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Auston Matthews wants to stay in Toronto because of John Chayka

No one has meant more to the Maple Leafs over the past decade than Auston Matthews. Since the Leafs drafted him first overall back in 2016, he has been the face of the franchise.

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Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna’s game through two camp sessions: “He just makes the right play when it needs to be played… Very impressive”

After Friday’s practice, head coach Jim Hiller discussed his vision for the team’s style of play, Jack Roslovic’s opportunity alongside Auston Matthews, his early impressions of Gavin McKenna, the team’s defense pairings with Morgan Rielly skating alongside Emil Andrae, and more.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Leafs' Matthew Knies '100 percent' healthy ahead of 2026-27 season

It is a new era for the Toronto Maple Leafs with John Chayka and Mats Sundin running the front office and Jim Hiller taking over as head coach.

Matthew Knies on conversations with Maple Leafs GM John Chayka: ‘He felt that I was a valuable piece here’

Why the Matthew Knies trade rumours were bogus and should be silenced for good

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

Mats Sundin News / Professor Press Box / September 18

Mats Sundin and the Difference Between Winning and Meaning

There is something funny about the way we talk about hockey careers. We tend to reduce everything to one question: Did the guy win the Stanley Cup? If the answer is no, somehow the rest of the story can get pushed into the background.

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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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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Leafs’ Matthews, Roslovic recount ‘Superman line’ with Matthew Tkachuk

There’s been plenty of speculation as to what exactly a revamped Toronto Maple Leafs team will look like coming into the 2026-27 season. A handful of the team’s fixtures remain, including centers Auston Matthews and John Tavares, along with wingers William Nylander and Matthew Knies.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / September 18

The Maple Leafs’ Fourth-Line Battle Demonstrates Team Depth

At the Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, everybody is talking about Joshua, Blueger, Duhaime and Lorentz as though somebody has to lose. And, of course, somebody does.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Matthew Knies on conversations with Maple Leafs GM John Chayka: ‘He felt that I was a valuable piece here’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies made it abundantly clear he doesn’t want to be anywhere else but donning the Blue and White. This summer saw trade rumours regarding him refusing to go away, even after a regime change on the heels of a disastrous 2025-26 season.

Max Domi News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

The Maple Leafs’ Strange Language Behind Max Domi’s Failed Physical

Sometimes a few words can make a routine injury update much more interesting. That might be the case with Max Domi and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Domi underwent offseason surgery for an undisclosed injury he played through last season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

5 takeaways from 2nd on-ice sessions at Maple Leafs training camp

Day 1 was all about seeing the new faces in action for the first time. Day 2 was about truly getting down to business. The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the ice again at the Ford Performance Centre, splitting up into three groups again.

Jim Hiller News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

What Will the Maple Leafs’ Fourth-Line Battle Say About Jim Hiller?

Everyone’s watching the Joshua-Blueger-Duhaime-Lorentz battle for the last couple of Toronto Maple Leafs roster spots. It seems like a simple numbers game: four guys, three jobs, may the best man win.

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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.

Morgan Rielly News / Editor In Leaf / September 18

Morgan Rielly returns to Leafs training camp with a surprising new role

The Toronto Maple Leafs have started training camp and we're getting a glimpse at what this team could look like when they open the season on September 29 against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Auston Matthews touts childhood friend and potential linemate Jack Roslovic’s ability to ‘find the open guy’

It appears that Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will be skating with longtime friend and new teammate Jack Roslovic to start the 2026-27 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

'This Is the Plan for Now': Why the Maple Leafs Are Keeping McKenna Away From Matthews

Gavin McKenna’s long-awaited NHL debut is coming into focus — and it doesn’t include Auston Matthews. At least not yet. The Maple Leafs will open training camp with their 18-year-old phenom skating alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, not on Matthews’ wing.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 18

The most interesting roster battle at Maple Leafs training camp

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot of players fighting for a few spots on the roster, and this could be one of the more interesting battles at training camp.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller, McKenna, Roslovic, Cowan, Rielly & Marlies Fates

Something feels a little different about the way the Toronto Maple Leafs are starting training camp this year. Usually, September is about sorting things out.

Jack Roslovic News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Jack Roslovic has golden opportunity to take his game to next level with Maple Leafs

Jack Roslovic signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs this past offseason, and the immediate focus shifted to his familiarity with Auston Matthews.

Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Chris Tanev?

The Toronto Maple Leafs know they have a valuable piece on their backend in Chris Tanev. The question isn’t whether he is a capable defender because he is; it’s whether or not he can remain in the lineup for a long stretch of time.

Morgan Rielly News / Inside The Rink / September 18

Morgan Rielly Ready for a Fresh Start

Morgan Rielly is a focal point as training camp gets underway this week for the Maple Leafs. Toronto also has nine new faces that could be dressing on opening night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 18

5 questions that could define Maple Leafs training camp

Training camp is finally here for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and there are still plenty of questions that need to be answered before the regular season begins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

John Tavares says Gavin McKenna’s puck skills are ‘off the charts’

Toronto’s newest star has officially arrived. On Thursday, Gavin McKenna took part in his first official practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs as he prepares

Gavin Mckenna News / Editor In Leaf / September 17

Gavin McKenna has been given the perfect Leafs linemates

The Toronto Maple Leafs are putting Gavin McKenna in a pretty good situation to start his NHL career. McKenna looks to be starting the preseason on the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander, which should give him two very different players to learn from.