 to 1979, the Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated in the playoffs by stronger Flyers or Canadiens teams.

1976: V-Neck Returns

In 1976, the V-neck returned to the Toronto Maple Leafs jersey.

1977: NHL Rule Change

In 1977, the NHL rules were changed to require names on the backs of the uniforms.

1977: Roger Neilson hired as head coach

In the 1977–78 season, Roger Neilson was hired as the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

February 26, 1978: Blue Letters on Blue Jersey

On February 26, 1978, the Toronto Maple Leafs "complied" with the NHL's rule requiring names on jerseys by placing blue letters on the blue road jersey.

1978: Arenas Throwbacks

For the 2022 Heritage Classic, the Maple Leafs donned a modified version of the team's Arenas throwbacks, with blue-on-blue lettering on the "Arenas" wordmark as a nod to the infamous 1978 uniforms.

1978: Foster Hewitt leaves radio play-by-play

Foster Hewitt left his role as play-by-play broadcaster in 1978.

1978: Marlies franchise co-founded

In 1978, MLGL opted to reestablish their own farm system; co-founding the Marlies franchise.

1978: Marlies franchise owned by Maple Leafs parent company

Since 1978, the Maple Leafs' parent company has owned the Toronto Marlies franchise of the American Hockey League.

December 29, 1979: Sittler relinquished captaincy

On December 29, 1979, Darryl Sittler relinquished his captaincy due to a dispute with the Maple Leafs' general manager, Punch Imlach.

1979: Neilson and Gregory fired, Imlach returns as general manager

After the 1979 playoffs, Roger Neilson and Jim Gregory were fired from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jim Gregory was replaced by Punch Imlach as general manager.

1979: End of Playoff Meetings

From 1979 to 2021, the Maple Leafs and Canadiens did not meet in the postseason, contributing to a decline in their rivalry.

1979: Imlach trades McDonald

In 1979, during his second stint as general manager, Punch Imlach traded Lanny McDonald, who was Darryl Sittler's friend, in a move to undermine Sittler's influence on the team.

March 14, 1980: Floyd Smith hospitalized after car accident

On March 14, 1980, coach Floyd Smith was hospitalized due to a car accident, which led to a change in coaching staff.

September 24, 1980: Sittler resumed captaincy

On September 24, 1980, Darryl Sittler resumed his captaincy after resolving a dispute with Ballard following Imlach's hospitalization due to a heart attack.

1980: Duff interim coach

In 1980, Dick Duff served as an interim coach for the Maple Leafs for two games, losing both.

January 10, 1981: Joe Crozier replaced

On January 10, 1981, Joe Crozier was succeeded by Mike Nykoluk as head coach.

January 14, 1981: Bailey's number returned to retirement

On January 14, 1981, Ace Bailey's number 6 returned to retirement after Ron Ellis's final game.

September 1981: Inexperienced McNamara named as replacement

In September 1981, the Maple Leafs named an inexperienced McNamara as Imlach's replacement.

1981: MLGL operating the Cincinnati Tigers

From 1981 to 1982, MLGL operated the Cincinnati Tigers of the Central Hockey League.

1981: Conference Placement

In 1981, the placement of Montreal and Toronto in opposite conferences led to the waning of their rivalry, with the Leafs in the Clarence Campbell/Western Conference and the Canadiens in the Prince of Wales/Eastern Conference.

January 20, 1982: Sittler traded to Flyers, Vaive named captain

On January 20, 1982, Darryl Sittler was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers, and Rick Vaive was named the team's captain shortly after Sittler's departure.

1982: MLGL stop operating the Cincinnati Tigers

In 1982, MLGL stopped operating the Cincinnati Tigers of the Central Hockey League.

1982: Missed playoffs

In 1982, the Maple Leafs missed the playoffs entirely.

April 2, 1984: Mike Nykoluk tenure ends

On April 2, 1984, Mike Nykoluk's tenure as head coach ended.

