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…
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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…
Report: Maple Leafs making contract offer to Sergei Bobrovsky
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Joseph Woll recently and it turns out, could be making a significant splash on the free-agent market on Wednesday. Multiple reports have surfaced that the Leafs are interested in signing veteran pending free-agent goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. David Pagnotta: Right now it sounds like from the Sergei Bobrovsky side of things, a lot of talk...over the course of the draft was that Toronto might be the ultimate setting when all is said and done - Hello Hockey (6/27) B...
Report: Zach Werenski willing to accept trade to Maple Leafs
According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, Columbus Blue Jackets star defenceman Zach Werenski is open to a fresh start, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are the only Canadian team he’ll consider. The Norris Trophy winner notified the team he won’t be re-signing a contract extension in Columbus once he’s current deal expires after the 2027-28…
Maple Leafs Trade Rumors Surge With New Gavin McKenna Post
Following some Instagram activity, the Toronto Maple Leafs rumors surrounding Zach Werenski are not calming down. The post Maple Leafs Trade Rumors Surge With New Gavin McKenna Post appeared first on HEAVY .
Maple Leafs receive A+ in Daily Faceoff’s post-draft report card
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is officially in the books. While most of the attention for Toronto Maple Leafs fans this year was focused on the selection of Gavin McKenna at first overall, the team came away with an impressive 10-player haul through the seven-round event. So how did Toronto’s draft stack up against the…
2026 NHL Draft: Quick Thoughts on Toronto's Picks
Toronto's 2026 draft class is in the books and they made a LOT of picks. Here are my quick thoughts on each of the picks individually but also in their draft strategy as a whole.
Maple Leafs’ Alexander Bilecki excited to bring ‘winning mentality’ to Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a new era under the leadership group of John Chayka and Mats Sundin. With Gavin McKenna being brought into the organization at first overall, the Maple Leafs’ draft could already be considered a win, but the picks that often can be the difference between a good draft and a…
Maple Leafs Urged to Sign Canucks UFA Center
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be an interesting team to watch once free agency starts. It is clear that the Maple Leafs are hoping to be more competitive during the 2026-27 season. With that, there is a good chance that they will be looking to add more talent to their roster and could be very […] The post Maple Leafs Urged to Sign Canucks UFA Center appeared first on HEAVY .
Draft weekend and what happens next: Leaflets
The draft is over. Finally. The NHL needs to find a way to fix this. Four hours of the first round is unbearable television, and Sportsnet only made it worse with their bottom-tier panel. I can appreciate that the draft is still very much a niche thing and most people are satisfied to read a…
Leafs AGM Judd Brackett Analyzes Gavin McKenna’s Potential
Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Judd Brackett analyzed the potential of No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna.Brackett joined the Maple Leafs earlier this month as the team’s AGM under general manager John Chayka after spending time as a top scout for the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks.If there’s anyone whose opinion matters when it […] The post Leafs AGM Judd Brackett Analyzes Gavin McKenna’s Potential appeared first on HEAVY .
Watch Maple Leafs 1st overall pick Gavin McKenna throw out 1st Blue Jays pitch
History was officially made by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday evening on the opening night of the 2026 NHL Draft, as they selected Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall selection. Weeks ago, the Maple Leafs were named the winners of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery for the first time […] The post Watch Maple Leafs 1st overall pick Gavin McKenna throw out 1st Blue Jays pitch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Doug Armstrong Explains Why Blues Traded For Brandon Carlo
St. Louis Blues president and general manager Doug Armstrong explained why he traded for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo. Armstrong is still in charge of the Blues’ transactions until July 1, when Alexander Steen takes over as the team’s GM, and on Saturday at the NHL Entry Draft, he swung a trade with Toronto […] The post Doug Armstrong Explains Why Blues Traded For Brandon Carlo appeared first on HEAVY .
Maple Leafs Draft Pick Opens Up About Living with Type 1 Diabetes
The Toronto Maple Leafs' 3rd round draft pick, Zach Olsen, opened up about living with Type 1 diabetes while pursuing his NHL dream. The post Maple Leafs Draft Pick Opens Up About Living with Type 1 Diabetes appeared first on HEAVY .
Maple Leafs Have a Shot: Werenski the Game-Changer Toronto Needs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent years searching for the kind of elite, top-pairing defenceman capable of changing the identity of a franchise. If the rumor mill is to be…
Maple Leafs’ John Chayka Reveals Why Brandon Carlo Was Traded
The Brandon Carlo era with the Toronto Maple Leafs officially concluded on Saturday, as he was dealt by new Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka to the St. Louis Blues.In return, the Maple Leafs received picks No. 73 and 76 in the 2026 NHL Draft.It brought an end to Carlo’s time with the Maple Leafs […] The post Maple Leafs’ John Chayka Reveals Why Brandon Carlo Was Traded appeared first on HEAVY .
Maple Leafs AGM Judd Brackett on Gavin McKenna’s potential: “The sky is the limit… He is a winner”
Assistant General Manager of Player Evaluation, Judd Brackett, discusses the Male Leafs’ 10-prospect haul from the 2026 NHL Draft. How exciting is it to walk away with 10 new prospects in the organization? Brackett: This is always an exciting day for a scouting staff and a team as a whole. It is a chance to […] The post Maple Leafs AGM Judd Brackett on Gavin McKenna’s potential: “The sky is the limit… He is a winner” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
John Chayka & Mats Sundin React to Gavin McKenna Draft Pick
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka and senior advisor Mats Sundin reacted to the team selecting Gavin McKenna in the NHL draft.The Maple Leafs made the no-brainer pick and took McKenna, the pride of Whitehorse, Yukon, with the No. 1 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday […] The post John Chayka & Mats Sundin React to Gavin McKenna Draft Pick appeared first on HEAVY .
Yaroslav Fedoseyev selected 161st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting Report
With the 161st pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Russian right-shot defenseman Yaroslav Fedoseyev out of Chelyabinsk. The Leafs actually traded to make this selection, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the 161st pick in this draft. By acquiring this pick, the Leafs officially […] The post Yaroslav Fedoseyev selected 161st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting Report appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Jimmy Butler Brutally Honest on Warriors Trade Rumors Amid Injury Recovery
Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler didn't hold back when asked about the chances the team trades him this summer. The post Jimmy Butler Brutally Honest on Warriors Trade Rumors Amid Injury Recovery appeared first on HEAVY .
A recap of the 10 prospects the Maple Leafs selected at the 2026 NHL Draft
What was expected to be a bleak and uneventful draft for the Toronto Maple Leafs as recently as a few months ago quickly turned into fireworks. With some help from lady luck and the privilege of drafting first overall, new general manager John Chayka and the scouting staff had one of the more promising drafts…
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