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3 takeaways from Leafs head coach Jim Hiller’s introductory media availability
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller met with reporters over Zoom for the first time, after being appointed to the role on Wednesday. Hiller previously served as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, before he was dismissed midway through the 2025-26 season. Toronto interviewed 55 people for the role, with five finalists for…
The Jim Hiller move screams John Chayka: Leafs Morning Take
Jim Hiller is the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Between that hiring and Toronto’s trade with Philadelphia, it’s been a chaotic and unpredictable 24 hours in Leafs Nation. Needless to say, Wednesday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take was absolutely jam-packed as Jay Rosehill returned to the mix to help break it all…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs opt for conventional hire in Jim Hiller after lengthy search for head coach
After conducting an exhaustive search, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced Jim Hiller as their next head coach on Wednesday. Hiller previously served as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, before he was fired midway through the 2025-26 season. It’s somewhat of a surprise: Hiller wasn’t reported as one of the finalists, while Joe Pavelski,…
Maple Leafs hire former assistant Jim Hiller as new head coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly close to hiring Jim Hiller as their new head coach, the team confirmed Wednesday. Hiller was previously an assistant coach on Mike Babcock’s staff with the Maple Leafs between 2015 and 2019, so he’s already familiar with Auston Matthews and William Nylander. He was previously an assistant coach with…
Flyers GM Daniel Briere explains their perspective of Joseph Woll trade with Maple Leafs
Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere was candid in his assessment of the trade he made with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The Leafs traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson, and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. It…
Why the Leafs should pursue a Gavin McKenna-Jonas Woo reunion at 2026 NHL Draft
Gavin McKenna is widely expected to be the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and it’s incumbent upon the Toronto Maple Leafs to make his transition to the NHL as smooth as possible. McKenna will likely be stapled to the first line alongside Auston Matthews as a readymade playmaking winger, while being afforded…
Easton Cowan says key to closing out Calder Cup win will be ‘don’t get too high or too low’
The Toronto Marlies are one win away from bringing home their second Calder Cup championship in franchise history. Easton Cowan scored the lone goal during Tuesday night’s contest, powering the Marlies to a 1-0 win over the Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Finals. Cowan brought the sold-out crowd…
John Chayka raves about new Maple Leafs defenceman Emil Andrae’s puck-moving ability
The Toronto Maple Leafs swung their first trade of the John Chayka era on Tuesday morning, dealing goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson, and a third-round pick in the upcoming draft. It was a deal that many expected the Maple Leafs…
Easton Cowan, Artur Akhtyamov propel Marlies to shutout vs. Wolves, take 3-0 lead in Calder Cup Finals
Easton Cowan opened the scoring during the second period, leading the Toronto Marlies to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Wolves on Tuesday. Toronto now holds a commanding 3-0 series lead over Chicago, and will look to close the series out on Thursday. Cowan scored his eighth goal of the playoffs, beating Cayden Primeau with a…
Report: Western Michigan’s Pat Ferschweiler among finalists for Leafs head coach
As the Toronto Maple Leafs enter the final stages of their head coaching search, a new name has entered the mix. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that Western Michigan head coach Pat Ferschweiler is among the finalists for Toronto’s head coaching role. Ferschweiler led Western Michigan to a national championship in 2025, posting a cumulative 131-6-5…
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka highlights goaltending depth as prompt for trade with Flyers
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with reporters on Tuesday, after executing his first trade with the club. In a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto acquired defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a 2026 third-round pick in exchange for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. It’s clear that Chayka is dealing from…
Instant Reaction: Leafs dealing from position of strength in Joseph Woll-Emil Andrae trade with Flyers
It’s a bit of a surprise, but Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka executed his first major trade as general manager. Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit are heading to the Philadelphia Flyers, in exchange for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Although some may question…
