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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 26

Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna’s opportunities to play in tough defensive situations: “Maybe he’s not getting as much as he might in a different situation, but it’s good for him to be around these players, learn from them, and come along”

Ahead of Monday’s game in Calgary, Jim Hiller discussed the Flames’ special teams, Easton Cowan’s defensive ability, Gavin McKenna’s minutes, and the fan support the team receives in Western Canada.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 26

A Maple Leafs’ Surprising Five-Man Combination

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ five-man group of Kirill Marchenko, Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna, William Nylander and Darren Raddysh ranks second on the chart below, with a Goals-For (GF) figure of 0.78 and an average of 2:03 minutes together per game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 26

Maple Leafs’ West Coast trip could make or break their brutal upcoming stretch

The Toronto Maple Leafs, fresh off a 7-2 beatdown of the Edmonton Oilers, head into Monday night's game against the Calgary Flames on a four-game winning streak and are 6-2-2 in their last 10 games.

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Auston Matthews News / Editor In Leaf / October 26

Auston Matthews can set a Maple Leafs record in Calgary

Auston Matthews will have an opportunity to add another franchise record to his growing list of accomplishments when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Impact & Stecher’s Long-Awaited Reunion With Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories worth a closer look. Easton Cowan is putting up some nice early numbers, and while we’re still a long way from knowing what his season will look like, it’s encouraging to see a young player find ways to contribute without needing a pile of ice time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 26

The Leafs’ speed advantage, special teams excellence, and signs of a team coming together – Maple Leafs Notebook

Dramatic wins, blowout wins, and a first career game-winner for Gavin McKenna. This was a memorable 4-0-0 week for the Maple Leafs, with plenty to talk about.

Fraser Minten News / Editor In Leaf / October 26

The Maple Leafs’ Fraser Minten trade looks worse by the day

Back when the Toronto Maple Leafs dealt for stay-at-home defenseman Brandon Carlo at the 2025 trade deadline, the Leafs took a gamble in hoping that Carlo could help stabilize the team defense and get them to the next level in helping to bring home the Stanley Cup.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Anthony Stolarz discusses Maple Leafs’ youth movement following victory over Oilers: ‘They’re bringing out the best in everyone’

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned themselves their most impressive win of the 2026-27 regular season on Saturday night when they defeated the Edmonton Oilers

Troy Stecher News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

The Maple Leafs found a useful player on the Oilers’ waiver wire

Troy Stecher wasn’t going to make headlines in Edmonton. He was a depth defenceman, the kind of player you appreciate more when injuries hit than when you’re looking at the lineup on opening night.

Brad Treliving News / Editor In Leaf / October 25

Brad Treliving almost made a trade that looks disastrous for the Maple Leafs now

Not everything is perfect for the Toronto Maple Leafs right now, but it could have been so much worse if former general manager Brad Treliving was able to pull off a trade he so desperately wanted before he was eventually fired.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 25

The Maple Leafs Are Flying, but What About Canada's Other NHL Teams?

I saw an interesting little chart from HockeyStats.com that measures something called “Goal Differential Above Expected,” and it gives us a different way to look at how the seven Canadian NHL teams are doing.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Maple Leafs Crushed the Oilers 7-2. Now, How Do They Keep It Up?

For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, last night was fun. They went into Edmonton and absolutely handled the Oilers 7-2. It was their fourth straight win, and now they sit at 7-4-2.

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Troy Stecher News / Professor Press Box / October 25

The Growth of a Surprising Maple Leafs Cult Hero

Troy Stecher didn’t arrive in Toronto with a big introduction or a promise to change the team. He came over from Edmonton on waivers, hoping to keep his NHL career moving.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Top pair or bust if the Maple Leafs look to add another defenceman

The Maple Leafs’ blueline has been a revolving door. Except for Morgan Rielly. Of the six blueliners, only Rielly and Jake McCabe experienced the Kyle Dubas era, and for McCabe it was very much the final days of it only.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews raves about Easton Cowan following win vs. Oilers

Auston Matthews looks completely reinvigorated to start the 2026-27 season, and it’s in part due to his running mates. Matthews has been one of the NHL’s best players, and was in terrific form once again during Toronto’s 7-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews’ Leadership, Cowan’s Growth & a 7-2 Statement Win

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won four straight games, and the 7-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers was the sort of result that gets people talking. Beating a team with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl is one thing.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 24

Four-goal third propels surging Maple Leafs past Oilers

William Nylander scored two of Toronto's four third-period goals as the visiting Maple Leafs extended their winning streak to four with a 7-2 drubbing of the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Blowout loss to the Maple Leafs highlight Oilers' flaws

Things have been great for the Edmonton Oilers to open the 2026-27 season, and almost all of that is related to their top-line duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Four-goal third propels surging Maple Leafs past Oilers

It’s time to talk about Connor McDavid’s historic 260-point pace

Oilers’ dynamic duo dominated against reigning Cup champs

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Maple Leafs Recall Cole McWard, Dakota Mermis

The Toronto Maple Leafs desperately need defensive reinforcements ahead of their upcoming road trip through the NHL’s Pacific Division. According to a team announcement, the Maple Leafs recalled Cole McWard and Dakota Mermis from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Troy Stecher News / Trade Talk Sports / October 23

Why Does the Maple Leafs Troy Stecher Celebration Matter So Much?

The Toronto Maple Leafs gave their fans a bit of a ride on Thursday night, but they found a way to finish the job. With the game tied 4-4 against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena, Troy Stecher became the unlikely hero, scoring with just 28 seconds left to give Toronto a 5-4 win.