1984: Foster Hewitt awarded Memorial Award

In 1984, radio broadcaster Foster Hewitt was awarded the Hall of Fame's inaugural Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, an award named after him.

1984: Missed playoffs

In 1984, the Maple Leafs missed the playoffs entirely.

1984: Murals in College Subway Station

In 1984, the Toronto's College subway station displayed murals depicting the Canadiens and Maple Leafs, illustrating the rivalry through art, one on each platform.

1985: Leafs draft Clark

In 1985, Wendel Clark was drafted to the Maple Leafs.

1985: Missed playoffs

In 1985, the Maple Leafs missed the playoffs entirely.

1986: John Brophy named head coach

In 1986, John Brophy was named the head coach of the Maple Leafs.

1986: Playoffs appearance

In 1986, Wendel Clark led the Maple Leafs to the playoffs.

1986: McKnight awarded Memorial Award

In 1986, Wes McKnight, a Maple Leafs broadcaster, received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

1987: Playoff contention

In 1987, the Maple Leafs entered the final day of the season with the worst record in the league, but were still in playoff contention.

April 28, 1988: Gord Stellick named replacement

On April 28, 1988, Gord Stellick replaced McNamara in management.

1988: Playoffs appearance

In 1988, Wendel Clark led the Maple Leafs to the playoffs.

August 15, 1989: Floyd Smith named replacement

On August 15, 1989, Floyd Smith replaced Gord Stellick in management.

1989: Arena Gardens demolished

In 1989, the Arena Gardens was demolished and the site was converted into residential developments.

1989: End of Leaf's sponsorship of Marlboros

In 1989, the Leafs' sponsorship of the Toronto Marlboros ended.

April 11, 1990: Ballard died

Ballard died on April 11, 1990.

1990: Harold Ballard dies

In 1990, Harold Ballard died, ending his tenure as the principal owner of MLGL.

1991: "Original Six" Uniforms

During the NHL's 75th anniversary season (1991–92 season), the Leafs wore "Original Six" style uniforms similar to the designs used in the 1940s.

October 17, 1992: Number retiring approach taken

On October 17, 1992, the Maple Leafs began a unique approach to retired numbers, where players who suffered career-ending injuries had their numbers retired, while "great" players had their numbers "honoured."

1992: Senators Enter NHL

In 1992, the modern Ottawa Senators entered the NHL.

1992: Revised Uniforms

In 1992-93, the Maple Leafs revised uniforms featured two stripes on the sleeves and waistline like the classic uniform, but with the 1970 11-point leaf with Kabel text on the front.

October 3, 1993: Apps and Kennedy have numbers honoured

On October 3, 1993, Syl Apps and Ted Kennedy were the first players to have their numbers honoured by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

1993: Campbell Conference Finals

In 1993, the Maple Leafs advanced to the Campbell Conference Finals, defeating the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues in the playoffs before losing to the Los Angeles Kings in seven games.

1993: Playoff Meeting

In 1993, the Maple Leafs and Red Wings met in the playoffs for the first time since the Original Six era.

1994: Eliminated by Vancouver Canucks

In 1994, the Maple Leafs were eliminated by the Vancouver Canucks in five games during the conference finals. Wendel Clark was traded to the Quebec Nordiques for Mats Sundin.

July 29, 1995: Carlton the Bear's first public appearance

On July 29, 1995, Carlton the Bear, the anthropomorphic polar bear mascot of the Maple Leafs, made his first public appearance. His name and number (#60) are derived from the address of Maple Leaf Gardens at 60 Carlton Street.

October 10, 1995: Carlton the Bear's first regular season appearance

On October 10, 1995, Carlton the Bear, the Maple Leafs' mascot, made his first regular season appearance.

1996: Larry Tanenbaum bought stake in Maple Leaf Gardens Limited

In 1996, Larry Tanenbaum bought a 12.5 percent stake in Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL).

1997: Mats Sundin becomes first non-Canadian captain

In 1997, Mats Sundin became the first non-Canadian to captain the Maple Leafs.

