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Toronto Maple Leafs

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

1903: Toronto Marlboros Founded

In 1903, the Toronto Marlboros junior hockey team, which the Marlies were named after, was founded.

1912: Arena Gardens became premier site

From 1912 until 1931, the Arena Gardens, later known as the Mutual Street Arena, became ice hockey's premier site in Toronto.

November 26, 1917: Toronto Included in NHL Inaugural Season

On November 26, 1917, Toronto's inclusion in the NHL's inaugural season was formally announced, with the Arena Company granted temporary franchise rights.

1917: Ken Randall Named First Captain

In 1917, Ken Randall served as the team's first captain for two years, beginning with the inaugural 1917–18 NHL season.

1917: Inaugural NHL Season

In 1917, the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs were active since the inaugural NHL season.

1917: Formation of the NHL

In 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL) was formed in Montreal by teams formerly belonging to the National Hockey Association (NHA).

1917: Team Founding

In 1917, the Toronto Maple Leafs franchise was founded as the Toronto Arenas for the inaugural NHL season.

1917: Logo with 17 veins

On February 2, 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs 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; it returns the logo to a form inspired by the earlier designs, with 17 veins a reference to its 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.

1918: Stanley Cup Win

In 1918, Toronto won the Stanley Cup.

February 20, 1919: Operations Halted

On February 20, 1919, with financial difficulties mounting and the Arenas eliminated from the playoffs, the NHL agreed to let the team forfeit their last two games and operations halted, ending its season and starting the playoffs.

December 9, 1919: Team Purchased and Renamed

On December 9, 1919, the Toronto Arenas were purchased by the owners of the St. Patricks Hockey Club and renamed the Toronto St. Patricks.

1919: Arena Company Declares Bankruptcy

In 1919, litigations from Eddie Livingstone forced the Arena Company to declare bankruptcy, leading to the sale of the club to the owners of the amateur St. Patricks Hockey Club.

1919: Team Renamed St. Patricks

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

1922: Stanley Cup Win

In 1922, Toronto won the Stanley Cup.

1923: Radio broadcasts of games started

Radio broadcasts of Toronto Maple Leafs games were started in 1923.

December 3, 1924: First Game Against the Bruins

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

1924: Ownership Change

In 1924, Nathan Nathanson and Jack Bickell purchased the shares of the Hamblys to become the team's owners, with Bickell investing in the St. Pats.

1926: Stanley Cup Established as NHL Trophy

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

1926: Smythe Fired From Rangers

In 1926, Smythe had been tapped as the Rangers' first general manager and coach for their inaugural season but had been fired in a dispute with Madison Square Garden management before the season had begun.

1926: Playing as St. Patricks

In 1926, the team was forced to play out the remainder of the 1926–27 season as St. Patricks, even after Smythe took control.

February 14, 1927: Smythe Takes Control

On February 14, 1927, Conn Smythe took control of the Toronto St. Patricks, installing himself as governor and general manager and immediately renamed the team the Maple Leafs.

February 17, 1927: First Game as Maple Leafs

On February 17, 1927, the Leafs wore white sweaters with a green maple leaf for their first game after the team was renamed.

September 27, 1927: New Colour Scheme Announced

On September 27, 1927, the Maple Leafs announced that they had changed their color scheme to blue and white.

1927: Foster Hewitt's radio play-by-play

Foster Hewitt became the Toronto Maple Leafs' first play-by-play broadcaster, providing radio play-by-play from 1927 to 1978.

1927: Leafs Sponsor Marlboros

From 1927 to 1989, the Toronto Maple Leafs sponsored the Toronto Marlboros junior hockey team.

1927: Team Renamed Maple Leafs

In 1927, Conn Smythe bought the Toronto St. Patricks franchise and renamed it the Toronto Maple Leafs.

1927: Rodden Interim Coach

In 1927, Mike Rodden was an interim coach who coached only two games each, losing both games.

1927: First Game Against the Red Wings

In 1927, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings, both Original Six teams, played their first game together.

1927: Club Put Up For Sale

In 1927, the Toronto Maple Leafs were put up for sale, leading to Conn Smythe purchasing the franchise.

1927: Team Renamed Maple Leafs, Logo Changed

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

1928: Playoff Miss

The Maple Leafs failed to make the playoffs.

1929: Playoff Series Against Red Wings Begin

From 1929 to 1993, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings met each other in 16 playoff series.

1929: Harold (Hap) Watson Announcer

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

1929: Maple Leaf Gardens Limited Launched

In 1929, amid the Great Depression, Conn Smythe launched Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL) to finance the construction of Maple Leaf Gardens.

1930: Arena Construction

In 1930, Smythe decided to construct a new arena, viewing the Arena Gardens as lacking modern amenities and seating.

November 12, 1931: Maple Leaf Gardens Debut

On November 12, 1931, the Maple Leafs debuted at their new arena, Maple Leaf Gardens, losing 2–1 to the Chicago Black Hawks.

1931: Arena Gardens, premier site, closed

From 1912 until 1931, the Arena Gardens, later known as the Mutual Street Arena, became ice hockey's premier site in Toronto.

