NHL Injury News: Tanev, Dickinson, Tavares
IN today’s NHL injury news update, the status of Chris Tanev in Toronto remains unclear and the team might have lost another key player in John Tavares. Meanwhile, Jason Dickinson…
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Gavin McKenna responds to mid-game benching: ‘I’m willing to play whatever role this team wants’
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna is certainly looking to turn the page, following his mid-game benching during Thursday’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres. McKenna was inexplicably benched by head coach Jim Hiller, and did not take a shift following the 10:20 mark of the second period. Toronto surrendered a 4-2 lead as McKenna watched…
Maple Leafs’ John Tavares out week-to-week with lower-body injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without John Tavares for the foreseeable future. Tavares left Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres after an awkward collision in the third period, and the team announced on Saturday that the veteran forward is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury. With the week-to-week designation, it sounds like Tavares is…
John Tavares’ latest injury update is bad news for Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without veteran center John Tavares for the foreseeable future after the team announced Saturday that the 36-year-old is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The expected absence could last up to six weeks. Tavares suffered the injury during Thursday’s 5-4 overtime loss against the Buffalo Sabres. In the third period, […] The post John Tavares’ latest injury update is bad news for Maple Leafs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NHL Rumours: Raty’s Chance with Tavares Out, Flyers Untouchables & Luukkonen to Rangers?
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Aatu Raty and his opportunity with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, looking to rekindle his offensive spark. Next, the Philadelphia Flyers…
Maple Leafs Get Bad News On John Tavares Injury
The news is in from the Toronto Maple Leafs on John Tavares. And it's not good. The veteran center will be out "week to week" with a lower-body injury. John Tavares is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the Maple Leafs announced. https://t.co/13E9f0x6yw — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 17, 2026 The former captain was injured when he was felled by an unexpected collision with Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris Thursday night. Tavares leaves the game after a scary collision between ...
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller’s Boring, McKenna’s Sits & Danford Call-Up?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a few questions to answer after Thursday’s frustrating 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. They let a two-goal third-period lead slip away, rookie Gavin…
What Aatu Räty Brings to the Maple Leafs
Before Thursday’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the Toronto Maple Leafs made an interesting trade with the Vancouver Canucks. The […]
Maple Leafs’ Marchenko Silencing Critics After Hat Trick Performance
Previously, I wrote an article on why the early criticism of Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna was completely unwarranted. McKenna responded with a multi-point effort and got more comfortable…
Canucks analyst provides scouting report of Aatu Räty
An hour prior to Thursday’s Toronto Maple Leafs-Buffalo Sabres game, Toronto acquired forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr. Daily Faceoff Vancouver’s Tyson Cole has watched Räty closely since he was a prospect, with an intimate look from the 2022-23 season onwards. We reached out to…
A low-risk move, injury woes, and goalie competition: Leaflets
Tonight’s game pushes the Toronto Maple Leafs past the 1/10th of the season mark. The marathon is still new and while Toronto might be in the back of the pack in the Atlantic, they are by no means out of it with a lot of potential for the team figuring things out along the way….
Benching Gavin McKenna was a baffling decision by Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller
Eight games into the season, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller benched 18-year-old Gavin McKenna, and the reasoning behind it is certainly head scratching. McKenna didn’t see the ice after the mid-way point of the second period in Thursday night’s matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Hiller spoke after the game to try and clear…
Maple Leafs Have 2 Big Problems Holding Them Back
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still finding their footing under new head coach Jim Hiller. There have been encouraging moments, including a strong offensive performance against the Colorado Avalanche, but…
‘That Was A Mistake’: Media & Leafs Nation Up In Arms Over Inexplicable Gavin McKenna Benching
It started with fans watching Thursday night’s Toronto Maple Leafs game. Some began wondering in the third period, ‘Where’s Gavin […]
'It Was Puzzling': Joe Bowen Discusses Gavin McKenna's Benching, His Retirement, And The State Of The Maple Leafs
Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play broadcaster joined The Hockey News' "Big Show" to discuss retirement, his favorite calls during his career, Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna, and his thoughts on the 2026-27 version of the Maple Leafs.
Report: Maple Leafs Making Trade Offers for 2nd-Pair Defenceman
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is working the phones, looking to add some depth to his defense core. According to multiple reports, the Leafs have been making trade calls, looking for a second-pair defenceman, who can bring a little bit of everything to the table. The Leafs are without Chris Tanev for a few more weeks, and frankly, their d-core is the weakest part of their roster. Darren Raddysh hasn't really hit the ground running, Oliver Ekman-Larsson has lost a step, and Ni...
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews reacts to Gavin McKenna benching
Gavin McKenna’s rookie season with the Toronto Maple Leafs has had its ups and downs through eight games, but it reached a low point when the 2026 No. 1 overall pick was benched by head coach Jim Hiller in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night. McKenna didn’t […] The post Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews reacts to Gavin McKenna benching appeared first on ClutchPoints .
What the Canucks are getting in new trade acquisitions Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr
By now, you’ve heard the news. The Vancouver Canucks have dealt soon-to-be-24-year-old centre Aatu Räty to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr. Quillan, 24, will report to the AHL Abbotsford Canucks, while the 24-year-old North Vancouver product Buhr will start out with the Kalamazoo Wings in the…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Connor Hellebuyck likely won't be back with the Winnipeg Jets. Some blue line options for the Toronto Maple Leafs if/when they go down that road.
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Connor Hellebuyck likely won't be back with the Winnipeg Jets. Some blue line options for the Toronto Maple Leafs if/when they go down that road.
3 Thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 Overtime Loss to the Sabres
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making life difficult for themselves early this season. Thursday night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres was another example of a team that can…
Takeaways From Predators 3-2 Shootout Loss vs. Sharks
The Nashville Predators (2-2-3) came very close to defeating the San Jose Sharks (4-3-0). This season, they’ve shown a tendency to blow leads, as they did against the Toronto Maple…
The Hockey News Big Show: Joe Bowen Joins To Discuss His Favorite Maple Leafs Moments
Former Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play commentator Joe Bowen joins Michael Traikos, Katie Gaus, and Michael Augello to discuss retirement, his favorite calls as a broadcaster, and more.
NHL Rumors: McKenna Benched, Hughes Problem, Anderson Plan, and a Michkov Mess
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller is facing criticism after Gavin McKenna’s ice time was cut short against Buffalo. Why is this such a huge…
Marlies HC Steve Sullivan touts Artur Akhtyamov’s ability in crease: ‘He can come up with a huge save’
While the Toronto Maple Leafs largely disappointed during the 2025-26 season, their American Hockey League franchise had one of its most exciting years in franchise history. After the Marlies finished the regular season with a 36-26-5-5 record, good for fourth place in the North Division, the club won five playoff series, defeating the Rochester Americans,…
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