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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?
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In one of the more eventful NHL drafts in recent times, there were plenty of teams that did very well for themselves and could be fast-tracking a rebuild or extending their contending window. On the other side, there are teams that whiffed or reached on selections that could hurt them down the road.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been active this offseason, and they could be aggressive in free agency in adding more talent to the roster.Toronto will look to add more secondary scoring to the lineup and should look to bolster the middle-six. Ahead of free agency beginning on July 1, NHL analyst Josh Wegman of TheScore […] The post Maple Leafs Predicted to Sign Ex-34 Goal Scorer to $15M Deal From Rival appeared first on HEAVY .
The 2026 NHL Draft wrapped up Saturday, June 27, with 224 players joining the world’s premier hockey league. From the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top pick, left wing Gavin McKenna, to the Montreal Canadiens’ final selection, right wing Tyler Deakos, dreams…
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…
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…
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…
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 .
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 .
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…
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...
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…
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 .
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…