Flames’ Matvei Gridin Showing Great Development
Matvei Gridin may not have come out of the gates flying, but following a strong stretch capped off with a two-goal, three-point night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s becoming…
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Maple Leafs Reveal Timeline On Marchenko + Other Injury Updates
The Toronto Maple Leafs announce that forward Kirill Marchenko is week‑to‑week after a lower‑body injury in the loss to Calgary on Oct. 27. Fans say Marchenko told them he expects to return in two weeks, though the team has not yet confirmed. The 24‑year‑old has six goals and 14 points in 14 games since his trade to Toronto. Coach Jim Hiller also notes Chris Tanev moves to day‑to‑day and could play Saturday in Vancouver, while John Tavares, Nick Blankenburg and Marshall Rifai remain week‑to‑week. With Marchenko out, top‑draft pick Gavin McKenna will be promoted to the top line with Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic.
NHL Rumors Rundown: Sabres or Canadiens for Larkin, Oilers Lose Hyman, Maple Leafs Tease Blockbuster
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres join the Dylan Larkin sweepstakes. Does either team have a shot at landing him? Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are…
Maple Leafs lineup news: McKenna paired with Matthews, Roslovic, Tanev skating in regular jersey
The Leafs announce a new starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Seattle Kraken: rookie Gavin McKenna moves up to the top line with captain Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic, while Chris Tanev returns to practice in a regular jersey but remains day‑to‑day after an upper‑body injury suffered on Oct. 10. Defenseman Kirill Marchenko is also listed week‑to‑week with a lower‑body issue. The second, third, and fourth lines stay unchanged, and Sergei Bobrovsky is projected as the starter in goal.
Maple Leafs injury news: Kirill Marchenko week-to-week with lower-body injury
Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko is listed week‑to‑week after a lower‑body injury sustained in Monday’s loss to the Calgary Flames, where he was knocked off the puck by Yegor Sharangovich. The 26‑year‑old has tallied six goals and 14 points in 14 games and is a key part of Toronto’s power‑play unit. Coach Jim Hiller warns the absence is a concern as the team also deals with injuries to Chris Tanev (upper‑body, day‑to‑day), John Tavares and Marshall Rifai (both week‑to‑week), and Nick Blankenburg. With several top‑six forwards sidelined, Gavin McKenna may see a bigger role as Toronto heads to Seattle on Wednesday.
‘Glad to be somewhere I’m wanted’: Jacob Quillan excited for new opportunity with Canucks
A week after the Vancouver Canucks traded for Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr (in exchange for Aatu Räty), both prospects have debuted in the organization. Quillan scored in each of his first two AHL games with the Abbotsford Canucks, playing alongside Ty Mueller and Bennett Schimek and earning special‑teams minutes. The Nova Scotia native, an undrafted free agent who posted 19‑17 goals and 38‑46 points in his last two NCAA seasons at Quinnipiac, says he feels “wanted” in Vancouver after Toronto’s new management moved on. Quillan promises to play a fast, physical 200‑foot game in any situation, from PK to power play.
NHL Tonight, October 28, 2026: Flyers at Capitals, Flames at Oilers, Devils at Avalanche and Maple Leafs at Kraken, with Goalies, Injuries, DFS and Parlays
Four games, two road teams on the second night of a back-to-back, and starting goalies still up in the air in most of them. Everything you need before puck drop.
John Shannon still has concerns about Maple Leafs’ leadership and culture: Leafs Morning Take
Ahead of game No. 15 against the Seattle Kraken, the Leafs Morning Take preview tackles Toronto’s 5-2 loss in Calgary and the looming leadership questions raised by veteran analyst John Shannon. While the Leafs hold a 7-2-1 edge over Seattle, Shannon remains skeptical about a cultural shift and on‑ice leadership, critiquing Sergei Bobrovsky’s play and the emerging role of Anthony Stolarz. The show also previews increased minutes for rookie Gavin McKenna, assesses Bobby McMann’s impact after his trade, and weighs Jim Hiller’s early coaching moves and John Chayka’s roster changes. A full recap follows Thursday.
Nemec & Bahl Emerging as Reliable Top Pairing For Flames
The Calgary Flames marked their fourth straight victory and their fifth in six games after a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. After the game, head…
NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Seattle Kraken continue to look for a scoring winger and have some centers they could move. The Toronto Maple Leafs and next year's salary cap issue.
NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Seattle Kraken continue to look for a scoring winger and have some centers they could move. The Toronto Maple Leafs and next year's salary cap issue.
Blockbuster Trade Talks: 9 impact defencemen who should be on Maple Leafs’ radar
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka signals he’s ready to make a blockbuster trade for a top‑pair defenseman, despite tight cap space. He could part with assets like Colorado’s 2027 first‑round pick, prospects Tinus‑Luc Koblar and Alexander Bilecki, and possibly a veteran blueliner such as Oliver Ekman‑Larsson, Morgan Rielly, or Jake McCabe. The article lists nine potential impact defensemen, from Norris‑trophy winner Zach Werenski (Columbus) to Roman Josi (Nashville) and Filip Hronek (Vancouver), outlining contractual hurdles, team situations, and how each could upgrade Toronto’s struggling blue line. Readers get a clear view of who’s on the radar and what the Leafs might have to give up.
Maple Leafs’ Cowan Showing He’s Capable of Being a Top Line Player
Last season, it was a feeling out process for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan. He made the roster out of camp as a rookie and had his high and…
Notes from last game: Matvei Gridin has arrived
The Calgary Flames extended their Pacific Division winning streak to four games with a 5-2 triumph over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 27, 2026. Rookie forward Matvei Gridin stole the spotlight, netting his third goal of the season and the game-winner, while adding an assist for a total of four goals and six points over the past four home games. Backlund’s second‑period tally tied him with Johnny Gaudreau for fourth in franchise scoring, and Joel Farabee posted a point‑per‑game pace. Goaltender Devin Cooley earned his fourth straight win, stopping 26 of 28 shots (0.929 SV%). The only blemish was a low face‑off win rate and a 1‑of‑5 power‑play conversion.
Report: Maple Leafs Could Include Morgan Rielly In Blockbuster Trade
Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos says Morgan Rielly could be the salary‑balancing piece if Toronto adds a defenseman in a blockbuster trade. The 32‑year‑old defenseman is under an eight‑year, $60 million deal ($7.5 million cap hit through 2029‑30) with about $2.4 million of cap space available. Rielly’s no‑move clause has loosened, and GM Kyle Dubas (Chayka) hints a deal similar to the Knies‑for‑Marchenko swap is on the table. The Leafs sit 7‑5‑2, Rielly records 0‑10‑0, –1 plus/minus in 14 games.
Habs Daily: Encouraging Statistics, Perfect Fowler, Larkin Rumour
The Montreal Canadiens are showing strong statistical improvement, boosting shot share, high‑danger chances and expected goals. Rookie goalie Jacob Fowler recorded his second shutout of the season, stopping all 46 shots against the St. Louis Blues, while Florian Xhekaj and Mike Matheson also had standout performances. Cole Caufield’s Heritage Classic warm‑up perspective is highlighted, and a persistent Dylan Larkin trade rumor is dismissed as a non‑story. With Nick Suzuki sidelined for 2‑4 weeks, the team looks to Kirby Dach, Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook to step up. The roundup also notes Connor Hellebuyck’s debut with the Devils ending Dallas’s win streak and the Maple Leafs’ 5‑2 loss to Calgary, which included an injury to Kirill Marchenko.
Former NHLer Jason Demers believes Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews is leading by example this season
Former NHLer Jason Demers says captain Auston Matthews is spearheading the Toronto Maple Leafs’ resurgence in 2026‑27. After a 7‑5‑2 start, Matthews leads with nine goals and 11 assists, ranking sixth league‑wide in points. Demers praises Matthews as a potential 60‑goal scorer and notes his leadership is driving the team toward the playoffs. He also highlights rookie Easton Cowan’s breakout 13‑point run and Kirill Marchenko’s steady 14 points in 14 games before a lower‑body injury. The analysis underscores how these key contributors are reshaping Toronto’s early‑season narrative.
