Getting to Know Ethan MacKenzie
Allow me to introduce you all to the elder statesman of this year's draft group for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who has a bit of size, snarl, and skating as a two-way defenseman.
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Maple Leafs draft grades: Evaluating Toronto’s ten picks at the 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the draft with an incredible stroke of fortune after jumping up and winning the draft lottery. And with a little help from Justin Bieber, they took full advantage by selecting this year’s premier winger, Gavin McKenna. From there, Toronto shifted its focus toward strengthening organizational depth, particularly on the blue…
How flexibility and optionality informed John Chayka’s 1st NHL Draft as Leafs GM
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is fond of speaking about flexibility and optionality, when outlining his vision for the team. These are more than corporate buzzwords for the Ivey graduate, and he clearly incorporated these concepts into his draft with the Maple Leafs, where the industry’s analysts provided the team with a consensus…
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka happy to provide fresh start for Brandon Carlo in St. Louis
Brandon Carlo wasn’t with the Toronto Maple Leafs for very long, but it was time for a fresh start. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka traded Carlo to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, landing the No. 73 and No. 76 picks overall. Toronto used the No. 73 pick on forward Zach Olsen, then selected defenceman…
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka’s Candid Statement on Starting Goalie Job
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka isn't holding back on upgrading the team's goalie situation. The post Maple Leafs GM John Chayka’s Candid Statement on Starting Goalie Job appeared first on HEAVY .
Maple Leafs Next 3 Moves following 2026 NHL Draft
With the 2026 NHL Draft quickly fading, the Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking to take care of the following three issues. The post Maple Leafs Next 3 Moves following 2026 NHL Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
John Chayka Promises Maple Leafs Will Be ‘Aggressive’ on July 1
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka promised that his team will be “aggressive” when free agency opens on July 1.Even after acquiring defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal and giving him an eight-year, $68 million contract, the Maple Leafs still have over $22 million in cap space this […] The post John Chayka Promises Maple Leafs Will Be ‘Aggressive’ on July 1 appeared first on HEAVY .
The Maple Leafs’ current direction: a middle ground between competing now and long-term building? — Draft Weekend Notebook
Ever since MLSE President Keith Pelley dismissed Brad Treliving as GM of the Maple Leafs, he and the rest of the Leafs’ leadership have been abundantly clear: They fully intend to compete next season, with no plan to sell off their core of prime-aged and veteran players. It has been obvious for months: the Leafs […] The post The Maple Leafs’ current direction: a middle ground between competing now and long-term building? — Draft Weekend Notebook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Sunday Scramble: How long can Stan Bowman wait for the best Nurse trade offer?
Early last week, it seemed like we were on the cusp of a Darnell Nurse trade. The closer we got to the NHL Draft, the quieter the chatter got. With some cheaper names like Rasmus Ristolainen and Morgan Rielly out there, intriguing RFAs Alexander Nikishin or Braden Schneider, and the star-chasing potential of Zach Werenski…
Report: Maple Leafs Want To Make “Home Run” Move Involving 66-Point Forward
A new chapter has begun for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as the franchise officially kicked off the 2026 NHL Draft by selecting Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick on Friday night. Since taking over GM duties from the dismissed Brad Treliving earlier in the offseason, John Chayka has already put his stamp on the […] The post Report: Maple Leafs Want To Make “Home Run” Move Involving 66-Point Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
This Raptors-Clippers trade proposal can give Kawhi Leonard a fresh start in a familiar place
With the Los Angeles Clippers considering trades for Kawhi Leonard, a reunion with the Toronto Raptors has emerged as a strong possibility.
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Have 3 UFA Targets to Consider
The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be a very interesting team to watch once free agency starts next week. The Maple Leafs already brought in Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade, but they should not be done yet.It is clear that the Maple Leafs still have some roster needs to […] The post NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Have 3 UFA Targets to Consider appeared first on HEAVY .
Revisiting the Wendel Clark for Mats Sundin Trade
June 28 is the anniversary of one of the most remarkable trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history. It was the trade that sent Maple Leafs captain and fan-favorite Wendel Clark…
Toronto Maple Leafs: All Selections Made at 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs were busy at the 2026 NHL Draft and appear to have fast-tracked its rebuild. Find out who the Leafs selected. The post Toronto Maple Leafs: All Selections Made at 2026 NHL Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
NHL Free Agency: Top 5 2026 UFA Wingers Include Anthony Mantha, Mason Marchment
The NHL’s free-agent frenzy is nearly here, and there will be many teams looking for help on the wing. Which wingers will get the most attention on the free-agent market?
A concrete case of emotions
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2026 NHL Draft Grades: Maple Leafs, Sharks Score Well, Unimpressive Hauls For Lightning, Flyers
In one of the more eventful NHL drafts in recent times, there were plenty of teams that did very well for themselves and could be fast-tracking a rebuild or extending their contending window. On the other side, there are teams that whiffed or reached on selections that could hurt them down the road.
Maple Leafs Predicted to Sign Ex-34 Goal Scorer to $15M Deal From Rival
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been active this offseason, and they could be aggressive in free agency in adding more talent to the roster.Toronto will look to add more secondary scoring to the lineup and should look to bolster the middle-six. Ahead of free agency beginning on July 1, NHL analyst Josh Wegman of TheScore […] The post Maple Leafs Predicted to Sign Ex-34 Goal Scorer to $15M Deal From Rival appeared first on HEAVY .
25 best NHL players of all time
The 2026 NHL Draft wrapped up Saturday, June 27, with 224 players joining the world’s premier hockey league. From the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top pick, left wing Gavin McKenna, to the Montreal Canadiens’ final selection, right wing Tyler Deakos, dreams…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka, Hildeby, Van Ryn, Andrae, Robertson & Maccelli
The NHL Draft is now in the books, and for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the real work doesn’t stop. It just shifts gears. General manager John Chayka has already moved…
NHL Rumours: Brady Tkachuk Bombshell, No Doughty Extension & Werenski to Maple Leafs?
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with Brady Tkachuk and the rumour going around about how he quit on his team long before the trade request. Next, we look…
Canadiens Use Market Inefficiencies to Build Core Identity
An NHL team’s entry draft success is fundamentally about finding “surplus value”, drafting players who significantly outperform their draft slots. While top-10 picks are high-probability assets, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has…
NHL rumors: Maple Leafs the 1 Canadian team Zach Werenski might consider for trade
A move could be on the horizon for Columbus Blue Jackets star defenseman Zach Werenski, with the Toronto Maple Leafs being the only Canadian franchise on his list of acceptable destinations, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Werenski does not intend to sign a contract extension before his current agreement expires following the 2027-28 […] The post NHL rumors: Maple Leafs the 1 Canadian team Zach Werenski might consider for trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Gavin McKenna Issues Statement After Maple Leafs Draft Him
New Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Gavin McKenna issued a statement after being drafted No. 1 overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.The Maple Leafs made the obvious pick and selected McKenna first overall in Friday’s draft in Buffalo. After being taken by the Maple Leafs, McKenna expressed how excited he is to be joining the […] The post Gavin McKenna Issues Statement After Maple Leafs Draft Him appeared first on HEAVY .
Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna speaks on first pitch at Blue Jays game: ‘It was a tough throw’
After being selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna wasted no time getting to know the city he’s going to call home for the foreseeable future. McKenna was introduced to the media Saturday morning at Ford Performance Centre, and following his press conference, he made his way…
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