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On May 3rd in 2001, Toronto Maple Leafs bruiser Tie Domi delivered a vicious elbow to the head of New Jersey Devils blueliner Scott Niedermayer rendering him unconscious. The cheapshot came with 7 seconds to play in Game 4 of the 2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals with Toronto up 3-1. Despite a tearful apology, Domi was suspended for rest of the playoffs and the first eight games of the next
10 years after the Maple Leafs’ lucky number 13 lottery ball landed them Auston Matthews, Mats Sundin himself represented the organization at the 2026 lottery. He proved to be a winner yet again. The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the 2026 draft lottery. THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS HAVE WON THE 2026 DRAFT LOTTERY pic.twitter.com/PBku0YYQqV — […] The post A new dawn. A new day. The Maple Leafs have won the 2026 draft lottery. appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
After a franchise-altering draft lottery win, John Chayka and Mats Sundin discussed the meaning of drafting first overall, prospects Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, and how this might change the franchise’s direction going forward. What was your initial reaction when you saw the result? Chayka: Just very excited for the organization and fan base. It […] The post John Chayka on the Maple Leafs winning the first-overall pick: “Just elated… A meaningful step and a monumental type of opportunit...
In a stunning stroke of luck, the Toronto Maple Leafs have won the NHL's Draft Lottery, and the right to select the likely choice as the No. 1 pick, Gavin McKenna in next month's Draft. They came in with the 5th-best odds of winning it. The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the draft lottery and will have the 1st overall pick in the 2026 Draft pic.twitter.com/ibGSK97eh9 — Nasty Knuckles (@NastyKnuckles) May 5, 2026 Just one day after officially being introduced as the new senior executi...
In another stunning NHL Draft Lottery result, the Toronto Maple Leafs will select first overall. That’s a benefit for the Edmonton Oilers that the best overall player is headed to the Eastern Conference, as four Pacific Division teams had a five per cent chance or greater at drafting first overall. Toronto had the fifth best…
While the Philadelphia Flyers are busy trying to overcome a 2-0 series deficit to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the playoffs, they still had stakes in the result of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. And now we know that they came up with a big win. The Toronto Maple Leafs won the draft lottery. The results poured out and went in Toronto’s favor to land them the projected top prospect Gavin McKenna as they search for relevancy yet again. The Maple Leafs had an 8.5 percent c...
Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto is reportedly dependent on what the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new management can do this off-season. According to The Athletic’s Chris Johnston, there are currently no guarantees that the Arizona native will be back with the Leafs for the 2026-27 season. New, for @TheAthletic: Auston Matthews isn't yet sure if he'll be back…
Toronto Maple Leafs fans have had a chaotic week, and it's only Tuesday. The team hired John Chayka as general manager and brought back Mats Sundin in a role of "Senior Executive Advisor, Hockey Operations", which many construe as guardrails for the front office. In other concerning news, there are questions regarding Auston Matthews' future with the Maple Leafs after his statement on locker cleanout day. "I mean, I can't predict the future," he said Thursday during the team...
It’s been 10 years since the draft lottery has been relevant in Toronto, and the organization was certainly in a much different place then than it is now. After a well-orchestrated tank in 2015-16 with Lou Lamoriello in the GM’s chair and Mike Babcock behind the bench, there was a groundswell of positivity that the […] The post Maple Leafs’ Draft Lottery Odds: The fate of the first-round pick hangs in the balance appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
It’s no longer smoke that the Edmonton Oilers seemingly have a desire to move on from Darnell Nurse. As the 2024 playoffs wound down, his name began to appear on trade target boards as a potential option to be moved, and a year later, the Oilers asked Nurse to waive his no-trade clause — something…
Auston Matthews does have two years to run on his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. But we all know in professional sports these days, if a star player isn't happy, they find their way out of town, one way or another. With everyone around Toronto trying to make sense of the team's new front office hirings, Matthews is no different. And according to insider Chris Johnston, writing in The Athletic , the team's captain "isn't sure" yet if he'll be back in Blue & White next season. ...
“It starts right away by us taking advantage of a power play. We set the tone with everyone, not just a few [players]. We’ve done a good job of staying out of the box, staying disciplined, and defending. All of our transition is coming from our good D-zone coverage, and we have to continue that […] The post Toronto Marlies one win away from division finals after dominant Game 3 victory over Laval appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
written in collaboration with Alec Brownscombe The Toronto Maple Leafs officially introduced John Chayka and Mats Sundin as GM and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations, respectively, on Monday. A lot was said, and a lot was still left to the imagination. The introductory press conference featuring Keith Pelley, Sundin, and Chayka didn’t initially alleviate […] The post The good, the bad, and the still-unanswered from John Chayka and Mats Sundin’s press day appeared first on Maple L...
