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Overreacting to preseason games is one of the least productive thing that basketball fans and media do, and yet, it’s hard not to draw certain conclusions from two teams matching up, whether or not such games count for regular season standings. In particular, the Raptors’ two-point loss against the Knicks last night has exemplified an […]
Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play broadcaster joined The Hockey News' "Big Show" to discuss retirement, his favorite calls during his career, Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna, and his thoughts on the 2026-27 version of the Maple Leafs.
The Spurs have waived guard Jon Elmore, according to NBA.com’s transaction log, with a move to their G League affiliate appearing likely. Elmore joined San Antonio on an Exhibit 10 contract and appeared in four preseason games. He totaled five points and six assists in 38 minutes, shooting 2-of-8 from the field. His next opportunity […] The post NBA Moves: Spurs, Jon Elmore, Raptors, Mavericks, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Toronto’s likely 10-man lineup faced a real test against the Knicks, revealing key growing pains — and some pressing questions before the start of next season.
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is working the phones, looking to add some depth to his defense core. According to multiple reports, the Leafs have been making trade calls, looking for a second-pair defenceman, who can bring a little bit of everything to the table. The Leafs are without Chris Tanev for a few more weeks, and frankly, their d-core is the weakest part of their roster. Darren Raddysh hasn't really hit the ground running, Oliver Ekman-Larsson has lost a step, and Ni...
Gavin McKenna’s rookie season with the Toronto Maple Leafs has had its ups and downs through eight games, but it reached a low point when the 2026 No. 1 overall pick was benched by head coach Jim Hiller in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night. McKenna didn’t […] The post Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews reacts to Gavin McKenna benching appeared first on ClutchPoints .
By now, you’ve heard the news. The Vancouver Canucks have dealt soon-to-be-24-year-old centre Aatu Räty to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr. Quillan, 24, will report to the AHL Abbotsford Canucks, while the 24-year-old North Vancouver product Buhr will start out with the Kalamazoo Wings in the…
Connor Hellebuyck likely won't be back with the Winnipeg Jets. Some blue line options for the Toronto Maple Leafs if/when they go down that road.
Connor Hellebuyck likely won't be back with the Winnipeg Jets. Some blue line options for the Toronto Maple Leafs if/when they go down that road.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making life difficult for themselves early this season. Thursday night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres was another example of a team that can…
The Nashville Predators (2-2-3) came very close to defeating the San Jose Sharks (4-3-0). This season, they’ve shown a tendency to blow leads, as they did against the Toronto Maple…
Former Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play commentator Joe Bowen joins Michael Traikos, Katie Gaus, and Michael Augello to discuss retirement, his favorite calls as a broadcaster, and more.
The Thunder have made a series of cuts, announcing on Friday that they’ve waived guards Zhaire Smith and Anthony Pritchard, along with forward Andrew Holifield. Smith and Holifield joined the Thunder ahead of training camp and spent the entire preseason with the club, with Smith appearing in three games while Holifield played in all five […]
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller is facing criticism after Gavin McKenna’s ice time was cut short against Buffalo. Why is this such a huge…
While the Toronto Maple Leafs largely disappointed during the 2025-26 season, their American Hockey League franchise had one of its most exciting years in franchise history. After the Marlies finished the regular season with a 36-26-5-5 record, good for fourth place in the North Division, the club won five playoff series, defeating the Rochester Americans,…
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller benched Gavin McKenna for the second half of the Leafs matchup against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night, and frankly, many people across Leafs Nation are wondering what the hell happened. McKenna played just over six minutes against the Sabres and didn't see a shift past the mid-way mark of the second period. Hiller tried to explain himself after the game, but it was obvious he seems to be already getting overwhelmed with his in-game lineup managem...
Though it was nice to get a point on the road against the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres have been struggling to find a groove. On Thursday night, they got…
The Toronto Raptors fell to the New York Knicks 120-122 at Madison Square Garden. Despite coming off a 50-point victory against the Knicks on Tuesday, the Raptors couldn’t produce a similar performance. The Knicks fielded a significantly stronger lineup tonight, which featured their usual starting five, except for guard Josh Hart, who did not suit […]
Toronto suits up for their final preseason game tonight. The post Gameday: Raptors @ Pistons, October 16th first appeared on Raptors Republic .
For the second time in as many games, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive woes were exposed. After allowing five goals in a loss against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night, that mark was matched in the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 overtime loss against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena. Sergei Bobrovsky made his…
Tonight the Raptors’ final preseason game tips off, this time against the Detroit Pistons. So far, Toronto has split the preseason with a 2-2 record. They started off-balance when they lost handily to the Heat, but followed it up with convincing wins over the Clippers and Knicks and a single-possession loss to the Knicks yesterday. […]
Kirill Marchenko scored his first hat-trick with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which also happened to be his 300th career NHL game, facing off against the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night. Unfortunately for him, an overtime defensive miscue completely ruined the party. “Yeah, of course, I’ll remember this night for sure,” Marchenko said post-game. “But, it’s no…
Plenty of times already this season we’ve heard New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan praise captain J.T. Miller for setting […]
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna in the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Brady Tkachuk's historic hat trick in his second straight game, and more.
The Raptors had a number of stars show out against the Knicks despite the loss. The post Four standout performers from the Raptors’ 120-122 loss to the Knicks first appeared on Raptors Republic .