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Darren Raddysh News / Editor In Leaf / September 30
NHL insider says Maple Leafs betting big on Darren Raddysh could backfire
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a huge bet on Darren Raddysh. That’s ancient history. But when looking at the move following Tuesday night’s Opening Night loss to the Montreal Canadiens, there may be some cause for concern.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
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 that will stand behind them no matter what.
Gavin Mckenna News / Daily Faceoff / September 30
How did Gavin McKenna look in his NHL debut?
Gavin McKenna made his NHL debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night, going minus-two with 15:19 of ice time, including 2:33 on the power play against the Montreal Canadiens.
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?"
Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
Maple Leafs’ lineup report: Bo Groulx will play, Anthony Stolarz starts vs. Islanders
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bo Groulx will make his season debut against the New York Islanders, head coach Jim Hiller confirmed Wednesday. Groulx was a healthy scratch for Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
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 / The Hockey Writers / September 30
NHL Rumors: Edvinsson Turn, O’Reilly Trade Watch, McKenna Snubbed by Bobrovsky… Again
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings still haven’t reached a contract agreement with Simon Edvinsson with opening night just days away.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
Leafs’ Morgan Rielly expands on Marchenko’s ‘outstanding’ debut, chemistry with Darren Raddysh
Morgan Rielly is the longest-tenured member of the Toronto Maple Leafs and is uniquely qualified to point out how this season may differentiate from others during his career.
William Nylander News / Professor Press Box / September 30
Maybe William Nylander Can Be William Nylander Again
Even though it was a loss, a few Toronto Maple Leafs players had something to feel good about after last night’s 3-2 game against Montreal, and William Nylander was the obvious one.
Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
Matthews Knies ready for a fresh start after distracting end to Maple Leafs’ tenure
Matthew Knies loved being a Toronto Maple Leaf, but he’s certainly not going to miss all the off-ice distractions. The 23-year-old power forward was shipped to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a seven-piece blockbuster on the eve of the season opener.
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 / NHL Trade Talk / September 30
Bobrovsky 'Disrespects' McKenna In Rookie Debut, and Fans Aren’t Happy
Tuesday night was Gavin McKenna‘s first night as an NHL player in a regular-season game. The tradition is to let a rookie take a lap on his own, and for the Toronto Maple Leafs, letting McKenna hear the support and have his moment was a big deal.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
Auston Matthews offers rave review of Kirill Marchenko following debut with Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped their season opener 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens, but it was to no fault of Kirill Marchenko. The brand new Maple Leaf was acquired in a deal involving Matthew Knies on Monday and wasn’t even confirmed to be in the starting lineup until late afternoon on Tuesday.
Kirill Marchenko News / Editor In Leaf / September 30
Maple Leafs may have another move coming after Kirill Marchenko trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs made the major decision to part ways with Matthew Knies and bring in the more win-now player and more skilled winger in Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday afternoon.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
William Nylander remains focal point of Leafs’ offence amid middling McKenna debut, Marchenko interlude
TORONTO — Gavin McKenna’s first NHL game was always going to be subject to international attention, after bursting onto the scene as a 14-year-old prodigy.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 30
The biggest winners and losers from the Maple Leafs’ season-opening loss
There was no shortage of storylines as the Toronto Maple Leafs opened their 2026-27 season against their long-time Original Six rival, the Montreal Canadiens, on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena.
Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
Gavin McKenna provides honest self-assessment of play in his NHL debut: ‘Wasn’t great’
Gavin McKenna is officially a National Hockey League player. The 18-year-old made his long-awaited Toronto Maple Leafs debut during the season-opening
NHL News / Editor In Leaf / September 30
3 takeaways from Maple Leafs' season-opening 3-2 loss to Canadiens
In what may have been the most anticipated home and season opener in recent memory, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
5 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Canadiens: Cowan, Nylander, Marchenko stand out in losing effort
TORONTO – William Nylander scored 48 seconds into the contest, but as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2026-27 campaign started with a bang, opening night ended in a whimper.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 29
Panthers' Jacob Markstrom impresses in season opener, emerging as Sergei Bobrovsky replacement early
Sergei who? The Florida Panthers faced the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, in a clash of the past two Stanley Cup champions.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 29
Eight details we’re learning about the Kirill Marchenko trade to the Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka met with the media Tuesday to discuss the trade that sent Matthew Knies to Columbus in exchange for Kirill Marchenko.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 29
Kirill Marchenko to make his Maple Leafs debut vs. Canadiens
Kirill Marchenko will make his Toronto Maple Leafs debut on Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens in the season opener in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 29
4 Maple Leafs Storylines: McKenna, Matthews, Bobrovsky & the Defensive Core
It’s been an offseason of change for the Toronto Maple Leafs with newly acquired players solidifying their bottom-six and a fresh new face coming out of the 2026 NHL Draft in Gavin McKenna.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 29
Leafs GM John Chayka apologized to Matthew Knies about summer of trade rumors
In the fallout of the blockbuster deal between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Maple Leafs general manager is opening up about how things went down.
Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / September 28
Auston Matthews skating faster than ever, Leafs GM says
A lot of things have to go right for the Toronto Maple Leafs to get back to the playoffs this season after a bitterly disappointing 2025-26. Offseason additions such as goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and defenseman Darren Raddysh have to step right in and be difference makers.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28
Berube Has Defiant Response to Rumors About Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews
Former Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has responded to criticism of his system and his handling of Auston Matthews, and he isn’t walking any of it back.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 28
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, Raddysh, McKenna, Paul, Rielly & Knies
The preseason is winding down, and soon the Toronto Maple Leafs will have to stop being an interesting collection of new players and start being a hockey team.
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