Patrick Kane signing completes successful offseason for Kyle Davidson
The biggest story of the year for this Blackhawks team is the Patrick Kane reunion. Kane signed with Chicago for two years at $16 million this past week. Unsurp
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3 trade candidates as Maple Leafs’ offseason continues
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is going for it these next two seasons, as win-now mode is alive and well. While he’s already made significant changes to the Leafs’ roster, ahead of training camps opening in September, Chayka likely has another move, or two, up his sleeve. Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit were…
Why there’s genuine optimism towards the Maple Leafs’ prospect pool for 1st time in recent memory
We’re into the dog days of summer, which naturally lends itself to daydreaming about the future. And for the first in recent memory, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospect pool is a source of genuine optimism and excitement. Of course, this comes with the territory when a player of Gavin McKenna’s calibre lands in the franchise’s…
Every Father-Son Duo in Edmonton Oilers History
From Brady and Matthew Tkachuk to Sam Reinhart, there seem to be more sons of former NHLers in the league than ever before. Some, such as Toronto Maple Leafs forward…
Mitch Marner had a Connor McDavid problem before Auston Matthews arrived, says Steve Dangle
Steve Dangle says Connor McDavid comparisons followed Mitch Marner before Auston Matthews arrived.
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Perron Fits, But McKenna Decision Could Shape Toronto’s Future
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent much of this offseason trying to change the identity of the hockey club. New general manager John Chayka didn’t sit around waiting for answers…
How Brandon Duhaime’s signing could impact Steven Lorentz’s spot on Maple Leafs
Steven Lorentz was the latest example of an Ontario-born NHLer who grew up in the Toronto area joining his childhood team and fulfilling a longtime dream in the process. After winning a Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2023-24, Lorentz signed a professional tryout with the Toronto Maple Leafs and eventually parlayed it into…
Injury paranoia and the Domi fit: Leaflets
Another week, another round of small announcements. There are some recognizable names among the announcements. Chris Bourque was an AHL legend. In theory, no one should know the league better. Beyond the Marlies, it’s been a week of watching RFAs sign, and notably Patrick Kane, a rumoured target of the Leafs, is off the UFA…
Benny, Mick E., and Icy?
Virtually every team on the planet has a mascot. They usually have the role of being an ambassador for the team while entertaining fans, but mascots are usually in a one-to-one relationship with a team. Rarely do we see mascots moving between teams, but there have been a handful who have made the transition from one team to another like Youppi! in Montreal and Sparky the Dragon on Long Island. There is one mascot in hockey, however, who has worked for a number of teams in his career, and one o...
Canucks: Lessons for the Sedins from Yzerman’s shortcomings in Detroit
When Steve Yzerman stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings last week, it brought an end to a seven-year tenure during which one of the franchise’s greatest icons was tasked with leading his former team through a lengthy rebuild. It’s a challenge that now awaits Daniel and Henrik Sedin, who have committed…
3 Players Who Could Surprisingly Make the Maple Leafs’ Opening Night Roster
The Toronto Maple Leafs look like an almost completely different team heading towards the 2026-27 season. With Gavin McKenna stepping into their top-six forward group immediately after being selected first…
Maple Leafs’ Tyler Hopkins among invitees to Hockey Canada’s World Junior Summer Showcase
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tyler Hopkins is among the invitees named to Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Showcase roster. Canada's World Junior Summer Showcase roster is out. #WJSS #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/iCU0pmhzSb — Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) July 24, 2026 Hopkins is one of 18 forwards invited to the summer showcase, an event that previews the competition…
Jim Tatti predicts the Leafs make the playoffs, Ottawa misses: Leafs Morning Take
Patrick Kane isn’t signing with the Maple Leafs. Truth be told, there was never much to suggest Toronto was seriously in the mix. Instead, the future Hall of Famer is headed back to Chicago. That’s where we kicked things off on the latest summer edition of Leafs Morning Take. Kane, 37, signed a two-year deal…
Flames & Maple Leafs Trade History Revisited
The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Duhaime’s Grit & Boudreau’s Biggest Critique
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a very busy summer, and if there is one thing that stands out, it is that this is not the same team that finished…
Daily Bean: Marner’s Messy Exit; Sens Saw Tkachuk Trade Coming; Bruins Prospects
Old news is new news at this time of the NHL offseason, and some of the Bruins’ Atlantic Division rivals […] The post Daily Bean: Marner’s Messy Exit; Sens Saw Tkachuk Trade Coming; Bruins Prospects appeared first on Boston Hockey Now .