1931: Stanley Cup Victory

In 1931, the Maple Leafs, led by the "Kid Line" and coached by Dick Irvin, captured their third Stanley Cup, defeating the New York Rangers in the finals.

1931: Move to Maple Leaf Gardens

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

1931: Logo with 31 points

On February 2, 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled a new logo for the 2016-17 season in honour of its centennial, it returns the logo to a form inspired by the earlier designs, with 31 points to allude to the 1931 opening of Maple Leaf Gardens.

1933: Stripes on Uniforms Changed

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

1933: Ace Bailey Injury

In 1933, Maple Leafs star forward Ace Bailey was nearly killed when Eddie Shore checked him from behind, leading to the NHL's first All-Star Game to help Bailey.

1933: First Playoff Series Against the Bruins

In 1933, the Toronto Maple Leafs played their first Stanley Cup playoff series against the Boston Bruins, winning the series 3–2.

1933: Broadcast picked up by the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission

Originally aired over CFCA, Hewitt's broadcast was picked up by the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission (the CRBC) in 1933.

February 14, 1934: Ace Bailey's Number Retired

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

1935: Stanley Cup Finals Loss

In 1935, the Leafs reached the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Maroons.

1936: Stanley Cup Finals Loss

In 1936, the Leafs reached the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Detroit Red Wings.

1937: Veins Added to Leaf

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

1938: Stanley Cup Finals Loss

In 1938, the Leafs reached the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to Chicago.

1939: Stanley Cup Finals Loss

In 1939, the Leafs reached the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to Boston.

1940: Syl Apps First Captain Tenure Begins

From 1940 to 1943, Syl Apps began his first tenure as team captain before enlisting in the Canadian Army.

1940: Stanley Cup Finals Loss

In 1940, the Leafs reached the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Rangers.

1942: Smythe's Appearance at Game

In 1942, Smythe, who reenlisted in the Canadian Army at the outbreak of World War II, was given leave from military duty to view the final game of the 1942 finals.

1942: 35-Point Leaf Introduced

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

1942: Reverse Sweep in Stanley Cup Finals

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

1942: Reference to 1942 Finals

In 1945, the Leafs victory over the Red Wings referenced the 1942 Stanley Cup Finals.

1943: Syl Apps Steps Down as Captain

From 1940 to 1943, Syl Apps began his first tenure as team captain before enlisting in the Canadian Army and stepping down as captain.

1945: Apps Returns as Captain

In 1945, Syl Apps returned from the Army and resumed his captaincy until 1948.

1945: Stanley Cup Win

In 1945, the Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals in seven games after Detroit came back from a 3-0 deficit to tie the series.

1945: Leafs Make Playoffs

The Leafs had made it to the postseason continuously since the 1945-46 playoffs.

1946: Awarded Prince of Wales Trophy

Following the 1946-47 season, the Maple Leafs were awarded the Prince of Wales Trophy.

1946: Start of Dynasty Era

In 1946, the Toronto Maple Leafs began a dynasty era that spanned from the 1946-47 season to the 1950-51 season.

1946: Trimming Added to Leaf Logo

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

1946: Leafs Make Playoffs

The Leafs had made it to the postseason continuously since the 1945-46 playoffs.

1947: Maple Leafs Finish First in League

During the 1947-48 season, the Leafs finished first in the league for the first time since then.

1947: Smythe Gains Controlling Interest in MLGL

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

1947: Smythe acquires controlling interest

In 1947, Smythe acquired controlling interest of the team and would be the franchise's dominant voice for the next four decades.

1947: "Toronto Maple Leafs" Lettering in Red

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

1947: Stanley Cup Win

In 1947, the Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup finals against the first-place Canadiens.

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

The first annual NHL All-Star Game was held at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1947.

1948: Apps Ends Captaincy

In 1945, Syl Apps returned from the Army and resumed his captaincy until 1948.

1948: Stanley Cup Win

In 1948, the Maple Leafs won their second consecutive Stanley Cup, sweeping the Red Wings in the finals.

1949: Stanley Cup Win

In 1949, the Leafs won their third consecutive Stanley Cup, sweeping the Red Wings in four games.

1950: End of First Dynasty Era

In 1950, the Toronto Maple Leafs completed the 1946-1950 dynasty era, during which the team won multiple Stanley Cup championships.

1950: Playoff Elimination

In the 1950 NHL playoffs, the Detroit Red Wings eliminated Toronto.

1951: Maple Leafs Win Stanley Cup

After the 1951 victory, the Toronto Maple Leafs experienced a decline in performance in subsequent seasons.

1951: Bill Barilko Scores Cup-Winning Goal

In 1951, Bill Barilko scored the series-winning goal in overtime against the Canadiens, securing the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup victory.

November 10, 1952: First televised Leafs game

On November 10, 1952, the first Toronto Maple Leafs hockey game was televised, also being the first English-language television broadcast of an NHL game in Canada.

1952: Leafs Swept in Semifinals

In the 1951–52 season, the Leafs finished third and were swept by the Red Wings in the semifinals, continuing a period of lackluster performance after their recent Stanley Cup win.

1954: Kennedy Announces Retirement

At the end of the 1954–55 season, Ted Kennedy announced his retirement from the sport, with Sid Smith succeeding him as captain.