1997: Nike Uniform Rights

In 1997, Nike acquired the rights to manufacture Maple Leafs uniforms.

1997: Gilmour traded

In 1997, the Maple Leafs traded Gilmour to the New Jersey Devils, and Mats Sundin was named captain.

February 12, 1998: MLGL purchased the Toronto Raptors

On February 12, 1998, Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL) purchased the Toronto Raptors and their arena from Allan Slaight and Scotiabank, renaming itself Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE).

1998: Conference Realignment

From 1992 to 1998, Ottawa and Toronto played in different conferences. Before the 1998–99 season, the conferences and divisions were realigned, with Toronto moved to the Eastern Conference's Northeast Division with Ottawa.

1998: Curtis Joseph Acquired

In 1998, Curtis Joseph was acquired as the team's starting goalie, and Pat Quinn was hired as head coach.

1998: MLGL privatized

In 1998, an ownership group fronted by Steve Stavro privatized MLGL.

1998: Missed playoffs

In 1998, the Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year, leading to Fletcher being relieved as general manager.

1998: Move to Eastern Conference

In 1998, the Maple Leafs moved to the Eastern Conference, leading to less frequent games against the Detroit Red Wings and a stagnation of the rivalry.

1998: Move to Northeast Division

In 1998, the Maple Leafs were moved into the Eastern Conference's Northeast Division, making the rivalry with Montreal intradivisional once again.

1998: Playoff contention

The Toronto Maple Leafs were out of playoff contention for the first time since 1998.

February 13, 1999: Final game at the Gardens

On February 13, 1999, the Maple Leafs played their final game at Maple Leaf Gardens before moving to the new Air Canada Centre.

February 1999: Move to Scotiabank Arena

In February 1999, the Toronto Maple Leafs relocated to Scotiabank Arena, previously known as Air Canada Centre, marking a new era for the team's home games.

February 20, 1999: Maple Leafs move to Air Canada Centre

On February 20, 1999, the Maple Leafs moved from the Gardens to Air Canada Centre, later renamed Scotiabank Arena, their current home arena.

1999: Buffalo wins Eastern Conference finals

In 1999, Buffalo won the 1999 Eastern Conference finals against Toronto in five games, which was the only playoff series between the two teams.

1999: CCM Returns to Manufacturing

In 1999, CCM returned to manufacturing the Toronto Maple Leafs uniforms when Nike withdrew from the hockey jersey market.

1999: Lost in conference finals

In 1999, the Toronto Maple Leafs advanced to the conference finals but lost in five games to the Buffalo Sabres.

2000: Gretzky's number retired

At the 2000 NHL All-Star Game hosted in Toronto, the NHL announced the league-wide retirement of Wayne Gretzky's number 99, retiring it from use throughout all its member teams, including the Maple Leafs.

2000: Changes to Uniform

In 2000, the Kabel numbers on the Toronto Maple Leafs uniforms were replaced with block numbers outlined in silver, and a silver-outlined interlocked TML monogram replaced the vintage leaf on the shoulders.

2000: Leafs Win Playoff Series

In 2000, the Maple Leafs won the first of four consecutive postseason series against the Ottawa Senators.

2000: Hosted 50th NHL All-Star Game

In the 1999–2000 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the 50th NHL All-Star Game and recorded their first 100-point season, winning their first division title in 37 years.

2001: MLSE operated Leafs Nation Network

From 2001 until 2022, MLSE operated the Leafs Nation Network specialty channel.

2001: Lost to the New Jersey Devils

In the 2000–2001 playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the New Jersey Devils in the second round.

November 2002: Leafs named Most Hated Team in Hockey

In November 2002, Sports Illustrated hockey writer Michael Farber named the Toronto Maple Leafs as the "Most Hated Team in Hockey".

2002: Signed Ed Belfour

During the 2002 off-season, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Ed Belfour as the new starting goaltender after Joseph became a free agent.

2002: Lost to Carolina Hurricanes

In the 2002 playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games in the conference finals.