3 bargain free agents Maple Leafs should still have on their radar
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has put his fingerprints all over his roster heading into next season. Chayka hasn’t wasted any time since taking over for Brad Treliving, completing significant trades, adding via free agency, and ensuring the 2026-27 roster is full of new talent. While Chayka’s certainly made some serious change to…
The Sergei Bobrovsky bet, the Nick Paul trade, contemplating a Matthews-Nylander line, McKenna’s development, and other offseason notes [2026 Offseason Review, Part 4]
We wrap up the 2026 Offseason Review series with an assortment of thoughts on the Sergei Bobrovsky signing, the Leafs’ work in the trade market, Gavin McKenna’s development, possible line combinations, the average age of the Leafs’ roster, and more. In case you missed the first three installments of the series: Part 1: After the […] The post The Sergei Bobrovsky bet, the Nick Paul trade, contemplating a Matthews-Nylander line, McKenna’s development, and other offseason notes [2026 Offseason ...
One Team Was Willing To Pay Bowen Byram $14M Per Year
Bowen Byram landed a massive payday this summer, and it could have been even bigger. Per Byram's agent Darren Ferris , one team went as high as $14 million per season during conversations about what the defenseman was seeking. Elliotte Friedman offered more detail on the 32 Thoughts Podcast , reporting that the offer would have been a four-year deal at a $14 million annual salary. Friedman said he suspects he knows the identity of the team but is not certain, adding that the club in questi...
NHL Notebook: Jason Robertson signs one-year deal with Stars
One of the top trade candidates this off-season is now off the market. On Tuesday, the Dallas Stars announced that they’ve signed restricted free agent Jason Robertson to a one-year deal worth $12 million. It’s worth noting that Robertson is now slated for free agency next summer. LET’S RUN IT BACK, ROBO ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/MghFwxxoIo —…
3 Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Candidates As Changes Continue
John Chayka has made significant changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs roster heading into next season, and it sounds like the new general manager is far from finished. Chayka continues to discuss trades with multiple teams, and there's a very good chance the Leafs make another move, or two, before the start of training camp in September. Chayka has already dealt Nick Robertson, Brandon Carlo, Joseph Woll, Simon Benoit, and let Matias Maccelli and Calle Jarnkrok walk. There's been plenty of chatt...
Texas Tech’s Campbell Warned Big 12 He Had Sorsby ‘Receipts’ on Cincy
On the same day the NCAA reportedly opened an investigation into the University of Cincinnati over former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech board chairman Cody Campbell warned Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark he had “receipts” capable of implicating UC in the scandal. Campbell’s threat came after Cincinnati head football coach Scott Satterfield publicly accused the […]
Bruce Boudreau endorses new Maple Leafs signing Brandon Duhaime
While much of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 regular season could be classified as a failure, the offseason that has followed has given fans, players, and management alike reason to believe that a bounce-back is in order. The Maple Leafs will return to game action in 68 days at Scotiabank Arena when they host the…
3 Maple Leafs Who Could Completely Change the Team’s Outlook in 2026-27
Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly, and Sergei Bobrovsky all have reasons to rebound in 2026-27. And if they do, the Maple Leafs could look very different from the team that disappointed…
Ex-NHLer Carlo Colaiacovo fires back at Mitch Marner’s agent over Maple Leafs criticism
Carlo Colaiacovo says Darren Ferris should stop criticizing the Maple Leafs.
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