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Gavin McKenna expresses gratitude to teammates following first preseason game: ‘A lot to build on’
It was a quiet night on the scoresheet for Toronto Maple Leafs incoming first overall pick Gavin McKenna, but he had nothing but good things to say about his first time on NHL ice. Despite the 4-1 preseason loss to the Montreal Canadiens, McKenna looked comfortable in his first taste of game action with the…
5 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Canadiens preseason opener
TORONTO — All eyes were on Gavin McKenna, as the 18-year-old made his preseason debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs. McKenna did not appear on the scoresheet, but he drew a ton of attention, and was among Toronto’s best forwards in a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, a scoreline that betrays the competitive balance…
Maple Leafs’ B-squad fall 4-3 in overtime to Canadiens on the road
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost their second of two split-squad games against the Montreal Canadiens to open the newly-shortened preseason, falling 4-3 in overtime. In fewer words, it’s officially time to start overreacting. In all seriousness, it’s hard to take much from this game considering the Maple Leafs were dressing their B-squad against the Canadiens’…
Steven Lorentz details confidence struggles last season ahead of year 3 with Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz is in a better place heading into his third season with the club. After an up-and-down year with mostly downs (which was certainly not exclusive to Lorentz), the Waterloo native spoke about where things went wrong for him in 2025-26 and how he’s going to apply it to this…
Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Jack Roslovic gets majority of reps with 1st power play unit
It was an eventful morning skate, as the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens in their preseason opener on Saturday evening. Toronto’s main group will play at Scotiabank Arena, while its secondary group, led by Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Easton Cowan, will play in Montreal. Daily Faceoff Toronto is reporting on the game…
Chris Tanev cannot wait to play again for Maple Leafs: ‘I’m a competitive person’
For the first time since December 28, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev will play in an NHL game. The veteran blueliner is coming off a difficult 2025-26 season that was riddled with injuries and resulted in him missing all but 11 games. There were many factors as to why the previous campaign went so…
Leafs head coach Jim Hiller highlights need for speed, outlines Gavin McKenna’s power play usage
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is looking for his team to play with renewed pace throughout the year, as the club prepares for its first preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Toronto are playing in concurrent, split-squad games, with its main group hosting Montreal’s split-squad at Scotiabank Arena. “The simple part,…
Nick Blankenburg discusses new outlook on life in hockey following 2025-26 season
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenburg feels about the opportunity presented after he signed a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the team. The right-shot defenceman is coming off a solid season where he recorded 24 points (eight goals and 16 assists) in 61 games split between the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche. Despite that success,…
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Tinus Luc Koblar, Harry Nansi among notable inclusions vs. Canadiens
For the first time in recent memory, the Toronto Maple Leafs are holding concurrent preseason games against the Montreal Canadiens. Daily Faceoff Toronto is covering the game at Scotiabank Arena, where Tinus Luc Koblar and Harry Nansi are among the notable inclusions on the Maple Leafs’ roster. It’s a largely professional-calibre roster, with the vast…
What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Matthew Knies?
Matthew Knies is coming off a very interesting year as a Toronto Maple Leaf, both on and off the ice. It was the first time in his career there’s been some adversity, as Knies was reportedly almost traded to the Montreal Canadiens. Thankfully, the deal fell through, and Brad Treliving is no longer employed by…
Breaking down each Maple Leafs line combination and defensive pairing from training camp: Leaflets
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the ice and there is finally something to talk about. Given that there isn’t a whole lot that can truly be taken away from training camp or even preseason games, it’s worth focusing on the one thing that will carry forward to the regular season and that is Jim…
“You just gotta be you”: Joe Bowen’s advice to new Leafs radio voice Todd Crocker | Leafs Morning Take
At last, Maple Leafs training camp is underway. Per usual, there’s plenty of optimism in the air, as I documented my experience on Day 1 to kick off the latest edition of Leafs Morning Take. Everyone’s in a good mood, everyone’s feeling good. It’ll be interesting to see how things progress as the year goes…
Matthew Knies on conversations with Maple Leafs GM John Chayka: ‘He felt that I was a valuable piece here’
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies made it abundantly clear he doesn’t want to be anywhere else but donning the Blue and White. This summer saw trade rumours regarding him refusing to go away, even after a regime change on the heels of a disastrous 2025-26 season. While there was a potential deal sending him…
5 takeaways from 2nd on-ice sessions at Maple Leafs training camp
Day 1 was all about seeing the new faces in action for the first time. Day 2 was about truly getting down to business. The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the ice again at the Ford Performance Centre, splitting up into three groups again. There weren’t many notable group changes, but it helped give a decent…
Auston Matthews touts childhood friend and potential linemate Jack Roslovic’s ability to ‘find the open guy’
It appears that Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will be skating with longtime friend and new teammate Jack Roslovic to start the 2026-27 season. While most penned Gavin McKenna to skate alongside Matthews, new head coach Jim Hiller implied that McKenna would start next to John Tavares and William Nylander on the second line….
