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The big day is finally here. In just a matter of hours, the Maple Leafs are expected to select Gavin McKenna first overall, officially ushering in a new era for the franchise. That’s where the conversation started on the Draft Day edition of Leafs Morning Take, as Rosie and I were back together in our…
The Leafs have the first-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, but what else might they do this weekend and beyond?
There are NHL offseasons when everything feels mapped out by this point in June. The big decisions are made, the coaching staff is aligned, and the roster picture is mostly…
There were reports this month that pending unrestricted free agent Mason Marchment will be going to market on July 1st, as the Columbus Blue Jackets have not been able to come to terms with the big forward on an extension. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period suggested that " barring a significant change in talks, Marchment is heading to market...(and is) prepared to leave Columbus." The latest news on the 6'5" forward with the heavy, two-way game, is that two prominent Canadian teams are...
The Philadelphia Flyers are trying a whole lot of things in what has been a wild week in the NHL. While their only two moves so far this offseason has been smartly getting a very capable tandem goaltender in Joseph Woll from the Maple Leafs, and sending Garnet Hathaway home to Florida for a nice little package of draft picks, there is speculation that something much bigger is going to go down in the coming days with the 2026 NHL Draft kicking off Friday night. Unfortunately, they might ha...
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs calling the Red Wings about Alex DeBrincat? Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are aggressively exploring the market ahead…
It’s been a quiet week in the NHL world, with up to several hours passing in between blockbuster, franchise-shifting moves . Luckily, the first round of the draft is tonight, so fans will finally have something to talk about. While we wait, let’s play a roster game. Which team can make the best starting six out of their first-round draft picks? This should be nice and simple – three forwards, two defensemen and a goalie, all of them from a specific team’s first-round picks. And to add a ...
Do you remember a Stanley Cup Final as overshadowed by the goings on of the teams that started golfing months before the trophy was ever lifted? Between trades, rumours, and…
Let's just say that the Stanley Cup Champions are not sitting on their laurels. According to a report Friday morning from insider Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast , he believes the Carolina Hurricanes have their sights set on Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets. We've heard over the last few days that Werenski, with two years left on his contract, and the Jackets management will meet after the Draft to discuss the future. Columbus believes th...
It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs are quickly finalizing the rest of their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Toronto parted ways with assistant coach Mike Van Ryn, according to The Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga. The Maple Leafs have made another change behind the bench. Hearing assistant coach Mike Van Ryn won't be returning…
Kyle Dubas often talks about urgency and wanting to push the Penguins towards being as strong as they can be now and in the future. Somehow wrangling three-time 40+ goal scorer Jason Robertson out of Dallas would be the biggest and best move Dubas could make, provided he could pull it off. Any tidbit is […]
Mason McTavish's days as an Anaheim Duck are coming to an end. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek has been fielding trade calls for over a month, trying to find the right deal to move his disgruntled forward. There's been plenty of speculation about Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Washington Capitals, but reports have surfaced stating the Ducks are down to two offers, and the talks are with the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues. Hearing it’s the Blues and Rangers that have ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs should be looking to boost their forward group this offseason after their disappointing 2025-26 season. It is clear that they need more secondary offensive production if they hope to turn things around next season and be a playoff team again.With that, the Maple Leafs are now being connected to one of […] The post Maple Leafs Linked to Blue Jackets 6-Foot-5 UFA Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Marlies’ Calder Cup championship victory brought a whole new life and energy into the city, all while providing a glimpse of what it would be like one day if the Toronto Maple Leafs were able to bring a championship of their own home. On Thursday, Marlies forward Michael Pezzetta joined Leafs Morning Take…
We’ve finally arrived at the 2026 NHL Draft, and there may be little surprise as to whom the Toronto Maple Leafs select first overall. It’s a foregone conclusion that Gavin McKenna will walk to the podium, before donning the blue-and-white in Buffalo. There may not be a ton of suspense, but it’ll be an iconic…
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller has a theory on why Auston Matthews' goal production has declined in recent seasons. The post Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller on Why Auston Matthews’ Production Has Declined appeared first on HEAVY .
With Jason Robertson likely leaving the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies has reportedly emerged as an offseason target for Dallas as a potential replacement. According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, it would take an additional high pick for the Maple Leafs to cough up Knies. “As I’ve reported, #Leafs are seeking another […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Insider reveals what Toronto wants in potential Matthew Knies trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Maple Leafs could have snagged the top-10 pick they seek in a potential three-way deal involving Matthew Knies. The post Maple Leafs Talking 3-Way Deal Involving Knies, Top-10 Pick appeared first on HEAVY .
A dramatic turn of events saw the Toronto Maple Leafs land the top selection in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, putting them in position to potentially draft Penn State standout Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick.The result immediately sent shockwaves through the hockey world, not just because Toronto won the lottery, but because it […] The post Gavin McKenna Doesn’t Hold Back View On Maple Leafs Fans appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been one of the most-talked-about teams in the rumor mill early on this offseason. It is not difficult to understand why, as the Maple Leafs just had a nightmare 2025-26 season and are due for more roster changes.One area that the Maple Leafs should be looking to improve is their […] The post Maple Leafs Named Potential Suitor for Red Wings’ 41-Goal Star appeared first on HEAVY .
Toronto Maple Leafs are open for business, but that doesn't mean general manager John Chayka is going to cave in to trade offers he's not interested in. The Leafs GM admitted on Thursday he's received several trade offers for the first-overall draft pick at Friday's draft, but he's going to be using the pick, and it's very likely going to be Gavin McKenna selected with the top pick. Chayka has several irons in the fire at the moment and the trade talks have intensified the last few days. The L...
Knies? Robertson? Pettersson? Nikishin? Anything feels possible in this week of wild wheeling and dealing.
The idea of the Toronto Maple Leafs landing the first two picks in the 2026 NHL Draft would be cataclysmic for the entire NHL. The post Maple Leafs Picking 1-2 in 2026 NHL Draft Would Be Cataclysmic appeared first on HEAVY .
Last week, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they had traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers, and in return, received goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a 2026 third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.It brings an end to Woll’s tenure with the Maple Leafs, who once understandably […] The post Joseph Woll Sounds Off After Trade From Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Maple Leafs went through a disastrous 2025-26 regular season as they failed to make the playoffs even though they went into the year as one of the favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Maple Leafs have went through a housecleaning since the end of the season, and […] The post Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller explains how Darren Raddysh addition makes team better appeared first on ClutchPoints .