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Maple Leafs’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed ahead of 2026-27 NHL season

The Toronto Maple Leafs endured a miserable season a year ago that has led to monumental changes in the organization. Many observers thought the Leafs had an excellent chance of rising to first place in the Atlantic Division prior to the start of the season, but that perception disappeared quickly.

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The Expectations Have Changed for the Maple Leafs. Well, Good!

The ancient story of David and Goliath is one of those stories that has escaped its original setting and become something bigger than itself. We use it to describe an underdog facing a seemingly unbeatable opponent.

Gavin Mckenna News / Editor In Leaf / August 31

One thing Gavin McKenna can do to make history for the Maple Leafs

Since being selected first overall, the hype around Gavin McKenna has been non-stop. Everyone is excited to see what the 18-year-old from Whitehorse can do in his freshman season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

3 Last Minute PTO Targets the Maple Leafs Should Consider

As it stands, the Toronto Maple Leafs have little room to move when it comes to salary cap and roster spots. Still rumours have swirled late this offseason that they could have interest in former second overall pick Patrik Laine and other depth free agents that remain on the board.

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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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Tinus Luc Koblar News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Järnkrok, Koblar & Two Sides of Hockey’s Journey

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still a few weeks away from getting down to the serious business of another NHL season, but hockey news has a way of finding us anyway.

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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.

Calle Jarnkrok News / TheLeafsnation / August 31

Calle Jarnkrok signs 3-year contract with Brynäs IF

Calle Jarnkrok signed a three-year contract with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League, the team announced Monday. Jarnkrok is returning to his hometown club, where he could play through the lineup and provide veteran leadership.

Calle Jarnkrok News / Daily Faceoff / August 31

Former NHLer Calle Jarnkrok signs three-year contract in Sweden

A veteran depth player is heading overseas. On Monday, Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League announced that the club has signed forward Calle Jarnkrok to a three-year contract, which will carry through the 2028-29 season.

Calle Jarnkrok News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 31

Calle Jarnkrok Signs With Brynäs IF In Sweden

According to a team announcement, Calle Jarnkrok has signed with Brynäs IF in the SHL. The soon-to-be 35-year-old forward returns to where it all began, signing a three-year contract with his boyhood club through 2028-29, which he had played for from 2007 to 2013.

Tyler Hopkins News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 31

2026 T25U25: Tyler Hopkins is #12

Tyler Hopkins fits an archetype as player that Toronto as an organization has seemed to covet for quite a while, through three different regimes now. Fraser Minten, Hudson Malinoski, Miroslav Holinka, Jacob Quillan, Luke Haymes, heck even Tinus Luc Koblar and Cooper Williams from the last two drafts.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 31

3 Maple Leafs prospects overseas to keep an eye on in 2026-27

The Toronto Maple Leafs have underwent a significant amount of changes over the past couple of months, and while the revamped front office, new coaching

Erik Karlsson News / Editor In Leaf / August 30

Erik Karlsson just sparked fresh Maple Leafs trade rumours

The Toronto Maple Leafs are always going to be involved in so many trade rumours around the NHL just because of who they are, but the temperature on one certain move is starting to get hotter based on just one little Instagram post.

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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 / August 30

Has Easton Cowan Earned a Maple Leafs' Top-Six Spot?

Back when this line first started clicking for the Toronto Maple Leafs, I wrote about Easton Cowan, John Tavares, and William Nylander looking like a genuine bridge line.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

The Real Maple Leafs Comparison to Makar’s Record Deal Isn’t Who You Think

If the money were equal, there’s no debate that Cale Makar is a far better bet than Darren Raddysh. Honestly, it’s a no-brainer. But this week, we learned the money isn’t equal.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Maple Leafs’ No. 1 Pick Gavin McKenna Spotted With Mitch Marner in Ontario

Toronto Maple Leafs fans got an unexpected glimpse of Gavin McKenna alongside former star Mitch Marner in Ontario. The two were among several NHL players spotted together in Muskoka during a recent gathering.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / August 30

The Maple Leafs Aren't Selling Hockey — They're Selling Access

Something quietly changed about what a Toronto Maple Leafs ticket actually represents, and it's worth sitting with for a minute. When the 2026-27 tickets went on sale, the cheapest standard seat averaged $215, standing room ran around $160, and a random Monday night against San Jose priced out at $200 a seat.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / August 30

Maple Leafs: 17 years later, how does Oliver Ekman-Larsson stack up to the rest of the 2009 draft class?

Signing players on the wrong side of 30 has come back to bite the Toronto Maple Leafs in the past. For every John Tavares, there’s a David Clarkson experience ready to remind teams to be cautious with how much they offer to these players.

Alexander Bilecki News / TheLeafsnation / August 30

Leafs prospect Alexander Bilecki reflects on Memorial Cup victory, defending title, draft night and more

Alexander Bilecki is coming off an outstanding season, where he helped the Kitchener Rangers win the Memorial Cup. Bilecki was selected 60th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2026 NHL Draft, and was one of the standouts at July’s development camp.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Raddysh, Tavares, Matthews, Knies & Roslovic

The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent much of the summer talking about getting bigger, tougher and harder to play against. That makes sense. After another disappointing regular-season finish, nobody needed to tell the new management group that something had to change.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / August 29

Three Years Later, Maybe the Maple Leafs Had the Wrong Question

There are some hockey arguments that never really go away. The Maple Leafs' playoff problems were one of them. Three years ago, I went back and looked

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28

Hellebuyck to Toronto Could Create More Problems Than It Solves

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t exactly need another goalie. At least, that’s what they would probably say right now. They already have Sergei Bobrovsky.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28

Will Maple Leafs Realize They Made a Huge Goaltending Mistake?

The Toronto Maple Leafs decided that 37-year-old goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was their guy. To the tune of $7 million per season over three seasons, the organization signed the veteran netminder after a down season, hoping he’d bounce back and be the answer in goal this coming season.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27

Can the Maple Leafs Win With Auston Matthews Leading?

When I wrote about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ depth this week, my argument was pretty simple: give Auston Matthews a real supporting cast and stop asking him to be a shutdown defensive stopper.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?

Toronto’s chances at consistent success over the next handful of years still rely heavily on one man: Auston Matthews

Can the Maple Leafs win with Auston Matthews leading?

What roster spots are available at Maple Leafs’ training camp, and who might earn them?

Four under-the-radar PTO candidates for NHL teams to consider

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Alexander Nylander News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 26

Flames To Sign Alex Nylander To Professional Tryout

Alexander Nylander is set to head west. According to Puckpedia, the Flames are set to bring him into the organization on a professional tryout agreement.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / August 19

Why Maple Leafs fans should be excited about Gavin McKenna's first season

Gavin McKenna arrives in Toronto as an elite playmaker who stands out for his vision, natural talent, and a potential not seen on the Maple Leafs since Auston Matthews.

Why hasn't Dylan Larkin been traded?

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest winners this summer

Five NHL players who could thrive with their new teams in 2026-27

The five most improved NHL teams heading into 2026-27

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

Morgan Rielly News / Yardbarker / August 17

Former Maple Leafs defenseman calls out Toronto over Morgan Rielly situation

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the franchises most active this offseason, but they still have a pending issue to resolve ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.

Three chaotic Metropolitan Division storylines for 2026-27 season

Rangers' one-year Braden Schneider extension raises questions

Three keys to a successful Penguins season

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