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Checking in on 5 former Maple Leafs who may have got away
The Toronto Maple Leafs are off and running for the 2026-27 season, as general manager John Chayka has flipped the roster upside down, and brought in a variety of new players throughout the lineup. There’s plenty of excitement building of what could potentially be a special season, but at the same time, Leafs Nation always…
Jim Hiller believes Leafs-Senators will be emotional for Daniel Alfredsson: ‘He just loves the game that much’
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller believes that Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators will be an emotional night for associate head coach Daniel Alfredsson. While it won’t be Alfredsson’s first time going up against the Senators as he has already done so during his playing days with the Detroit Red Wings, it will…
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Daniel Alfredsson takes centre stage, Bobrovsky projected to start vs. Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson took centre stage on Saturday morning, as he’ll coach against his former club at Scotiabank Arena. Alfredsson joined Jim Hiller’s staff this summer, leaving the Ottawa Senators. It could be an emotional night for Alfredsson, and he outlined why he joined the Maple Leafs, following Saturday’s optional morning…
Daniel Alfredsson explains his evolution as a coach and why he joined Maple Leafs
It’s rare that an associate coach is the central storyline on Saturday night, but all eyes were on Daniel Alfredsson. Alfredsson is the greatest player in Ottawa Senators history, but he’s now joined the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff. Ahead of Saturday’s Maple Leafs-Senators contest, Alfredsson met with the media and explained his decision to…
Senators head coach Travis Green wishes Daniel Alfredsson nothing but the best ahead of Battle of Ontario
The Toronto Maple Leafs became the talk of the hockey world even before they played their opening game of the 2026-27 season. On the eve of their season beginning, the Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko in a package that centered around forward Matthew Knies. The timing of the trade, along with Knies’ current contract, shocked…
Patience must be preached as the market awaits Gavin McKenna breakout
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna has been held off the scoresheet through his first two NHL games, and anyone who is starting to worry needs to take a chill pill, and grasp on to their patience. The 2026 first-overall pick may have not recorded a point through his first two contests, but he’s shown…
So much room for activities and fighting the urge to overreact: Leaflets
Tonight marks the first Saturday night game of the season and the first time since 1952 the game won’t be televised on CBC. Does that make Saturday night hockey a little less special? Absolutely. Moreso, it seems odd that at a time when Canadians are looking to drape themselves in the flag and celebrate what…
Jacques Martin praises Leafs’ offseason depth additions: Leafs Morning Take
Matthew Knies notching two goals and an assist in his Columbus Blue Jackets debut was the most Leafiest thing ever. Like clockwork. We kicked off Friday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take by dissecting a wild night around the NHL. Obviously, we started with Knies’ incredible debut. He looked fast, strong, and was all over the…
Toronto Marlies announce 2026-27 opening night roster
Ahead of Friday’s season opener against the Rochester Americans, the Toronto Marlies announced their 29-man opening night roster. Artur Akhtyamov, the reigning Calder Cup Playoffs MVP is this year’s headliner, while captain Logan Shaw returns for his fifth season with the club. Akhtyamov was in terrific form for the Marlies last summer, posting a .923…
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Kirill Marchenko practices with team for 1st time, no major changes to lines
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko practiced with the team for the first time, since being acquired in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Marchenko promptly made his season debut on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old has been one of Toronto’s best players through the opening two games, registering a…
Report: Maple Leafs tried to flip Miles Wood following Marchenko trade
It’s starting to sound like Miles Wood isn’t in the Toronto Maple Leafs long-term plans. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka was trying to flip Wood, shortly after finalizing a seven-piece blockbuster with the Columbus Blue Jackets, which saw Wood, along with Kirill Marchenko and Elvis Merzlikins head to Toronto….
