Ahead of what will be a franchise-altering weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Jim Hiller and general manager John Chayka met with reporters Thursday at the Ford Performance Centre. Hiller was formally introduced to the larger media contingent, while Chayka offered his thoughts and updates on a number of topics, ahead of the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs formally introduced Jim Hiller as their next head coach on Thursday, and he expressed enthusiasm about being back with the team. Hiller had previously been with the Leafs as an assistant coach working under Mike Babcock from 2015 to 2019, where his primary duties were running the power-play. Apart from his…
We’re 24 hours away from the Toronto Maple Leafs adding a franchise player to their organization with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a sentence that nobody would have believed we’d say about the Leafs a couple of months ago. While the Maple Leafs are keeping quiet about who they plan to…
Is Alex Ovechkin done? That’s where the conversation started on Thursday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take. With David Pagnotta filling in for Jay Rosehill once again, there was no shortage of trade and rumour talk. We kicked things off by discussing Washington’s acquisition of Alex Tuch and whether it has any impact on Ovechkin’s future….
When it comes to the draft, there are hundreds of options out there. Those options expanded further when you start considering overagers. This is one of those overager suggestions. The idea of the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting a 5-foot-10, 19-year-old might not appeal to you, and it runs contrary to the draft strategy under Brad…
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Troy Stecher is expected to hit the open market, according to a report from The Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga. Things can change between now and July 1, but as things stand, it appears Troy Stecher is headed to the open market. @TLNdc #LeafsForever — Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) June 24, 2026 Stecher,…
The 2026 NHL Draft is just around the corner, and while the first overall selection is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most important pick, the six picks that follow can be the difference between a good draft class and a great one. While the first overall pick is likely going to be used to select Gavin…
After nearly a decade as one of the NHL’s perennial contenders, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in a transitional period following a disastrous 2025-26 season. Auston Matthews and William Nylander are still in place for now, and if the Leafs are going to return to contention with the remnants of this core group, the organization…
In case you missed it, all hell broke loose around the NHL on Tuesday. Honestly, it felt like Trade Deadline Day all over again. That’s where the conversation started on the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take, as David Pagnotta filled in for Jay Rosehill as co-host once again. From Bowen Byram to Jordan Kyrou…
Morgan Rielly is the longest-tenured player with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but his tenure with the club could be coming to an end. Rielly’s agent, J.P. Barry, reportedly presented a list of four Western Conference teams that his client would be willing to waive his no-movement clause, in order to facilitate a deal. Rielly always…
It would be a massive shock if the Toronto Maple Leafs selected anyone other than Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick on Friday. McKenna is the favourite, and Maple Leafs are already pencilling him on the top line, where he’ll likely spend his rookie year stapled to captain Auston Matthews. As the 2026 NHL…
We’re only days away from the NHL Draft and general managers around the league are wasting no time this offseason making roster adjustments. It’s be a wild scene across the league, with multiple top-10 picks getting moved, and there’s no signs of slowing down. Let’s jump into the frenzy of transactions: St. Louis Blues trade…
Following last weekend’s blockbuster Brady Tkachuk deal, Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin published the latest edition of his NHL trade board on Tuesday. And with the Toronto Maple Leafs continuing their summer retool, there are a few names from Ontario’s capital on the board once again. As always, the board is separated into four tiers. This week’s…
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Brandon Carlo has reportedly emerged in trade talks with other teams, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston. ”Another one of the Leafs ‘ defencemen, Brandon Carlo’s name has emerged in trade talks with other teams, and it makes a lot of sense,” he said during an appearance on Insider Trading on Tuesday….
The hockey world is still buzzing about the blockbuster deal that sent Brady Tkachuk from Ottawa to Florida. That’s where the conversation started on the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take. Now that we’ve had a bit of time to digest everything, Rosie and I shared our thoughts on the trade and, more importantly, what…
The longest-tenured Toronto Maple Leaf could have a new home next season. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly is open to a trade, and has submitted an approval list to general manager John Chayka this offseason. Rielly is at least willing to listen to potential destinations from Chayka, and LeBrun points out…
Not every move John Chayka makes is going to create massive headlines. Looking ahead to July 1 when free agency opens, Chayka has already scratched off the best defenceman from the list, acquiring Darren Raddysh in a savvy sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Looking up front, and focusing on the Maple Leafs’ bottom six,…
On Monday, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2026. Among the people inducted into the builder’s category this year is former Toronto Maple Leafs President and General Manager Brian Burke. The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place in Toronto this November. Burkie!! 👏 Former Leafs President & GM Brian Burke will…
Last Friday, the Toronto Marlies claimed American Hockey League glory by bringing home their second Calder Cup in franchise history. The Marlies put together an unforgettable championship run during the 2026 playoffs, going all the way from the fourth seed in the AHL’s North Division to being the last team standing, which is something that…
New Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Darren Raddysh said that it was a no-brainer to join the team he grew up cheering for. Speaking to reporters on Monday afternoon, Raddysh spoke about the process of becoming a Maple Leaf and said that it’s something every Toronto kid grows up dreaming of. “To come back home and…
TORONTO — Within the Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment ecosystem, Real Sports and Bar always connotes a celebration. Whether it’s Auston Matthews taking over the Maple Leafs’ captaincy, or senior advisor of hockey operations Mats Sundin returning home to the organization, there’s always a reason to champion what lies ahead. After the Toronto Marlies captured…
It’s shaping up to be a wild offseason across the NHL. The Stanley Cup was handed out just a week ago, and already we’ve seen a flurry of major moves around the league—with plenty more still to come. On Sunday, the biggest bombshell yet dropped as Ottawa dealt captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers…
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking to make another move to bolster their crease with Sergei Bobrovsky emerging as a potential target, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Last week, the Leafs made a trade that sent Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 third-round…
The draft seemed like it was going to be somewhat of an afterthought for the Toronto Maple Leafs as recently as two months ago. That was before they won the draft lottery and earned the right to select Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick. Combine that with the addition of a second-round pick thanks…
Welcome back to another edition of Around the NHL, as we’ve entered NHL Draft week, and we’re just a couple of weeks away from free agency opening. The offseason has already started off with a bang, and Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has been a major reason for all of the noise. Chayka…