1955: Kennedy Announces Retirement

At the end of the 1954–55 season, Ted Kennedy announced his retirement from the sport, with Sid Smith succeeding him as captain.

1956: Kennedy Returns from Retirement

Although Ted Kennedy missed the entire 1955–56 season, he came out of retirement to play the second half of the 1956–57 season. During that half-season, Kennedy served his second tenure as the Maple Leafs' captain.

1956: Maple Leafs Co-Own Rochester Americans

In 1956, the Toronto Maple Leafs began co-owning the Rochester Americans, an AHL affiliate, with the Montreal Canadiens.

1958: Maple Leafs Clinch Playoff Berth

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

1958: Hewitt provided colour commentary for television

Foster Hewitt provided play-by-play for television from 1952 to 1958, and colour commentary from 1958 to 1961.

1958: Imlach with Leafs Since 1958

Imlach was too loyal to aging players who had been with him since 1958.

1958: George Armstrong Named Captain

In 1958, George Armstrong became captain and served through 1969, becoming the longest-serving captain in team history.

1958: Lace and Tie Added to Neck

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

1959: MLGL Buys Canadiens' Share of Rochester Americans

In 1959, Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL) bought out the Montreal Canadiens' share of the Rochester Americans, giving MLGL sole ownership.

1959: Leafs Lose Stanley Cup Finals

In 1959, under Punch Imlach, the Leafs made it to the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Canadiens in five games, despite a successful playoff run.

1960: Leafs Acquire Red Kelly

In the 1960 off-season, the Leafs acquired Red Kelly to bolster their 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, marking a significant change in the club's ownership.

1961: Hewitt stoped providing colour commentary for television

Foster Hewitt provided play-by-play for television from 1952 to 1958, and colour commentary from 1958 to 1961.

1961: Playoffs series against the Red Wings

From 1961 to 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Red Wings met one another in three playoff series, including two Stanley Cup finals.

1961: Smythe Sells Shares in MLGL

In 1961, Conn Smythe sold 90 percent of his shares in Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL) to an ownership group.

1961: Leafs Playoff Run Ends in Semifinals

In 1961, despite new additions to the team, the Leafs' playoff run ended in the semifinals against the Red Wings due to injuries.

1961: Player Numbers Added to Sleeves

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

1961: Start of Second Dynasty Era

In 1961, the Toronto Maple Leafs began a second dynasty era, spanning from 1961-62 to 1966-67, winning multiple Stanley Cup championships.

1962: Awarded Prince of Wales Trophy

Following the 1962-63 season, the Maple Leafs were awarded the Prince of Wales Trophy.

1962: Leafs Win Stanley Cup, "Curse" Ends

In 1962, the Leafs won the Stanley Cup, which coincided with the discovery of Bill Barilko's plane wreckage, seemingly ending a long-held "curse" and leading to renewed success.

1962: Second "reverse retro" alternate uniform released

The Toronto Maple Leafs released a second "reverse retro" alternate uniform, featuring the blue version of the white road uniforms they wore in 1962, adding a white shoulder yoke absent on the original blue uniform.

1963: Leafs Finish First in League and Win Stanley Cup

In 1963, after finishing first in the league for the first time since 1947–48, the Leafs won their second Stanley Cup of the decade.

1963: Maple Leafs Select Walt McKechnie

In the 1963 NHL amateur draft, the Maple Leafs selected Walt McKechnie, a centre from the London Nationals with their first pick, sixth overall.

1964: Baun Scores Game-Winning Goal in Overtime

In 1964, during game six of the Cup finals, Bob Baun scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Red Wings after returning to play with a fractured ankle, contributing to the Leafs' third consecutive Stanley Cup win.

March 1966: Conn Smythe Resigns from Board of Directors

In March 1966, Conn Smythe resigned from the board of directors after a Muhammad Ali boxing match was scheduled for Maple Leaf Gardens, due to Smythe's objection to Ali's refusal to serve in the United States Army.

1966: Leafs Lose 10 Games in a Row, Imlach Hospitalized

During the 1966–67 season, the team lost 10 games in a row, leading to Imlach's hospitalization due to a stress-related illness, although they later had a 10-game undefeated streak.

1966: MLGL Sells Rochester Americans

In 1966, MLGL sold the Rochester Americans to an investor group, though it continued to serve as their minor league affiliate.

1966: Formal NHL Sponsorship of Junior Teams Ceases

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

1966: End of Second Dynasty Era

In 1966, the Toronto Maple Leafs completed the 1961-1966 dynasty era, during which the team won multiple Stanley Cup championships.

1966: Logo changed to 11-point leaf

In 1966, the Toronto Maple Leafs logo was changed to an 11-point leaf, similar to the Canadian flag, and the Futura Display typeface replaced the previous block letters.

1967: "Reverse retro" alternate uniforms worn

For the 2020-21 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs wore "reverse retro" alternate uniforms, including silver stripes inspired by the uniforms used from 1970 to 1972 and the club's logo used from 1967 to 1970.

1967: Playoffs series against the Red Wings

From 1961 to 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Red Wings met one another in three playoff series, including two Stanley Cup finals.