2003: Training Camp in Sweden

Before the 2003-04 season, the Maple Leafs held their training camp in Sweden and played in the NHL Challenge against teams from Sweden and Finland.

2003: Ownership Change

In 2003, Stavro sold his controlling interest in MLSE to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), and John Ferguson Jr. replaced Pat Quinn as general manager.

2004: NHL Lockout

Following the 2004–05 NHL lockout, the Toronto Maple Leafs experienced their longest playoff drought in the team's history.

2004: Reebok Takes Over NHL Jersey Contract

Following the 2004–05 lockout, Reebok took over the NHL jersey contract, which led to changes in the Maple Leafs' uniforms.

2004: Leafs last advanced to the second round of the playoff appearance

In 2004 was the last time the Maple Leafs advanced to the second round of the playoff appearance until 2023.

2004: Leafs Win Playoff Series

In 2004, the Maple Leafs won the fourth consecutive postseason series against the Ottawa Senators.

2004: Playoffs appearance

In 2004, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the postseason but lost to the Flyers in six games during the second round. They finished the season with a then-franchise-record 103 points.

2005: Marlies relocate to Toronto

In 2005, the Marlies relocated to Toronto.

2005: Struggled in 2005-06 season

The Toronto Maple Leafs struggled in the 2005–06 season and were out of playoff contention for the first time since 1998.

June 30, 2006: Tie Domi bought out

On June 30, 2006, the Toronto Maple Leafs bought out Tie Domi's contract.

2007: Cole and Hewitt awarded Memorial Award

In 2007, Bob Cole and Bill Hewitt, both Maple Leafs broadcasters, received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

2007: Edge Uniform System Debut

In 2007, as part of the Edge overhaul, the TML monograms were removed from the shoulders of the Toronto Maple Leafs jersey.

2007: Missed playoffs

In the 2006-07 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs did not make the playoffs.

January 2008: John Ferguson Jr. Fired

In January 2008, John Ferguson Jr. was fired as general manager and replaced by Cliff Fletcher on an interim basis.

May 7, 2008: Ron Wilson named new head coach

On May 7, 2008, the Toronto Maple Leafs fired Paul Maurice and named Ron Wilson as the new head coach.

November 29, 2008: Brian Burke hired as GM

On November 29, 2008, Brian Burke was hired as the Toronto Maple Leafs' general manager.

June 26, 2009: Selected Nazem Kadri

On June 26, 2009, Brian Burke selected Nazem Kadri with the seventh overall pick at the 2009 NHL entry draft.

September 18, 2009: Acquired Phil Kessel

On September 18, 2009, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Phil Kessel.

2009: Ford Performance Centre Opened

In 2009, the Maple Leafs opened a practice facility at the Ford Performance Centre, which was operated by the Lakeshore Lions Club.

January 31, 2010: Acquired Dion Phaneuf

On January 31, 2010, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Dion Phaneuf in a seven-player deal with the Calgary Flames.

2010: Uniform Restorations

In 2010, the two waistline stripes were restored to the Maple Leafs' uniforms, the vintage leaf returned to the shoulders, and the player names and numbers were changed again.

February 18, 2011: Traded Tomas Kaberle

On February 18, 2011, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded Tomas Kaberle to the Bruins.

September 2011: City of Toronto takes over Ford Performance Centre

In September 2011, the City of Toronto took over ownership of the Ford Performance Centre after the Lakeshore Lions Club faced financial difficulties.

2011: Fans chant for Ron Wilson's dismissal

During the 2011–12 season, fans attending the games chanted for the dismissal of head coach Ron Wilson.

2011: Arena Gardens Site made into a city park

In 2011, parts of the Arena Gardens site were made into a city park, known as Arena Gardens.

February 11, 2012: Sundin has number honoured

On February 11, 2012, Mats Sundin was the last player to have his number honoured by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

March 2, 2012: Randy Carlyle new head coach

On March 2, 2012, Randy Carlyle was named the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, replacing Ron Wilson.

