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Is Gavin McKenna Becoming a Problem? Leafs Fans Sound the Alarm After Multiple No‑Shows

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ start to the season hasn’t entirely gone to plan. With a team experiencing so much turnover, it makes sense there would be some growing pains, especially as a new coach brings new systems.

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Jim Hiller on how Gavin McKenna is handling a slow first three NHL games offensively: “He just seems unflappable to me”

After Monday’s practice, Jim Hiller discussed the Maple Leafs’ offensive-zone play, his patience with the line combinations, Gavin McKenna’s adjustment to the NHL, and the emphasis on getting pucks and traffic to the net during practice.

Darren Raddysh News / Editor In Leaf / October 5

Darren Raddysh is part of the Maple Leafs’ biggest problem — and the solution

Much of the talk around the Toronto Maple Leafs' modest start has centered on their newcomers, and Darren Raddysh is among the names drawing the most attention. The offensive defenseman signed an eight-year deal carrying a cap hit of $8.5 million per season, and through three games he has one assist, no goals and a team-worst minus-three rating.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

William Nylander has no concerns over Gavin McKenna’s slow start: ‘It’s going to come in waves’

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the 2026-27 season with favourable expectations after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade in 2025-26. Through three games, the Maple Leafs find themselves with a 1-2-0 record, and in a little bit of shocking fashion, have seen their offence struggle to put the puck in the back of the net.

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Jim Hiller News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller defends decision to keep lines intact after 3 games

We’re three games into the season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs may be facing their first real adversity of the campaign, following Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

There’s Something We Might Be Missing About Gavin McKenna

Steve Simmons got me thinking about Gavin McKenna, although probably not in the way he intended. Simmons wrote about Guy Lafleur and the way we talk about McKenna after only a handful of NHL games.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Gavin McKenna remains in top-six, no major changes to lines

Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, the Toronto Maple Leafs made no major changes to their lines during Monday’s practice. Auston Matthews centred Kirill Marchenko and Jack Roslovic, while Gavin McKenna remained intact with John Tavares and William Nylander.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

Kirill Marchenko discusses childhood inspirations following Alex Ovechkin’s final season announcement

Longtime Russian superstar and Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin announced to his teammates on Monday morning that the 2026-27 season will be his last.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, Wood & Problems Can Be Solved Later

The Toronto Maple Leafs are only a few games into the season, so I’ll try not to get too carried away by what I’m seeing. That’s harder to do than it sounds, of course.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / October 5

Maple Leafs need to listen to the numbers and rework John Tavares’ role

Call it a knee-jerk reaction if you want, call it an emotional reaction after only three games, but the numbers don’t lie — the Toronto Maple Leafs need to figure out a new role for John Tavares.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 5

The Marchenko Bet & The Leafs’ Possession Play, Sundin’s Push for Bobrovsky, Second-Line Struggles — Maple Leafs Notebook

In the past two seasons, the Maple Leafs barely possessed the puck. Last season, they finished last in 5v5 shot-attempt share. The year they won their division, they finished 29th but were buoyed by excellent goaltending.