The New York Rangers could be in store for a draft-day blockbuster trade. According to multiple reports, the Rangers are looking to move up at next month's draft in Buffalo, and want to find a way to get into the top three, from their current fifth position. The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't looking to move off the number one pick, and are likely leaning to Gavin McKenna at the moment. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks hold the #2 and #3 positions, and have been in contra...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to look much different next season. John Chayka and Mats Sundin have taken over roster management and at the top of their priority list is reshaping the Leafs' blueline. According to sources close to the team, Chayka has connected with defenceman Morgan Rielly over the past couple of weeks, and has asked for a list of teams the longest-tenured Maple Leaf would be open to joining for the next chapter of his career. Rielly, 32, is signed for $7.5 million A...
The 5-2 win on Friday night was a big change from the loss on Wednesday.
The Auston Matthews saga continues as there's reports heading in just about every direction regarding his future as Toronto Maple Leafs captain. Most recently, Daily Faceoff's Anthony Di Marco commented on Matthews' future in Toronto, and suggests that if John Chayka and Matthews can't get on the same page, an offseason trade is coming, and there's five teams to keep on everyone's radar. Matthews has two seasons left on his contract, but after a disastrous season this past year, with the GM an...
Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team’s 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Monsters in Game 4 of the North Division final. On the team finding a higher level to its play in a do-or-die game, after two straight losses: It definitely hasn’t happened in this series other than the third period of the […]
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As the trade rumors continue to fly around the NHL, the first Trade Targets Board of the offseason has been revealed by insider Frank Seravalli. He posts a Top 25 most likely to be dealt, and it features no less than six goalies. And a Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman sits atop the entire trade brigade, at No. 1. Here's a look at the top 10, plus the other goalies on the list: Morgan Rielly, D, Toronto Jordan Kyrou, F, St. Louis Jake DeBrusk, F, Vancouver Jordan Binnington, G, St. Louis Vincent ...
According to TSN's Chris Johnston , the Toronto Maple Leafs roster could look very different next season. Johnston reports that the Maple Leafs are talking to other teams regarding trades and have made it clear to opposing teams, they're open to just about anything, just don't ask about captain Auston Matthews. “One of the things I’ve been told by other teams with the Leafs, is that the message that’s come out from their front office is that they’re willing to discuss any players on thei...
*It’s the last day before the holiday weekend, and we’re all eager to log off. But before we do, let’s talk about Porter Martone and how good he was at the end of the season. [ BSH ]
*Things have been pretty quiet around here, but we did get a bit of news coming down late last night, with prospect Jack Nesbitt announcing his commitment to Michigan for next season. [ BSH ]
*We may also be getting some more news before too long, as it sounds like things are trending towards an extensio...
'We’ve cried about this cup. We’ve laughed about it. We’ve dreamt about it, and now it’s ours,' Stacey said. Poulin was named PWHL Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP.
Scott Laughton was thrilled to be headed to his hometown team when the Toronto Maple Leafs dealt for him at the 2025 trade deadline. But after a full calendar year, he was sent to the Los Angeles Kings at this year's deadline, though with the thought that maybe he could return this summer as an unrestricted free agent. As it turned out, Laughton quite enjoyed his time in LA, as his ice time was boosted by two minutes a game with the Kings. Accordingly, his production went up, and he was ...
The Hockey Show , Canada's only campus-produced radio show that strictly talks hockey, sets everyone up for more exit interviews tonight as three of the four teams and Survivor: NHL Playoffs entrants will deliver their thoughts on what happened with those teams! It's always fun to chat with the people who participate in the contest about hockey, so our hosts will have a little fun doing that tonight. Of course, there will be some hockey chatter as well so get yourself settled in for The Hockey...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are not done reshaping their roster after firing Craig Berube and naming John Chayka as GM.
The blue line is next.
David Pagnotta confirmed that Chayka is expected to pursue trade discussions involving both Morgan Rielly and Brandon Carlo this summer, with the defensive corps overhaul described as a top organizational priority.
"Augmenting the blue line is a priority for Chayka, and he insinuated moves to the defensive corps are on the horizon," Pagnotta wrote. "W...