August 2012: Ownership change occurred

In August 2012, changes at the ownership level occurred when the OTPP completed the sale of their shares in MLSE to BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications.

2012: Leafs draft Rielly

In 2012, Morgan Rielly was drafted to the Maple Leafs.

2012: Bell and Rogers acquire stake in MLSE

In 2012, the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan sold its 75 percent stake in MLSE to Bell Canada and Rogers Communications, creating the current ownership structure.

January 9, 2013: Dave Nonis replaced Burke as general manager

On January 9, 2013, Dave Nonis replaced Brian Burke as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2013: Realignment to Atlantic Division

In 2013, the Detroit Red Wings were moved to the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference as part of a realignment, making the Maple Leafs–Red Wings rivalry intradivisional again.

September 2014: Legends Row unveiled

In September 2014, Legends Row, a granite hockey bench with statues of former club players, was unveiled outside Gate 5 of Scotiabank Arena.

2014: Winter Classic Sweater

For the 2014 NHL Winter Classic, the Maple Leafs wore a sweater inspired by their earlier uniforms in the 1930s.

2014: Leafs draft Nylander

In 2014, William Nylander was drafted to the Maple Leafs.

2014: Leafs ranked last in ESPN survey

In a 2014 survey by ESPN The Magazine, the Toronto Maple Leafs were ranked last out of the 122 professional teams in the Big Four leagues, particularly for ticket affordability.

2014: Fans throw jerseys onto the ice

In the 2014–15 season, Toronto Maple Leafs fans threw Leafs jerseys onto the ice to show their disapproval of the team's poor performances.

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January 6, 2015: Fired Randy Carlyle

On January 6, 2015, the Toronto Maple Leafs fired Randy Carlyle as head coach, and Peter Horachek took over on an interim basis.

February 6, 2015: New franchise record

On February 6, 2015, the Toronto Maple Leafs set a new franchise record of 11 consecutive games without a win.

May 20, 2015: Mike Babcock named new head coach

On May 20, 2015, Mike Babcock was appointed as the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

July 1, 2015: Phil Kessel traded to Pittsburgh Penguins

On July 1, 2015, Phil Kessel was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a multi-player deal. Toronto received three skaters, including Kasperi Kapanen, a conditional first-round pick, and a third-round pick. Toronto also retained $1.2 million of Kessel's salary.

2015: Leafs draft Marner

In 2015, Mitch Marner was drafted to the Maple Leafs.

February 2, 2016: New Logo Unveiled

On February 2, 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled a new logo for the 2016–17 season in honor of its centennial.

February 9, 2016: Dion Phaneuf traded to Ottawa Senators

On February 9, 2016, Dion Phaneuf was traded to the Ottawa Senators in a multi-player deal, where the Leafs acquired four players and a 2017 second-round pick.

March 2016: High season ticket renewal rate

As of March 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs' season tickets saw a renewal rate of 99.5 percent.

June 24, 2016: New Uniform Design

On June 24, 2016, during the 2016 NHL entry draft, the Maple Leafs unveiled a new uniform design, featuring a custom block typeface for the player names and numbers.

October 15, 2016: Philosophy on retiring numbers changed

On October 15, 2016, before the home opening game of the team's centenary season, the Maple Leafs announced they had changed their philosophy on retiring numbers. The numbers of those 16 honoured players would now be retired, in addition to the retirement of Dave Keon's number.

November 2016: Leafs popular in Atlantic Canada

In November 2016, a survey found that 20 percent of respondents from Atlantic Canada viewed the Toronto Maple Leafs as their favorite team.

2016: Fans sarcastically chant "Let's go Blue Jays!"

During the later portion of the 2015–16 season which overlaps with the start of Major League Baseball's regular season of play, Leafs fans were heard sarcastically chanting "Let's go Blue Jays!" as a sign of their shift in priority to the playoff-bound Toronto Blue Jays.

2016: Leafs draft Matthews

In 2016, Auston Matthews was drafted to the Maple Leafs.

