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John Chayka Has Given Leafs Fans Plenty to Think About

The regular season starts tomorrow, and the Toronto Maple Leafs seem like a brand new team. New general manager John Chayka has been busy since May, so here are three things his summer has shown us.

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Craig Berube Explains Why Auston Matthews’ Offense Took a Hit During His Time in Toronto

After scoring 60-plus goals and 100-plus points in two of the previous three seasons, it was quite a shock to see Auston Matthews‘ goal scoring and point production drop the way it did once Craig Berube took over as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 28

The Maple Leafs' season will live or die in October

The Toronto Maple Leafs are known for their slow starts, but they can't afford that this year if they want to get back into the playoffs. Over the past five years, the Leafs have barely been an above .500 team, with their best record being a 6-4-1 start in 2024.

Nick Blankenburg News / TheLeafsnation / September 28

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Nick Blankenburg?

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a smart add when they were able to get defenceman Nick Blankenburg signed to a PTO at the start of training camp. He had quietly been proving himself as a reliable third-pairing guy who can play a solid two-way game, be slotted at either side, and can be utilized on all special teams when needed.

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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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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 28

Maple Leafs’ waiver-wire luck could pay off in a big way down the road

Prior to the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs began finalizing their Opening Night roster by placing various players on waivers.

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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.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / September 28

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for John Tavares?

Ever since he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the summer of 2018, John Tavares has been everything the Leafs could have asked for and more. He’s routinely floated around the 70-point mark, he served as captain for the first half of his contract, and above all else, he’s been a consummate pro the entire way.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 28

17 former Maple Leafs just became available on waivers

Every NHL team must submit their final rosters by Monday afternoon to mark the start of the 2026-27 regular season. It's a deadline that everyone is aware of and can't wait to see what exciting young talents make the team out of training camp, and maybe who is suprisingly cut.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 28

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, Raddysh, McKenna, Paul, Rielly & Knies

The preseason is winding down, and soon the Toronto Maple Leafs will have to stop being an interesting collection of new players and start being a hockey team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / September 28

Reasons for Optimism and Concern Ahead of a Wide-Open Maple Leafs Season

Happy opening week! The real games are finally ready to begin, and we can start finding out who this Maple Leafs team really is this season. They are an admittedly difficult team to handicap.

Brody Pepoy News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 28

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Brody Pepoy

After the draft this past summer, when I was writing my thoughts on the various players Toronto selected, one that stood out to me quite a bit was Pepoy.

Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / September 28

Matthew Knies’ consistent production under microscope of new coaching staff

Matthew Knies didn’t necessarily have an outstanding training camp, or showing during two preseason contests, and frankly, the pressure is on entering the 2026-27 season.

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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.

Jack Roslovic News / Editor In Leaf / September 27

Jack Roslovic might not be long in the Maple Leafs' top six

Jack Roslovic has a chance to stick around in the Toronto Maple Leafs' top six for a while, but it is going to come down to how well he produces. Roslovic has already shown to have some chemistry with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, and his friendship with Matthews is another part of why this line could stay together.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / September 27

Are the Maple Leafs Making Life Easier for Gavin McKenna?

I really like something about Luca Pampena’s work. He doesn't just look at a young player and decide whether they’re good. He starts asking what happens when that player gets put in the right situation.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / September 27

The Maple Leafs Should Give Bo Groulx a Fair Shot

There’s something about Bo Groulx that I keep coming back to. I think it’s the energy. Maybe it’s the fact that whenever Groulx gets into a game, something seems to happen.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

How the Toronto Maple Leafs Can See Morgan Rielly Bounce Back

One of the longest storylines around the Toronto Maple Leafs has been the future of defenceman Morgan Rielly, who will be hoping for a bounce-back season with the team this year.

Nick Blankenburg News / TheLeafsnation / September 27

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Nick Blankenburg to 1-year contract worth $1.4M

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Nick Blankenburg to a one-year contract, the team confirmed on Sunday. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed by the team, but Blankenburg reportedly signed a pact worth $1.4 million, according to PuckPedia.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 27

Leafs sign Nick Blankenburg to one-year contract

A blueliner has earned himself a new deal coming out of training camp. On Sunday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that the team has signed defenseman Nick Blankenburg to a one-year contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

Possible Signing Means Maple Leafs Facing a Logjam on Defense

The Toronto Maple Leafs are close to setting the roster ahead of opening night of the 2026-27 season, but there is a curious problem developing with the team’s defensive options.

Matthew Mayich News / TheLeafsnation / September 27

Maple Leafs rally behind Matthew Mayich during team trip to Arizona

It seems that the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ decision to travel to Arizona instead of Muskoka for their annual team bonding trip this year carries a greater meaning than a simple change of scenery.

Jim Hiller News / TheLeafsnation / September 27

Time and Space: How Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is emphasizing creative entries and pace

Jim Hiller was appointed as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 17, and there’s still a pressing question at hand: how will Hiller’s tactics deviate from Craig Berube’s, and how does he want his team to play, where there are renewed postseason expectations for his group?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: A Different Kind of Hockey in Toronto?

The preseason doesn’t usually tell us much about what a hockey team will look like when the games start counting. Too many lineups, too many players trying to make the team, and too many nights when half the regular lineup is in a split-squad matchup someplace else.