Meanwhile Leafs media looked like Max Domi running around trying to get someone to fight him at yesterday's presser.
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka joined Elliotte Friedman to discuss the tampering accusations on day one of the job, his reception and reputation around the league, the challenge facing him in Toronto, his belief in Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and the areas in need of change on the roster. On the first day of […] The post John Chayka on the challenges of managing in Toronto: “I don’t think the league is going to do us any favours writ large… We’re going to focus on what we can control” ...
After a monster season that saw him record 22 goals and 70 points in 73 games, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh is set to land him a big payday this offseason. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Raddysh if the Bolts do not re-sign him. Toronto Maple Leafs The Maple Leafs need another right-shot defenseman, so it would not be surprising if they looked to add Raddysh in free agency. He has already been connected to the Leafs in the past and wo...
On their first day as the new leaders in hockey operations for the Maple Leafs, John Chayka and Mats Sundin joined Real Kyper & Bourne to discuss their process of assessing the organization, charting a path forward, the culture they’re seeking to build, and whether Auston Matthews and William Nylander are “untouchables.” How did the […] The post John Chayka on whether the Leafs are still building around Matthews & Nylander going forward: “That’s a fair assessment… We are talking about world-...
After his introductory press conference as the 19th GM in Maple Leafs history, John Chayka discussed the media pressure in Toronto, his reputation around the league, the challenge of retooling the roster, and his relationship with Mats Sundin. What does it mean to you to be the GM of this team? Chayka: It is special. […] The post John Chayka on the questions about his reputation around the NHL: “I have a lot of really great relationships around the league… I was able to do a lot of transacti...
After his introductory press conference as the Maple Leafs’ new Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations, Mats Sundin discussed his decision to transition into a managerial role, the backlash surrounding John Chayka’s hiring, his familiarity with European hockey/prospects, and the opportunity to work with William Nylander and Auston Matthews. What made this the right time […] The post Mats Sundin on the backlash surrounding John Chayka as the Leafs’ new GM: “I’ve watched John for a long...
There is a new general manager in town for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the hiring has sparked controversy around the league. Following the firing of Brad Treliving on March 30, the Leafs were on a search for the next GM, and they landed on John Chayka. The MapleLeafs have hired John Chayka as their…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have now entered the John Chayka/Mats Sundin era. What a time to be alive in Leafs Nation. The management duo was introduced at a press conference in Toronto on Monday, and it's obvious there's been a lot of pushback from opposing teams around the league over hiring Chayka back into a GM position, and for Sundin, it's certainly a huge risk to his legacy as a Leaf. Heading into the offseason, there's going to be significant change coming to the Maple Leafs roster, which ...
Wow. After weeks of "due diligence" to come up with their new general manager, MLSE President Keith Pelley probably didn't expect a question like this at the big news conference to introduce John Chayka (and Mats Sundin). Reporter Steve Simmons stood up at the media event and told Pelley, with Chayka seated beside him, that 19 of 20 prominent NHL people Simmons talked to called the hiring "a sham" and referred to Chayka as a "con artist", a "liar" and "salesman." Toronto is hockey cinema...
Leave it to the Toronto Maple Leafs to be nothing short of a source of entertainment. In a move that took the hockey world by surprise, the Leafs announced Sunday they hired John Chayka as general manager, and Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor. The Sundin news was tolerable, given his 13-years as a player…
The newest General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, John Chayka, discussed his childhood connection to the franchise, the interview process, his controversial exit from Arizona, and his plans for the first few weeks on the job. Opening Statements Chayka: This is not just a job. Being the General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs […] The post John Chayka on the importance of selling Auston Matthews on a winning vision in Toronto: “I just came from an organization where we spent our entire...
MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley discussed the hiring of Mats Sundin and John Chayka into senior management positions with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Opening Statements Pelley: We are here today, but we are coming off a heartbreaking loss last night for the Raptors in Cleveland. I can tell you that the Raptors were the […] The post Keith Pelley on the rumours surrounding Tie Domi’s involvement in Chayka’s hiring as Leafs GM: “There have been countless erroneous reports and inaccurate inform...