NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Islanders, Flyers, Kraken, Maple Leafs and more
Zach Hyman returns to the Oilers lineup. Brandon Montour leaves the Kraken's game. John Tavares is out week-to-week.
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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Islanders, Flyers, Kraken, Maple Leafs and more
Zach Hyman returns to the Oilers lineup. Brandon Montour leaves the Kraken's game. John Tavares is out week-to-week.
Ryan Reaves on What Makes the Maple Leafs a First-Class Organization
Ryan Reaves didn’t have the best run with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He’ll be the first to tell you that. But when he looks back at his time in Toronto,…
Today in Blue Jays History: Ed Sprague’s Home Run
34 years ago Remembering a Classic Blue Jays Comeback: Game 2 of the 1992 World Series 34 years ago In the ninth inning, with the Blue Jays trailing 4-3, Ed Sprague delivered a dramatic pinch-hit home run, propelling Toronto to a thrilling victory in Game 2 of the 1992 World Series. Game one saw the […]
‘I don’t care if the shot is gonna fall or not.’ Darko Rajaković thinks Allen Graves should let it fly
Allen Graves has had a bit of a rough outing in the Raptors’ preseason games, but his coach sees things as going all according to plan. In two games played, the forward has averaged just over 19 minutes of playing time, posting numbers of seven points, five and a half rebounds, and an assist and […]
Why the Maple Leafs should target Blackhawks defenceman Kevin Korchinski
The calls for the Toronto Maple Leafs to make improvements on their backend have gradually increased in volume as the 2026-27 season has progressed. It was an area of concern coming in because the unit as a whole was categorized as old and slow, with no meaningful additions outside of Darren Raddysh in the offseason….
Report: Maple Leafs will only move premium assets for difference maker on defence
The Toronto Maple Leafs will reportedly only move on from premium assets if they get a difference-maker back on the back end, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. “ They’ve made it very clear they are not interested in a Band-Aid solution,” Friedman said during Saturday Headlines. “They have said that they will pay a premium asset…
4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Islanders: Sorokin outduels Bobrovsky, McKenna’s overall response
It’s been a brutal week for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it certainly hasn’t been forgettable. Toronto lost its third consecutive game, falling 4-1 to the New York Islanders on Saturday evening. The game was much closer than the eventual scoreline indicated, as Simon Holmstrom added two goals in the third period, but the point…
Islanders Beat the Maple Leafs 4-1: As Team Visits the City for the Second Time This Season
Islanders beat the Maple Leafs 4-1. Nevertheless, this was a costly victory for the team. Both Cal Ritchie and Matias Maccelli left the game in the first period with an injury. However, their goaltender, Ilya Sorokin, was excellent in this game. It is a sports truism that if a team does not score, it cannot […]
Game Review: Maple Leafs’ offense hits a wall against stingy Islanders
The Maple Leafs’ offense hit the skids in a low-event game against the Islanders, who were down to 10 forwards after the first period. At five-on-five, the Maple Leafs generated just six high-danger chances (by Natural Stat Trick’s count) before garbage time late on, and none came from the top line in 11 minutes of […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs’ offense hits a wall against stingy Islanders appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Islanders 4 (EN), Maple Leafs 1: Costly but gritty win
The Islanders pulled off an impressive 4-1 win in Toronto despite losing two forwards for most of the game, with both Cal Ritchie and Matias Maccelli limping off to destinations unknown in the first period. Ritchie was the first to leave, on his first shift, but he was at least able to skate off after […]
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs play uninspired hockey in 4-1 loss to Islanders
It was a night to forget for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they dropped their third straight contest in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday. There wasn’t a whole lot of positive momentum generated from the Leafs top guns, as both Auston Matthews and William Nylander each had one shot on…
Islanders’ Calum Ritchie, Matias Maccelli leave game with injuries
The two forwards suffered their injuries during New York’s 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Islanders vs. Maple Leafs game thread: Rematch
The Islanders are in Toronto make amends for their season-opening loss there and get back on track after an uninspiring shootout loss in Ottawa a couple of nights prior. Today’s lineup has yet another remix, it appears: That makes for one OG fourth line:
Gavin McKenna Opens Up About Chat With Jim Hiller Over Benching
The Gavin McKenna benching for half a game has been all the rage around Leafs Nation the past couple of days. Media and fans alike have come out to question head coach Jim Hiller for why the heck the No. 1 overall pick, who was on a four-game point streak, was nailed to the bench for almost two periods to finish the game on Thursday night. But the two have apparently talked and hammered it out, with McKenna saying he was told it wasn't because of his play, and that he learned a lot from ...