Spencer Carbery recalls watching Pierre-Luc Dubois torment Auston Matthews before trade to Washington, calls him a ‘huge part’ of Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois has spent much of the last year out of the lineup, losing most of the 2025-26 season to injury and missing five of the last 10 games while out sick. But when he’s healthy enough to play, he’s been one of Washington’s top skaters. Not only has Dubois found offensive success, tallying 89
Rangers notebook: Garand ‘trying really hard,’ Reimer held out of practice
Rookie netminder Dylan Garand, who burst onto the scene with a 4‑2‑1 start, 1.85 GAA and .925 save percentage before Shesterkin’s season‑ending knee injury, now faces a slump with a 4‑5‑1 record, 2.69 GAA and .899 SV% after back‑to‑back losses (5‑4 to Toronto, 7‑4 to Ottawa) and a 6‑3 defeat to LA. Garand says he’s “trying hard” and will use a five‑day break to reset. Meanwhile, veteran James Reimer, who logged only 20 minutes before being pulled, is held out of Tuesday’s practice for precaution, leaving the Rangers to rely on backup Joonas Korpisalo once he recovers. Coach Mike Sullivan emphasizes rest and mental reset before the home game against Edmonton on Sunday.
Seattle Kraken Could Deal Notable Names For Big Splash On Trade Market
The Seattle Kraken sit 7-4-1 and third in the Pacific Division, yet GM Jason Botterill still chases a top-line scorer. Insider Darren Dreger says Seattle is ready to trade a "big, good, young" centerman—potentially prospects Jake O'Brien, Oscar Fisker Molgaard, Julius Miettinen, or current contributor Berkly Catton—to land a marquee winger. The team has previously pursued Artemi Panarin and Jason Robertson, and even Shane Wright’s name lingers on the radar. With a home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday, the Kraken aim to bolster their offense before the trade deadline.
Dustin Wolf’s Future as Flames’ No. 1 Goalie Starting to Look Murky
The Calgary Flames have turned things around after a slow start to the season, as a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night marked their fourth consecutive…
How Maple Leafs' Nick Paul Has Emerged As One Of GM John Chayka's Best Additions
The Toronto Maple Leafs landed center Nick Paul this summer, and the 31-year-old has proven to be one of GM John Chayka's best acquisitions. What's been behind his early success?
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: 2026 draft class update, Luke Haymes stays hot
The Leafs’ 2026 draft class is already making waves. After selecting franchise‑centerpiece Gavin McKenna first overall, Toronto added Kitchener Rangers defenseman Alexander Bilecki at #60, who opened the OHL‑champion’s season with a goal and assist in an overtime loss, tallying 14 points in 13 games. Third‑round picks include Ethan MacKenzie (North Dakota), who recorded an assist in his first six collegiate games; winger Zac Olsen (Colorado College), who logs a goal and three assists in six outings; blueliner Måns Gudmundsson (Färjestad), now with three goals and seven assists in 12 games; and Finnish goalie Juuso Ainasto, posting a 2.57 GAA and .903 SV% in the U20 SM‑sarja. All five prospects are showing early promise for Toronto’s future.
Offensively-challenged to start the season, Flames showed poise, confidence and swagger against Toronto
After a 0‑5 start, the Calgary Flames rebound with a 5‑2 home win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 27, 2026. Young forward Matvei Gridin sparked the comeback, scoring twice—including a 25‑second power‑play goal off Zayne Parekh’s outlet pass—to give Calgary a 3‑0 lead. Captain Mikael Backlund added another, while Joel Farabee and Martin Pospisil sealed the victory with empty‑netters. Coach Ryan Huska credits a faster, simpler style for the turnaround, as the Flames improve to 5‑6‑0 after 11 games and aim for .500 against Edmonton next. The article highlights the team’s newfound confidence and Gridin’s celebratory “Griddy” dance.
Kirill Marchenko’s Exit Adds Injury to Insult for Maple Leafs As Win Streak Snapped
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ four‑game winning streak ends with a 5‑2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Oct. 27, 2026, and the defeat deepens as top‑six forward Kirill Marchenko suffers a knee injury in the second period. Marchenko, who has tallied six goals and 14 points in 14 games, left after a brief return attempt, with doctors suspecting an MCL sprain that could sideline him for a day‑to‑two weeks or up to three weeks. With John Tavares also out, the Leafs face a short‑term shortage of elite forwards, potentially opening a spot for Gavin McKenna.
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