The Philadelphia Flyers are among the teams looking to upgrade their goaltending situation this summer. While career backup Dan Vladar provided more than they could have hoped for in a starting role this season, Samuel Ersson left plenty to be desired as his understudy. Philly is looking for a new tandem partner for Vladar. While the Flyers are open to locking up Vladar if the price is right (he has one year remaining on his deal and is eligible for an extension July 1), they are fully a...
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka was flying down to Arizona to meet with captain Auston Matthews and if the two can't get on the same page on the team's direction this offseason, Matthews is expected to ask for a trade. The Leafs captain wasn't committal to anything during his end-of-season media availability, with his infamous quote stating 'I can't predict the future', even though he's under contract for two more seasons. It caught a lot of people off guard in Toronto, and now...
Nick Robertson made it very clear during his exit interview that it's time for his next NHL chapter. According to sources connected to the Maple Leafs, Robertson was very transparent during his exit interview, informing the folks he met with that he feels a change of scenery could be exactly what he needs at this point of his career, and he prefers to be traded at some point this offseason. This isn't the first time Robertson asked out, as former GM Brad Treliving tried to ship him to Columbus...
The second round predictions worked out well for us, 3-1 and correctly predicted the number of games it would take in both Eastern Conference series to improve to 9-2 on the postseason. Only those damn Ducks confounded us, they won when we predicted a loss in the first round and lost when a win was […]
Get ready to see Kyle Dubas try to reunite with Mason Marchment. Dubas admits that over the course of his time in hockey, Marchment is the only player who got away from him, and now the Pittsburgh Penguins president has a chance to land Marchment in free agency. Expect to see the Penguins make a multi-year lucrative offer to the pending free-agent forward the first day they're able July 1. Dubas will likely replace Anthony Mantha with Marchment in the Penguins top six, even though Mantha had a...
After Tuesday’s practice, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed splitting the two road games in Cleveland, areas for improvement for Game 3, Ben Danford’s first two playoff appearances, and the team’s strength in net. Over the first two games of the series, it seemed like there were maybe 25 minutes of playing the way […]
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Free agency starts in just six weeks as there's going to be a number of players receiving hefty pay raises on their new deal. The salary cap is going up and the crop of talent this summer isn't as game-breaking as usual, so a player like Bobby McMann is someone to circle as a forward ready to secure the bag. McMann split last season between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Seattle Kraken and posted career highs with 29 goals and 46 points. McMann's combination of speed, skill, and size make him one...
John Chayka doesn't have much choice, he's going to be trading one of his goaltenders this offseason. The freshly minted Maple Leafs general manager is as trade happy as anyone in the league and in order to shore up the Leafs defense core, and find some more depth up front, Chayka's going to have to pull from an area of strength and move one of his goaltenders. The Maple Leafs have four goalies under contract for next season and right now, the most likely to not be traded is Joseph Woll. He's ...
According to Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs are “legitimately” interested in University of Denver head coach David Carle. Carle, long viewed as one of the best hockey coaches outside of the NHL, has been considered for pro jobs the past couple of offseasons but has remained in Denver. It remains to be seen if […]
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Analytics reigns supreme in the Toronto Maple Leafs front office. The ascent of general manager John Chayka has infused the organization with new blood and a new outlook. For better or worse, it has yet to be determined, as they're going through growing pains. Firing coach Craig Berube and taking a different path. According to TSN's Darren Dreger , the Maple Leafs new direction could find them looking within their own division to find one player who solves their playof...
The Toronto Maple Leafs ' head coaching search continues to churn away, as they are reaching out far and wide to candidates of all stripes. From newbies to the old experienced hands, from so-called players' coaches to disciplinarians. And everything in between. But one potential candidate, University of Denver bench boss David Carle, has something that no other coach on the Leafs' ever-expanding list can claim: Three national championships. Carle, at the age of just 36, is already a legend in ...
Few have had a better seat in the Craig Berube era in Toronto than Arun Srinivasan. As the managing editor of our sister website The Leafs Nation, Srinivasan has been on the Leafs beat for years, getting day-to-day access to one of the NHL’s most interesting organizations. So when news broke Monday morning that the…
The Edmonton Oilers have been granted permission to speak with former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube. This, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, who reported the news early Monday morning. 32 Thoughts Monday morning playoff preview, news & interview pod. Not reported in it, but heard this morning: Oilers have permission to talk to…