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Maple Leafs fans react to Gavin McKenna being drafted first overall
The Toronto Maple Leafs made their long-awaited decision to select Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday. While there was some debate regarding whether he was the right pick to make in the weeks leading up to the pick being made official, it became clear pretty quickly that…
Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna calls Toronto ‘greatest market out there’ following draft selection
Gavin McKenna is a Toronto Maple Leaf. On Friday night, the Maple Leafs selected McKenna with the first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, bringing the 18-year-old officially into the organization. Speaking to the media following his selection, McKenna touched on what the moment was like when he heard his name called. “Special…
Leafs’ Gavin McKenna shares gratitude alongside Justin Bieber, Matthew Schaefer after 1st overall pick
At the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs surprised no one, selecting Gavin McKenna with their first overall pick. Well, they did manage one surprise, bringing Toronto pop star and massive Maple Leafs fan Justin Bieber to Buffalo to announce the pick. After Bieber announced McKenna as Toronto’s selection, the Whitehorse native walked…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add franchise player in Gavin McKenna, extend win-now mandate
Pinch yourself, Leafs Nation! It may be too good to be true, but it is indeed official: Gavin McKenna is now a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, after being selected with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. It’s a transformative pick for the Maple Leafs, who will extend their win-now mandate…
Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna with first overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft
The worst-kept secret in hockey came to fruition on Friday night, with the Toronto Maple Leafs officially selecting Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. McKenna has been the consensus number-one pick in this draft for most scouts, and despite some late competition from players like Ivar Stenberg and Chase…
Instant Reaction: Leafs GM John Chayka continues tidy work in Samuel Ersson trade with Senators
A summer of frantic activity continues for John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Toronto traded goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators, in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, the Leafs confirmed. It’s some continued tidy work by Chayka, who accrues some more draft capital, in exchange for…
Maple Leafs trade Samuel Ersson to Senators for 2027 5th-round pick
Ahead of the NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators, in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Ersson was previously acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, along with Emil Andrae and a 2026 third-round pick, in exchange for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. Toronto was…
Pierre McGuire compares Gavin McKenna’s ceiling to Patrick Kane: Leafs Morning Take
The big day is finally here. In just a matter of hours, the Maple Leafs are expected to select Gavin McKenna first overall, officially ushering in a new era for the franchise. That’s where the conversation started on the Draft Day edition of Leafs Morning Take, as Rosie and I were back together in our…
Report: Maple Leafs part ways with assistant coach Mike Van Ryn
It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs are quickly finalizing the rest of their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Toronto parted ways with assistant coach Mike Van Ryn, according to The Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga. The Maple Leafs have made another change behind the bench. Hearing assistant coach Mike Van Ryn won't be returning…
Michael Pezzetta eyeing spot on Maple Leafs next season after Calder Cup championship run
The Toronto Marlies’ Calder Cup championship victory brought a whole new life and energy into the city, all while providing a glimpse of what it would be like one day if the Toronto Maple Leafs were able to bring a championship of their own home. On Thursday, Marlies forward Michael Pezzetta joined Leafs Morning Take…
The Leafs Nation’s staff 7-round mock draft for every Leafs pick
We’ve finally arrived at the 2026 NHL Draft, and there may be little surprise as to whom the Toronto Maple Leafs select first overall. It’s a foregone conclusion that Gavin McKenna will walk to the podium, before donning the blue-and-white in Buffalo. There may not be a ton of suspense, but it’ll be an iconic…
4 takeaways from Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller and John Chayka’s pre-draft media availability
Ahead of what will be a franchise-altering weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Jim Hiller and general manager John Chayka met with reporters Thursday at the Ford Performance Centre. Hiller was formally introduced to the larger media contingent, while Chayka offered his thoughts and updates on a number of topics, ahead of the…
Jim Hiller excited to be back with Maple Leafs, coach Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly again
The Toronto Maple Leafs formally introduced Jim Hiller as their next head coach on Thursday, and he expressed enthusiasm about being back with the team. Hiller had previously been with the Leafs as an assistant coach working under Mike Babcock from 2015 to 2019, where his primary duties were running the power-play. Apart from his…
John Chayka reveals Maple Leafs have decided who they’ll take first overall
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…
Per David Pagnotta, Maple Leafs among NHL’s busiest teams: Leafs Morning Take
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….
Maple Leafs could eye Miroslav Holinka’s teammate Lukas Sawchyn in later rounds of 2026 NHL Draft
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…
Report: Maple Leafs’ Troy Stecher expected to head to open market
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,…
Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Egor Barabanov with 3rd-round pick
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…
Looking at the Maple Leafs’ prospect pool ahead of the NHL draft
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…
Jeff Marek wonders if Roman Josi could be a fit in Toronto: Leafs Morning Take
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…
Ranking potential Western Conference trade partners for Leafs’ Morgan Rielly
Morgan Rielly is the longest-tenured player with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but his tenure with the club could be coming to an end. Rielly’s agent, J.P. Barry, reportedly presented a list of four Western Conference teams that his client would be willing to waive his no-movement clause, in order to facilitate a deal. Rielly always…
Gavin McKenna on potentially playing with Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews: ‘It could be pretty lethal’
It would be a massive shock if the Toronto Maple Leafs selected anyone other than Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick on Friday. McKenna is the favourite, and Maple Leafs are already pencilling him on the top line, where he’ll likely spend his rookie year stapled to captain Auston Matthews. As the 2026 NHL…
NHL Notebook: Kyrou traded to Capitals, Byram dealt to Blackhawks for package including No. 4 pick
We’re only days away from the NHL Draft and general managers around the league are wasting no time this offseason making roster adjustments. It’s be a wild scene across the league, with multiple top-10 picks getting moved, and there’s no signs of slowing down. Let’s jump into the frenzy of transactions: St. Louis Blues trade…
Anthony Stolarz once again headlines Maple Leafs on latest Daily Faceoff trade board
Following last weekend’s blockbuster Brady Tkachuk deal, Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin published the latest edition of his NHL trade board on Tuesday. And with the Toronto Maple Leafs continuing their summer retool, there are a few names from Ontario’s capital on the board once again. As always, the board is separated into four tiers. This week’s…
Report: Maple Leafs’ Brandon Carlo has emerged in trade talks
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Brandon Carlo has reportedly emerged in trade talks with other teams, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston. ”Another one of the Leafs ‘ defencemen, Brandon Carlo’s name has emerged in trade talks with other teams, and it makes a lot of sense,” he said during an appearance on Insider Trading on Tuesday….
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