1967: Leafs Win Stanley Cup

In 1967, the Leafs won their last Stanley Cup against Montreal, with Jim Pappin scoring the series winner in game 6, and Dave Keon being named the playoff's most valuable player.

1967: Leafs Lost Several Players to NHL Expansion Draft

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

1967: 1967-1970 blue uniform brought back

In 2010, the Toronto Maple Leafs brought back the 1967-1970 blue uniform as their third uniform.

1967: Stanley Cup Win

The Maple Leafs won their last Stanley Cup in 1967.

1968: Mahovlich Traded to Detroit

In the 1967–68 season, Frank Mahovlich was traded to Detroit in a deal that brought Paul Henderson and Norm Ullman to the Leafs.

1969: George Armstrong Ends Captaincy

In 1969, George Armstrong ended his run as captain. He began his captaincy in 1958, becoming the longest-serving captain in team history.

1969: Leafs End Affiliation with Rochester Americans

In 1969, the Toronto Maple Leafs ended their AHL affiliation with the Rochester Americans.

1969: Maple Leafs Complete Season Out of Playoffs

The Maple Leafs completed the 1969–70 season out of the playoffs.

1970: New 11-point leaf logo adopted

Before the 1970-71 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs adopted a new 11-point leaf logo with a Kabel bold-font "Toronto" across it, along with changes to the sweater design.

1970: Darryl Sittler Drafted

Darryl Sittler was drafted in the 1970 draft.

1970: "Reverse retro" alternate uniforms worn

For the 2020-21 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs wore "reverse retro" alternate uniforms, including silver stripes inspired by the uniforms used from 1970 to 1972 and the club's logo used from 1967 to 1970.

1970: Leafs Made Playoffs Only Once

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

1970: 1970 11-point leaf used on revised uniforms

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

1970: 1967-1970 blue uniform brought back

In 2010, the Toronto Maple Leafs brought back the 1967-1970 blue uniform as their third uniform.

1970: Kabel-style font lettering used from 1970 dropped.

On February 2, 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled a new logo for the 2016-17 season, honouring its centennial and dropping the use of the Kabel-style font lettering used from 1970.

1970: Leafs Draft Darryl Sittler

The Leafs drafted Darryl Sittler at the 1970 NHL amateur draft.

October 1971: Stafford Smythe Dies

In October 1971, Stafford Smythe died, leading to a series of events that resulted in Harold Ballard becoming the primary owner of the Maple Leafs.

1971: WHA Begins Operations

By the end of 1971, the World Hockey Association (WHA) began operations, creating competition for the NHL and impacting the Maple Leafs.

February 1972: Ballard Buys Stafford's Shares

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

February 1972: Ballard Becomes Majority Owner

In February 1972, Harold Ballard became the majority owner of Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL) shortly following the death of Stafford Smythe.

1972: "Reverse retro" alternate uniforms worn

For the 2020-21 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs wore "reverse retro" alternate uniforms, including silver stripes inspired by the uniforms used from 1970 to 1972 and the club's logo used from 1967 to 1970.

1972: Leafs Lose Players to WHA

In 1972, believing the WHA would not be able to compete against the NHL, Ballard's attitude caused the Maple Leafs to lose key players, including Bernie Parent, to the upstart league.

1973: Leafs Draft Lanny McDonald

In 1973, after finishing with the fourth-worst record, the Leafs drafted Lanny McDonald and acquired other top draft picks.

1973: Jersey neck changed to lace tie-down

In 1973, the Toronto Maple Leafs jersey featured a lace tie-down design at the neck.

1974: Leafs Draft Tiger Williams

In the 1974 draft, the Maple Leafs acquired Tiger Williams.

1975: Maple Leafs Eliminated in Playoffs

From 1975 to 1979, the Maple Leafs consistently found themselves eliminated in the playoffs by stronger teams.

1976: V-neck returned to the jersey

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

1977: NHL rule change for names on uniforms

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

1977: Roger Neilson Becomes Head Coach

In the 1977–78 season, Roger Neilson became the head coach of the Maple Leafs.

February 26, 1978: Blue letters on blue jerseys

On February 26, 1978, under Harold Ballard's direction, the Toronto Maple Leafs briefly complied with the NHL's rule requiring names on jerseys by placing blue letters on the blue road jersey for one game.

1978: Lettering on Arenas throwback

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

1978: End of Foster Hewitt's radio play-by-play

Foster Hewitt's radio play-by-play for the Toronto Maple Leafs ended in 1978, after starting in 1927.

1978: Marlies Franchise Co-Founded

In 1978, the Marlies franchise was co-founded by MLGL to reestablish their own farm system.

1978: Maple Leafs owned the Marlies franchise

The Toronto Maple Leafs' parent company has owned the Toronto Marlies franchise since 1978.

December 29, 1979: Sittler Relinquishes Captaincy

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

1979: Neilson and Gregory Fired, Imlach Returns

After the 1979 playoffs, Roger Neilson and Jim Gregory were fired, with Imlach returning as general manager.

1979: Playoff Meetings Between the Leafs and Canadiens End

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

1979: Imlach's First Choice for Coach

Imlach's first choice for coach was his former player Smith

1979: Imlach Trades McDonald

In 1979, during his second stint as general manager, Imlach traded Lanny McDonald in an attempt to undermine Sittler's influence.