January 1, 2017: Maple Leafs play in NHL Centennial Classic

On January 1, 2017, the Maple Leafs played the Detroit Red Wings in a home game at BMO Field in the NHL Centennial Classic, celebrating both the franchise and the NHL's centennial season.

March 2017: Leafs have arena sellouts

In March 2017, a study by Fanatics found that the Leafs and the Minnesota Wild were the only two NHL teams to average arena sellouts despite a below league average winning percentage.

April 23, 2017: Maple Leafs eliminated from playoffs

On April 23, 2017, the Maple Leafs were eliminated from the 2017 playoffs by the Washington Capitals, losing the series four games to two.

October 2017: Statues made of retired players

As of October 2017, statues have been made of 14 players with retired numbers on Legends Row.

2017: Andreychuk inducted into Hall of Fame

In 2017, Dave Andreychuk was the latest Maple Leafs player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

2017: Toronto finishes season with 105 points

In 2017, Toronto finished the 2017-18 season with a franchise-record 105 points.

2017: Adoption of Adidas Adizero Uniforms

In 2017, the updated uniform design carried over to the Adidas Adizero uniforms adopted by the NHL.

May 2018: Kyle Dubas named general manager

In May 2018, Kyle Dubas was named the 17th general manager of the Maple Leafs after Lamoriello was not renewed.

2018: Toronto sweeps Buffalo

During the 2018–19 season, Toronto swept Buffalo in the season series for the first time ever.

2018: Stadium Series Uniform

For the 2018 NHL Stadium Series, the Toronto Maple Leafs wore a white uniform with two blue stripes across the chest and arms, paired with white pants, as a tribute to the Royal Canadian Navy.

2018: Newfoundland Growlers ECHL affiliate

From 2018 until 2024, the Newfoundland Growlers were the ECHL affiliate of the Maple Leafs.

2018: Forbes estimates value of Maple Leafs

In 2018, Forbes estimated the value of the Maple Leafs at US$1.45 billion, making them the second most valuable franchise in the NHL.

2018: Bowen awarded Memorial Award

In 2018, Joe Bowen, a Maple Leafs broadcaster, received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

October 2, 2019: John Tavares named team captain

On October 2, 2019, John Tavares was named the 25th team captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs before the 2019–20 season.

2019: Mike Babcock's Wikipedia article vandalized

In 2019, Toronto Maple Leafs fans vandalized Mike Babcock's Wikipedia article amid the poor records of the first few months into the 2019–20 season.

2019: Maple Leafs Clinch Division Berth

In 2019, on April 1, the Maple Leafs clinched a division berth for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. They were later eliminated in the first round on April 23 after losing to the Bruins in a seven-game series.

2019: Mastercard Centre renamed Ford Performance Centre

In 2019, the Mastercard Centre for Hockey Excellence was renamed the Ford Performance Centre.

2020: "Reverse Retro" Uniforms

For the 2020–21 season, the Maple Leafs wore "reverse retro" alternate uniforms, which included silver stripes inspired by the uniforms used from 1970 to 1972, while using the club's logo used from 1967 to 1970.

2020: Leafs temporarily moved to North Division

In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, the Leafs were temporarily moved to the North Division for the 2020–21 season.

2020: Maple Leafs eliminated from Stanley Cup Qualifiers

In 2020, the Maple Leafs were eliminated in the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers on August 9, losing a five-game series against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

May 8, 2021: Leafs Clinch North Division Title

On May 8, 2021, the Toronto Maple Leafs clinched the North Division title, guaranteeing them home advantage in the first two rounds of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs. Auston Matthews also won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy that year.

2021: TikTok Helmet Partnership

During the 2021–22 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs named TikTok, a video-sharing website, as their helmet entitlement partner.

2021: End of Playoff Drought

From 1979 to 2021, the Maple Leafs and Canadiens did not meet in the postseason, ending the drought.

2021: Keefe earns most points

In 2021, Sheldon Keefe earned the most points of any Maple Leafs head coach in a single season, with 115 points during the 2021–22 season.

