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On Friday, the Vancouver Canucks will make their initial selections in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, with two picks in the first round. As draft week kicks off, Daily Faceoff‘s Steven Ellis published his latest mock draft on Monday. With the Toronto Maple Leafs expected to take Gavin McKenna first overall, and reports that the…
Not every move John Chayka makes is going to create massive headlines. Looking ahead to July 1 when free agency opens, Chayka has already scratched off the best defenceman from the list, acquiring Darren Raddysh in a savvy sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Looking up front, and focusing on the Maple Leafs’ bottom six,…
Who can the Leafs turn into prospects?
Eight years removed from their last and first championship, the Toronto Marlies are the top team in the American Hockey League winning their second title after knocking off the Chicago…
As the activity around the NHL moves fast and furious, we will wrap up the forward portion of our free agent series with a look at some bottom-six options. So far, we’ve dug into the top six forwards of interest, where there is some value and much-needed scoring pop. We also looked at the center […] The post Free Agents Targets for the Maple Leafs: Bottom-Six Forwards of Interest appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to overhaul their roster this season and could look to make a move in net.Toronto traded away Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers. After the deal, many Maple Leafs fans expected the team to roll with Anthony Stolarz and Dennis Hildeby as their goalie tandem. However, Toronto has been […] The post Maple Leafs Linked to $36M Stanley Cup-Winning Goalie in Bold Move appeared first on HEAVY .
Why the Price was right, Tkachuk was not a stunt pick, Rinne was a puzzler and more.
Toronto tends to draft defensemen in later rounds who I've never even heard of before, but just in case here are some I like who aren't really ranked by anyone.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks could have a trade thesis that might make sense this offseason. The post Maple Leafs-Canucks Trade Thesis Could Make Sense appeared first on HEAVY .
On Monday, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2026. Among the people inducted into the builder’s category this year is former Toronto Maple Leafs President and General Manager Brian Burke. The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place in Toronto this November. Burkie!! 👏 Former Leafs President & GM Brian Burke will…
The phone calls have been made and the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class has been announced. Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, and Cindy Curley were inducted as players while Brian Burke was honored in the Builder Category. The Induction Ceremony is set for November 9. It’s always a fun weekend in Toronto with the honored members descending upon the city for various activities. With the announcement of this year’s class, we can also talk about the snubs. So far, Patr...
Last Friday, the Toronto Marlies claimed American Hockey League glory by bringing home their second Calder Cup in franchise history. The Marlies put together an unforgettable championship run during the 2026 playoffs, going all the way from the fourth seed in the AHL’s North Division to being the last team standing, which is something that…
The Leafs want it all.
On Sunday, the Ottawa Senators pulled off a major move with the Florida Panthers, sending captain Brady Tkachuk to the Panthers, where he will now play with his brother Matthew Tkachuk.In return, the Senators did not receive any NHL players or prospects, but multiple draft choices. They received three first-round draft picks (Nos. 9 and […] The post Chris Pronger Sounds Off After Stunning Brady Tkachuk Trade From Maple Leafs’ Rival appeared first on HEAVY .
The Ottawa Senators made the blockbuster trade of the summer on Sunday when they dealt captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for a haul of three first-round picks — two of which are in Friday’s draft — and a second-round selection. After missing the postseason for seven straight seasons, the Senators have now reached…
Carlson is heading east, and he’s competition for Rasmus Andersson as the top remaining free agent D-man.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to reshape their blueline, and right-handed defenceman Brandon Carlo is a prime trade candidate to be moved this offseason. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka stated immediately after taking the job that he's going to concentrate on retooling Toronto's blueline, and that stems a lot from feedback from John Tavares, William Nylander, and Auston Matthews, who all reportedly had mentioned during exit interviews before Chayka arrived, that they felt t...
Former longtime NHL and Toronto Maple Leafs veteran Brooks Laich made a very bold player comparison for future star Gavin McKenna. The post Ex-Maple Leafs Veteran Boldly Compares Gavin McKenna to 115-Point NHL Star appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in signing free-agent goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky on July 1, which could mean former starter Anthony Stolarz is on the trade block. Even with Joseph Woll being moved earlier in the offseason, John Chayka has made a point that he'd like to reshape the blueline and upgrade in net, and Stolarz is a prime trade candidate. The Maple Leafs have two young netminders in Dennis Hildeby and Artur Akhtyamov, who both starred in the AHL this season, leading the Toron...
The Toronto Maple Leafs could trade a few of their key veteran pieces, with one 24-year-old winger mentioned as "most likely to be traded." The post Maple Leafs’ 24-Year-Old Winger Considered ‘Most Likely To Be Traded’ appeared first on HEAVY .
After signing an eight-year contract with the Maple Leafs, defenseman Darren Raddysh discussed his decision to return home to Toronto. When did it start feeling real to you that Toronto had a serious interest and that this would start coming together? Raddysh: Probably on Thursday. My agent texted me, saying that Toronto was really getting […] The post Darren Raddysh on joining the hometown Leafs and playing for his late father’s favourite team: “To be able to play here every night is defin...
The landscape of the NHL was shaken up in a major way this offseason with some big-time trades, none more notable that the deal that sent Ottawa Senators star Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers to play with his brother, Matthew. However, one of the deals that is flying a bit under the radar is […] The post Maple Leafs’ Darren Raddysh breaks silence on joining hometown team appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday announced that American Hockey League alumni Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne and Brian Burke will be among the induction class of 2026.
Raddysh broke out this past season with 22 goals and 48 assists.
New Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Darren Raddysh said that it was a no-brainer to join the team he grew up cheering for. Speaking to reporters on Monday afternoon, Raddysh spoke about the process of becoming a Maple Leaf and said that it’s something every Toronto kid grows up dreaming of. “To come back home and…