Auston Matthews' Future With Maple Leafs Discussed by GM Amid NHL Trade Rumors
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka weighed in on Auston Matthews' future with the team after recently visiting him.
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Maple Leafs News: 3 Major Takeaways From Chayka Media Availability: McKenna, Matthews, Coaching Search
New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka met with the media at the NHL Scouting Combine on Friday and addressed a few pressing issues around his club. The focus of the media questions centered around three key issues, including the first overall pick in the NHL Draft, the status of Auston Matthews' commitment to the club, and the search for a new head coach. Let's break down the three major takeaways from Chayka's revelations: 1. What are Chayka's plans for the No. 1 overall pick in this m...
Potential 2026 NHL offer sheet candidates
The NHL’s salary cap is rising but many teams still find themselves in various degrees of uncomfortableness when it comes to the salary structure. The Pittsburgh Penguins are not one such team. Offer sheets have been a seldom used venture by NHL general managers, there have only been four in the last decade. Montreal signed […]
Maple Leafs announce passing of former GM Cliff Fletcher
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that former NHL executive Cliff Fletcher has died at the age of 90. Fletcher, a Hockey Hall of Fame builder inducted in 2004, was one of the most influential front-office figures in league history, with roles covering more than 70 years across multiple organizations. Born George Clifford Fletcher […] The post Maple Leafs announce passing of former GM Cliff Fletcher appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka sends clear message on Auston Matthews’ future
Auston Matthews’ future with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains one of the NHL’s biggest storylines heading into the offseason. After a disastrous 2025-26 campaign that saw Toronto finish at the bottom of the Atlantic Division and usher in a new front office, questions have naturally surfaced about whether the franchise cornerstone remains fully committed to […] The post Maple Leafs GM John Chayka sends clear message on Auston Matthews’ future appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Maple Leafs GM shares plans for Toronto’s No. 1 Pick in 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs are leaning toward keeping the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, according to general manager John Chayka. He addressed growing speculation about the organization’s plans during a media availability on Friday. Toronto enters the…
John Chayka Shares High Praise for Potential Future Maple Leaf Gavin McKenna
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a big draft ahead of them as they hold the first overall selection. This is the first year since 2016 that Toronto has had the first overall pick; they selected Auston Matthews that season. Toronto will look to add another franchise player to build around in this 2026 draft. While […] The post John Chayka Shares High Praise for Potential Future Maple Leaf Gavin McKenna appeared first on HEAVY .
Broadcasters’ failure to vote on Jack Adams is embarrassing
Just under half of the broadcasters in the NHL didn’t cast ballots for the coach of the year award.
Leafs not planning to trade first overall pick
Leafs GM John Chayka quelled speculation that he is shopping the first overall pick.
Leafs talked to over 50 coaching candidates; no timeline in place for hiring
The Toronto Maple Leafs are being incredibly thorough in their search for the 33rd coach in franchise history.
Wild forward Marcus Johansson signs in Sweden after 16 years in NHL
The Minnesota Wild season came to an end in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as they fell to the Colorado Avalanche. Now, many players have to make decisions about their future. Mats Zuccarello recently declared he was not going to retire. Now, another player from the Wild has decided not to retire, […] The post Wild forward Marcus Johansson signs in Sweden after 16 years in NHL appeared first on ClutchPoints .
John Chayka Hints Who Maple Leafs Are Taking With No. 1 Pick
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka hinted at who he will be taking with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The Leafs got lucky and won the draft lottery last month with just an 8.5% chance of the ping-pong balls bouncing their way. The team is now armed with […] The post John Chayka Hints Who Maple Leafs Are Taking With No. 1 Pick appeared first on HEAVY .
Maple Leafs Rumors: Aggressive teams to outbid Canadiens in Matthew Knies sweepstakes
Trade speculation surrounding Matthew Knies continues to intensify, and one NHL insider believes the Montreal Canadiens may not be the frontrunner if the Toronto Maple Leafs ever decide to move the 23-year-old winger. NHL analyst Marco D’Amico revealed fresh details…
Revisiting some pre-season predictions
With the Stanley Cup Final underway, we feel it’s a pretty good time to check in on our pre-season predictions. Longtime readers of Raw Charge also know this as the annual “Things Justin G. was wildly incorrect about” column as well. We’ll admit it, prognostication isn’t the sharpest tool we wield (that would be grammatical mistakes), but it is always a fun thing to do. Looking back at how those guesses have aged is also wildly entertaining. So, take a gander at the original post (especia...
