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Chris Cuthbert urges patience with Toronto: Leafs Morning Take
Following a mini two-day break, the Leafs are set to host the Nashville Predators in the finale of their four-game home stand to kick off the regular season. After that, they’ll hit the road for a daunting Vegas-Colorado-Utah trip. That’s where the conversation started on Tuesday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, with David Pagnotta filling…
Predators’ Steven Stamkos provides advice for Gavin McKenna, reflects on his place in NHL history
Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos is now one of the NHL’s elder statesmen, now playing in his 19th professional campaign. Stamkos was a teenage prodigy before entering the NHL, and is uniquely equipped to navigate the pressures of what comes with early fame. Stamkos and the Predators are preparing to square off against the Toronto…
Morgan Rielly feels that Maple Leafs’ pace has taken a step forward so far in 2026-27
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly thinks things are in a good place for the team, even if the results have not been stellar to begin the season. With so many new faces in the lineup as well as a brand-new system under head coach Jim Hiller, growing pains were to be expected through the…
Gavin McKenna jokingly says his ‘Welcome to the NHL’ moment was dealing with Toronto media
Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna has zero points in his first three NHL games, and the sky is officially falling, depending on who you ask. We would tend to disagree, but there are people out there who are attempting to turn this into a talking point. Speaking to reporters following Tuesday morning’s…
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Anthony Stolarz to start vs. Predators
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will start Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, head coach Jim Hiller confirmed. Stolarz won his first start of the year, making 26 saves in a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on September 30. The 32-year-old was in excellent form, recording 1.73 goals saved above expected in…
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Marlies earn first win, Hopkins stays hot
Fresh off a Calder Cup championship, the Toronto Marlies kicked off their regular season this past Friday night, but it wasn’t the start to the season the club had hoped for. Newly signed netminder Samuel Hlavaj got the start in the season opener on the road, allowing three goals on just 20 shots against, and…
Kirill Marchenko and Auston Matthews need to turn expected goals into actual goals for Maple Leafs
Kirill Marchenko and Auston Matthews have been among the NHL’s best shot creators through the opening week of the season. Marchenko, Matthews and Jack Roslovic have operated as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first line through three games. After being acquired on the eve of the regular season, Marchenko has alleviated some initial fears from the…
TSN’s Cheryl Pounder wants to see Gavin McKenna and Auston Matthews on a line together
The pressures of playing in Toronto always seem to magnify slow starts. In the case of the Toronto Maple Leafs, getting off to a 1-2-0 start has caused some of the fanbase to voice concerns over various players throughout the lineup and what changes should be made to get the club going. One of those…
William Nylander has no concerns over Gavin McKenna’s slow start: ‘It’s going to come in waves’
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the 2026-27 season with favourable expectations after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade in 2025-26. Through three games, the Maple Leafs find themselves with a 1-2-0 record, and in a little bit of shocking fashion, have seen their offence struggle to put the puck in the…
Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller defends decision to keep lines intact after 3 games
We’re three games into the season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs may be facing their first real adversity of the campaign, following Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller doesn’t appear to be concerned, keeping his lines intact during Monday’s practice. John Tavares remains with Gavin McKenna and William…
Cheryl Pounder on the Leafs’ biggest questions after 3 games: Leafs Morning Take
It’s official: The sky’s falling in Toronto after three games. No, but seriously. People are freaking out for the 1-2-0 start. At any rate, we joked about that to kick off Monday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take. Of note, Gavin McKenna is taking some heat – again – for taking the “option” on Sunday’s optional…
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Gavin McKenna remains in top-six, no major changes to lines
Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, the Toronto Maple Leafs made no major changes to their lines during Monday’s practice. Auston Matthews centred Kirill Marchenko and Jack Roslovic, while Gavin McKenna remained intact with John Tavares and William Nylander. Zack MacEwen operated as Toronto’s 13th forward during practice. Marchenko and Matthews have been…
Kirill Marchenko discusses childhood inspirations following Alex Ovechkin’s final season announcement
