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Maple Leafs’ Troy Stecher believes Jim Hiller will provide team with ‘really big spark’
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Troy Stecher met with reporters Tuesday afternoon, after signing a two-year extension. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Maple Leafs, but Stecher reportedly signed a pact worth $1.35 million per season, via PuckPedia. Stecher is looking forward to getting started again under new head coach Jim Hiller,…
David Pagnotta lists Marchment, Jenner & Tolvanen as potential fits for Toronto: Leafs Morning Take
Unless the Leafs circle back in free agency – which is unlikely – and sign him, it looks like Matias Maccelli’s time in Toronto is up after one season. That’s where the conversation started on the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take as we offered up a free agency preview. Needless to say, there were…
Ethan MacKenzie says it was special to be drafted by Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ethan MacKenzie referred to the moment he was taken 69th overall by the team during the 2026 NHL Draft as a special moment. Having passed over in the last two drafts, he was slightly older than most players in this year’s draft class. But there was enough talent in MacKenzie’s game…
Why Viktor Arvidsson and Colton Sissons should be on Maple Leafs’ free-agent radar
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has money to burn this offseason, and on Wednesday at noon, once free agency opens, Chayka should be checking in on free-agent forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Colton Sissons. The Maple Leafs have spots in the lineup for both. Arvidsson and Sissons bring very different games to the table,…
Where each Maple Leafs 2026 draft pick will be playing in 2026-27
John Chayka’s first draft as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks like it could be the most successful one the team has had in years. Only a few months ago, they had no first-round pick and no picks until the third round. They got a boost from lady luck by winning the draft…
4 free agent defencemen who should be on Maple Leafs’ radar
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka wanted to refresh his blueline heading into next season, and needless to say, early on in his tenure, he’s done exactly that. Heading into free agency on Wednesday, Chayka can continue to reshape his defense core, for this upcoming season, and for the foreseeable future. Chayka has moved…
Alexander Bilecki believed Leafs would select him in NHL Draft: ‘I knew they didn’t think too badly of me’
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ organization walked away from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft with a talented group of 10 prospects that can hopefully make an impact in the NHL one day. One of those selections was Alexander Bilecki, whom the Maple Leafs took in the second round with the 60th pick in the draft. The…
Making the case for a Michael Bunting reunion with the Maple Leafs
When the Toronto Maple Leafs let go of Zach Hyman following the 2020-21 season, they had a gaping hole to fill on the top line. Unbeknownst to them at the time, they had drafted his replacement in Matthew Knies, but he wouldn’t arrive for another two years. In the meantime, they needed somebody to fill…
2 Maple Leafs whose trade protection changes July 1
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has proved early on into his tenure he loves making trades. Chayka’s pulled off two surprising moves in less than a month on the job and with free agency opening on July 1, it’s going to be interesting to see how this Maple Leafs’ roster looks come September….
If Patrick Kane is Gavin McKenna’s idol, it’s worth a shot for the Maple Leafs
Gavin McKenna now operates as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most important player, after being selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. It’s imperative for the Maple Leafs to ease his transition into the hockey capital of the world. And there’s a distinct possibility the Maple Leafs could pursue McKenna’s hero, who also serves as…
Gavin McKenna headlines 2026 Maple Leafs Development Camp roster
Gavin McKenna will headline a 53-man roster for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2026 Development Camp, the team confirmed Monday. Toronto will host 29 forwards, 18 defencemen and six goaltenders at this year’s camp. The camp is scheduled from July 1-4. McKenna, the first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, headlines a revamped prospect pool….