NHL Trade Rumors: Rangers Rejected Canadiens Trade Offer
The Montreal Canadiens tried hard to add a top-six left winger and there's been reports flying around about Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Knies. Turns out, Knies wasn't the only left winger the Habs tried to acquire, as reports have surfaced stating the Canadiens and New York Rangers engaged in trade talks leading up to March's deadline. Frank Seravalli: Re Canadiens: I wonder about Alexis Lafreniere; if this was truly a thing, what was whispered was, a pick, a prospect and Patrik Laine in excha...
Maple Leafs Couldn’t Pull Off Knies Trade for This Reason, Insider
A notable insider revealed the key reason why the purported Toronto Maple Leafs trade involving Matthew Knies didn't happen. The post Maple Leafs Couldn’t Pull Off Knies Trade for This Reason, Insider appeared first on HEAVY .
Jeremiah wants to be captain, as Bruce gets permanent honor
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. What We Think We Know Week From now until preseason camp […]
Maple Leafs Interview New Candidate For Head Coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs interviewed Dallas Eakins for their head coaching vacancy, adding a name with deep organizational roots to a search that has now produced formal interviews with Patrick Roy, Peter Laviolette, Jay Woodcroft, and more. Eakins, who is currently serving as head coach and sporting director of Adler Mannheim in Germany's DEL, spent eight years in the Toronto organization before his first NHL head coaching opportunity. Dallas Eakins is another name the Maple Leafs have inter...
Report: Flyers Nearing Long Extension With Dan Vladar
The Philadelphia Flyers and goaltender Dan Vladar are able to put pen to paper on a contract extension starting July […] The post Report: Flyers Nearing Long Extension With Dan Vladar appeared first on Philly Hockey Now .
How the Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies from the Maple Leafs
Knies collected 23 goals and 66 points in 79 games with the Maple Leafs in the 2025-26 season.
Report: Maple Leafs in advanced trade talks on Brandon Carlo
Expect to see some significant roster changes coming to the Toronto Maple Leafs, including defenceman Brandon Carlo being dealt. Carlo's name surfaced ahead of March's trade deadline, and it's once again hitting headlines, as the towering right-handed defenceman could very well be moved by the Leafs new trade-happy GM John Chayka this summer. David Pagnotta: Re Maple Leafs: Defenceman Brandon Carlo’s name has been circulating through the rumours again - Fourth Period (5/30) Carlo, 29, is on To...
NHLTR Mock Draft: Top-5 Picks Listed, McKenna Heads to Maple Leafs
The NHL Draft is set for June 26th in Buffalo and the combine is already started, with teams interviewing prospects, and even taking them out for dinner. The Vancouver Canucks made headways by taking Gavin McKenna out for dinner on Monday night, which surprised many as it's expected McKenna will go first off the board to the Toronto Maple Leafs. As far as how the rest of the top-5 plays out, here's our latest mock draft, with the draft just a couple weeks out: 1. Gavin McKenna, Toronto Maple L...
Stunning Report Says Leafs & Canadiens Had Matthew Knies Deal Done At Deadline
Trade rumors are building towards a real boiling point in the NHL as we get closer to the Draft in three weeks. But this one is a real doozy: Insider David Pagnotta reports today that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens actually had a deal done for Matthew Knies at the trade deadline — but just couldn't get it submitted in time. Whoa. According to sources, the Canadiens approached the Leafs late in the day on deadline day about the move, which Toronto accepted, but the L...
Maple Leafs close to narrowing down coaching candidates
John Chayka and the Leafs have reportedly interviewed veteran head coaches like Peter Laviolette and Patrick Roy in recent days.
The Wraparound: Was Jon Cooper More Deserving Of The Jack Adams Award Than Sabres' Ruff?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discuss Jon Cooper's Jack Adams win, whether the Canucks should draft Caleb Malhotra, the Stanley Cup final, draft combine and more.
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