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Gavin McKenna has found a new roommate to begin his NHL career

A brand new NHL season is set to be underway in only a matter of weeks. While there could still be some questions left out in the open about the new campaign for the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of them has just been answered.

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McKenna Living With Tavares Is Great for the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are excited to have Gavin McKenna joining the team for the 2026-27 season, and it appears that he will be in the perfect environment to settle into the league during his rookie season.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Editor In Leaf / September 9

Sergei Bobrovsky will likely pass this Maple Leafs legend for a goaltending honor

The Toronto Maple Leafs might be getting future Hall of Famer Sergei Bobrovsky in the twilight of his career, but that doesn't mean the Russian goaltender doesn't have a bit left in the tank.

William Nylander News / Editor In Leaf / September 9

Maple Leafs may have reason to be concerned about William Nylander

At one point, Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was a top-10 NHL winger. He’s a three-time 40-goal scorer and one of the most electrifying players in the league.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 9

Former Leafs goaltender gets surprising NHL comeback after Toronto disaster

An old friend has made a return to the NHL, signing a contract with the San Jose Sharks just days before training camps open around the league. Ilya Samsonov, has signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Sharks this week after spending last season in the KHL.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / September 9

Jim Hiller might be exactly what Auston Matthews needs to get back on track

It's no secret the Toronto Maple Leafs look much different compare to last year. Many experts and media outlets have praised John Chayka's moves to improve the roster during the offseason, and it's hard to imagine the Toronto Maple Leafs being any worse than they were last year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / September 9

Toronto Maple Leafs: Five Burning Questions

The Toronto Maple Leafs were full of storylines this offseason. Front-office overhaul, coaching changes, the first overall pick, and a roster retool. The list of new personnel in Toronto is long.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 9

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares confirms Gavin McKenna will live with him during 2026-27 season

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is always looking to serve as a mentor, and will be housing the team’s star rookie this season. Tavares confirmed at the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas that Gavin McKenna will be living with him and his family during the 2026-27 season.

Emil Andrae News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 9

2026 T25U25: Emil Andrae is #6

John Chayka’s first move as GM of the Leafs was to acquire Emil Andrae from the Philadelphia Flyers, sending Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit back the other way.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / September 9

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Morgan Rielly?

Morgan Rielly is a terrific ambassador for the Toronto Maple Leafs and represented the franchise proudly throughout his career. Rielly underwent the worst statistical season of his career during the 2025-26 campaign.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / September 8

Toronto’s Blue Line Is Getting Old. That Might Not Be a Problem

There is an easy way to look at the Toronto Maple Leafs' blue line right now: it's old. Morgan Rielly is 32. Jake McCabe is 32. Chris Tanev is 36. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is 35.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 8

Maple Leafs' offseason just earned them a major NHL endorsement

The Toronto Maple Leafs did a whole lot this summer. New general manager John Chayka was busy putting his mark on the team by making trades and signing a whole lot of free agents.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

The Maple Leafs Got the Gift Bad Seasons Dream About. Now What?

The Toronto Maple Leafs spent much of the 2025–26 season making headlines for the wrong reasons. Blown coverages, sloppy shifts, strange decisions, and a constant sense that the team was barely holding things together.

John Chayka News / Editor In Leaf / September 8

The 3 best moves Maple Leafs GM John Chayka made this offseason

As we have moved into September, training camp for NHL teams is set to open soon. The Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans should be excited in looking forward to a new season after a frustrating finish to their 2025-26 campaign.

Connor McDavid News / Editor In Leaf / September 8

Connor McDavid reportedly wants to play for the Maple Leafs

It is that time of year again, with speculation surrounding Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers and the everlasting rumours that he eventually wants to play for his boyhood team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Pyramid – Start of 2026-27

It has been two full seasons since the last time we looked into the Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospect pyramid, back before the 2024-25 season. Having moved on from some of the veterans on the squad, the young core has become younger for the Maple Leafs with a number of players waiting in the wind for their opportunity with the big club.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

The Long, Strange Road That Led Gavin McKenna to the Maple Leafs

Gavin McKenna‘s journey to becoming the first overall pick in the 2026 draft has been a bit of a rollercoaster. And when you go back and look at how much his draft stock moved over the past year, it’s kind of remarkable that we’re now sitting here talking about him as the player who heard his name called first.

Miroslav Holinka News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8