On the eve of the 2026 NHL Draft, head coach Jim Hiller discussed his first week on the job, his relationship with John Chayka, his meeting with Auston Matthews, and the addition of Darren Raddysh to the team’s blue line. Jim Hiller’s Opening Statement Hiller: I guess I have done this once already in some […]
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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…
The Toronto Maple Leafs appear set to select Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The first round begins Friday night in Buffalo after weeks of speculation surrounding Toronto’s plans. General manager John Chayka…
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….
The Hoffmann Group appeared first almost a year ago last summer and reached an agreement to purchase the Penguins in December, but it wasn’t until this week with an NHL Board of Governors meeting that they received final approval to complete the sale and take over from Fenway Sports Group. The Hoffmann’s held an introductory […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of the offseason, but there are still interesting stories around the organization. Some involve players who could be part of the club’s…
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…
The long-anticipated selection of Gavin McKenna to the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 1 overall held strong in the final 2026 NHL mock draft authored by ESPN's Rachel Kryshak on Thursday.
It’s not a simple task to remember each and every player who has ever donned the blue and white of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but that’s why you’ve got this…
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 will bring a fresh wave of young talent to the league when it is held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to make headlines with the first overall pick on…
There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals. Now, the lone pending restricted free agent for the Carolina Hurricanes could […]
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None seemed to be ranked in a range that made sense for the picks Toronto has now, but if the Leafs somehow get a pick or two more in that range...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are working on something big this offseason, and one of the names now attached to them is the best goaltender in the world. Marco D'Amico reported that the Maple Leafs have been in contact with the Winnipeg Jets to inquire about Connor Hellebuyck, with David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and Darren Dreger of TSN both confirming Toronto is exploring a significant move under new GM John Chayka. Some traction on Connor Hellebuyck trade talks. Florida still looking into thi...
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…
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Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka said recently that a Matthew Knies trade would be "not probable", and that it would be " a tough bar to hurdle.” It appears, right now, that two rival teams are trying their hardest to hurdle that bar. Word of discussions with Buffalo and the 4th overall pick. San Jose also said to be of interest here as well. Montreal remains interested, but hard to compete with the above teams. https://t.co/OAwk8WMzg1 — Marco D'Amico (@mndamico) June 24, 2026 According to i...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are knee-deep in more trade talks, by all accounts. So deep, in fact, that insider David […]
It’s hard to believe, but Connor McDavid has already played 11 NHL seasons. It was nearly 11 years ago that the Edmonton Oilers took to the podium back in 2015…
*This archive was originally written in June 2023 Every offseason, NHL contenders will try to add that key piece through free agency to help their team immediately, and sometimes it…
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…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been connected to another young defenseman as speculation grows around Carolina Hurricanes blueliner Alexander Nikishin. NHL analyst Darren Dreger reported that Carolina is actively evaluating its options with the 24-year-old restricted free agent. “Multiple teams…
For the first time in a very long time, Toronto Maple Leafs fans are looking at the future with a level of excitement beyond the usual offseason speculation. Winning the…
The Chicago Blackhawks have long searched for the ideal winger to complement Connor Bedard. At the same time, the Toronto Maple Leafs are actively exploring the trade market for forward Matthew Knies as he continues to surface in rumors. During…