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…
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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,…
Maple Leafs head coach in hot water after benching Gavin McKenna
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller benched Gavin McKenna for the second half of the Leafs matchup against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night, and frankly, many people across Leafs Nation are wondering what the hell happened. McKenna played just over six minutes against the Sabres and didn't see a shift past the mid-way mark of the second period. Hiller tried to explain himself after the game, but it was obvious he seems to be already getting overwhelmed with his in-game lineup managem...
3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 5-4 Over the Maple Leafs
Though it was nice to get a point on the road against the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres have been struggling to find a groove. On Thursday night, they got…
Maple Leafs’ Sergei Bobrovsky unfazed following loss to Sabres: ‘We have a really good team here’
For the second time in as many games, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive woes were exposed. After allowing five goals in a loss against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night, that mark was matched in the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 overtime loss against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena. Sergei Bobrovsky made his…
Kirill Marchenko’s defensive miscue overshadowed hat-trick vs. Sabres
Kirill Marchenko scored his first hat-trick with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which also happened to be his 300th career NHL game, facing off against the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night. Unfortunately for him, an overtime defensive miscue completely ruined the party. “Yeah, of course, I’ll remember this night for sure,” Marchenko said post-game. “But, it’s no…
Rangers Daily: Miller ‘flub’ set wrong tone; McKenna bolted to Toronto bench
Plenty of times already this season we’ve heard New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan praise captain J.T. Miller for setting […]
The Hockey News Morning Skate: McKenna Benched In Maple Leafs Loss, Tkachuk Posts Back-To-Back Hat Tricks
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna in the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Brady Tkachuk's historic hat trick in his second straight game, and more.
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Shanahan’s New Job & Matthews’ New Training
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories to follow, and they touch on two different sides of the hockey business. One involves a familiar face from the…
Report: Rangers ‘Kicking Tires’ on Maple Leafs’ Goalie
According to reports, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz could be a trade candidate for the New York Rangers. On […]
Devils Daily: Luke Hughes Steals Show vs. Rangers, Leafs Trade, Perron
The New Jersey Devils put a chink in Dylan Garand’s armor last night. They put seven past the New York […]
Auston Matthews cites miscommunication as reason for Maple Leafs OT loss
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews believes that miscommunication at key moments was a factor in their 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Throughout much of the game, the Leafs were in control and generating the bulk of the scoring chances. There were plenty of moments where it felt like the Leafs were going…
Game Review: Maple Leafs sit back, throw away Marchenko’s hat-trick night in the third period vs. Buffalo
As bizarre as it seems to write about a 21-year-old second-year player, most of the rest of the team needs to watch the tape of Easton Cowan in the first half of the third period. Cowan was one of the few Leafs still actively trying to play the game rather than standing around and hoping […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs sit back, throw away Marchenko’s hat-trick night in the third period vs. Buffalo appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Jack Quinn scores, fights and looks like star in Sabres’ wild OT win; Buffalo loses Jiri Kulich, Josh Norris
TORONTO – It was only fitting that winger Jack Quinn capped the most dynamic outing in his NHL career by creating defenseman Owen Power’s overtime goal to cap another thrilling Sabres come-from-behind victory. On a night Maple Leads winger Kirill Marchenko scored three times before the second period ended in Scotiabank Arena, Quinn was the best player on the ice in the Sabres’ 5-4 win, wreaking havoc from the get-go. Quinn scored two goals, hit ... Read the full article The post Jack Qui...
Sabres notes: Owen Power skating big minutes, becoming elite defenseman
TORONTO – In his five-year career, the Buffalo Sabres have never leaned more heavily on defenseman Owen Power. Through seven games this season entering Thursday’s contest against the Maple Leafs, Power had averaged a whopping 26 minutes, 26 seconds of ice time. Only five players – defensemen Zach Werenski, Thomas Chabot, Quinn Hughes and Lane Hutson – had skated more per outing. Power, of course, seemed destined for stardom when the Sabres drafted him first ... Read the full article ...
Maple Leafs coach takes blame for benching Gavin McKenna in OT loss
Jim Hiller admits he should have played Gavin McKenna earlier in the third period
Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller gives cryptic answer on Gavin McKenna benching during Sabres game
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered their second loss in a row on Thursday, falling prey to the Buffalo Sabres in overtime, 5-4, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Apart from the loss, there has been plenty of buzz about the apparent benching of Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna. The top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft […] The post Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller gives cryptic answer on Gavin McKenna benching during Sabres game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Opinion: Jim Hiller Made His First Big Mistake As Head Coach Of The Toronto Maple Leafs — And It Came At The Expense Of Gavin McKenna
After benching No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna for the second-half of the Maple Leafs' 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres, coach Jim Hiller's baffling explanation and questionable bench management raise concerns about his leadership in Toronto.
Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller explains Gavin McKenna’s mid-game benching vs. Sabres
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller explained why he benched rookie Gavin McKenna midway through Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. McKenna did not take a shift after the 10:20 mark of the second period, as the Maple Leafs fell 5-4 to the Sabres. “You know what? That was my decision,” Hiller said Thursday…
Instant Reaction: Kirill Marchenko’s dominant night not enough as Maple Leafs lose in OT
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a great night from Kirill Marchenko overshadowed by an injury to John Tavares and an overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Marchenko’s performance was surely the kind that they envisioned when they made the blockbuster trade for Matthew Knies prior to the start of the regular season. His first goal…
Maple Leafs Acquire Aatu Räty From Canucks In Trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr...
Maple Leafs’ John Tavares leaves game vs. Sabres with apparent injury
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares left Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period with an apparent injury. Tavares was on the ice for a minute, before heading to the dressing room with the assistance of a teammate. It appeared that Tavares took an awkward fall after colliding with Sabres forward Josh…
Maple Leafs Acquire Aatu Räty From Canucks
John Chayka continues to shake up the Toronto Maple Leafs roster, making a trade on Thursday to acquire forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for two former…
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