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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / June 27
Maple Leafs Draft Alexander Bilecki with the 60th overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft 
The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken Bilecki with the 60th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 Entry Draft and made me the happiest nerd blogging in my parents' basement.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 27
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies, McKenna & the Value of Young Players
There are two separate but connected conversations unfolding around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. Both speak to how the organization views its future rather than its present.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Brandon Carlo News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27
Maple Leafs Trade Brandon Carlo To St. Louis Blues for Two Picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly working on a trade that would send defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues. The news comes from ESPN insider Kevin Weekes.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27
A Different Kind of First Overall Pick Lands in Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs surprised no one when they grabbed Gavin McKenna with their No. 1 overall pick. He wasn’t just a “nice prospect to have” in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 27
Mats Sundin praises Gavin McKenna’s skill and character in intro press conference
On Saturday morning, Toronto Maple Leafs first overall selection Gavin McKenna met the city’s media for the first time, alongside GM John Chayka and executive Mats Sundin.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 27
Gavin McKenna on selection by Maple Leafs: ‘One of, if not the greatest phone call I’ve ever received’
As of Friday, June 26th, Gavin McKenna is officially a Toronto Maple Leaf, putting to bed any speculation that the Leafs might go off the board with their unprecedented first overall pick at the draft.
Matthew Knies News / Professor Press Box / June 27
Knies Trade Noise Misses the Point in Toronto
There are trade rumours, and then there are situations where the rumour itself starts to miss what’s actually happening. The latest chatter around Matthew Knies falls into that second category.
Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / June 27
Maple Leafs fans react to Gavin McKenna being drafted first overall
The Toronto Maple Leafs made their long-awaited decision to select Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday. While there
NHL News / Pension Plan Puppets / June 27
2026 NHL Draft: Who's Still Available on Day Two?
There were some surprise picks in the first round, which means some guys I wouldn't have expected to be available in the second round suddenly are. The more players get pushed down, the clearer it is who will be available when Toronto's next pick comes up.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 27
Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna calls Toronto ‘greatest market out there’ following draft selection
Gavin McKenna is a Toronto Maple Leaf. On Friday night, the Maple Leafs selected McKenna with the first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, bringing the 18-year-old officially into the organization.
Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / June 27
3 Questions About McKenna Going Into the 2026–27 Season
Gavin McKenna was selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday, and the reaction was pretty predictable — excitement, hype, and a lot of talk about what he could become.
Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / June 26
Wendel Clark and the Weight of Being 'The Guy' in Toronto
With Gavin McKenna going first overall in the NHL Draft today, it feels like a good time to think about what comes with that kind of label in a market like Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 26
Maple Leafs made the right choice by taking Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in NHL Draft
After winning the 2026 NHL Draft lottery and getting the No. 1 overall pick, the Toronto Maple Leafs were faced with a big decision. Do they do the expected thing and take Penn State's Gavin McKenna with the top pick?
Samuel Ersson News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Maple Leafs Trade Sam Ersson Rights to Ottawa for Fifth-Round Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded the rights to RFA goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round selection. The move is largely a housekeeping transaction.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
What else will Leafs do to make a splash?
All eyes are on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night, as they hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. However, what other order of business might they take care of?
Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Why the Radical Turn in the Rielly Conversation?
The Toronto Maple Leafs really looked like they were serious about moving Morgan Rielly, then suddenly started talking like “we love having him here.” What’s the change?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka, Hiller, Stolarz, Rielly & Knies Questions
There are NHL offseasons when everything feels mapped out by this point in June. The big decisions are made, the coaching staff is aligned, and the roster picture is mostly clear heading into the summer.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Maple Leafs Not Trading Knies and Rielly, But Defenseman Likely to Be Moved
The Toronto Maple Leafs have elected not to trade Morgan Rielly and Matthews Knies, according to recent reports. However, it appears the organization is actively trying to move another defenseman.
Darren Raddysh News / 6IX ON ICE / June 26
Who should Darren Raddysh play alongside on the Toronto Maple Leafs?
News broke a few days ago that the Toronto Maple Leafs had acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round pick.
Matthew Knies News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Leafs not actively shopping Matthew Knies, but will listen to offers
In his first summer on the job, new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has plenty of irons in the fire. Speaking with reporters on Thursday
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Hildeby, Stolarz, Akhtyamov & Good Karma
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of the offseason, but there are still interesting stories around the organization. Some involve players who could be part of the club’s future, while others focus on those moving on after leaving their mark in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 24
Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for next season with a renewed project led by John Chayka as general manager and Jim Hiller as head coach.
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