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Leafs AGM Judd Brackett Analyzes Gavin McKenna’s Potential

Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Judd Brackett analyzed the potential of No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna.Brackett joined the Maple Leafs earlier this month as the team’s AGM under general manager John Chayka after spending time as a top scout for the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks.If there’s anyone whose opinion matters when it […] The post Leafs AGM Judd Brackett Analyzes Gavin McKenna’s Potential appeared first on HEAVY .

Watch Maple Leafs 1st overall pick Gavin McKenna throw out 1st Blue Jays pitch

History was officially made by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday evening on the opening night of the 2026 NHL Draft, as they selected Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall selection. Weeks ago, the Maple Leafs were named the winners of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery for the first time […] The post Watch Maple Leafs 1st overall pick Gavin McKenna throw out 1st Blue Jays pitch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Doug Armstrong Explains Why Blues Traded For Brandon Carlo

St. Louis Blues president and general manager Doug Armstrong explained why he traded for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo. Armstrong is still in charge of the Blues’ transactions until July 1, when Alexander Steen takes over as the team’s GM, and on Saturday at the NHL Entry Draft, he swung a trade with Toronto […] The post Doug Armstrong Explains Why Blues Traded For Brandon Carlo appeared first on HEAVY .

Maple Leafs’ John Chayka Reveals Why Brandon Carlo Was Traded

The Brandon Carlo era with the Toronto Maple Leafs officially concluded on Saturday, as he was dealt by new Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka to the St. Louis Blues.In return, the Maple Leafs received picks No. 73 and 76 in the 2026 NHL Draft.It brought an end to Carlo’s time with the Maple Leafs […] The post Maple Leafs’ John Chayka Reveals Why Brandon Carlo Was Traded appeared first on HEAVY .

Maple Leafs AGM Judd Brackett on Gavin McKenna’s potential: “The sky is the limit… He is a winner”

Assistant General Manager of Player Evaluation, Judd Brackett, discusses the Male Leafs’ 10-prospect haul from the 2026 NHL Draft. How exciting is it to walk away with 10 new prospects in the organization? Brackett: This is always an exciting day for a scouting staff and a team as a whole. It is a chance to […] The post Maple Leafs AGM Judd Brackett on Gavin McKenna’s potential: “The sky is the limit… He is a winner” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

John Chayka & Mats Sundin React to Gavin McKenna Draft Pick

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka and senior advisor Mats Sundin reacted to the team selecting Gavin McKenna in the NHL draft.The Maple Leafs made the no-brainer pick and took McKenna, the pride of Whitehorse, Yukon, with the No. 1 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday […] The post John Chayka & Mats Sundin React to Gavin McKenna Draft Pick appeared first on HEAVY .

Yaroslav Fedoseyev selected 161st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting Report

With the 161st pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Russian right-shot defenseman Yaroslav Fedoseyev out of Chelyabinsk. The Leafs actually traded to make this selection, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the 161st pick in this draft. By acquiring this pick, the Leafs officially […] The post Yaroslav Fedoseyev selected 161st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting Report appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Maple Leafs select Yaroslav Fedoseyev with 161st pick in 2026 NHL Draft

With the 161st pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected defenceman Yaroslav Fedoseyev. Fedoseyev posted a goal and six points in 25 games with Chelyabinsk Chelmet of the All-Russian Hockey League. He is a 6-foot-1, 187-pound defenceman with latent offensive upside, although his game is centred around physicality. Here’s what Daily…

Brandon Carlo Set Dubious Maple Leafs Record Before Trade

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo set a dubious franchise record before his trade to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. After weeks of trade rumors surrounding Carlo, Maple Leafs GM John Chayka sent him to the St. Louis Blues for a pair of third-round picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Thus ends […] The post Brandon Carlo Set Dubious Maple Leafs Record Before Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Patriks Plumins selected 114th overall by the Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting Report

With the 114th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected goalie Patriks Plumins from Zemgale of the Latvian Hockey Higher League.  This is the second goalie selection of the 2026 Draft for the Maple Leafs, coming after the selection of Juuso Ainsato in the third round. The pick used […] The post Patriks Plumins selected 114th overall by the Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting Report appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Report: Zach Werenski Would Accept Trade To Maple Leafs

With so many of the Team USA Olympic team stars asking for trades these days, it would be pretty safe to assume they all want to go to American teams. But in the case of Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski, we're hearing from insider Pierre LeBrun that he would accept a trade to one—but ONLY one—Canadian team: The Toronto Maple Leafs .  🚨 The Maple Leafs are the ONLY Canadian team Zach Werenski could consider accepting a trade to, according to @PierreVLeBrun . 👀 “The one Canadian team that...

Maple Leafs Trade Defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues

The second day of the 2026 NHL Draft has started with another trade, as the Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues combined for a trade for defenseman Brandon Carlo .  In addition to the haul of talent they received the day before in Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael down the middle, they're strengthening their blueline.  The Maple Leafs Trade Brandon Carlo To The Blues Carlo is a bruising defenseman who was acquired in a trade from the Maple Leafs for two 2026 third-round picks f...