Hornets Waive Jarkel Joiner, Latrell Wrightsell
The Hornets have moved to within the regular season roster limit by waiving guards Jarkel Joiner and Latrell Wrightsell, the team announced today (via Twitter). A 6’1″ point guard who went undrafted out of NC State in 2023, Joiner signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts with Atlanta in 2023 and 2024 and with Toronto in 2025 […]
Maple Leafs suffer tough setback following latest John Tavares injury update
An injury will keep John Tavares off the ice for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the short term. Head coach Jim Hiller will have to explore different options to replace him. The Toronto Maple Leafs may not have gotten off to the start they had hoped for, and having all their key players available is crucial to turning things around. Unfortunately for Jim Hiller , John Tavares is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, meaning the coach will have to manage without him in the short term. Al...
Maple Leafs Have a Bigger Problem Than Hiller Benching Gavin McKenna
On the surface, it’s one game. A rookie sat for a stretch, and the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-4 in overtime to the Buffalo Sabers. It’s not ideal, but it…
NHL Injury News: Tanev, Dickinson, Tavares
IN today’s NHL injury news update, the status of Chris Tanev in Toronto remains unclear and the team might have lost another key player in John Tavares. Meanwhile, Jason Dickinson…
Gavin McKenna responds to mid-game benching: ‘I’m willing to play whatever role this team wants’
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna is certainly looking to turn the page, following his mid-game benching during Thursday’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres. McKenna was inexplicably benched by head coach Jim Hiller, and did not take a shift following the 10:20 mark of the second period. Toronto surrendered a 4-2 lead as McKenna watched…
Maple Leafs’ John Tavares out week-to-week with lower-body injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without John Tavares for the foreseeable future. Tavares left Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres after an awkward collision in the third period, and the team announced on Saturday that the veteran forward is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury. With the week-to-week designation, it sounds like Tavares is…
John Tavares’ latest injury update is bad news for Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without veteran center John Tavares for the foreseeable future after the team announced Saturday that the 36-year-old is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The expected absence could last up to six weeks. Tavares suffered the injury during Thursday’s 5-4 overtime loss against the Buffalo Sabres. In the third period, […] The post John Tavares’ latest injury update is bad news for Maple Leafs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Raptors waive five, give Nate Bittle two-way deal
The Raptors are keeping Nate Bittle and moving on from five other camp invitees as they prepare their regular-season roster. The team converted Bittle’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal and waived Tyreke Key, Nimari Burnett, Tyson Degenhart, Jamarion Sharp and Jalen Celestine, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet. Bittle earned the opportunity despite […] The post Raptors waive five, give Nate Bittle two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NHL Rumours: Raty’s Chance with Tavares Out, Flyers Untouchables & Luukkonen to Rangers?
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Aatu Raty and his opportunity with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, looking to rekindle his offensive spark. Next, the Philadelphia Flyers…
Maple Leafs Get Bad News On John Tavares Injury
The news is in from the Toronto Maple Leafs on John Tavares. And it's not good. The veteran center will be out "week to week" with a lower-body injury. John Tavares is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the Maple Leafs announced. https://t.co/13E9f0x6yw — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 17, 2026 The former captain was injured when he was felled by an unexpected collision with Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris Thursday night. Tavares leaves the game after a scary collision between ...
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