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Making the case for a Michael Bunting reunion with the Maple Leafs
When the Toronto Maple Leafs let go of Zach Hyman following the 2020-21 season, they had a gaping hole to fill on the top line. Unbeknownst to them at the time, they had drafted his replacement in Matthew Knies, but he wouldn’t arrive for another two years. In the meantime, they needed somebody to fill…
2 Maple Leafs whose trade protection changes July 1
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has proved early on into his tenure he loves making trades. Chayka’s pulled off two surprising moves in less than a month on the job and with free agency opening on July 1, it’s going to be interesting to see how this Maple Leafs’ roster looks come September….
If Patrick Kane is Gavin McKenna’s idol, it’s worth a shot for the Maple Leafs
Gavin McKenna now operates as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most important player, after being selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. It’s imperative for the Maple Leafs to ease his transition into the hockey capital of the world. And there’s a distinct possibility the Maple Leafs could pursue McKenna’s hero, who also serves as…
Gavin McKenna headlines 2026 Maple Leafs Development Camp roster
Gavin McKenna will headline a 53-man roster for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2026 Development Camp, the team confirmed Monday. Toronto will host 29 forwards, 18 defencemen and six goaltenders at this year’s camp. The camp is scheduled from July 1-4. McKenna, the first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, headlines a revamped prospect pool….
Maple Leafs sign Troy Stecher to 2-year extension reportedly worth $1.35M per year
Troy Stecher will sign a two-year extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, worth $1.35 million per season, ahead of free agency, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK News. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report. Stecher previously spoke about how he’d like to remain with the Maple Leafs, after joining the team off waivers…
Maple Leafs won’t qualify Matias Maccelli, reportedly tender qualifying offers to Nick Robertson, Emil Andrae
The Toronto Maple Leafs have issued qualifying offers to forward Nick Robertson, defenceman Emil Andrae, and forward Jacob Quillan ccording to a report from The Athletic. With Monday at 5:00pm eastern being the deadline to issue qualifying offers to restricted free agents, the Leafs have made initial offers to some of the most important names…
Maple Leafs draft reaction, Gavin McKenna buzz & Patrick Kane free agency talk: Leafs Morning Take
According to many around the hockey world, Mark Leach and the Maple Leafs came away with one of the strongest drafts in the NHL. In one weekend, Toronto went from having one of the league’s thinnest prospect pools to one that could legitimately be considered among the NHL’s top 10. That’s where the conversation started…
Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs had themselves quite the weekend at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. They had the first overall pick and used it to select Gavin McKenna, who was always going to be considered a big get for the organization. While it could have been easy to rest on their laurels and not take…
A look at the Maple Leafs RFAs and whether to qualify them
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…
Report: Maple Leafs expected to be among teams pursuing Patrick Kane during free agency
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…
Around the NHL: Yzerman throws cold water on Larkin trade, Blue Jackets’ Werenski linked to 8 teams
We’re back for another edition of Around the NHL, and needless to say, it’s been a whirlwind start to the NHL offseason. The NHL Draft weekend provided a ton of surprises throughout the two-day event, including not only some surprise picks, but also a number of big trades, as movement throughout the league is at…
Maple Leafs’ Måns Gudmundsson models his game after Red Wings’ Moritz Seider
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…
Maple Leafs draft grades: Evaluating Toronto’s ten picks at the 2026 NHL Draft
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…
How flexibility and optionality informed John Chayka’s 1st NHL Draft as Leafs GM
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…
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka happy to provide fresh start for Brandon Carlo in St. Louis
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…
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: 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Maple Leafs select forward Brody Pepoy with 169th pick in 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected forward Brody Pepoy with the 169th pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. Pepoy, 18, plays for the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and stands at 6-foot-2 and 181 pounds, primarily playing right wing. He recorded 16 goals and 29 points in 67 games and displayed strong…
Maple Leafs select Yaroslav Fedoseyev with 161st pick in 2026 NHL Draft
With the 161st pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected defenceman Yaroslav Fedoseyev. Fedoseyev posted a goal and six points in 25 games with Chelyabinsk Chelmet of the All-Russian Hockey League. He is a 6-foot-1, 187-pound defenceman with latent offensive upside, although his game is centred around physicality. Here’s what Daily…
Maple Leafs select forward Cooper Williams with 158th pick in 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected forward Cooper Williams with the 158th pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. Williams, 18, is a centre who stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs in at 163 pounds. He spent this season with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League and finished second on the team in scoring with…
Maple Leafs select goaltender Patriks Plumins with 114th pick in 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected goaltender Patriks Plumins with the 114th pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Plumins, 18, was ranked 18th among European goaltenders according to NHL Central Scouting’s rankings. He’s the second goaltender taken by the Maple Leafs on day two of the draft, following the selection of Finnish netminder Juusi Ainasto…
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