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NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 1
Jim Hiller on Easton Cowan’s big night vs. NYI: “I just like his trajectory and how mentally he really wants it… Exciting young player” 
After the Maple Leafs’ first win of the season, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the bottom six’s contributions, Easton Cowan’s strong start to the year, Anthony Stolarz’s great performance, and the second unit’s power-play goal.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30
Maple Leafs Place Max Domi And Dakota Joshua On LTIR
As part of this week’s swap with the Blue Jackets, there were some salary cap implications at play that resulted in Columbus retaining part of Elvis Merzlikins’ salary. Doing so allowed them to optimize their offseason LTIR placements.
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?"
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 30
The Maple Leafs have finally solved a massive problem
For a decade, the narrative around the Auston Matthews era has followed a frustratingly familiar script: elite top-six star power paired with an endless, shifting carousel of depth players in the bottom six.
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 / Professor Press Box / September 30
3 Things We Learned in Maple Leafs' 2-1 Win Over the Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs opened their back-to-back with a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders, and something about how they won was encouraging. Auston Matthews and William Nylander didn't carry the night.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
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.
Dakota Joshua News / Professor Press Box / September 30
The Maple Leafs Haven't Seen the Best of Dakota Joshua Yet
It’s a shame Dakota Joshua will miss the start of the Toronto Maple Leafs season. I’ve always been a Joshua fan, particularly during those good years in Vancouver before he was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
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.
Max Domi News / Professor Press Box / September 30
Will the Maple Leafs Miss Max Domi’s Edge?
It’s a shame Max Domi will miss time with his back injury. Not just because the Maple Leafs could use another forward. Because Domi is one of those players who makes a hockey game a little more interesting.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 30
6 Former Maple Leafs Hit Waivers & 1 Name Really Stands Out
Some days, the NHL waiver wire is just roster housekeeping. And then there are days when you look down the list and think, “Wait a minute. I watched these guys.” Sunday was one of those days.
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.
Jim Hiller News / TheLeafsnation / September 30
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.
Kirill Marchenko News / Lindy's Sports / September 30
Maple Leafs Season Opener Shines Light on Kirill Marchenko
On Tuesday, September 29, the Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off the 2026-27 NHL season with a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. With essentially half the
Matthew Knies News / Professor Press Box / September 30
Is This the Closure Leafs Fans Needed on Matthew Knies?
There’s something a little strange about hearing Matthew Knies talk about leaving Toronto. Not angry. Not bitter. Not even particularly disappointed. Mostly, he sounds relieved.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / September 30
Can the Maple Leafs Become a Team in One Day?
The Toronto Maple Leafs don't have much time to think about their opening-night loss to Montreal. The New York Islanders are in town tonight, and suddenly the Maple Leafs are playing their second game in two nights.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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