Maple Leafs seek to end long Stanley Cup drought with O'Reilly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Ryan O'Reilly joins the Toronto Maple Leafs as they strive to end the longest Stanley Cup drought in NHL history. Toronto acquired O'Reilly during the season, hoping his playoff experience and championship pedigree will help the team advance in the postseason. O'Reilly previously played a key role in helping the St. Louis Blues secure their first Stanley Cup in 2019. He expressed excitement about playing in Toronto, emphasizing the team's focus and energy in their pursuit of victory.
- •Ryan O'Reilly aims to help the Maple Leafs win their first Stanley Cup.
- •Toronto acquired O'Reilly amid a roster remodeling before the trade deadline.
- •O'Reilly's past success includes winning the Stanley Cup with St. Louis in 2019.
- •His presence is seen as vital for Toronto's playoff success this season.
- •Toronto has not won a Stanley Cup since 1967.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — THN Archive: The O'Reilly Factor
"The Maple Leafs Don’t Need Ryan O’Reilly to Win Playoff MVP Again—Just a Little Help Ending the Longest Stanley Cup Drought in NHL History Would Suffice
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