The Columbus Blue Jackets came out of the Kirill Marchenko situation smelling like roses. The dynamic offensive threat clearly wanted out, but Jackets GM Don Waddell held his ground until he got a star player in return. He got that from the Toronto Maple Leafs in Matthew Knies. His four points in his first two games is a Blue Jackets franchise record. But we also know that the Montreal Canadiens were the hottest to trot for Marchenko all summer long. They've been looking for another top-...
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Tuesday 10/6 at Toronto Maple Leafs 6pm Central on the Spot in Nashville and multiple stations in other locales.
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The National Hockey League 2026-7 season just started. However, the novelty of the season doesn’t change the fact that these three teams, two of which we thought might be pretty good, are going to have a tough season. Most pundits thought the Detroit Red Wings would be bad, but things might be worse. The Toronto […]
When the Toronto Raptors drafted Jaden Bradley this offseason, the original plan was for the incoming rookie to be on a two-way contract. And in the days leading up to NBA Summer League, he did sign a two-way deal. But with training camps underway, the Raptors made the decision to convert the former Arizona star’s […]
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It's still very early in Kirill Marchenko's tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but are there any concerns that fans should have with the price GM John Chayka paid to acquire him?
Toronto Raptors sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles recently spoke about what last season’s seven-game Eastern Conference First Round loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers did for his confidence (averaged 14.4 PPG/3.0 ORB/3.4 DRB/2.4 APG/1.9 TOV/1.3 SPG/1.1 BPG/2.3 PF/65.6% FG/77.3% FT in 27.3 MPG). (via Hello and Welcome): “It really just, I don’t know. That’s like the best basketball […]
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Darko Rajakovic should test if RJ Barrett's on-ball skill set could be maximized by running with the Raptors' second unit.
The Cubs have a lot of work to do over the offseason, but they’ve only got about a month to get any work done before a lockout puts the kibosh on any activity for a while. Jed Hoyer said during his end-of-season press conference that they may look to be somewhat aggressive ahead of the …
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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…
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…
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…
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…
The Raptors have a knack for finding gritty guards who make an impact, and after a strong preseason showing against the Heat — Chucky Hepburn could be next up.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are already facing questions about rookie Gavin McKenna after a handful of missed optional skates. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly…
The ongoing uncertainty over the contract negotiations for Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes and Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha could make them trade candidates if new deals aren't in place by the March 1 trade deadline.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are only a few games into the season, so I’m trying not to draw too many conclusions. Three games can tell us something, but three games…
A pair of reports make it seem like the Toronto Raptors trading for veteran center Myles Turner at some point […]
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…
Kevin O'Connor pointing to Kel'el Ware potentially being available this season could open the door for Toronto to add a needed skill set to their big rotation.
The Toronto Raptors rewarded their point guard, Jamal Shead, with a new contract. Shead's growth is a great example for Chicago Bulls rookie Jaylin Sellers.
Gavin McKenna’s early practice absences in Toronto raise eyebrows.
Meet the Mets Anthony DiComo examined five questions that will define the Mets’ offseason. Danny Abriano asked whether the Mets should explore trading catcher Francisco Alvarez this winter. Will Sammon explored how the Rays revived Freddy Peralta after a disappointing tenure in New York. Bo Bichette has yet to announce a decision on whether or […]
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…
On the eve of the 2026-27 NHL regular season, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded first-line winger Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs for power forward Matthew Knies in a six-player deal.
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…