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The deadline for qualifying restricted free agents comes at 5pm sharp today. For a Toronto Maple Leafs team looking to make significant changes, it is a chance to remove some dead weight from the contract list and an opportunity to bring in some new faces. Others are young players that the Maple Leafs want to…
Where they go depends on what they want most, from fatter wallets to a shot at the Stanley Cup.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have already made some notable changes to their roster this offseason. They have traded Joseph Woll, Brandon Carlo, and Simon Benoit. They have also acquired Darren Raddysh and Emil Andrae and, most notably, landed Gavin McKenna with this year’s first-overall pick.However, given how this past season went for the Maple Leafs, […] The post Maple Leafs Urged to Sign Red Wings Star UFA Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
If Mitch Marner were to sit down with Gavin McKenna before his first real taste of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey, it probably wouldn’t look like a formal “veteran mentoring rookie”…
The Stanley Cup has been won by innovators. I wrote about Carolina over and over again during their run to the Cup, and it was validating to see them experience success as the postseason rolled along en route to the ultimate prize. But I save that stuff for my other, non-Oiler-fanaticism website. And a lot…
The Edmonton Oilers may have to say goodbye to the services of Connor Ingram, as Free Agency is set to open up. The post Oilers’ Bitter Rival Looks to Steal Connor Ingram As Free Agency Looms appeared first on HEAVY .
During a summer where the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick, another former first overall selection could be heading to Scotiabank Arena this fall. Toronto is expected to be among the teams in the mix for Patrick Kane, if he elects to test free agency, Nick Alberga of The Leafs…
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Måns Gudmundsson said he looks up to Detroit Red Wings star Moritz Seider, upon being selected at the 2026 NHL Draft. Gudmundsson was taken with the No. 76 overall pick by the Maple Leafs. He is a 6-foot-3 defenceman with terrific puck skills, and he could eventually graduate into a possible…
The Toronto Maple Leafs "will try" to land one of the hottest names on the trade block this summer, amid a push to retool for next season. The post Maple Leafs ‘Will Try’ to Bring in Norris-Trophy Winner appeared first on HEAVY .
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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…
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 .
With the Los Angeles Clippers considering trades for Kawhi Leonard, a reunion with the Toronto Raptors has emerged as a strong possibility.
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 .
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…
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 .
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?
Sounders can learn some lessons from Egypt vs Iran.