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3 Maple Leafs Trade Candidates Following Knies/Marchenko Blockbuster

The Toronto Maple Leafs started the season with 12 new players in the lineup, but that doesn't mean for a second that general manager John Chayka is finished making moves. Chayka's been joking with the media lately that trade rumors will never die in Toronto, and while that's true, his love for wheeling and dealing will certainly fuel the fire. There's been plenty of speculation that the Leafs are looking for a top-four defenceman, and want to refresh their blueline with some young blood. Here...

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Daniel Alfredsson takes centre stage, Bobrovsky projected to start vs. Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson took centre stage on Saturday morning, as he’ll coach against his former club at Scotiabank Arena. Alfredsson joined Jim Hiller’s staff this summer, leaving the Ottawa Senators. It could be an emotional night for Alfredsson, and he outlined why he joined the Maple Leafs, following Saturday’s optional morning…

Daniel Alfredsson explains his evolution as a coach and why he joined Maple Leafs

It’s rare that an associate coach is the central storyline on Saturday night, but all eyes were on Daniel Alfredsson. Alfredsson is the greatest player in Ottawa Senators history, but he’s now joined the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff. Ahead of Saturday’s Maple Leafs-Senators contest, Alfredsson met with the media and explained his decision to…

Senators head coach Travis Green wishes Daniel Alfredsson nothing but the best ahead of Battle of Ontario

The Toronto Maple Leafs became the talk of the hockey world even before they played their opening game of the 2026-27 season.  On the eve of their season beginning, the Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko in a package that centered around forward Matthew Knies. The timing of the trade, along with Knies’ current contract, shocked…

John Chayka on the Maple Leafs’ start to the season: “It’s early, but we’ve been able to defend much more effectively than we have in the last few years”

John Chayka joined TSN OverDrive to discuss the Kirill Marchenko trade, the many changes he has made since taking over as Maple Leafs GM, expectations for Gavin McKenna, the defense corps, and managing the goaltenders’ workload. With two veteran goaltenders who are familiar with each other, did you have a specific number of games in […] The post John Chayka on the Maple Leafs’ start to the season: “It’s early, but we’ve been able to defend much more effectively than we have in the last few y...

A New Season, New Features: Introducing MLHS’s Leafs & Marlies Tools

In addition to a site redesign, we’ve rolled out a new collection of interactive tools on MLHS to make it easier to follow the Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlies this season, from roster details and player statistics to daily line combinations, game lineup archives, and our new Stat of the Day feature. Stat of the […] The post A New Season, New Features: Introducing MLHS’s Leafs & Marlies Tools appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Maple Leafs' Bobrovsky Apologized To McKenna For Ruining 'Rookie Lap'

Sergei Bobrovsky admitted he didn't even realize Gavin McKenna was going for a rookie lap before Tuesday's season opener, and has since apologized to the former No.1 overall pick.  Only in Toronto this would be blown out of proportion as several members of 'Leafs Nation' have been screaming from the rooftops at their new goaltender. “I pretended like it was my first game, too," stated Bobrovsky after Friday's practice. Sergei Bobrovsky was so dialed in he still stepped onto the ice first ...

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Kirill Marchenko practices with team for 1st time, no major changes to lines

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko practiced with the team for the first time, since being acquired in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Marchenko promptly made his season debut on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old has been one of Toronto’s best players through the opening two games, registering a…

Report: Maple Leafs tried to flip Miles Wood following Marchenko trade

It’s starting to sound like Miles Wood isn’t in the Toronto Maple Leafs long-term plans. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka was trying to flip Wood, shortly after finalizing a seven-piece blockbuster with the Columbus Blue Jackets, which saw Wood, along with Kirill Marchenko and Elvis Merzlikins head to Toronto….

“Probably the easiest thing you could do is flip Nylander and Sissons” — Anthony Petrielli talks the Maple Leafs’ middle-six forward mix on SN590

Anthony Petrielli joined Sportsnet 590 to discuss Easton Cowan’s strong start, potential tweaks to the Leafs’ forward lines, the early chemistry between Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko, and the situation on the blue line. Petrielli on Easton Cowan’s strong start to the season: I’m not surprised at all. Everyone would be forgiven for not watching […] The post “Probably the easiest thing you could do is flip Nylander and Sissons” — Anthony Petrielli talks the Maple Leafs’ middle-six forwa...