On the eve of the 2026 NHL Draft, head coach Jim Hiller discussed his first week on the job, his relationship with John Chayka, his meeting with Auston Matthews, and the addition of Darren Raddysh to the team’s blue line. Jim Hiller’s Opening Statement Hiller: I guess I have done this once already in some […]
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We’re 24 hours away from the Toronto Maple Leafs adding a franchise player to their organization with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a sentence that nobody would have believed we’d say about the Leafs a couple of months ago. While the Maple Leafs are keeping quiet about who they plan to…
The Toronto Maple Leafs appear set to select Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The first round begins Friday night in Buffalo after weeks of speculation surrounding Toronto’s plans. General manager John Chayka…
Is Alex Ovechkin done? That’s where the conversation started on Thursday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take. With David Pagnotta filling in for Jay Rosehill once again, there was no shortage of trade and rumour talk. We kicked things off by discussing Washington’s acquisition of Alex Tuch and whether it has any impact on Ovechkin’s future….
Gavin McKenna had a direct message for how he would fit playing with Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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The Hoffmann Group appeared first almost a year ago last summer and reached an agreement to purchase the Penguins in December, but it wasn’t until this week with an NHL Board of Governors meeting that they received final approval to complete the sale and take over from Fenway Sports Group. The Hoffmann’s held an introductory […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of the offseason, but there are still interesting stories around the organization. Some involve players who could be part of the club’s…
When it comes to the draft, there are hundreds of options out there. Those options expanded further when you start considering overagers. This is one of those overager suggestions. The idea of the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting a 5-foot-10, 19-year-old might not appeal to you, and it runs contrary to the draft strategy under Brad…
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant move earlier this offseason when they traded goaltender Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers. This was after the 27-year-old goalie was the subject of trade rumors following the Maple Leafs’ disappointing 2025-26 season.Now, after trading Woll, the Maple Leafs are being viewed as a potential match for one […]
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The long-anticipated selection of Gavin McKenna to the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 1 overall held strong in the final 2026 NHL mock draft authored by ESPN's Rachel Kryshak on Thursday.
It’s not a simple task to remember each and every player who has ever donned the blue and white of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but that’s why you’ve got this…
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Troy Stecher is expected to hit the open market, according to a report from The Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga. Things can change between now and July 1, but as things stand, it appears Troy Stecher is headed to the open market. @TLNdc #LeafsForever — Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) June 24, 2026 Stecher,…
The 2026 NHL Draft will bring a fresh wave of young talent to the league when it is held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to make headlines with the first overall pick on…
There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals. Now, the lone pending restricted free agent for the Carolina Hurricanes could […]
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None seemed to be ranked in a range that made sense for the picks Toronto has now, but if the Leafs somehow get a pick or two more in that range...
Veteran Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has been linked to the Anaheim Ducks as a potential trade partner.It’s no secret that the Maple Leafs are likely going to trade Rielly, the 13-year career Maple Leafs defender, this summer. To that end, Rielly recently gave the team a list of four Western Conference teams that […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be an interesting team to watch as we charge toward at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and the start of free agency. The Maple Leafs have already been one of the NHL’s most active teams this offseason, as they have made multiple big moves.While this is the case, […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are working on something big this offseason, and one of the names now attached to them is the best goaltender in the world. Marco D'Amico reported that the Maple Leafs have been in contact with the Winnipeg Jets to inquire about Connor Hellebuyck, with David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and Darren Dreger of TSN both confirming Toronto is exploring a significant move under new GM John Chayka. Some traction on Connor Hellebuyck trade talks. Florida still looking into thi...
The 2026 NHL Draft is just around the corner, and while the first overall selection is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most important pick, the six picks that follow can be the difference between a good draft class and a great one. While the first overall pick is likely going to be used to select Gavin…
After nearly a decade as one of the NHL’s perennial contenders, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in a transitional period following a disastrous 2025-26 season. Auston Matthews and William Nylander are still in place for now, and if the Leafs are going to return to contention with the remnants of this core group, the organization…
A trade thesis involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks around Matthew Knies could become the next NHL nuclear blast.
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AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Leah Revelle, and Hridyam Arora discuss Vinicius Jr’s performance in Brazil’s 3 – 0 win over Scotland in World Cup 2026 group stage action. Also discussed: Enzo Fernandez — at what cost would he come? Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton […]
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka said recently that a Matthew Knies trade would be "not probable", and that it would be " a tough bar to hurdle.” It appears, right now, that two rival teams are trying their hardest to hurdle that bar. Word of discussions with Buffalo and the 4th overall pick. San Jose also said to be of interest here as well. Montreal remains interested, but hard to compete with the above teams. https://t.co/OAwk8WMzg1 — Marco D'Amico (@mndamico) June 24, 2026 According to i...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are knee-deep in more trade talks, by all accounts. So deep, in fact, that insider David […]
It’s hard to believe, but Connor McDavid has already played 11 NHL seasons. It was nearly 11 years ago that the Edmonton Oilers took to the podium back in 2015…