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Ahead of Thursday’s first on-ice session, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced their 73-man training camp roster. Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna, John Tavares and William Nylander headline the 41 forwards invited to camp, while new acquisition Darren Raddysh is the cornerstone of the new-look defence corps. 25 defencemen are heading to training camp, while Sergei Bobrovsky is…
TORONTO — Three months after hearing his name called on the draft floor at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center, after being ushered into the Toronto Maple Leafs fraternity by none other than Stratford, Ont.’s Justin Bieber, Gavin McKenna’s next chapter officially got underway Wednesday as his new club opened its 2026 training camp. The 18-year-old arrives in Toronto amid an off-season of sweeping change, his Maple Leafs approaching the 2026-27 campaign with a new front office pulling the strings, a new h...
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a lot of changes this offseason, from their management down to their player personnel, and seem confident in their ability to get back into the…
Matthew Knies knows a little bit about what Gavin McKenna’s about to face as the 2026-27 NHL season is getting set to kick off. Though not a No. 1 overall pick, as he was taken 57th overall in 2021, Knies understands what it’s like to be the hot, exciting prospect suiting up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and what that entails. “I think it’s a big market to step into and it might be a little bit big at times, a little bit overwhelming, but I think he’s handled everything really maturely,” Knies ...
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Former Bowling Green hockey defenseman Dalton Norris signed a professional contract, joining the ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones for the upcoming 2026-27 season, an affiliate of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. The contract marks the first pro deal of Norris’ career. “Dalton Norris was the anchor of our team and the definition of what it means to be a captain,” said head Bowling Green hockey coach Dennis Williams. “He led by example every single day — not only on the ice, but in...
A comparable for Will Smith? The Lightning and Nikita Kucherov still talking. There were no serious Morgan Rielly trade talks this offseason.
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a lot of changes this summer that could impact their competitive hopes, but Auston Matthews remains the biggest factor in the team's road back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He's confident he can lead the way.
Team Captain Auston Matthews, Assistant Captain John Tavares and Gavin McKenna address the media during the 2026 Maple Leafs Media Day. SUBSCRIBE: https://tml.hockey/3FvgtoG FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torontomapleleafs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapleleafs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs #Leafs #LeafsForever #TorontoMapleLeafs
Auston Matthews’ future with the Toronto Maple Leafs was brought into question after a turbulent season that saw the team take a big step back, but in his mind, nothing changed about where he wanted to be. Speaking to reporters on the opening day of training camp Wednesday, the Leafs captain reiterated his desire to stay with the organization while acknowledging that the changes taking place around him required a period of reflection. “My intent was always to be here,” Matthews said. The 29-ye...
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A veteran scribe on the Toronto Maple Leafs beat pulled me aside as I was leaving the Leafs & Legends Charity Golf Classic on Monday, and offered some wisdom: Wednesday’s Media Day will be all about Auston Matthews. It was spot-on, as the Maple Leafs’ captain took ownership over the group entering his 11th season,…
There is a temptation, especially around the Toronto Maple Leafs, to make everything more complicated than it needs to be. Every signing has to mean something. Every trade has to…
Former NHLer Sean Avery joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for an absolutely unfiltered conversation about the Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna, Sergei Bobrovsky, Mats Sundin, William Nylander and much more. Avery kicks things off by promoting his brand-new show under The Nation Network’s HockeyFights banner, The Sean Avery Show, launching September 23rd. Then, the hot takes begin. Avery takes aim at Auston Matthews’ season opening interview, calling it a “fluff piece,” befor...
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be missing a key forward to start the 2025-26 season. While speaking with reporters in Toronto Wednesday, Leafs general manager John Chayka said forward Max Domi failed his physical and will be out indefinitely. The comes a week after Leafs Morning Take host Nick Alberga reported Domi was expected to miss training camp and the start of the regular season. In May, the team announced he would be out indefinitely due to complications arising from an offseason injury. ...
If there’s one thing that Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews would like to do, is to get back to being the elite premiere goal scorer that he has shown…
The 36-year-old blueliner will be back with the Toronto Maple Leafs after his latest long battle with injuries.
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka addressed the team’s injury updates, Auston Matthews’ health and future in Toronto, Matthew Knies’ place in the organization amid incessant trade rumours, the importance of Mats Sundin’s leadership, and his approach to the NHL’s shifting financial landscape. Opening Statements Chayka: Welcome back. It is good to be back and to […] The post John Chayka on Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto: “One day, he won’t be a Maple Leaf; hopefully, that ends with retirement” ap...
Gavin McKenna is about to enter a spotlight that is brighter than what most rookies experience during their first campaign in the NHL. McKenna is entering the biggest, hockey markets in the world as he prepares to embark on what is hopefully a long and successful career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 18-year-old has…
Captain Auston Matthews discussed his future in Toronto, his motivation after a frustrating 2025-26 season, his relationship with Gavin McKenna, reuniting with Jack Roslovic, and the changes behind the bench under Jim Hiller. What has appealed to you about Jim Hiller’s communication style and the vision he has outlined for the team? Matthews: I don’t […] The post Auston Matthews on his future in Toronto after the early offseason speculation: “My intent was always to be here” appeared first o...
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is a big fan of all the moves his team made in the offseason to bolster the lineup. Coming off a difficult season in which the Leafs collapsed to the bottom five of the NHL, it was inevitable that changes had to be made to the organization. Not…
Head coach Jim Hiller discussed the team’s revamped roster, the plan for Gavin McKenna, his relationship with Auston Matthews, his coaching philosophy, and the excitement surrounding his first season behind the Leafs’ bench. What excites you most about the roster entering the season? Hiller: There is a long list, to be honest. I haven’t spoken […] The post Jim Hiller: Gavin McKenna will “show us where he fits” in Maple Leafs’ lineup appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Senior executive advisor Mats Sundin discussed the importance of building a close-knit team, the support system surrounding Gavin McKenna, and his pride in returning to the organization in a management role. John Tavares recently credited you and John Chayka for helping bring together a roster with so many new faces. What have you done to […] The post Mats Sundin on the Toronto market: “Börje Salming told me when I came here that I was coming to the best place to be as a player, and he was r...
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka opened up media day at training camp with a number of different injury updates. Chayka told reporters on Wednesday that Max Domi is out for a while, following that with notes about Morgan Rielly, Chris Tanev, and William Villeneuve. “Max Domi failed his physical,” Chayka said. “He will…
General manager John Chayka gets set for his first training camp as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs front office as he and the team will address the media before they hit the ice. You can watch the media availability live here on Sportsnet.ca at approximately 11:15 a.m. ET.
Despite a summer of trade speculation, Morgan Rielly will remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin reportedly requested a trade, and Detroit Red Wings blueliner Simon Edvisson isn't interested in offer sheets.