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New Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan on Mark Giordano’s promotion: “He is an elite hockey mind who will get a great opportunity to run the D and the PK”
New Toronto Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan joined TSN Overdrive to discuss the process behind landing the Marlies job, his experience running the Leafs’ power play last season, working with John Chayka and team management, and the famous clip of the fan interaction in Colorado during his playing days. Take us through how it all […] The post New Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan on Mark Giordano’s promotion: “He is an elite hockey mind who will get a great opportunity to run the D and the ...
Maple Leafs’ front office overhaul continues: Leach, Wickenheiser, Morrison, and Metcalf exit the organization
The Maple Leafs’ front office overhaul continues. The club has reportedly parted ways with a litany of staff members, including Darryl Metcalf, Assistant General Manager, Hockey Research and Development; Mark Leach, Director of Amateur Scouting; Dave Morrison, Senior Advisor of Player Personnel; and Hayley Wickenheiser, Assistant General Manager, Player Development. Since John Chayka and Mats […] The post Maple Leafs’ front office overhaul continues: Leach, Wickenheiser, Morrison, and Metcal...
Instant Analysis: Steve Sullivan is the Toronto Marlies’ new head coach
Steve Sullivan is sticking around the Maple Leafs organization, taking over as head coach of the Toronto Marlies after John Gruden officially joined the Maple Leafs’ staff earlier this week. Sullivan becomes the ninth head coach in Marlies history. “Steve has earned this opportunity through his work with both the Maple Leafs and Marlies and […] The post Instant Analysis: Steve Sullivan is the Toronto Marlies’ new head coach appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Daniel Alfredsson on his controversial decision to leave Ottawa to join the Leafs’ coaching staff: “I knew I had to move at some point… I’d have to earn my way and get experience”
New Maple Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson discusses the process behind his decision to leave Ottawa and join their arch-rival’s coaching staff. Opening Statement from Daniel Alfredsson on joining the Maple Leafs’ Coaching Staff Alfredsson: Sorry, I couldn’t be there in person today. I am back home in Sweden. First of all, I want to […] The post Daniel Alfredsson on his controversial decision to leave Ottawa to join the Leafs’ coaching staff: “I knew I had to move at some point… I’d h...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs announce coaching hires — Daniel Alfredsson (!) and John Gruden among them
The Maple Leafs have announced the hirings for head coach Jim Hiller’s new staff, including John Gruden (assistant), Brad Werenka (assistant), and — by far the biggest headline-grabber — Daniel Alfredsson as associate coach. As part of the change, assistants Mike Van Ryn and Derek Lalonde have officially parted ways with the organization. “I’m incredibly […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs announce coaching hires — Daniel Alfredsson (!) and John Gruden among them appeared first on Map...
Steven Lorentz on the competition he’ll face at Leafs camp after all the offseason additions: “I’ve been counted out my whole career… It gives me fuel and is nothing new to me”
Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz joined TSN Overdrive to discuss reuniting with former Florida teammate Sergei Bobrovsky and the big changes in the organization this offseason. You’re under contract with the Maple Leafs for another couple of years. Take us through the experience of watching this craziness unfold with all the new pieces on the […] The post Steven Lorentz on the competition he’ll face at Leafs camp after all the offseason additions: “I’ve been counted out my whole career… It...
Thoughts on “Thoughts”: The Leafs’ big belief in Matthews, Claude Giroux interest, Gavin McKenna’s poise, the sticky Rielly situation & more
Elliotte Friedman’s final 32 Thoughts prior to the offseason break included a collection of Leafs nuggets to pore over, including the organization’s strong belief in Auston Matthews, Toronto’s offer on Claude Giroux (who has since re-signed in Ottawa), Gavin McKenna’s poise in the media, the touchy Morgan Rielly situation, and Florida’s decision to walk away […] The post Thoughts on “Thoughts”: The Leafs’ big belief in Matthews, Claude Giroux interest, Gavin McKenna’s poise, the sticky Riell...
Ryan Tverberg signs one-year deal with the Maple Leafs after Calder Cup success
Two weeks after helping the Toronto Marlies win a Calder Cup championship, Ryan Tverberg signed a new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. As per PuckPedia, it’s a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 at the NHL level, with a guaranteed salary of $350,000 for the 24-year-old. A seventh-round selection in the 2020 NHL Draft, the […] The post Ryan Tverberg signs one-year deal with the Maple Leafs after Calder Cup success appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
What makes new Maple Leaf prospect Brody Pepoy a worthwhile sixth-round gamble
It’s been a whirlwind year for Brody Pepoy. The Michigan native capitalized on the new NCAA eligibility rules to sign with Saginaw as a free agent out of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite AAA program a year ago. After a solid season in an offensive support role with the Spirit as an OHL rookie, he is […] The post What makes new Maple Leaf prospect Brody Pepoy a worthwhile sixth-round gamble appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
With Emil Andrae now signed, how is the Maple Leafs’ defense shaping up?