March 22, 2022: Maple Leafs unveil "Next Gen" alternate uniform

On March 22, 2022, the Maple Leafs introduced a new alternate uniform featuring black as the base color, a first in team history. The "Next Gen" uniform includes the team crest with a blue and black tie-dye background, black/blue skyline sleeve stripes, and a reversible crest with Justin Bieber's drew house insignia inside a yellow Maple Leafs logo.

2022: Maple Leafs broadcasts split between Rogers and Bell

As of 2022, Maple Leafs broadcasts are split between Rogers Communications' Sportsnet Ontario and Bell Canada's TSN4 due to their ownership stake in MLSE. From 2001 to 2022, MLSE also operated a specialty channel, the Leafs Nation Network.

2022: Leafs Acquire New Goaltenders

During the 2022 off-season, the Leafs acquired Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov after the departure of Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek.

2022: Leafs have excellent regular season

During the 2022–23 NHL season, the Leafs achieved a 50–21–11 record and 111 points in the regular season.

2022: Heritage Classic Throwbacks

In 2022, for the Heritage Classic, the Maple Leafs donned a modified version of the team's Arenas throwbacks, with blue-on-blue lettering on the "Arenas" wordmark as a nod to the infamous 1978 uniforms.

2022: Dairy Farmers of Ontario Uniform Sponsorship

In the 2022–23 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced a uniform sponsorship with the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, utilizing the organization's "Milk" insignia.

2023: Top franchise leaders identified

As of the end of the 2023–24 season, the top franchise leaders in various regular season categories (points, goals, assists, points per game, games played, and goaltending wins) were determined for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2023: Pizza Pizza Helmet Partnership

For the 2023–24 season, Pizza Pizza became the Toronto Maple Leafs' helmet entitlement partner; however, they were only featured on the home helmets.

2023: Consideration of selling team

In 2023 equivalent value, the St. Patricks' ownership group considered selling the team to C. C. Pyle for CA$200,000, but Conn Smythe's offer was accepted based on civic pride.

2023: Leafs draft Cowan

In 2023, Easton Cowan was drafted to the Maple Leafs.

2023: Leafs Defeat Lightning After 19 Years

In 2023, the Leafs defeated the Lightning in the first round of the playoffs. It was the first time the Maple Leafs advanced to the second round of the playoff appearance since 2004. Following the loss to the Florida Panthers in the second round, Dubas' contract as general manager was not renewed.

2023: Matthews wins Rocket Richard Trophy

In 2023-2024 season, Matthews broke his own career and franchise records for goals in a season, with 69, and was awarded his third Rocket Richard Trophy.

2023: Value of Smythe's 1961 sale in 2023 dollars

The $2.3 million sale of Smythe's shares in 1961 is equivalent to $23,015,000 in 2023.

2023: Value of company in 2023 dollars

The $22 million value of the company in 1972 is equivalent to $157,817,000 in 2023.

May 17, 2024: Craig Berube named head coach

On May 17, 2024, Craig Berube was named the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

July 2024: Cincinnati Cyclones become ECHL affiliate

In July 2024, the Cincinnati Cyclones signed an agreement to become the ECHL affiliate of the Maple Leafs.

August 14, 2024: Auston Matthews named team captain

On August 14, 2024, prior to the 2024-25 season, John Tavares relinquished his role as captain to Auston Matthews, with Matthews becoming the 26th overall and first American-born captain in franchise history.

2024: Keefe dismissed as head coach

In 2024, after being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, Keefe was dismissed as head coach on May 9, with Craig Berube hired as his successor on May 17.

2024: Oreo Helmet Partnership

In the 2024–25 season, Oreo served as the Toronto Maple Leafs' helmet entitlement partner, placing them on all of their helmets.

March 13, 2025: Data Updated

The data was updated on March 13, 2025.

2025: Calculation of inflation for 1931 costs

In 1931, Conn Smythe built Maple Leaf Gardens for C$1.5 million, which would be C$28.7 million in 2025, using inflation calculations.