March 14, 1980: Floyd Smith Hospitalized

On March 14, 1980, Floyd Smith was hospitalized due to a car accident and did not finish the 1979–80 season as coach.

September 24, 1980: Sittler Resumes Captaincy

On September 24, 1980, Darryl Sittler resumed his captaincy after the dispute with Punch Imlach was resolved.

1980: Duff Interim Coach

In 1980, Dick Duff was an interim coach who coached only two games each, losing both games.

January 10, 1981: Joe Crozier Replaced by Mike Nykoluk

On January 10, 1981, Joe Crozier was replaced by Mike Nykoluk as the head coach of the Maple Leafs.

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, having briefly been taken out of retirement at Bailey's request.

September 1981: McNamara Named General Manager

In September 1981, McNamara, who was inexperienced, was named as Imlach's replacement as general manager of the Maple Leafs.

1981: Leafs Operate Cincinnati Tigers

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

1981: Montreal and Toronto Placed in Opposite Conferences

In 1981, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens were placed in opposite conferences, which impacted the rivalry between them.

January 20, 1982: Sittler Traded to Flyers

On January 20, 1982, the Leafs traded Darryl Sittler to the Flyers, leading to Rick Vaive being named the team's captain.

1982: Leafs End Operation of Cincinnati Tigers

From 1981 to 1982, MLGL operated the Cincinnati Tigers of the Central Hockey League, before ending operations in 1982.

1982: Leafs Miss Playoffs

In 1982, the Maple Leafs missed the playoffs entirely, marking a period of low success for the team.

April 2, 1984: Mike Nykoluk Ends Tenure as Head Coach

On April 2, 1984, Mike Nykoluk's tenure as head coach of the Maple Leafs ended.

1984: Foster Hewitt Awarded Foster Hewitt Memorial Award

In 1984, radio broadcaster Foster Hewitt received the inaugural Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame, an award named in his honor.

1984: Leafs Miss Playoffs

In 1984, the Maple Leafs missed the playoffs entirely, marking a period of low success for the team.

1984: Murals Installed at College Subway Station

In 1984, the Toronto's College subway station installed murals depicting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.

1984: Finished Last In the NHL

The team finished last in the NHL for the first time since the 1984-85 season.

1985: Leafs Draft Wendel Clark

In 1985, the Maple Leafs drafted Wendel Clark first overall, a move that helped lead the team to the playoffs in subsequent years.

1985: Leafs Miss Playoffs

In 1985, the Maple Leafs missed the playoffs entirely, marking a period of low success for the team.

1985: Wendel Clark Drafted

Wendel Clark was drafted in the 1985 draft.

1986: Clark Leads Leafs to Playoffs

From 1986 to 1988, Clark managed to lead the Leafs to the playoffs.

1986: Wes McKnight Receives Foster Hewitt Memorial Award

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

1986: John Brophy Named Head Coach

John Brophy named head coach from 1986 to 1988, with little success during his tenure.

1987: Leafs Enter Final Day of Season

In 1987–88, they entered the final day of the season with the worst record in the league, but were only one point behind the Minnesota North Stars and thus were still in playoff contention.

April 28, 1988: Gord Stellick Replaces McNamara

On April 28, 1988, Gord Stellick replaced McNamara as general manager of the Maple Leafs.

1988: Clark Leads Leafs to Playoffs

From 1986 to 1988, Clark managed to lead the Leafs to the playoffs.

August 15, 1989: Floyd Smith Replaces Stellick

On August 15, 1989, Floyd Smith replaced Gord Stellick as general manager of the Maple Leafs.

1989: Leafs End Sponsorship of Marlboros

From 1927 to 1989, the Toronto Maple Leafs sponsored the Toronto Marlboros junior hockey team, ending sponsorship in 1989.

1989: Arena Gardens demolished

The Arena Gardens was demolished in 1989, with most of the site converted to residential developments.

April 11, 1990: Harold Ballard Dies

On April 11, 1990, Harold Ballard died.

1990: Ballard Dies

In 1990, Harold Ballard, the principal owner of MLGL, died.

1991: "Original Six" style uniforms worn

For the NHL's 75th anniversary season in 1991-92, the Toronto Maple Leafs wore "Original Six" style uniforms similar to the designs used in the 1940s.

October 17, 1992: Number Retirement Policy

Between October 17, 1992, and October 15, 2016, the Maple Leafs took a unique approach to retired numbers. Whereas players who suffered a career-ending injury had their numbers retired, "great" players had their number "honoured".

1992: Modern Senators Enter the NHL

In 1992, the modern Ottawa Senators entered the NHL.

1992: Uniforms revised with classic elements

In 1992-93, the Toronto Maple Leafs revised their uniforms, featuring two stripes on the sleeves and waistline like the classic uniform, but with the 1970 11-point leaf.

October 3, 1993: Syl Apps and Ted Kennedy Numbers Honored

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

1993: Playoff Series Against Red Wings End

From 1929 to 1993, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings met each other in 16 playoff series.

1993: Last Playoff Meeting Since Original Six Era

In 1993, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings had their last playoff meeting since the Original Six era.