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Emil Andrae came to terms on a two-year deal worth $1.55 million per season on Saturday. Andrae was acquired as the centerpiece of the return in the trade that sent Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philadelphia. The contract itself is actually a tidy piece of business for the Leafs, […] The post With Emil Andrae now signed, how is the Maple Leafs’ defense shaping up? appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Hayley Wickenheiser on the impression Gavin McKenna and Tinus-Luc Koblar made at Leafs dev camp: “You can see the separation they have in the way they think”
At the end of the Maple Leafs’ 2026 development camp, AGM Hayley Wickenheiser discussed Gavin McKenna’s camp and potential, Harry Nansi, Tinus-Luc Koblar, Miro Holinka, and the state of the team’s overall prospect pool. What is your perspective on how the development camp went and what you saw throughout, wrapping with the scrimmage? Wickenheiser: I […] The post Hayley Wickenheiser on the impression Gavin McKenna and Tinus-Luc Koblar made at Leafs dev camp: “You can see the separation they h...
Sergei Bobrovsky on choosing the Maple Leafs: “It is a blessing to join this team… Toronto is the capital of hockey, in my mind”
After signing a three-year, $7 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky discussed his decision to choose Toronto in free agency. What made you want to sign with the Leafs? Why do you think this will be a good fit for you in Toronto? Bobrovsky: Well, first of all, I am excited […] The post Sergei Bobrovsky on choosing the Maple Leafs: “It is a blessing to join this team… Toronto is the capital of hockey, in my mind” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
New Leaf Teddy Blueger on his past success with Dakota Joshua in Vancouver: “I love playing with him, and I’m hoping to get that chance again”
After signing a two-year, $2.5 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs, forward Teddy Blueger discussed his decision to choose Toronto in free agency. What makes the Leafs a good fit for you? Blueger: You kind of go off of where you feel like you are wanted and where you feel like you can have […] The post New Leaf Teddy Blueger on his past success with Dakota Joshua in Vancouver: “I love playing with him, and I’m hoping to get that chance again” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Assessing the Maple Leafs’ big offseason, move by move — MLHS Podcast Ep. 122
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs’ busy offseason, from the draft to the UFA period, and break down each addition and subtraction. Episode Topics The Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade: eight years, $8.5 million AAV (1:30) The Sergei Bobrovsky signing: three years, $7 million AAV (16:40) The Nick Paul […] The post Assessing the Maple Leafs’ big offseason, move by move — MLHS Podcast Ep. 122 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Maple Leafs AGM Ryan Hardy on the possibility of a McKenna-Matthews line: “I think he would thrive with Auston… Auston would take it as a badge of honour to bring a young guy under his wing”
Maple Leafs Assistant GM Ryan Hardy discussed the Maple Leafs’ active offseason, integrating Gavin McKenna into the lineup, the addition of Sergei Bobrovsky, Nick Paul’s role, and much more on TSN Overdrive. Can you take us through why this isn’t too much change? Why was it necessary to turn the roster as much as you […] The post Maple Leafs AGM Ryan Hardy on the possibility of a McKenna-Matthews line: “I think he would thrive with Auston… Auston would take it as a badge of honour to bring ...
New Leaf Brandon Duhaime on his willingness to drop the gloves: “It is a part of my game… When you play a hard-checking game, stuff like that kind of finds you”
After signing a two-year, $2.6 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs, forward Brandon Duhaime discussed his decision to choose Toronto in free agency. What made Toronto the right fit for you? Duhaime: From looking at the history of this team and how good they’ve been over the years, I just thought it’d be a […] The post New Leaf Brandon Duhaime on his willingness to drop the gloves: “It is a part of my game… When you play a hard-checking game, stuff like that kind of finds you” appeared ...