Maple Leafs trade Joseph Woll, Simon Benoit to Flyers for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a 3rd round pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson, and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The move comes following the emergence of goaltending prospect Artur Akhtyamov in the AHL, along with Dennis Hildeby’s strong performance…
Matt Larkin floats the idea of Maple Leafs buying out Morgan Rielly this summer
The National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup was handed out on Sunday night to the Carolina Hurricanes, putting an end to the 2025-26 season and making the offseason officially open for all 32 teams. This summer is set to be one of the most important offseasons in recent memory for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as they…
Judd Brackett’s draft history and how it informs the Maple Leafs’ selections
Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, and Jesper Wallstedt. Not a bad list of players for Judd Brackett to have attached to him over his time in Vancouver and Minnesota as the Director of Amateur Scouting for those organizations. Brackett has some successes. He also has Olli Juolevi as a top-five pick bust, and Carson Lambos, Danila…
Maple Leafs sign prospect Tinus Luc Koblar to entry-level contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that they had signed forward Tinus Luc Koblar to a three-year entry-level contract. No further details were announced. Koblar was originally selected by the Leafs in the second round of the 2025 Draft (64th overall) marking their first selection from that year. The 6-foot-3, 187-pound centre posted eight goals…
Matt Larkin believes Carolina proved the analytics crowd right: Leafs Morning Take
After years of disappointment and heartbreak, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions. On Sunday night in Vegas, Rod Brind’Amour’s squad got timely scoring and stellar goaltending en route to a 3-0 victory, capturing the Stanley Cup in six games. Naturally, the conclusion of the 2025-26 NHL season was front and centre on Monday’s edition…
Report: John Chayka in discussions with Morgan Rielly’s camp regarding potential trade out of Toronto
The longest tenured Toronto Maple Leafs player might be finding a new home this summer. Morgan Rielly, drafted by the Leafs fifth overall in the 2012 NHL Draft, has truly been around for the good, the bad, and the ugly. Phil Kessel led the team in scoring in his rookie year, backed up by a…
Around the NHL: Jordan Staal wins Conn Smythe, Devils shopping Jacob Markstrom, Dylan Larkin’s preferred trade list expands
Congratulations to the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup. The ‘Canes were led by head coach Rod Brind’Amour, who instilled a passion for hard work, and a culture of doing whatever it takes for your teammates, and to win. Carolina defeated Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights in six games, and Hurricanes…
Should the Leafs look at goaltender Michal Orsulak as mid-to-late-round pick?
Michal Orsulak is an intriguing name to watch in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old Czech goaltender was passed over last July, but is expected to be taken this year after his debut North American season with the WHL’s Prince Albert Raiders. Could he be a mid-to-late-round option for the Toronto Maple Leafs? In…
Logan Shaw scores in overtime, Marlies take commanding 2-0 series lead in Calder Cup Finals
Logan Shaw scored in overtime on Sunday night to give the Toronto Marlies a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Wolves, and a 2-0 series lead in the AHL’s Calder Cup Finals. Shaw poked home a Vinni Lettieri centring attempt for his second goal of the game, and ninth of the postseason. Chicago rallied from 3-2…
The Leafs Nation’s staff roundtable: 2026 NHL Draft primer
The 2026 NHL Draft is fast approaching, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have plenty of things that need to be done in the lead-up to them making the first overall pick. They obviously have to figure out who their next coach will be and change the roster to give them a chance at returning to…
If the Knicks can win it all, so can the Leafs
Jalen Brunson authored a 45-point masterpiece, and the seemingly impossible took stage Saturday. For the first time since 1973, the New York Knicks are NBA champions, an outcome thought to be improbable even heading into this year’s playoffs. In many respects, the Knicks and the Toronto Maple Leafs are kindred spirits: massive, diehard fan bases…
Why Maple Leafs should pursue Matias Vanhanen with 2nd-round pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs went from having a bleak looking draft to having, well, the opposite. The fact that they managed to turn the worst season of the Auston Matthews era into the first-overall pick with a future star projected to go at the top is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. Nobody expected…
Ben Danford scores first professional goal, Marlies take Game 1 of Calder Cup Final
The Toronto Marlies claimed the first game of the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Finals on the road, defeating the Chicago Wolves 4-2 on Friday night. Vinni Lettieri’s third-period goal with 8:29 to play broke a 2-2 tie before the 31-year-old officially put the game out of reach by extending the lead to 4-2 with…
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