Jack Roslovic has golden opportunity to take his game to next level with Maple Leafs
Jack Roslovic signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs this past offseason, and the immediate focus shifted to his familiarity with Auston Matthews. With training camp just days old, head coach Jim Hiller is leaning into their chemistry, and now, it’s up to Roslovic to not only hit the ground running, but to…
What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Chris Tanev?
The Toronto Maple Leafs know they have a valuable piece on their backend in Chris Tanev. The question isn’t whether he is a capable defender because he is; it’s whether or not he can remain in the lineup for a long stretch of time. Tanev is coming off a difficult season from a health standpoint,…
John Tavares says Gavin McKenna’s puck skills are ‘off the charts’
Toronto’s newest star has officially arrived. On Thursday, Gavin McKenna took part in his first official practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs as he prepares to embark on his rookie season at the National Hockey League level. During the first skate of training camp, McKenna was slotted at left wing on the Maple Leafs’ projected…
Jim Hiller names Easton Cowan as standout from Maple Leafs’ first training camp practice
Thursday’s practice marked the true beginning of Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, and with this season brings a new level of intrigue to the first time the team took the ice. While there are plenty of new faces such as Gavin McKenna, Darren Raddysh, and Sergei Bobrovsky, it’s also new head coach Jim Hiller’s first…
Maple Leafs unveil new centre ice logo for 2026-27 season
The Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled their new-look centre-ice logo that will be used at Scotiabank Arena for the 2026-27 season. First look at the Leafs' centre ice logo for the 2026-27 season pic.twitter.com/wEcQ2yu30u — Daily Faceoff Toronto (@dfotoronto) September 17, 2026 It was revealed during a live stream that the team put up on their…
5 takeaways from 1st on-ice sessions at Maple Leafs training camp
We’ve finally arrived at the first on-ice session of Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, where all eyes initially were on Gavin McKenna. Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller told reporters at Wednesday’s Media Day that we’d have to wait to see where the 18-year-old would be initially deployed. McKenna primarily played with John Tavares with…
Leafs’ Gavin McKenna offers 1st impressions of playing with William Nylander, John Tavares
Gavin McKenna is the most compelling player at training camp, as media and fans alike were waiting to see what his initial deployment would look like. McKenna was paired with John Tavares and William Nylander during the first on-ice session of Toronto Maple Leafs’ training camp, and spoke to reporters about his first official NHL…
What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Teddy Blueger?
The Toronto Maple Leafs put together one of the busiest off-seasons in recent memory. As training camp looms around the corner, the Maple Leafs are expected to welcome eight new faces to their opening-night roster. Among those eight is forward Teddy Blueger, whom the Maple Leafs signed to a two-year, $5-million contract on July 1. …
Why the Matthew Knies trade rumours were bogus and should be silenced for good
Whether it was at last season’s trade deadline, around the NHL Draft, or in the weeks leading up to training camp, Matthew Knies never should have been involved in any trade rumours surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs. The speculation initially started after it was reported that former general manager Brad Treliving was dangling Knies in…
Former Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves retires from NHL
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has officially announced his retirement at the age of 39. Ryan Reaves has announced his retirement from the NHL after 962 games on IG. He penned a pretty perfect ending to the statement explaining his decision: "You can rest easy knowing the corners are a little safer today….
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