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Daily Faceoff lists Maple Leafs among ideal trade destinations for Shane Wright

Although he’s revolutionized the roster completely, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is widely believed to be active as free agency winds down. Chayka has worked tirelessly to revamp the Maple Leafs, from all facets of the organization, during his first summer at the wheel in Toronto. Morgan Rielly is widely believed to still…

Maple Leafs ‘Dark Horse’ Gets Positive Prediction Ahead of Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been active this offseason, and a young forward could be in line for a massive role this season.Easton Cowan is one of the Maple Leafs’ top young players, and he just completed his first full NHL season. He showed some flashes of being a top-six forward, and NHL analyst Jonas […] The post Maple Leafs ‘Dark Horse’ Gets Positive Prediction Ahead of Season appeared first on HEAVY .

Parting ways with Hayley Wickenheiser may have been Leafs GM John Chayka’s 1st mistake this summer

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has been the most active general manager in the league this summer, using optimization concepts to revamp the entire organization. From this corner of the beat, Chayka has done a terrific job in his short tenure with the Maple Leafs, positioning the team for a return to the…

New Leafs Assistant Daniel Alfredsson Reveals True Thoughts on Darcy Tucker

The Toronto Maple Leafs stunned their fans as well as fans of the rival Ottawa Senators by hiring former Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson as an assistant coach following the departures of both Derek Lalonde and Mike Van Ryn.Alfredsson was one of the main figures of the legendary rivalry known as The Battle of Ontario, which […] The post New Leafs Assistant Daniel Alfredsson Reveals True Thoughts on Darcy Tucker appeared first on HEAVY .

Daniel Alfredsson Responds To Angry Senators Fans After Joining Maple Leafs

As part of their multiple changes to the organization so far in the offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson as an assistant coach on the staff of Jim Hiller.Not only was Alfredsson, who had been an assistant coach with the Senators since 2003, hired by the club, but […] The post Daniel Alfredsson Responds To Angry Senators Fans After Joining Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY .

New Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan on Mark Giordano’s promotion: “He is an elite hockey mind who will get a great opportunity to run the D and the PK”

New Toronto Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan joined TSN Overdrive to discuss the process behind landing the Marlies job, his experience running the Leafs’ power play last season, working with John Chayka and team management, and the famous clip of the fan interaction in Colorado during his playing days. Take us through how it all […] The post New Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan on Mark Giordano’s promotion: “He is an elite hockey mind who will get a great opportunity to run the D and the ...

Hayley Wickenheiser Makes Major Maple Leafs Announcement

Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser has announced she is leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs after spending the last eight seasons with the team.Wickenheiser originally joined the Maple Leafs in 2018 as assistant director of player development. In 2021, she was promoted to senior director of player development, and then in 2022, she was named assistant general manager.However, […] The post Hayley Wickenheiser Makes Major Maple Leafs Announcement appeared first on HEAVY .

Maple Leafs Make Sweeping Front Office Layoffs

The new-look Toronto Maple Leafs just made more sweeping changes to the front office, laying off 11 long-time employees.  The new Maple Leafs took the axe to 11 longtime employees on Wednesday. Among those let go: longtime scout, Dave Morrison; director of amateur scouting, Mark Leach; assistant GM Darryl Metcalf and many from the analytics department. @koshtorontosun with more on this ... — Steve Simmons (@simmonssteve) July 9, 2026 The analytics and scouting departments took big hits. D...

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Fires Multiple Toronto Staff Members

It’s been the summer of change for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have made multiple notable moves involving the front office along with names on the playing roster.As far as the coaching staff is concerned, Chayka removed head coach Craig Berube and replaced him with former Toronto assistant Jim Hiller; he also did not retain […] The post Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Fires Multiple Toronto Staff Members appeared first on HEAVY .

Maple Leafs Handed Concerning Take on John Tavares Ahead of Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been active this offseason, but there is still one hole the team needs to address.Toronto has focused on adding depth to its bottom-six while signing star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. However, the Maple Leafs still could use an upgrade at center, as at this point in his career, John Tavares is […] The post Maple Leafs Handed Concerning Take on John Tavares Ahead of Season appeared first on HEAVY .

Maple Leafs’ front office overhaul continues: Leach, Wickenheiser, Morrison, and Metcalf exit the organization

The Maple Leafs’ front office overhaul continues. The club has reportedly parted ways with a litany of staff members, including Darryl Metcalf, Assistant General Manager, Hockey Research and Development; Mark Leach, Director of Amateur Scouting; Dave Morrison, Senior Advisor of Player Personnel; and Hayley Wickenheiser, Assistant General Manager, Player Development. Since John Chayka and Mats […] The post Maple Leafs’ front office overhaul continues: Leach, Wickenheiser, Morrison, and Metcal...

3 things the Flyers can still do this offseason after not getting Leo Carlsson

The dream has been slaughtered by the Anaheim Ducks. Leo Carlsson is not coming to the Philadelphia Flyers after the Ducks decided to match the offer sheet that Danny Briere tendered less than a week ago. At least we know a little bit earlier than expected and we aren’t going to experience another day of torture, waiting for the team to make their decision. Now, the Flyers can move on with their business. The NHL offseason is just a couple weeks old and it would be surprising if the ...

Maple Leafs reportedly relieve Mark Leach, Dave Morrison of duties in front office purge

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly parted ways with director of amateur scouting Mark Leach and senior advisor of player personnel Dave Morrison, according to a report from Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun. The move follows the report from earlier in the day that assistant general manager Daryl Metcalf would be leaving the organization….