Maple Leafs sign Troy Stecher to 2-year extension reportedly worth $1.35M per year
Troy Stecher will sign a two-year extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, worth $1.35 million per season, ahead of free agency, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK News. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report. Stecher previously spoke about how he’d like to remain with the Maple Leafs, after joining the team off waivers…
Maple Leafs won’t qualify Matias Maccelli, reportedly tender qualifying offers to Nick Robertson, Emil Andrae
The Toronto Maple Leafs have issued qualifying offers to forward Nick Robertson, defenceman Emil Andrae, and forward Jacob Quillan ccording to a report from The Athletic. With Monday at 5:00pm eastern being the deadline to issue qualifying offers to restricted free agents, the Leafs have made initial offers to some of the most important names…
Maple Leafs draft reaction, Gavin McKenna buzz & Patrick Kane free agency talk: Leafs Morning Take
According to many around the hockey world, Mark Leach and the Maple Leafs came away with one of the strongest drafts in the NHL. In one weekend, Toronto went from having one of the league’s thinnest prospect pools to one that could legitimately be considered among the NHL’s top 10. That’s where the conversation started…
Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs had themselves quite the weekend at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. They had the first overall pick and used it to select Gavin McKenna, who was always going to be considered a big get for the organization. While it could have been easy to rest on their laurels and not take…
A look at the Maple Leafs RFAs and whether to qualify them
The deadline for qualifying restricted free agents comes at 5pm sharp today. For a Toronto Maple Leafs team looking to make significant changes, it is a chance to remove some dead weight from the contract list and an opportunity to bring in some new faces. Others are young players that the Maple Leafs want to…
Report: Maple Leafs expected to be among teams pursuing Patrick Kane during free agency
During a summer where the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick, another former first overall selection could be heading to Scotiabank Arena this fall. Toronto is expected to be among the teams in the mix for Patrick Kane, if he elects to test free agency, Nick Alberga of The Leafs…
Around the NHL: Yzerman throws cold water on Larkin trade, Blue Jackets’ Werenski linked to 8 teams
We’re back for another edition of Around the NHL, and needless to say, it’s been a whirlwind start to the NHL offseason. The NHL Draft weekend provided a ton of surprises throughout the two-day event, including not only some surprise picks, but also a number of big trades, as movement throughout the league is at…
Maple Leafs’ Måns Gudmundsson models his game after Red Wings’ Moritz Seider
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Måns Gudmundsson said he looks up to Detroit Red Wings star Moritz Seider, upon being selected at the 2026 NHL Draft. Gudmundsson was taken with the No. 76 overall pick by the Maple Leafs. He is a 6-foot-3 defenceman with terrific puck skills, and he could eventually graduate into a possible…
Maple Leafs draft grades: Evaluating Toronto’s ten picks at the 2026 NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the draft with an incredible stroke of fortune after jumping up and winning the draft lottery. And with a little help from Justin Bieber, they took full advantage by selecting this year’s premier winger, Gavin McKenna. From there, Toronto shifted its focus toward strengthening organizational depth, particularly on the blue…
How flexibility and optionality informed John Chayka’s 1st NHL Draft as Leafs GM
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is fond of speaking about flexibility and optionality, when outlining his vision for the team. These are more than corporate buzzwords for the Ivey graduate, and he clearly incorporated these concepts into his draft with the Maple Leafs, where the industry’s analysts provided the team with a consensus…
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka happy to provide fresh start for Brandon Carlo in St. Louis
Brandon Carlo wasn’t with the Toronto Maple Leafs for very long, but it was time for a fresh start. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka traded Carlo to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, landing the No. 73 and No. 76 picks overall. Toronto used the No. 73 pick on forward Zach Olsen, then selected defenceman…
Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna speaks on first pitch at Blue Jays game: ‘It was a tough throw’
After being selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna wasted no time getting to know the city he’s going to call home for the foreseeable future. McKenna was introduced to the media Saturday morning at Ford Performance Centre, and following his press conference, he made his way…
Report: Zach Werenski willing to accept trade to Maple Leafs
According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, Columbus Blue Jackets star defenceman Zach Werenski is open to a fresh start, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are the only Canadian team he’ll consider. The Norris Trophy winner notified the team he won’t be re-signing a contract extension in Columbus once he’s current deal expires after the 2027-28…
Maple Leafs receive A+ in Daily Faceoff’s post-draft report card
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is officially in the books. While most of the attention for Toronto Maple Leafs fans this year was focused on the selection of Gavin McKenna at first overall, the team came away with an impressive 10-player haul through the seven-round event. So how did Toronto’s draft stack up against the…
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