Former Maple Leaf Max Pacioretty calls both Toronto and Montreal an ‘honour’ to play for
Tuesday night marked another chapter in the storied rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, with the visiting Habs taking down the Maple Leafs 3-2. Not only do these two Original Six franchises have a constant distaste for one another, they are two of the biggest hockey markets in the National Hockey League…
Columbus GM Don Waddell optimistic over Matthew Knies’ ability to fit into Blue Jackets’ roster
The Toronto Maple Leafs shocked the hockey world on Monday when they pulled off a trade for Kirill Marchenko on the eve of the 2026-27 season. In return, the Maple Leafs sent a package revolving around forward Matthew Knies to the Columbus Blue Jackets to ensure they were able to get the deal for Marchenko…
Report: Maple Leafs’ desire to trade Easton Cowan has ‘really decreased’
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan is reportedly not going anywhere and is a big part of the team’s long-term plans, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. “I think there were a couple of things in the offseason that they were considering that could potentially have Cowan involved,” he said during Thursday’s edition of 32 Thoughts…
Don Waddell gives thumbs-up to his experience dealing with John Chayka: Leafs Morning Take
It’s official: Jim Hiller has his first win as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. All in all, the Leafs put forth a strong effort against the New York Islanders, earning a 2-1 victory. That’s where the conversation started on Thursday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, with David Pagnotta filling in for Jay Rosehill….
Maple Leafs’ Colton Sissons happy with performance from third line after scoring first goal with Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs have found the win column for the first time during the 2026-27 season after defeating the New York Islanders 2-1 at Scotiabank Arena. After dropping their home opener on Tuesday night, the Maple Leafs’ bounce-back was led by their third line consisting of Colton Sissons, Nick Paul, and Easton Cowan, as…
Anthony Stolarz relieved to still be with Maple Leafs after offseason roster turnover: ‘It’s a vote of confidence to me’
After an offseason full of change, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the win column for the first time during the 2026-27 campaign. The Maple Leafs responded to losing Tuesday night to the Montreal Canadiens by taking down the New York Islanders 2-1 on Wednesday in their second game of the season at Scotiabank Arena. In…
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: McKenna makes his debut, Bilecki off to a strong start
With the NHL schedule getting underway on Tuesday night, hockey is back for another season, and so too is the Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup. Many leagues have already kicked off their seasons, but the crown jewel of the Maple Leafs’ prospect pool, Gavin McKenna got into his first real game action with his new…
Easton Cowan discusses confidence from Marlies Calder Cup run, offseason training following 2-point performance vs. Islanders
Easton Cowan was arguably the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best player in their 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night. After picking up an assist in the season opener, the Maple Leafs’ second-youngest player turned in another impressive performance in their first win of the season, scoring the game-winner and picking up an…
4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Islanders: Easton Cowan, Anthony Stolarz steal the show
Although it’s the opening week of the season, there was a significant sense of urgency displayed by the Toronto Maple Leafs in their 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders. Easton Cowan was terrific, notching a goal and an assist, while Anthony Stolarz made 26 saves in the winning effort. It’s been a whirlwind week…
Instant Reaction: Easton Cowan, Anthony Stolarz shine in Maple Leafs’ first win of season
The Toronto Maple Leafs took home their first win of the season on the second half of their back-to-back to open the new campaign, defeating the New York Islanders 2-1. The Leafs came out much slower than they did on Wednesday night, but in contrast, they picked it up throughout the period and ended up…
Report: Maple Leafs place Max Domi, Dakota Joshua on LTIR
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly placed forwards Max Domi and Dakota Joshua on LTIR, giving the team $7 million in cap space, according to PuckPedia. The #Leafs have added both Max Domi ($3.75M) & Dakota Joshua ($3.25M) to LTIR, gaining their $7M Cap Hit as additional Cap Space in LTIR.https://t.co/JjnO4TbNe1 — PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) September…
Jim Hiller believes Maple Leafs looked like a new team in season opener
Opening night of the 2026-27 season has come and gone, and the Toronto Maple Leafs found themselves on the losing end against their forever rivals in the Montreal Canadiens. It was a mixed bag overall from the team, as there were some highs with the performance of Kirill Marchenko alongside Auston Matthews, while the likes…
A Leafs debut to forget for Darren Raddysh: Leafs Morning Take
Win or loss, the morning after a Toronto Maple Leafs season opener is always filled with classic overreaction. In this case, the Leafs lost, which – unsurprisingly – set social media ablaze with negativity and skepticism. That said, we didn’t think it was all that bad of a start, especially for a team with so…
The Maple Leafs finally embracing their villain status is a breath of fresh air
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally embraced taking the heel turn when they dropped a hype video across their social media platforms that went viral. In it, they acknowledged that the team has a lot of people who hate them and that they don’t mind it one bit because it fuels the passion of the fanbase…
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