1993: Leafs' Playoff Run and Controversy

In 1993, the Toronto Maple Leafs had a strong playoff run, defeating the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues. However, their journey was marked by controversy in the Campbell Conference finals against the Los Angeles Kings, specifically during game six when Wayne Gretzky's high stick on Doug Gilmour went unpenalized, leading to a Kings victory. The Leafs eventually lost the series in game seven.

1993: Strong Regular Season

In the 1993-94 season, the Leafs had a strong regular season, starting with a ten-game winning streak.

1994: Conference Finals Elimination and Sundin Acquisition

In 1994, the Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated by the Vancouver Canucks in the conference finals. The team also traded Wendel Clark for Mats Sundin at the NHL entry draft.

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

On July 29, 1995, Carlton the Bear, the Toronto Maple Leafs' mascot, made his first public appearance.

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

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

1996: Tanenbaum's Stake in MLGL

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

1997: Mats Sundin Named Captain

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

1997: Nike acquired rights to manufacture uniforms

In 1997, Nike acquired the rights to manufacture Toronto Maple Leafs uniforms, introducing changes like a wishbone collar and Kabel font for player names and numbers.

1997: Gilmour Trade and Sundin Named Captain

In 1997, the Leafs traded Doug Gilmour to the New Jersey Devils. Following this trade, Mats Sundin was named the team's captain.

February 12, 1998: MLGL Acquires Raptors and Renames to MLSE

On February 12, 1998, Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL) purchased the Toronto Raptors and their arena. Following the acquisition, MLGL was renamed Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE).

1998: Leafs and Senators Moved to Same Conference

Before the 1998–99 season, Toronto Maple Leafs were moved to the Eastern Conference's Northeast Division with Ottawa.

1998: Joseph and Quinn Join Leafs and Conference Change

In 1998, Curtis Joseph was acquired as the starting goalie, and Pat Quinn was hired as head coach. Also, the Leafs were moved to the Eastern Conference due to NHL realignment.

1998: MLGL Privatized

In 1998, an ownership group fronted by Steve Stavro privatized Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL).

1998: Playoff Miss and GM Change

In 1998, the Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. As a result, general manager Cliff Fletcher was relieved of his duties.

1998: Leafs Move to Eastern Conference

In 1998, the Toronto Maple Leafs moved to the Eastern Conference, facing the Detroit Red Wings less often and causing the rivalry to stagnate.

1998: Leafs Moved to Eastern Conference's Northeast Division

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

1998: Playoff Miss

The Toronto Maple Leafs made it to the playoffs.

February 13, 1999: Leafs' Final Game at Maple Leaf Gardens

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

February 1999: Move to Scotiabank Arena

In February 1999, the Toronto Maple Leafs moved to Scotiabank Arena (formerly Air Canada Centre) after playing at Maple Leaf Gardens since 1931.

February 20, 1999: Moved from Gardens to Air Canada Centre

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

1999: CCM returned to manufacturing uniforms

In 1999, CCM returned to manufacturing Toronto Maple Leafs uniforms when Nike withdrew from the hockey jersey market, keeping most of the changes introduced by Nike.

1999: Conference Finals Loss

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

2000: Gretzky's Number Retired League-Wide

At the 2000 NHL All-Star Game hosted in Toronto, the NHL announced the league-wide retirement of Wayne Gretzky's number 99, including for the Maple Leafs.

2000: Playoff Series Between Leafs and Senators Begin

From 2000 to 2004, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators played four postseason series; the Leafs won all four.

2000: Changes to numbers and shoulder crest

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

2000: All-Star Game and Division Title

In the 1999-2000 season, the Leafs hosted the 50th NHL All-Star Game. The team also recorded their first 100-point season and won their first division title in 37 years.

2001: Leafs Nation Network operated by MLSE

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

2001: Playoff Loss to New Jersey Devils

In the 2001 playoffs, the Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators in the first round and 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: Leafs Sign Ed Belfour

During the 2002 off-season, the Leafs signed Ed Belfour as their new starting goaltender, replacing Curtis Joseph.

2002: Conference Finals Loss to Carolina Hurricanes

In the 2002 playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games in the conference finals, following series wins against the Islanders and Senators.

2003: Training Camp in Sweden

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

2003: Belfour Vezina Nomination and Ownership Change

In 2003, Ed Belfour was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy. Also 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 Maple Leafs experienced their longest playoff drought in team history.

2004: Reebok took over NHL jersey contract

Following the 2004-05 lockout, Reebok took over the NHL jersey contract, leading to changes expected in 2007 with the Edge uniform system debut.

2004: Playoff Series Between Leafs and Senators End

From 2000 to 2004, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators played four postseason series; the Leafs won all four.

2004: Successful Regular Season and Playoff Loss

In 2004, the Toronto Maple Leafs enjoyed a very successful regular season, finishing with a then-franchise-record 103 points. They defeated the Senators in the first round of the playoffs but lost to the Flyers in the second round.

2005: Playoff Drought and Coaching Change

In 2005, the Leafs missed the playoffs, marking their first time missing the postseason under coach Quinn, who was subsequently relieved of his duties.

2005: Marlies Move to Toronto

In 2005, the Marlies franchise relocated to Toronto.