Longtime Russian superstar and Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin announced to his teammates on Monday morning that the 2026-27 season will be his last. One of the biggest storylines of the 2025-26 season was Ovechkin’s pursuit for Wayne Gretzky’s record to sit atop the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leaders list, which he eventually broke, and the…
Maple Leafs need to listen to the numbers and rework John Tavares’ role
Call it a knee-jerk reaction if you want, call it an emotional reaction after only three games, but the numbers don’t lie — the Toronto Maple Leafs need to figure out a new role for John Tavares. Tavares has been the consummate professional since he signed with the Maple Leafs, and a model of consistency…
Jim Hiller believes Auston Matthews is the perfect captain for Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller feels his team has the perfect leader in Auston Matthews. Hiller’s been very impressed with what he’s seen out of his team’s captain so far this season, and frankly, it’s come as no surprise. Hiller spoke to the media over the weekend and opened up about what he…
Around the NHL: Marner scores 1st goal of the season, Edvinsson prefers trade from Red Wings
Welcome back to another edition of Around the NHL, and the season may only be a week old, but there’s already a slew of storylines worth following. Trade requests or demands have been taking over the media world for weeks, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down, especially for the Detroit Red Wings. Leafs…
Jim Hiller cites lack of discipline and offence as reasons for Maple Leafs loss to Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped two critical divisional points on Saturday as they fell 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators. For the third consecutive game, the Leafs could only muster up two goals despite generating plenty of scoring chances and getting the puck in the high danger areas. While their penalty kill is spotless to begin…
Kirill Marchenko on first goal with Maple Leafs: ‘I would be most happy if we win’
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko scored his first goal as a Leaf on Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators, but if you asked him, he’d trade it for two points. The Maple Leafs dropped a tight 3-2 game to their divisional rivals to fall to 1-2-0 on the season, with Marchenko’s first goal serving…
5 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Senators: A lack of third-period discipline and six posts
For the better part of two periods, the Toronto Maple Leafs appeared to have found their identity. Toronto was playing with the pace head coach Jim Hiller demands, and the team was in control of possession and shot-creation for the majority of the contest. A lack of discipline sunk the Maple Leafs in the third…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs defeated by iron in 3-2 loss to Senators
You can try to analyze the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators however you want, but in the end, they hit the post or crossbar SIX times on the night. It was the type of loss that makes you shrug and say ‘s–t happens’. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the…
Checking in on 5 former Maple Leafs who may have got away
The Toronto Maple Leafs are off and running for the 2026-27 season, as general manager John Chayka has flipped the roster upside down, and brought in a variety of new players throughout the lineup. There’s plenty of excitement building of what could potentially be a special season, but at the same time, Leafs Nation always…
Jim Hiller believes Leafs-Senators will be emotional for Daniel Alfredsson: ‘He just loves the game that much’
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller believes that Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators will be an emotional night for associate head coach Daniel Alfredsson. While it won’t be Alfredsson’s first time going up against the Senators as he has already done so during his playing days with the Detroit Red Wings, it will…
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Daniel Alfredsson takes centre stage, Bobrovsky projected to start vs. Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson took centre stage on Saturday morning, as he’ll coach against his former club at Scotiabank Arena. Alfredsson joined Jim Hiller’s staff this summer, leaving the Ottawa Senators. It could be an emotional night for Alfredsson, and he outlined why he joined the Maple Leafs, following Saturday’s optional morning…
Daniel Alfredsson explains his evolution as a coach and why he joined Maple Leafs
It’s rare that an associate coach is the central storyline on Saturday night, but all eyes were on Daniel Alfredsson. Alfredsson is the greatest player in Ottawa Senators history, but he’s now joined the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff. Ahead of Saturday’s Maple Leafs-Senators contest, Alfredsson met with the media and explained his decision to…
Senators head coach Travis Green wishes Daniel Alfredsson nothing but the best ahead of Battle of Ontario
The Toronto Maple Leafs became the talk of the hockey world even before they played their opening game of the 2026-27 season. On the eve of their season beginning, the Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko in a package that centered around forward Matthew Knies. The timing of the trade, along with Knies’ current contract, shocked…
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