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Getting drafted to the NHL is one of the biggest accomplishments and milestones of any young hockey player’s career. The sad reality, though, is that getting drafted doesn’t guarantee you’ll get there. Some prospects make it out with entry-level contracts, others see their rights expire and go on to play overseas or leave the game…
There is something interesting about the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season. For the first time in a long time, there seems to be a little more optimism about…
With August halfway over, we’re only about a month away from the Maple Leafs’ first preseason game. It is always amazing how quickly things shift from the dog days of summer right back into the thick of hockey season. While we aren’t there just yet, the first sign for me personally is filing season previews. […] The post Maple Leafs Offseason Notes: Darren Raddysh’s shot, the Patrik Laine conversation, expectations for Jack Roslovic & more appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
I recently posted my top-10 Toronto Maple Leafs prospects for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The pool is much deeper now than it has been compared to previous years, with Gavin…
NHL Network released their top-10 goalies of ‘right now’ and one thing that stood out was the preponderance of goalies within the division for the Penguins. Half of the teams in the division can be found in this league-wide ranking. The two NYC-ish based Russian goalies of Igor Shesterkin and Ilya Sorokin are generally understood […]
The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of six TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. We have tightened up the criteria for said rankings this year, implementing a U23 rule for skaters and a U25 rule for goaltenders. We are also using the…
*We’re just about to move into the much-esteemed top-10 of our Top 25 Under 25 ranking, but before we cross over into that, we’ll take a moment to check in with Jack Nesbitt, who’s claimed the 11th spot. [ BSH ] *We’re taking some of this summer downtime as an opportunity to take a bit of a deep dive, looking into how Rick Tocchet’s teams have historically fared in year two on the power play. Can we take anything from this? Let’s get into it. [ BSH ] *But anyway, back to the kids. Th...
Minnesota Wild fans were hopeful that a Quinn Hughes extension would happen in early July.Sadly, it’s now mid-August, and we’re still awaiting the massive news of the contract to hit the airwaves.Hughes’ deal could approach or surpass a whopping $20 million per season. It’s understandable to think that a team needs to take a step […] The post Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild Negotiation Gets Major Twist appeared first on HEAVY .
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The Toronto Maple Leafs will be an interesting team to watch between now and the start of the 2026-27 season. While they have added several new players to their roster this summer, it is fair to wonder if they could look to make more moves before the start of the season.One area that the Maple […] The post Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands Rangers Former 20-Goal Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
It’s been a struggle for Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews to remain healthy over the last two seasons, as he’s missed multiple games due to different health ailments.He traveled overseas to Germany in late 2024 for treatment regarding an undisclosed upper-body/lower-back injury, but he also suffered an unrelated injury late this most recent season […] The post Auston Matthews Health Details Leak Sparks Furious Reaction From Toronto Personality appeared first on HEAVY .
Tributes are pouring in following the death of longtime Calgary Flames radio play-by-play announcer Peter Maher. He was 79. Maher began his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs as a play-by-play announcer in 1977, before moving to the Flames in 1980 when the franchise relocated to Calgary. In addition to the Flames, Maher also lent…
The Toronto Maple Leafs enter this season in a rather unusual position. A year ago, the team looked like it was heading in the wrong direction, and then winning the…
A total of 21 players haven’t signed with their respective NHL teams who previously drafted them.
Former Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark reveals what Mats Sundin found strange about modern training and why perfect ice caught his attention. The post Ex-Leafs Captain Reveals What Mats Sundin Found Strange About Modern Training appeared first on HEAVY .
O’Sullivan has been a development coach for Toronto the past three seasons.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that they have promoted Patrick O’Sullivan to be their Director of NHL Development. Patrick O’Sullivan has been named Director of NHL Development. — Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) August 9, 2026 O’Sullivan joined the Leafs prior to the 2023-24 season and had been a development coach for the past three…
The Vancouver Canucks are entertaining the possibility of bringing back an old hand from their blueline, and one who now has a Stanley Cup ring. Per Vancouver insider Rick Dhaliwal , speaking on Canucks Conversation, the team has reached out to unrestricted free agent Ben Hutton. Agents are calling Vancouver on some of the UFAs left. The Canucks are not biting yet... Maybe some of those guys get a PTO, I don't know. But Ben Hutton to me, is interesting. I did hear there have been some c...
Ryan Donato has the ability to be a difference maker. With a changing roster, what production is in store for him in 2026-27?
Former Maple Leafs defenseman Bryan McCabe reflected on his experience playing with Mats Sundin and revealed what made him a great leader. The post Ex-Maple Leafs Teammate Reveals What Made Mats Sundin Such a Great Leader appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into a season with two very different questions surrounding two very important players. Gavin McKenna is about to begin his NHL career with enormous…
After three of the seven Canadian NHL teams made the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2025-26, here's a ranking of each team's chances to win the Cup in 2026-27.
As we enter the final season of hockey at the historic Saddledome, we thought we would spend some time celebrating the history of the iconic building. So, throughout August, we’re taking a look back at key games and key moments in Saddledome history. Next up: one of the most important games in the team’s development…
Sometimes a player’s importance to a hockey team can’t really be measured by goals and assists. Wendel Clark is a good example. If you looked only at statistics, there were…
The Toronto Maple Leafs brought in many new players this offseason, and it makes sense when noting how poorly their 2025-26 season went. Although they have multiple newcomers, it is still possible that they could invite a player to their training camp on a professional tryout (PTO) agreement.Due to this, the Maple Leafs are now […] The post Maple Leafs Urged to Sign Former Canadiens Forward to PTO appeared first on HEAVY .