Colton Sissons on joining the Leafs after falling short in the Cup Final: “Still kind of reeling from it, to be honest… All I care about is trying to win one, and no place better to do that than Toronto”
After signing a two-year, $4.25 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs, forward Colton Sissons discussed his decision to choose Toronto in free agency. What made Toronto the right fit for you? Sissons: We just started chatting, and I knew there was a lot of interest there. There was a role to fill down the […] The post Colton Sissons on joining the Leafs after falling short in the Cup Final: “Still kind of reeling from it, to be honest… All I care about is trying to win one, and no place ...
New Leaf Nick Paul on the Leafs jerseys he wore as a kid in Mississauga: “I had a bunch — Sundin, CuJo, Domi, Tucker… I loved it… This is pretty surreal”
After he was acquired by the Maple Leafs, forward Nick Paul discussed his homecoming to Toronto. Did you have a feeling that a trade might be a possibility this offseason? When you found out you were getting traded and traded to Toronto, what did you think? Paul: I didn’t really think anything of it this […] The post New Leaf Nick Paul on the Leafs jerseys he wore as a kid in Mississauga: “I had a bunch — Sundin, CuJo, Domi, Tucker… I loved it… This is pretty surreal” appeared first on Maple...
Jack Roslovic on joining his friend Auston Matthews in Toronto: “Stoked… It is going to be awesome”
After signing a two-year, $4 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs, forward Jack Roslovic discussed his decision to choose Toronto in free agency. What made Toronto the right fit for you? Roslovic: The fit for me was a little bit of familiarity, the ability to play a strong, fast game, and really the complements […] The post Jack Roslovic on joining his friend Auston Matthews in Toronto: “Stoked… It is going to be awesome” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
“A lot of the work felt focused on making Auston Matthews better in roundabout ways” – Anthony Petrielli on John Chayka’s July 1 moves
MLHS’s Anthony Petrielli joined The FAN Morning Show to discuss John Chayka’s busy July 1 and Morgan Rielly’s current situation. On John Chayka’s July 1 work: Honestly, most of the things he did sort of revolved around Auston Matthews. Whether that is good or bad, we’ll find out, but let’s look at the moves. Matthews, […] The post “A lot of the work felt focused on making Auston Matthews better in roundabout ways” – Anthony Petrielli on John Chayka’s July 1 moves appeared first on Maple Leaf...
John Chayka on what he accomplished with the Leafs’ five signings and two trades on July 1: “The flexibility to create a lineup that we feel is now deeper, faster, bigger, heavier”
After a flurry of moves on July 1, Maple Leafs GM John Chayka discussed his confidence in Sergei Bobrovsky late in his career, the Nick Paul trade, the Jack Roslovic signing, and his depth additions at forward. In your words, why did you want to get Sergei Bobrovsky under contract for three years, and what […] The post John Chayka on what he accomplished with the Leafs’ five signings and two trades on July 1: “The flexibility to create a lineup that we feel is now deeper, faster, bigger, hea...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs attempt to address 3C hole, acquire Nick Paul in exchange for Dennis Hildeby & two draft picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to remake their roster, acquiring Nick Paul in exchange for Dennis Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 third-round pick. There were a few glaring issues on the Leafs’ roster, and this move hypothetically addresses both of them at once. The first is that the Leafs had a logjam […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs attempt to address 3C hole, acquire Nick Paul in exchange for Dennis Hildeby & two draft picks appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add another quality defensive forward — plus some jam — in Brandon Duhaime signing
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Brandon Duhaime have come to terms on a three-year, $2.6 million AAV contract. Duhaime is another player we profiled in our free agent series: Duhaime can play right wing, and that speed makes him a good fit beside slower wingers like Lorentz or Joshua on a checking line. Ideally, you […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add another quality defensive forward — plus some jam — in Brandon Duhaime signing appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Instant Analysis: Sergei Bobrovsky is a Maple Leaf — three years, $7 million AAV
Former Maple Leaf playoff villain Sergei Bobrovsky is changing sides and signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. After days of intense speculation, the likeliest outcome came true on Canada Day when the famed goalie signed in Toronto. The terms: three years, $7 million AAV. Who is Sergei Bobrovsky? This header feels a little redundant for […] The post Instant Analysis: Sergei Bobrovsky is a Maple Leaf — three years, $7 million AAV appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add more C depth with addition of Teddy Blueger on two-year contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Teddy Blueger have come to terms on a two-year deal worth $2.5 million per season. Blueger is a player we noted in our free agent series: “Blueger is a no-frills fourth-line center capable of handling a traditional fourth-line role. He can take defensive-zone faceoffs, contribute on the penalty kill, and […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add more C depth with addition of Teddy Blueger on two-year contract appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
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