June 30, 2006: Domi Buyout and Belfour Departure

On June 30, 2006, the Leafs bought out Tie Domi's contract and declined the option on Ed Belfour's contract, leading to him becoming a free agent.

2007: Bob Cole and Bill Hewitt Receive Foster Hewitt Memorial Award

In 2007, Bob Cole and Bill Hewitt, both broadcasters associated with the Toronto Maple Leafs, were awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

2007: Edge uniform system debuted

In 2007, as part of the Edge overhaul, the Toronto Maple Leafs removed the TML monograms from the shoulders and changed the silver outlines on the numbers.

2007: Playoff Miss

In the 2006-07 NHL Season, the team did not make the playoffs.

January 2008: Ferguson Jr. Fired

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

May 7, 2008: Coaching Changes: Wilson Hired, Maurice Fired

On May 7, 2008, after the 2007–08 season, the Leafs fired Paul Maurice, and hired Ron Wilson as the new head coach.

November 29, 2008: Burke Hired as GM

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

June 26, 2009: Leafs Draft Nazem Kadri

On June 26, 2009, Brian Burke made his first appearance as the Leafs GM at the 2009 NHL entry draft, selecting London Knights forward Nazem Kadri with the seventh overall pick.

September 18, 2009: Kessel Trade

On September 18, 2009, the Leafs traded draft picks to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Phil Kessel.

2009: Ford Performance Centre opened

The Ford Performance Centre was opened in 2009 and operated by the Lakeshore Lions Club.

January 31, 2010: Phaneuf Trade

On January 31, 2010, the Leafs traded with the Calgary Flames to acquire Dion Phaneuf.

2010: Uniform changes: waistline stripes restored

In 2010, the Toronto Maple Leafs restored the two waistline stripes, brought back the vintage leaf to the shoulders, and changed the player names and numbers to a simpler single-colour block font.

February 18, 2011: Kaberle Traded to Bruins

On February 18, 2011, Tomas Kaberle was traded to the Bruins in exchange for prospects and draft picks.

September 2011: City of Toronto took over ownership of 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 Wilson's Dismissal

During the 2011-12 season, fans attending the games chanted for the dismissal of head coach Ron Wilson, who was let go shortly after the fans' outburst.

2011: Parts of the site made into a city park

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

February 11, 2012: Mats Sundin Number Honored

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

March 2, 2012: Carlyle Replaces Wilson

On March 2, 2012, Randy Carlyle replaced Ron Wilson as the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

August 2012: Ownership Changes at MLSE

In August 2012, the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) completed the sale of their shares in MLSE to BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications.

2012: Morgan Rielly Drafted

In 2012, Morgan Rielly was drafted.

2012: Present Ownership Structure Emerges

In 2012, the present ownership structure of MLSE emerged after the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan sold its 75 percent stake to Bell Canada and Rogers Communications.

January 9, 2013: Nonis replaces Burke as GM

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

2013: Bruins Defeat Leafs in Overtime

During the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Boston Bruins rallied from a 4–1 third-period deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime, 5–4.

2013: Shanahan Named President

Following the 2013-14 regular season, Brendan Shanahan was named president.

2013: Red Wings Move to Eastern Conference

In 2013, the Detroit Red Wings moved to the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, making the rivalry with the Toronto Maple Leafs 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 Scotiabank Arena.

2014: Fans Throw Jerseys on the Ice

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

2014: Uniform inspired by 1930s worn for Winter Classic

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

2014: William Nylander Drafted

In 2014, William Nylander was drafted.

2014: Leafs Ranked Last in ESPN Survey

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

January 6, 2015: Carlyle Fired as Head Coach

On January 6, 2015, Randy Carlyle was fired as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

February 6, 2015: Franchise Record Losing Streak

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

May 20, 2015: Babcock Named Head Coach

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

July 1, 2015: Kessel Traded to Penguins

On July 1, 2015, Phil Kessel was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a multi-player deal.

2015: Fans Throw Jerseys on the Ice

During the 2014-15 season, Toronto Maple Leafs fans threw jerseys onto the ice to show their disapproval of the team's poor performances in 2015.

2015: Mitch Marner Drafted

In 2015, Mitch Marner was drafted.

February 2, 2016: New logo unveiled for centennial season

On February 2, 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled a new logo for the 2016-17 season, honouring its centennial and dropping the Kabel-style font.

February 9, 2016: Phaneuf Traded to Senators

On February 9, 2016, Dion Phaneuf was traded to the Ottawa Senators in a multi-player deal.

March 2016: High Renewal Rate for Season Tickets

As of March 2016, Toronto Maple Leafs' season tickets saw a renewal rate of 99.5 percent, requiring more than 250 years to clear the waiting list.

June 24, 2016: New uniform design unveiled

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

October 15, 2016: End of Honoring Policy

Between October 17, 1992, and October 15, 2016, the Maple Leafs took a unique approach to retired numbers, ending it on this date.

November 2016: Leafs Popular in Atlantic Canada

In November 2016, a survey found the Toronto Maple Leafs to be a popular team in Atlantic Canada, with 20 percent of respondents viewing them as their favorite team.

2016: Fans Chant "Let's Go Blue Jays!"

