We’re down to one or two games left in one of the best Stanley Cup finals in recent memory, if not of all time . And it’s possible that no game will be more memorable than Saturday night’s Game 3, which featured a record-breaking hat trick, a penalty shot, two waved-off goals, one of the greatest third-period comebacks in playoff history, and two periods of overtime. And then… it ended like it did. Yeah, that’s not ideal. But it’s also not rare, because a surprising number of legendary h...
Two weeks out from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, it’s widely speculated that the Toronto Maple Leafs will select Penn State winger Gavin McKenna at first overall. So just what kind of player might the Maple Leafs be getting with McKenna? Last week, the top prospects available spoke to media at the NHL Draft combine….
Former Toronto Maple Leafs winger and current NHL analyst Jay Rosehill drew criticism from fans Thursday night after commenting on Mitch Marner‘s performance following the Vegas Golden Knights‘ 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the 2026…
Marlies in the final tonight.
*Heck of a game last night, huh? The winning team is now just one single win away from the Stanley Cup. Very exciting! (Can you tell this is being written before the game has ended?) Anyhoo, in case you missed it, we got a little clarity on this whole Leafs’ pick situation that seems unnecessarily confusing because the NHL is ridiculous. [ BSH ]
*The Dylan Larkin saga continues, and perhaps Dylan Larkin doesn’t think the Flyers are the best fit for him but SOMEONE does. [ Inquirer ]
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Toronto Maple Leafs fans should be legitimately concerned that Gavin McKenna could become the next Nail Yakupov.
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Following the end of the 2015-16 NHL season, which resulted in the Toronto Maple Leafs not making the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time, a major change behind the bench was made by general manager John Chayka, who replaced the fired Brad Treliving.Craig Berube, who was hired by Treliving in the summer of 2024 […]
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There have been several reports that have recently surfaced indicating that the Toronto Maple Leafs were allegedly close to moving forward Matthew Knies to a historic rival at the NHL Trade Deadline, but that the deal fell through.Allegedly, Knies was going to be packaged to the Montreal Canadiens in a trade that would have landed […]
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Another day, and another potential unrestricted free agent is taken off of the board. In this case it’s Michael McCarron choosing Jucy Lucy burgers over free agency as he stays in Minnesota for six years at $3.33 million a year (the Yanni Gourde special!). With the big, bottom-six forward off of the market, things are getting bleak for anyone hoping to improve their offense on the free-agent market. One name is still out there, though, and unlike Dylan Larkin, could fill a need that the Tampa ...
Among the many pressing issues for the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ new management team is the future of long-time defenseman Morgan […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in for some roster reconstruction this offseason, as general manager John Chayka will be looking to put his fingerprints all over his new roster. When it comes to trade talks, while all the attention has been on Morgan Rielly, and one of the Leafs' four goalies being moved, turns out, it's a couple of forwards who could on the move. Matias Maccelli and Nick Robertson are rumored to be offered in trade talks from Chayka. Both wingers are pending restricted free agent...
Alexandar Georgiev must convince one team he can replicate some of his best years in The Show to reignite his NHL career. That said, he couldn't capitalize on his chance last year.
Pavelski found the process “interesting and intriguing” as one of the more surprising candidates for the job.
Following a dismal year for the Toronto Maple Leafs, multiple changes were made at the executive level. Not only was GM Brad Treliving given his walking papers late in the season, but he would be replaced by former Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka, a move that has still caused a ripple of controversy. Meanwhile, Chayka’s […]
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Mitch Marner’s playoff performance gives plenty of credit to William Karlsson’s gritty efforts.
The New Jersey Devils once again missed the playoffs in the 2025-26 season. It was the sixth time in the last eight years that the team had missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As the Devils look to rebuild for the future, they have been linked to Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson. Robertson just completed the […]
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Right now, everyone is talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs, and yet almost nothing has been confirmed. Rumours around the team are constant, and rarely as solid as they first…
On July 18, 2025, longtime NHL goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from professional hockey. With that announcement, a notable chapter in Montreal Canadiens history reopens, one that stirred…
For five seasons, Frederik Andersen patrolled the crease for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Though he had some ups and downs with the team, he was well-liked — for the most…
The Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) are having a surprisingly deep playoff run. Like a lot of Toronto Maple Leafs fans, it’s hard not to think back…
The waiting is almost over as World Cup 2026 is finally here – well almost – with co-hosts Mexico and South Africa kicking off the action in just a few short hours at the Estadio Azteca. Spain, Argentina, France and England are being touted as the big favorites for victory as we head into the […]
If it feels like you’ve read this headline before, it’s because you probably have. The latest wave of social media chatter linking New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafrenière to the…
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 12 June 11 has been a very exciting day in NHL history. One franchise’s 45-year wait to wear the…
It was a highly disappointing season for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2025-26. As the club has made changes to the front office and the coaching staff, there were rumors that Auston Matthews may want to leave the Maple Leafs. Now, those rumors will be put to rest, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. […]
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The Edmonton Oilers are attempting to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach. In the midst of all that, the potential extension of Connor McDavid remains a topic of discussion. One insider believes he will sign a seven-year extension with Edmonton, according to SportsNet 590 the FAN. "I don't think there's anybody more committed […]
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