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Maple Leafs Gavin McKenna Is Facing Another Lesson

There's something interesting about watching a young, highly skilled player find his way in the NHL. When Gavin McKenna has the puck, you can see the possibilities.

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Borya Valis scores twice, Vinny Borgesi notches three points in Toronto Marlies’ win over Hershey

“We’ve been through that scenario a bunch in the past. We’re very comfortable being in those situations, so we had a good mindset going into the [third period].” — Ryan Tverberg on Toronto trailing after two periods The Toronto Marlies’ power play came up clutch in the third period as they mounted a come-from-behind 5-3 […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller explains why he cut Gavin McKenna’s ice time during 3rd period vs. Canucks

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, there was one pressing question that remained: why did head coach Jim Hiller cut Gavin McKenna’s ice time during the third period?

Nikita Kucherov News / Editor In Leaf / November 1

One Leafs defenseman wants Toronto to trade for Nikita Kucherov

The hockey world was rattled when reports came out that Tampa Bay Lightning superstar and one of the most offensively talented players this century, Nikita Kucherov, handed in his trade request.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 1

The Maple Leafs are becoming Gavin McKenna’s team faster than anyone expected

In 2016, when the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Auston Matthews, everyone knew that the club would eventually become his team. In the summer of 2024, the Leafs officially became Matthews’ team when they politely stripped John Tavares of the captaincy to give it to Matthews.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

4 takeaways from Leafs-Canucks: Stolarz meets the task, McKenna’s usage shrinks, Joshua’s stellar debut

There would be few things scarier for the Toronto Maple Leafs than losing to the last-ranked Vancouver Canucks on Halloween. Toronto concluded its four-game road trip with a 4-2 victory over Vancouver, controlling possession and offensive zone time.

Nikita Kucherov News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

Report: Maple Leafs among teams Nikita Kucherov would consider being traded to

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly one of many teams that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov would consider being traded to, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Jim Hiller News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 31

Jim Hiller on the Leafs through 16 games: “We’ve been inconsistent — too inconsistent”

After a 4-2 win in Vancouver, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the effectiveness of the Joshua–Sissons–McKenna line, the return of Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev, Anthony Stolarz’s 5-1-0 start, the team’s consistency through 16 games, and Gavin McKenna’s ongoing adjustment to the NHL level.

William Nylander News / Field Level Media / October 31

William Nylander, Maple Leafs keep Canucks reeling

William Nylander and Teddy Blueger each had a goal and an assist as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs held on for a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 31

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs salvage road trip with 4-2 win over Canucks

After disappointingly dropping their last two games, the Toronto Maple Leafs were able to bounce back and salvage the Western Canada road trip with a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

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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.

Easton Cowan News / Professor Press Box / October 31

Easton Cowan Is Becoming Something the Maple Leafs Didn't Expect

Sometimes a young player takes longer than everyone hopes to figure out the NHL. Sometimes he arrives and makes people wonder why they ever doubted him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / October 31

Auston Matthews Discovered Something About Being a Maple Leaf

Auston Matthews has spent years being one of the faces of the Toronto Maple Leafs. But in these comments, he sounds less like a superstar talking about the pressure of playing in Toronto and more like someone who has started to understand what it means to carry the jersey.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Maple Leafs Activate Chris Tanev Off IR

The Maple Leafs will welcome back a key veteran defenseman tonight against Vancouver. Chris Tanev has been activated off injured reserve, according to the NHL’s media site, meaning he will be back to take on one of his former teams.

Jim Hiller News / Professor Press Box / October 31

The Maple Leafs Have a Goalie Decision That Could Tell Us a Lot About Jim Hiller

There's something a little uncomfortable about watching a great player struggle. Especially when that player has spent years earning the respect of teammates, opponents and fans.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 31

There's One Problem the Maple Leafs Can't Coach Their Way Around

In Toronto, there's a tendency to look at a team's struggles and wonder whether the coach is the problem. It's understandable. Coaches are visible, their decisions are easy to question, and a change behind the bench always offers the possibility of a fresh start.

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Leafs activate Chris Tanev from injured reserve

Some good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into an important game on Saturday night. The Maple Leafs have activated defenseman Chris Tanev from injured reserve, with the veteran expected to return to the lineup when the team visits the Vancouver Canucks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 31

Insider Doesn’t Hold Back on Sergei Bobrovsky’s Poor Play

Toronto Maple Leafs fans have been watching Sergei Bobrovsky closely, and there hasn’t been much to reassure them lately. The veteran goaltender hasn’t looked particularly comfortable, and some of the goals getting past him have raised eyebrows.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, Matthews, Marchenko, McKenna & Stolarz

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, looking to finish their western road trip on a better note. They’ve lost two straight, including a frustrating 5-4 defeat against the Seattle Kraken, where Auston Matthews tied the game late only to see Brandon Montour score the winner with 32.7 seconds remaining.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 31

Bobrovsky off the case, praise for Cowan, and the injury bug: Leaflets

The Toronto Maple Leafs giveth and the Leafs taketh away. Last Saturday, the Leafs dominated the Oilers, a big win against a perennial cup contender. It capped off a strong week where everything seemed to go right.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 30

Maple Leafs, Canucks aim to rebound from late collapses

The Vancouver Canucks and visiting Toronto Maple Leafs will try to rebound from painful late-game losses when they meet Saturday. The Maple Leafs will look to end their western road trip on a positive note in the midst of a two-game losing skid.

Gavin Mckenna News / Trade Talk Sports / October 30

McKenna Is Giving Maple Leafs Fans Something They Haven’t Seen in Years

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5–4 to Seattle, so this wasn’t exactly a night to celebrate. But if you’re looking for a reason to feel a little better about where this team might be headed, Gavin McKenna gave you one.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Maple Leafs Under Jim Hiller: What Has Changed Since Craig Berube?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new coach, a new message, and a chance to see whether a change behind the bench can help this group become something more than it was last season.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Lindy's Sports / October 29

Maple Leafs need to think about benching Sergei Bobrovsky

Following an incredibly bad game by Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky during their 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, October 28, Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller should give some serious thought to benching the veteran goaltender.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marchenko, Raddysh, McKenna & Lineup Problems

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting an early look at how quickly a season can change when injuries start piling up. One injury might seem manageable on its own, but when a team is already working through lineup questions, the next one can force decisions that weren’t necessarily part of the original plan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Addresses Sergei Bobrovsky's Performance in Kraken Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews discussed goalie Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance from Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken. Bobrovsky allowed five goals, including the game-winner with just over 30 seconds remaining after Toronto rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie it late.