During the later portion of the 2015–16 season, Toronto Maple Leafs fans were heard sarcastically chanting "Let's go Blue Jays!" as a sign of their shift in priority to the more successful Blue Jays season in 2016.

2016: Auston Matthews Drafted

In the 2016 draft, Auston Matthews was drafted.

January 1, 2017: Played in NHL Centennial Classic

On January 1, 2017, the Toronto Maple Leafs played the Detroit Red Wings in a home game at BMO Field, known as the NHL Centennial Classic.

March 2017: Leafs Average Arena Sellouts Despite Below Average Winning Percentage

In a study conducted by sports retailer Fanatics in March 2017, the Toronto Maple 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: Playoff Elimination

On April 23, 2017, the Maple Leafs were eliminated from the playoffs by the Washington Capitals.

October 2017: Legends Row Update

As of October 2017, Legends Row featured statues of 14 players with retired numbers.

2017: Dave Andreychuk Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

In 2017, Dave Andreychuk, a former player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

2017: Updated design carried over to Adidas Adizero uniforms

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

2017: Leafs Draft Pick

The Leafs acquired a second-round pick from the Ottawa Senators.

May 2018: Dubas Named GM

In May 2018, Kyle Dubas was named the team's 17th general manager.

2018: Bruins Defeat Leafs in Seven Games

During the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games.

2018: White uniform worn for Stadium Series

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: Forbes Estimates Leafs Value

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

2018: Joe Bowen Receives Foster Hewitt Memorial Award

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

2018: Growlers Become ECHL Affiliate

In 2018, the Newfoundland Growlers became the ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

October 2, 2019: Tavares Named Captain

On October 2, 2019, John Tavares was named as the team's 25th team captain.

2019: Bruins Defeat Leafs in Seven Games

During the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games.

2019: Fans Vandalize Babcock's Wikipedia Article

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

2019: Post Season Series Against Bruins

From 1933 to 2019, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins played in 16 postseason series against one another, including one Stanley Cup Finals.

2019: Playoff Elimination

The Maple Leafs were eliminated in the first round of the 2019 playoffs by the Boston Bruins.

2019: Mastercard Centre renamed Ford Performance Centre

The Mastercard Centre for Hockey Excellence was renamed the Ford Performance Centre in 2019.

2020: Relocation and Restrictions

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

2020: Coaching Change and Playoff Loss

During the 2019-2020 season, the Leafs relieved Babcock and named Sheldon Keefe as coach. The Maple Leafs were later eliminated in the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

2020: "Reverse retro" alternate uniforms worn

For the 2020-21 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs wore "reverse retro" alternate uniforms, including silver stripes inspired by the uniforms used from 1970 to 1972 and the club's logo used from 1967 to 1970.

May 8, 2021: Leafs Clinch North Division Title and Matthews Wins Richard Trophy

On May 8, 2021, the Toronto Maple Leafs clinched the North Division title. Additionally, Auston Matthews led the league in goals and won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy.

2021: TikTok named helmet entitlement partner

During the 2021-22 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs named TikTok as their helmet entitlement partner.

2021: Keefe Earns Most Points

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

2021: Playoff Meetings Between the Leafs and Canadiens Resume

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

March 22, 2022: New alternate uniform unveiled

On March 22, 2022, the Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled a new alternate uniform with black as the base color, featuring a tie-dye crest and a reversible crest with Justin Bieber's drew house insignia.

2022: Goaltender Changes

During the 2022 off-season, the Leafs saw the departure of Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek, and acquired Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov to fill their goalie positions.

2022: Modified Arenas throwbacks donned for Heritage Classic

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

2022: Leafs Nation Network by MLSE ended

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

2022: Uniform sponsorship with Dairy Farmers of Ontario

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: Keefe Dismissed, Berube Hired

After the 2023-2024 season, Sheldon Keefe was dismissed as head coach on May 9th, and Craig Berube was hired as his successor on May 17th.

2023: Top Franchise Leaders Determined at End of 2023-24 Season

At the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, the top franchise leaders in regular season points, goals, assists, points per game, games played, and goaltending wins were determined for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2023: Pizza Pizza became the team's helmet entitlement partner

For the 2023-24 season, Pizza Pizza became the Toronto Maple Leafs' helmet entitlement partner, featured only on the home helmets.

2023: Dubas' contract not renewed; Treliving replaces Dubas

In 2023, Kyle Dubas' contract as general manager was not renewed, and he was replaced by Brad Treliving on May 31st for the 2023-24 season.

2023: Inflation Update

In 2023, there were discussions about selling the team, with offers and negotiations taking place.

2023: Easton Cowan Drafted

In the 2023 draft, Easton Cowan was drafted.

2023: Matthews breaks records, wins Rocket Richard Trophy

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

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: Cyclones Become ECHL Affiliate

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

August 14, 2024: Matthews Named Captain

On August 14, 2024, 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: Bruins Defeat Leafs in Seven Games

During the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games.

2024: Leafs Eliminated in First Round

In 2024, the Toronto Maple Leafs finished with a 46–26–10 record and were again eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, falling to the Boston Bruins in seven games.

March 9, 2025: Information Updated

Information was updated on March 9, 2025.

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